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Send us a Text Message.Alone While Together - Understanding Obstructions to Communication In this episode I am challenging you to imagine how effective communication begins with the ability to tolerate frustration and delay gratification. Obstr
Send us a Text Message.Improving Life & Relationships Today we explore just one way psychodynamic psychotherapy enhances quality of life and relationships. I explore how the psychodynamic process helps individuals understand and work through u
Send us a Text Message.In this conversation, "I got scammed!" we explore the concept of grandiosity in narcissism. I discuss how grandiosity manifests in narcissistic individuals and the overlooked aspect of intolerable suffering. I illustrat
Send us a Text Message.What is Depression? In this episode, we discuss the role of aggression and 'bad introjects' in depression. We explore the origins of the critical and aggressive inner voice in depression, which often stems from early
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I discuss a recent paper I presented on adolescent depression. I highlight the urgent need for understanding depression and effective treatment interventions for this growing mental health issue. I explor
Send us a Text Message.Takeaways· Self-other differentiation is critical in understanding narcissistic relationships.· Narcissistic relationships thrive when narcissistic needs are met.· The preference for illusion over
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we discuss how to relate to a narcissist in your life without sacrificing your own well-being. We explore the dynamics of dealing with constant accusations, suspicion and invasive tracking measures. I
Send us a Text Message.This episode explores the links between anxiety and narcissism. It begins by discussing shame stress and the inner critical (angry) voice as significant causes of anxiety. The conversation then delves into the necessity f
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we explore the connection between perfectionism and anxiety, highlighting how the inner critical voice fuels feelings of inadequacy and fear of judgment. I discuss the role of anger as a driver of anxiety
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between anxiety and shame stress. I highlight how shame stress often goes undetected and untreated in individuals dealing with narcissism. The manifestations of anxiet
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we tackle common parental challenges like tantrums, defiance, and risky behavior. Traditional solutions often fall short, but by understanding the underlying causes—the impact of affective misattunement a
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I explore the concept of narcissistic deflation and its potential misdiagnosis as depression. I highlight the importance of detecting and properly treating narcissistic deflation, which often goes unnotice
Send us a Text Message.Exploring Techniques and Overcoming Overwhelming Busyness! In this episode, Dr. Mazzella explores techniques for overcoming 'all or nothing' thinking and behaviors. He addresses a listener's question about healing fragme
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Anthony Mazzella responds to listener questions, delving into topics such as coping with chaos in life and distinguishing between borderline and narcissistic traits. He explores a listener’s allure of
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Anthony Mazzella explores why narcissists need to create chaos. He describes the manifestations of this behavior and delves into the psychological reasons behind it. Dr. Mazzella explains how chaos-se
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Narcissism Decoder, we explore the intricate world of narcissistic rage by addressing three pivotal questions surrounding healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger. Drawing insights from real-life
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Narcissism Decoder podcast, the focus is on strategies to break the trauma bonding cycle. After highlighting the complexities of these relationships, I explore commonly suggested approaches found on
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of The Narcissism Decoder, we explore trauma bonding—a profound psychological pattern where individuals form intense attachments to manipulative and abusive relationships, despite recognizing the harm. Thr
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we explore the cyclical dynamics of a person grappling with self-hatred and projection. The individual exhibits a perpetual loop of feeling judged and persecuted. Drawing from psychoanalytic theory, I emp
Send us a Text Message.This episode of Narcissistic Relationship Dynamics delves deeper into the intricate dance of narcissistic dynamics, revealing a carefully crafted blueprint of elevation and devaluation with a hidden purpose. The focus s
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Anthony Mazzella explores the concept of the omnipotent narcissistic object relationship and how it affects relationships. He provides examples of omnipotent narcissistic relating and discusses the or
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I delve into the characteristics of paranoid narcissism, emphasizing their treatability and offering insights on how to relate to individuals with this personality type. I highlight their unique blend of
Send us a Text Message.Relating to Covert Narcissists: Insights and Strategies delves deep into the world of covert narcissism through a psychoanalytic lens. Join me as I explore the descriptive factors, analyze the underlying causes from a psy
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we delved into the origins and dynamics of the punitive superego, intricately linked with perfectionism, grandiosity and narcissism. Drawing on Bion's (renowned psychoanalyst) theory of beta and alpha fu
Send us a Text Message.In this episode on perfectionism, also known in psychoanalytic terms as grandiosity, we unraveled the complex dynamics of this enduring trait. Perfectionism, defined by relentless pursuit of flawlessness and self-worth co
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