
About this episode
What's the difference between possessing narcissistic traits and being a narcissist? Can we say narcissistic personality disorder is real when we don't believe in personalities? How does narcissism develop, and what does it look like in the brain? Tune in as your hosts answer all these questions and more with Matt Bush of Neuro-Somatic Intelligence.
This episode explores the neurology of narcissism, the spectrum of narcissism, and how narcissism can evolve as a survival response when it seems so counterintuitive to our social need for connection. Matt is an expert in applied neurology, so he shares the science of what narcissism looks like in the brain, such as where deficits exist in the brain and how they reflect in a narcissist's emotional skills and empathy towards others.
Jennifer, Elisabeth and Matt also discuss malignant narcissism, narcissistic attachment, and the allure of a codependent or empathic person for a narcissist. Most importantly, they discuss if change is possible for narcissists and how you can protect yourself from a narcissist.
Listen to this episode to gain a better understanding of narcissism through the lens of neurosomatic intelligence!
Topics discussed in this episode:
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Definition of narcissistic personality disorder
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How narcissism develops from an NSI perspective
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What narcissism looks like in the brain
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The reward circuit in the narcissistic brain
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Why narcissists lack empathy
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How narcissists experience emotions
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Can narcissists change?
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What you should do if you have a narcissist in your life
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