”We’re all a little narcissistic.” Debunking This Myth

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