In this episode, Jodi Carlton, a neurodiversity expert and relationship coach who also specializes in personality disorders, addresses a dangerous myth that everyone has narcissistic traits. She emphasizes the distinction between common human behaviors and the destructive characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder.
Jodi highlights specific traits exclusive to narcissism, such as enjoying others' pain for personal gain and manipulating others by playing the victim. Her message clarifies how this myth minimizes the impact on individuals who are abused by narcissists, and aims to educate listeners on the true nature of narcissistic behavior versus normal human flaws and dysfunction.
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Debunking the Myth: Everyone is Narcissistic
00:42 Understanding Human Traits vs Narcissistic Traits
01:02 Identifying Narcissistic Traits
01:36 The Narcissist's Use of Victimhood
01:58 Power and Control in Narcissism
02:15 Conclusion: We're Not All a Little Bit Narcissistic
