

Fix CPTSD Podcast | Psychology and Philosophy in Narcissistic Times with Richard Grannon
Richard Grannon
Are you in pain after narcissistic abuse? Finding yourself feeling lost? The CPTSD model and importance of trauma healing resonates with you? Turn your intuition back on again by developing emotional intelligence and healing the superego (inner critic). As you reduce your emotional flashbacks (main CPTSD symptom), you will notice your motivation and discipline go up.
Richard Grannon provides insights from psychology and philosophy to assist humans with life on this here earth.
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Richard Grannon provides insights from psychology and philosophy to assist humans with life on this here earth.
Follow Richard at:
youtube.com/user/SPARTANLIFECOACH
instagram.com/richard.grannon
spartanlifecoach.com
Episodes
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Sep 14, 2020 • 15min
How Your Genes Bully You To Get Back With Your Ex
If you can't get over your ex partner, there might be strong, evolutionary reasons for that.
We are human-animal creatures carrying genes that want to be carried on.
What if this drive influence our thoughts and feelings?
If you want to know more, listen in.
-> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ
-> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency, people pleasing, and more.
(01:05) The Selfish Gene Idea
(03:03) Example of Pair Bonding Blindness
(07:36) How the Lizard Brain is Coming Back to an Ex Partner Because You Are Pair Bonded
(11:21) The Genetic Mafia

Sep 13, 2020 • 49min
Ill effects of adolescent social media usage on mental health
Social media use has a huge effect on our mental state, and can even influence the mental health.
This is especially true for adolescents, as their stage of development poses special challenges and risks.
In this episode we're talking about upcoming documentary on social media (that has been released now), and then we go into Q&A session.
The documentary discussed - "PLUGGED IN: The True Toxicity of Social Media Revealed" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzwMLx-rKc
(00:00) Getting Started
(00:48) Info About the Upcoming Sam Vaknin's Seminar
(03:53) Talking About Releasing the Documentary and What It's Going to Be About Part 1
(09:04) Talking About Releasing the Documentary and What It's Going to Be About Part 2
(13:01) Why Work With Teens and Not Younger Kids?
(14:40) Narcissists Love Facebook. I Hate It, Too Many Noisy People Wanting to Be Celebs
(19:16) Talking About News Nowadays
// Q&A //
(20:38) Answering Short Questions
(22:42) We Are Entering Into George Orwell's Worst Nightmares
(24:32) Will I Get a Chat With You at the Event?
(29:01) Thoughts on Empathy
(32:39) Doesn't It Worry You That Narcs Have Demons Seriously Dangerous to Be Around?
(34:42) What Are Some Good Tools to Help You When You're Further Ahead on Your Recovery?
(36:28) Is It Possible to Become a Narcissist Due to Trauma in Your Late Teens? Part 1
(39:59) Is It Possible to Become a Narcissist Due to Trauma in Your Late Teens? Part 2
(44:17) Narcissism is Not a Personality Disorder?
(47:05) Wrapping Up

Sep 12, 2020 • 4min
Redflags of Emotional Abuse
When emotional abuse is on a horizon, you want to have clear and precise discernment.
Check out these quick 5 redflags of emotional abuse.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:51) #1 The Whirlwind Romance (The Love Bombing Phase)
(01:15) #2 Too Much Too Soon
(01:45) #3 Pronounced Feelings of Doubt and Anxiety
(02:13) #4 Isolation From Support Network
(02:38) #5 Erosion of Values

Sep 11, 2020 • 56min
Live Chat (Q&A)
A Q&A Live Chat session with questions covering topics of workplace abuse, parenting, CPTSD, narcissism and other disorders connections, and more.
-> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ
-> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency, people pleasing, and more.
(00:00) Hello
(01:13) “How does CPTSD relate to mobbing? How can one be less of a target?”
(04:00) “Is it common to have played all the roles of a dysfunctional family at different times?”
(06:22) “Aren’t all psychopaths narcissistic?”
(07:00) “What to do if because of your past you may be hyper-vigilant to a point you might be misreading potential suitors?”
(08:55) “I have a narcissist, maybe borderline, in a class I teach. How do I manage her behavior, so she doesn’t affect the group?”
(12:20) “Do you think there’s a link between CPTSD and ADHD?”
(14:43) “What would be the key difference between CPTSD and borderline?”
(19:41) “I’m confused. Isn’t there different types of BPD?”
(23:54) “Should I stop trying to date if I’m not interested in normal?”
(25:07) “Your thoughts on the emotional effect on children with so many parents putting their children on YouTube? Future narcissists in the making perhaps?”
(29:47) Talking About the Black Mirror and Screen Wipe
(31:11) “Now that I’m away from a narcissist I’m being flooded with memories I had forgotten and the accompanying emotions. Is this a normal part of the process?”
(32:15) “I’m also witnessing adapted histrionic behavior on YouTube.”
(35:00) You’ve Got to Let Memories Flow and Come Through
(38:04) “But we can control the YouTube corporate narrative by focusing on watching uplifting content”
(39:49) “Are Klingons NPD's?”
(44:43) “How to deal with sexual harassment at work?”
(45:59) All Personality Disorders Are Rooted in CPTSD
(49:31) Answering a Question About Child Sexual Abuse
(54:56) Wrapping Up

Sep 10, 2020 • 11min
Tips to STRENGTHEN your mindset
A strong mind will get you far in life.
What does it mean to have a strong mindset?
Why does it come down to standards we chose to have and values we chose to cherish?
If you want real personal development, find out more here.
-> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ
-> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency, people pleasing, and more.
(01:19) The Problem With Psychology Today & Using Philosophy
(03:51) You Need to Know What Your Life is About
(04:40) No Values or Junk Values Will Destroy You
(06:55) Quantum Leap in Your Development
(07:48) False Signalling in Today's World
(09:32) The End Goal is Feelings

Sep 5, 2020 • 23min
How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety (My Top 3 Tips)
Here are 3 tips you don't hear very often about overcoming anxiety.
Fear takes our life away from us, there's no reason to let it waste our time.
These tips will make you feel more calm and confident about dealing with those feelings.
-> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ
-> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency, people pleasing, and more.
(01:31) #1 Being Self-determined & Having Internal Locus of Control
(03:38) #2 Develop Better Relationship With Yourself
(05:00) #3 Monitor the Way You Speak
(08:09) Fear Proportion to Threat and It's Role, Richard's Experience
(11:59) Body's Response to Fear
// Q&A Section //
(14:12) "What are your thoughts on Jordan Peterson?"
(14:43) All the Emotions Have Positive Intent
(15:42) "How Do You Ground Yourself?"
(17:33) "Is there a way to switch from introvert to extravert?"
(18:19) "How do I stop abandoning myself?"
(18:51) "It (anxiety) probably has to do a lot with status"
(21:57) "Perhaps things like bipolar or BPD is the emotional consequence of your status being reaffirmed one minute and denied the next?"

Sep 4, 2020 • 16min
How to work through Self Sabotage
Do you know how it's like when just before getting THAT THING, suddenly it just blows up?
Suddenly you lose the drive, or shit hits the fan any other way.
Why would we self sabotage ourselves? Is that US really doing that?
If you want to discover more about the Self Sabotage concept, this is the episode for you!
-> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ
-> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency, people pleasing, and more.
(00:28) How to Overcome the Unconscious Rules That Sabotage Us?
(02:54) Challenge Believes With Objectivity (What Do You Gain From It?)
(08:25) Gap Between Reality and Expectations (The Map)
(12:07) How Does the Spiritual Schools Deal With That?
(14:43) Summing Up

Sep 3, 2020 • 26min
How to Deal With Psychosomatic Illness
Ever experienced worsened headache/back pain/bowels symptoms due to STRESS?
Maybe you suffer from a chronic problem with a specific body part?
Psychosomatic illness is an illness which is caused or exacerbated by psychological factors, stress and unresolved emotional conflict or issue.
It's a fascinating topic involving the exploration of the unconscious mind and learning its language.
In this episode you'll hear my take on that, including some examples.
Listen right now!
*The recommended dream analysis website: https://dreamhawk.com
-> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ
-> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency, people pleasing, and more.
(00:08) What's a Psychosomatic Illnesses?
(01:26) The Unconscious, Symbols and Dreams
(02:48) Body Parts Symbology With Examples (knees, bladder...)
(07:39) Be Careful With Your Words
(09:35) Further Examples (throat, migraines...)
(13:39) Unconscious Blocks & How They Work
(18:18) You Really Do Live Inside the Matrix
(21:38) The Brain is Designed to Map External Reality

Sep 2, 2020 • 13min
How to Help a Friend With Childhood Abuse?
Wonder how you could help your friend?
We don't need a psychology degree - it's enough we are human.
Because as a human you have the ability to BE present, to compassionately hold space for others.
Curious about hearing more? Listen right now!
-> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ
-> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency, people pleasing, and more.
(01:07) Danger of Bringing Back and Reliving Old Bad Experiences
(02:45) Holding Compassion and Being Present
(05:03) Reduce Suffering by Being Normal
(08:25) Avoid "Invading", Yin vs. Yang Ways of Helping

Sep 1, 2020 • 25min
How to Make GOOD DECISIONS When Dealing With TOXIC PARENTS & FAMILY (Narcissistic Parents)
Toxic parents and family is often one of the biggest hindrance to our growth.
The sad truth is, often they DON'T want to see us thrive and shine as an emotionally mature adult.
But this must not stop us from taking the responsibility and fulfilling the potential we have.
With these tips, it will be much easier!
-> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.mykajabi.com/offers/6LTjhmzZ
-> This is a brand-new course (as of August 2020) dealing with issues related to codependency, people pleasing, and more.
(01:13) You Need Good Role Models (Internalizing Good Inner Mother and Father That Guide Us Through Life)
(06:03) Is It Possible and Enough?
(11:11) The Desire to Be Seen, to Be Watched
(13:14) Overcoming CPTSD Obstacles
(16:28) Summoning Yourself Back Into Being to Know What You Want