Fix CPTSD Podcast | Psychology and Philosophy in Narcissistic Times with Richard Grannon

There are many misconceptions and stigma around both NLP and hypnosis, mostly due to its exploitation by the wrong people. But still, it can be effective tool in your recovery. (00:10) Where Did the Idea of Using NLP and Hypnosis Came From? (02:32) The Stigma Around Nlp & Hypnosis (06:19) The Truth About Hypnosis (10:26) What's in It for You and How Does It Work (12:32) About the Course (18:04) Why NLP Works Part 1 (20:43) Why NLP Works Part 2

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. What is the Double Bind and how abusive personality types brainwash their victims. (00:05) Introduction (01:36) 4 Components of a Double Bind (03:36) Requirement of a Vital Relationship (04:54) 1984 Novel Reference (11:12) How Does It Manifest in Childhood and How Can Lead Even to Schizophrenia (17:13) Schizophrenia is Not Necessarily Permanent  (20:00) Summary

This is a fruitful Q&A session covering topics of relationships with narcissists, requirements for healing from trauma, abuse and CPTSD, etc. (00:16) How do I deal with if I bump into my covert narcissistic mother? (14:40) How do I start inner child healing work? I am trying to take care of the child but it's very hard. (15:41) Richard's Story as a Metaphor for Trauma in the Body (20:36) Mechanics of CPTSD and Prerequisites for Healing (24:00) the One Absolutely Necessary Thing for Healing (29:26) Can NLP be used for evil, are there people using it in that way? (36:05) How do you protect yourself against nlp/psychological manipulation? (43:16) Your thoughts about TV advert with woman being abusive to man? (misandry in our culture) (52:43) Can I have a healthy relationship with NPD? (in a nutshell) (59:11) The Problem With Formulating Questions, Critical Thinking, Self-delusion & Sam Vaknin's Case (1:11:43) How do I reverse the effects of NLP manipulation? (1:13:08) My parents met in AA, I felt abandoned by my their recovery, and trapped in their cult (1:14:11) What is NLP? (surprising answer) (1:14:48) How does one get rid themselves from feeling tampered with? (1:17:01) What can I do to love myself? I realized I always avoided intimacy. (1:18:59) Can two narcissists lovebomb each other and gaslight each other? (1:20:19) What do you think of the major impacts of masculine identity from the experience of being devalued by narcissistic father? (1:21:52) How to be aware of the intention of the communication of the people I fear? (1:23:45) Do you think there are certain types of people who are more likely to fall for the charm of a narcissist? (1:24:51) Have you read The Truth by Neil Strauss?

(00:10) #1 Omnipotency (04:15) #2 Timelessness (06:18) #3 Invoking Powerlessness (08:02) #4 Facade of specialness and uniqueness (09:00) #5 Kindness and "strategic helping" (10:13) How to deal with this? (10:51) Truth #1 They are the same human as you (13:39) #2 Everything is temporary, so are they (15:44) #3 You have the power and other options (17:55) #4 Question their specialness (21:50) #5 Question philanthropy and see through posturing

Do these 3 things instead of trying to make yourself happy (00:01) Pursuing happiness is a trap (00:52) #1 Why productivity can make you happy? (04:02) #2 Escape self-isolation, enjoy contributing to the tribe (07:51) #3 Optimism is a choice & functional state management

The Zombie Witchdoctor is a name given to the worst of the worst narcissistic personality types that are co-morbid with borderline and antisocial type personality disorder. (00:03) Introduction, the Dark Triad Components (01:13) Etymology and Mythology of a "Zombie" (04:05) an Example Richard Encountered (05:37) How a Zombie Witch Doctor Choses a Victim & What is Their Goal (12:01) BPD/NPD as a Mask (14:29) Summary

Toxic Shame is a result of trauma and one of main symptoms of CPTSD, and it can be cured over time. (00:09) Introduction (02:02) Healing Toxic Shame - Compassionate dialogue and externalisation (03:21) Journaling exercise (04:08) Internal parts dialogue exercise (06:03) Summary

(00:01) What is Critical Thinking? Part 1 (02:20) Having the Value of Disciplined and Clear Thinking (06:52) Sane Vs Insane (08:49) Being Good at Arguing (12:00) The Value of Vulnerability (15:48) What is Critical Thinking? Part 2 (18:30) The Way Critical Thinking Helps in a Mental Health Context (23:33) Combination of Skills That Critical Thinking Includes Part 1 (25:37) The Epidemic of Narcissism (29:27) Lack of Critical Thinking (33:42) The Importance of Humility (36:25) Combination of Skills That Critical Thinking Includes Part 2 (42:28) You See What You Want to See (47:06) Narc Are Only Interested in the Parts of You That Fit Their Image of You (50:24) Cognitive Biases That Prevent From Critical Thinking Part 1 (54:54) Cognitive Biases That Prevent From Critical Thinking Part 2 (56:37) What is a Strawman? (1:01:50) The Idea of Game of Trolls (1:05:14) How Do I Know What This Person is Saying is True? Part 1 (1:09:56) How Do I Know What This Person is Saying is True? Part 2 (1:13:40) Reality Checking (1:15:12) Responding to Comments (1:17:44) "How do you feel you do with intimacy these days?" (1:19:35) What Critical Thinking Allows You to Do (1:21:28) "Can you do a video about the effects of narcissistic abuse on executive functioning?" (1:23:02) "Is reality TV to blame for the outbreak of narcissism in culture?" (1:25:47) "I recently gave up drugs and other addictions and started to meditate. Still, it's hard to sift through BS. Any thoughts?" (1:28:59) Critical Thinking to Help You Deal With Complicated Emotions Part 1 (1:34:44) Critical Thinking to Help You Deal With Complicated Emotions Part 2 (1:36:07) Confusing Emotional Flashbacks With Legitimate Emotions (1:40:06) "What can I do with denial?" (1:45:39) "Planet Narco is the Holodeck From Star Trek" (1:47:57) Answering the Last Questions

What is PTSD and what are the differences with CPTSD? What are flashbacks and how do they work? Why the client tries to be disliked by a therapist and what to do about it? (00:16) CPTSD vs. PTSD (02:46) How Does Flashbacks Work and How They Form (06:32) The Nature of Emotional Flashbacks (08:54) The Flashback's Voice in Your Head (12:42) Problems It Causes in Therapy, S.E.T. Model for Helping the Client (18:55) Importance of Mindfulness

(00:16) Become Very Aware of You Displaying the Traits (00:45) The Spartan Life Coaching Way & the Ineffectiveness of Traditional Therapy (02:56) Dangers of Negative Hypnosis & Practising Good Things Instead