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Maximal Ep. 431 | Minimizing Narcissism (Video)
🕑 Added 2024-02-19 12:00:04 +0000 UTCThe Minimalists speak with Dr. Ramani Durvasula about recognizing narcissists; whether the term “narcissist” is overused; the roles of self-righteousness, complaining, and comparison in narcissism; how to walk away; how to work with a narcissistic co-parent and narcissistic grandparents; when self-care becomes narcissistic; the narcissism of small differences; the Dark Triad; whether narcissists can change; letting go of emotions; and much more.
Discussed in this episode:
How do you know someone is a narcissist, and is the term overused? (01:50)
How can I tell a narcissist that they’re the problem? (21:33)
How can I accept that a narcissistic co-parent has turned my child against me? (35:11)
Do narcissistic parents become narcissistic grandparents? (46:28)
What is the narcissism of small differences? (01:02:52)
When does self-care become narcissistic? (01:22:34)
How can I stop a pattern of being attracted to narcissists? (01:35:55)
How do you let go of your feelings if your emotions are tied to your ego? (01:44:53)
How can you mentally let go of an item you’re keeping just for when? (01:49:42)
How has minimalism helped this Patron manage her bipolar disorder? (01:54:26)
LINKS
Book: 15 Ways to Write Better
Book: It's Not You
Course: How to Write Better
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Website: Dr. Ramani
MAXIMS
Walking away can be the greatest act of kindness.
Acceptance materializes as we let go of the need to control the uncontrollables.
While the past can be a mirror of the future, the past does not have to equal the future.
Self-care turns into self-harm when one is self-absorbed in self-pity and suffering.
Forced change trips over itself at the starting line.
If your feelings are tied to your ego, untie them.
Letting go starts where the clinging ends.
A clean slate is a terrible thing to clutter.
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Comments
TGBahr
I think I finally understood what Narcissism is.
Amena El-kindy
I found this episode deeply healing and fascinating as someone who is a survivor of a narcissistic partner. It was like a deep dive on your famous words "Love people and use things" because narcissists prove that the opposite never works.
