In this special cross-posted bonus episode, I’m unpacking one of the most overused — and misunderstood — labels in modern culture: narcissist.
I talk about the difference between having narcissistic traits and full-blown Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and why some narcissists come across as magnetic while others leave nothing but destruction behind. I’ll also dig into why so many of us feel drawn to them, even when we know better.
Using fictional examples like Blair Waldorf, Patrick Bateman, Elle Woods, Regina George, David Rose, Don Draper, and Joe Goldberg, I explore the spectrum of narcissism — from the everyday traits that can help us build confidence to the malignant forms rooted in manipulation, exploitation, and even sadism. I’ll also break down how narcissists navigate social situations, why their charm can be so disarming, and the brain chemistry that keeps us hooked.
This episode also marks a new chapter. After years of hosting Worth the Weight, I’m pivoting to my new show, Character Analysis — where true crime, psychology, and pop culture collide. If you’ve been part of the Worth the Weight community, thank you for your support. You’ve given me the foundation to take this next step, and I hope you’ll come with me as we explore not just what happened in the stories we can’t stop talking about, but why it happened and why it matters.
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