Today we are going to have a REAL deal conversation about narcissistic personality disorder with Tracee Cobb, who is a licensed therapist and relationship strategist. Tracee worked in corporate America for 25 years before going back to school and getting her master’s degree in counseling. Tracee was feeling discouraged by the love and relationships she was seeing around her.
This led to her going back to school and getting an education around why people do what they do. This episode is packed with resources and tips on how to handle narcissistic people in your life. A narcissist is someone who believes the world revolves around them. They believe they have the best of everything in all parts of their lives. Tracee shares with us that there is a fine line between feeling good about yourself and having no empathy or concern for others. Narcissists often have had some sort of traumatic experience that they are protecting themselves from feeling again, by seeking the best in all facets of their life.
If you are unsure if you are a narcissist or have a narcissist in your life then this episode is for you. Tracee gives us profound insight from her own personal experiences and the lessons she has learned by becoming a therapist.
Key points to tune in for:
- What is a narcissist? [5:05]
- What is the difference between Narcissism and self-centered people? [6:25
- What does it look like in real life when someone has narcissistic traits or a true narcissist? [9:00]
- Do empaths attract narcissists? 23:51 - Tips to help you deal with narcissistic relatives in a constructive way. [28:50]
- Tracy’s mantra that guides her through acceptance and boundaries. [29:30]
- What to do when someone is gaslighting you. [33:00]
Resources and books Tracee recommends:
I thought it was just me: Brene Brown
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/298649/i-thought-it-was-just-me-but-it-isnt-by-brene-brown/
The Gift Of Imperfections by Berne brown
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gifts-of-imperfection-bren-brown/1100265967
Berne Brown Ted Talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en Kristen Neff from compassion.org https://self-compassion.org/
Getting the love you want by Harville Hendricks https://harvilleandhelen.com/books/getting-the-love-you-want/
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