2024-02-23
46 分钟Tony zooms in on emotional immaturity, grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, and how they affect relationships. He illustrates these concepts with hypothetical scenarios and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between healthy ego and pathological defensive narcissism. He also briefly highlights how developing a healthy ego can contribute to personal growth and better relationships. Part two of this episode will dig deeper into the origin stories of narcissistic personality disorder and further explore the different attachment styles.00:00 Introduction and Welcome to the Show00:21 Understanding Emotional Immaturity and Narcissism00:43 Exploring Attachment Styles and Narcissism01:41 Real-Life Scenarios: Planning a Weekend Getaway03:20 The Impact of Narcissism on Relationships08:39 Introduction to Narcissism and Healthy Ego12:28 Real-Life Scenarios: The Stay-at-Home Mom and the Emotionally Immature Husband17:28 Healthy Ego vs Pathological Defensive Narcissism22:16 Understanding the Healthy Ego22:43 Pathological Defensive Narcissism23:37 Personal Journey: From Software Marketing to Therapy24:10 Finding Purpose and Building a Healthy Ego25:40 Embracing Criticism and Personal Growth27:06 The Role of Relationships in Personal Development27:34 Reflecting on Past Experiences and Growth30:44 Understanding Narcissism: Vulnerable and Grandiose32:11 The Impact of Narcissism on Relationships35:00 Differentiating Between Vulnerable Narcissism and Emotional Immaturity44:31 Understanding the Origins of Narcissistic Personality Disorder44:52 Closing Remarks and Preview of Part TwoAvailable NOW Tony's "Magnetic Marriage Mini-Course" only $25. https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course (https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course)Find all the latest links to podcasts, courses, Tony's newsletter, and more at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouchAnd follow Tony on the Virtual Couch YouTube channel for a sneak preview of his upcoming podcast "Murder on the Couch," where True Crime meets therapy, co-hosted with his daughter Sydney. You can watch a pre-release clip here https://youtu.be/-RkRq8SrQy0Subscribe to Tony's latest podcast, "Waking Up to Narcissism Q&A - Premium Podcast," on the Apple Podcast App.