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Dr. Ettensohn is a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating narcissism and related disorders. This podcast discusses pathological narcissism from a compassionate and non-stigmatizing perspective. It is for individuals who struggle with narcissism, their loved ones, and the general public.

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This is the third part of a three-part exploration of narcissistic personality style at the neurotic level of personality organization.

In this episode, Dr. Ettensohn examines the defensive architecture of neurotic-level narcissism, including the ch... more

Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines the experience of emptiness in narcissistic personality disorder and other forms of personality pathology.

Rather than approaching personality disorders as collections of traits or behaviors, the episode frames them as di... more

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This episode continues the Heal NPD Seminar Series with Dr. Mark Ettensohn, joined by his associates Deanna Young, Psy.D., and Danté Spencer, Ph.D.

In this session, the group discusses the paper “Living with Pathological Narcissism: A Qualitative St... more

This episode continues the Heal NPD Seminar Series with Dr. Mark Ettensohn, joined by his associates Deanna Young, Psy.D., and Danté Spencer, Ph.D.

In this session, the group examines the Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD), a d... more

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Dr. Salman Akhtar
A psychiatrist and psychoanalyst with a prolific career in pathological narcissism
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Dr. Mark Ettensohn
Clinical psychologist and host focused on narcissism and related disorders; advocate for compassionate, evidence-based discussions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Exactly the content I’ve been searching for

    Thank you for creating such an informative, compassionate, & deep resource about npd. I personally find attachment trauma & cluster B incredibly interesting & I have a deep desire to understand that experience through the lense of the person who’s experiencing it. I love how thorough & de-stigmatized this podcast it! Can’t wait for more episodes to come out.

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    5
    evgrdu
    United States2 years ago
  • I appreciate this podcast so much

    Thank you for not demonizing those of us with NPD. You are setting an example that other professionals should be following.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aldjajfhakdja
    United States2 years ago
  • Extremely helpful, balanced, and non judgmental.

    This podcast is very informative and I recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Date coaching with Riley
    United States2 years ago
  • Truth sets us free

    I am so thankful for this podcast - I am on my fourth listen of all episodes. I have carried so much confusion about my internal and external experiences. This sound, clear, insightful information brings so much order to the disorder. We need this. We all need this. I want to find ways to share this with everyone who - like me - is seeking answers on TikTok. The love and pain and insight there is helpful but it is also destructive and confusion making. This content can clear that up. Thank you a... more

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    5
    Nicole3456789012
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative, helpful and hopeful

    Learned a great deal from this show. Fantastic for anyone who has ever struggled with mental health

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    5
    Vegan33878970
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Balanced, non-judgmental discussion that avoids demonizing listeners
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Live with Dr. Ettensohn 6-12-25
Q: Are there cases in your practice and in the professional literature that NPD patients were able to build healthy relationships and families after and thanks to therapy?
Yes, there is evidence that full remission from NPD is possible and individuals can indeed engage in healthy relationships after therapy.
Live with Dr. Ettensohn 6-12-25
Q: Can care for them from afar, if that makes any sense?
It's okay to have boundaries. It's okay to say no, you know? It's okay to say, never talk to me again.

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