The World’s Top Expert On Narcissism Reveals How to Spot Toxic Personalities And Remove Them From Your Life With Dr. Ramani

Dhru Purohit Show

Dhru Purohit

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.7 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2024

⏱️ 117 minutes

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This episode is brought to you by Momentous, BON CHARGE, and Lifeforce. Social media often mentions narcissism, but what exactly does this term entail? What traits define a narcissist, and what are the implications of being in a narcissistic relationship? Today’s guest contends that these relationships pose the most significant public health challenges of our time, and the full extent of their impact on our physical and mental well-being remains to be understood. On today's episode of The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru engages in a profound discussion with clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula, delving into the intricate topic of narcissism. Dr. Ramani offers clear definitions of narcissism, dispelling misconceptions, and highlights the telltale signs to identify a narcissist. Additionally, she dissects the underlying wounds, childhood traumas, and relationship dynamics that may predispose individuals to narcissism, shedding light on how their behaviors can ensnare others into a cycle of blame. This episode delivers profound insights into these toxic relationships, elucidating their detrimental effects on survivors' daily functioning and the resulting health challenges. Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist, Professor Emerita of Psychology at California State University Los Angeles, and the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting. She discusses narcissism on her popular YouTube channel, social media, her popular online program on healing from narcissistic abuse, and as the host of the podcast Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Ramani dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The toll that narcissistic relationships take on longevity (00:00:17 / 00:00:17) The lack of courage, awareness, and training to identify narcissists (11:00 / 7:14) What is a narcissist and signs to spot one (15:00 / 11:30) A narcissist’s goal, what makes them happy, and childhood wounds (27:00 / 23:00) Can a person stop being a narcissist? (38:40 / 34:00) Transactional praise and blame (43:40 / 38:00) Types of narcissists and their characteristics (45:00 / 39:45) How self-blame arises and navigating toxic relationships (55:50 / 49:15) Sacrifices you make, how to heal, and radical acceptance (1:08:40 / 1:03:00) A discerning approach and believing a person when they show you who they are (1:19:50 / 1:14:00) Imagining a life without the toxicity and a new way of life (1:36:00 / 1:31:40) Being a survivor and self-forgiveness (1:39:00 / 1:33:50) Final Thoughts (1:51:00 / 1:45:15) Also mentioned in this episode: Healing program It's Not You: Identifying and Healing From Narcissistic People Dr. Ramani’s Podcast, Navigating Narcissism Dr. Ramani’s Fireside Chat Network For more on Dr. Ramani, follow her on Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, and her website. Optimize your Omega-3 levels by choosing a quality fish oil made by and used by the best. Go to livemomentous.com and enter promo code DHRU to get 20% off any order. Right now, BON CHARGE is offering my community 15% off; just go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use coupon code DHRU to save 15%. Right now, you can save $250 on your first diagnostic and get personalized suggestions. Optimize your longevity and track your progress go to mylifeforce.com/dhru! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	There was a pretty groundbreaking study that made all the headlines last year,
0:04.7	and it was one of the longest studies on health and happiness. It actually ran 80 years, I believe,
0:11.0	and it was published by the individuals and a research team at Harvard University.
0:16.1	And that study showed something pretty remarkable.
0:18.9	It showed that the happiest and longest living people that were in the study had reliable and
0:24.8	supportive relationships that they built their life around. There was a deep
0:29.0	sense of trust, admiration, and support that was there.
0:34.0	Now, you're the world's foremost expert in narcissism,
0:38.6	and you teach people how to manage and move on
0:41.1	from the narcissistic people that are destroying their lives.
0:45.0	So if you wouldn't mind, I'd love to start off with talking a little bit about the toll that it takes on your mind, body, health, your spirit.
0:58.5	When you put up with and deal with and stay connected to narcissistic personalities and individuals long term.
1:08.0	Yeah, I think actually exposure to toxic and narcissistic relationships may be the public health issue of our time.
1:15.9	I really, really do.
1:17.6	We talk about sleep, we talk about exercise and
1:24.4	We talk about preventative health care but I am telling you now and I would stake my reputation on this
1:29.8	for the people I've worked within there are thousands of this one hundreds of thousands
1:34.8	who are navigating really toxic difficult invalidating manipulative relationships
1:41.1	if you just lifted that thing out of their life, their health
1:46.2	would improve almost instantaneously. I promise you that it would put years
1:51.7	on their lives, their health would improve, their engagement in health behaviors would improve, their sleep would improve, their sense of meaning and purpose would improve.
2:01.0	Every single predictor of health and wellness would sky. purpose would
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