#1 Narcissism Doctor: Toxic Signs You're Dealing With A Narcissist Causing Trauma & Disease | Ramani
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Published 2024-05-20
On today's episode of The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru engages in a profound discussion with clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula, delving into the intricate topic of narcissism. Dr. Ramani offers clear definitions of narcissism, dispelling misconceptions, and highlights the telltale signs to identify a narcissist. Additionally, she dissects the underlying wounds, childhood traumas, and relationship dynamics that may predispose individuals to narcissism, shedding light on how their behaviors can ensnare others into a cycle of blame. This episode delivers profound insights into these toxic relationships, elucidating their detrimental effects on survivors' daily functioning and the resulting health challenges.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist, Professor Emerita of Psychology at California State University Los Angeles, and the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting. She discusses narcissism on her popular YouTube channel, social media, her popular online program on healing from narcissistic abuse, and as the host of the podcast Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Ramani dive into:
-The toll that narcissistic relationships take on longevity
-The lack of courage, awareness, and training to identify narcissists
-What is a narcissist and signs to spot one
-A narcissist’s goal, what makes them happy, and childhood wounds
-Can a person stop being a narcissist?
-Transactional praise and blame
-Types of narcissists and their characteristics
-How self-blame arises and navigating toxic relationships
-Sacrifices you make, how to heal, and radical acceptance
-A discerning approach and believing a person when they show you who they are
-Imagining a life without the toxicity and a new way of life
-Being a survivor and self-forgiveness
Also mentioned in this episode:
-Healing program: doctor-ramani.teachable.com/p/taking-yourself-back…
-It's Not You: Identifying and Healing From Narcissistic People: a.co/d/2c4j5Ce
-Dr. Ramani’s Podcast, Navigating Narcissism: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-narcissis…
-Dr. Ramani’s Fireside Chat Network: firesidechat.com/drramaninetwork
For more on Dr. Ramani:
-Instagram: www.instagram.com/doctorramani
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All Comments (21)
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Living with a narcissist in your life feels like being slowly poisoned
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Dr Ramani deserves a Nobel Prize.
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I'm a living proof that when you leave a toxic relationship, your health improves tremendously
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I went from a happy healthy, smiling woman to chronic fatigue, 50 pound weight gain, depression, anxiety, bilateral semi detached retinas, Reactivated Epstien Barr, and a nervous breakdown in a matter of 6 years! I had to go on disability. I divorced his a$$ and now 5 years later I am finally about 90% healed and back to working. It is literally life and death!! I am a textbook example of what she is talking about. The psychiatrists did not ever tell me to leave him. That should have been Mal practice!!!!
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The happiest and strongest people are those who are free from toxic people!!! 😊❤🎉
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I traveled around the world with a narcissist and one of the most disturbing things about him was his inability to enjoy the simple beautiful things about life. So good you pointed that! Narcissist take the joy out of you because they are incapable of feeling it themselves, hence they envy it and seek to destroy it in others.
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1:20:00 "When people show you who they are, believe them." 🎯
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The jackpot is the walk away. 😭😭
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Yup. I was sick for years while with a psychopath. Two months after leaving him my health improved by 90%. Issues doctors could not help me with disappeared.... Mind blowing !
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Interesting video content, My relationship of 5 years ended a month ago. The love of my life decided to leave me, I really love her so much I can’t stop thinking about her, I’ve tried my very best to get her back in my life, but to no avail, I’m frustrated, I don’t see my life with anyone else. I’ve done my best to get rid of the thoughts of her, but I can’t, I don’t know why I’m saying this here, I really miss her and just can’t stop thinking about her
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I’ve been saying this. It isn’t PRE-MENOPAUSE - IT’S CHRONIC STRESS AND FEAR.
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The mind-body connection is a VERY real thing. Maybe being alone isn’t ideal but it beats the hell out of being in a destructive relationship - on every level!
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When you can’t sleep as a teenager, doctors don’t ask about your domestic life, they just say “get off your phone at night”
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It took me getting cancer and him immediately leaving for a new supply to realize. It’s mind boggling. Depleting. Can ruin you. Don’t let it. Do not let it.
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She is describing my life. I truly believe everything she is saying. I am so grateful she is making this issue more public!!
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100% Dr Ramani. I am 8 years divorced from a malignant narcisist. I am alive and had to relocate. Not yet found a new partner and I am still concerned about abusive relashionships but happy to be alone and safe:)
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They say there's no cure for lupus, but my lupus was out of control when I was with my narcissistic ex-husband and now that he's gone, the inflammation and lupus markers are gone, too. 🙏🎉❤️
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100% gave me cancer that I know I would have not had otherwise. Long term trauma makes you physically sick.
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Narcissists are a stressor for everyone in their life. I'm so glad Dr. Ramani is speaking up about this very prevalent but ignored issue.
