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Hijacked by Narcissist’s Serpent Voice? Do THIS!

In this session, Speaker San Bachmanin explored the complex psychological dynamics of narcissistic abuse, emphasizing how victims are often psychologically hijacked by their abusers, complicating healing and separation. He highlighted that victims must first recognize and silence the narcissist’s intrusive inner voice to revive their authentic self and truly recover. The discussion also touched on the intertwined nature of narcissism, codependency, and borderline traits, advocating for humility and self-awareness as essential steps toward individuation and healing. Hijacked by Narcissist’s Serpent Voice? Do THIS!

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18.11.2025

Sick Society Makes YOU Sick (Loneliness Industry Podcast)

The podcast episode featured an in-depth conversation with Sam Vaknin on the psychological cycle of narcissism, exploring the transition between covert and overt narcissistic states and their societal implications. They examined the pathological nature of Western spiritualism, magical thinking, and collective delusions as coping mechanisms for vulnerability and disempowerment. The discussion also critiqued contemporary psychology’s limitations, the social control embedded in mental health diagnoses, and the impact of atomization and fear-driven conformity on individual autonomy and empathy. Sick Society Makes YOU Sick (Loneliness Industry Podcast)

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15.11.2025
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When Narcissist Reminds You of Someone: Narcissistic Transferences (Idealizing, Mirror, Twinship)

The video discussed the psychological concept of transference, particularly focusing on narcissistic transference as explained through psychoanalysis and self psychology. It detailed how individuals project unresolved childhood dynamics onto others, creating expectations that these new relationships fulfill past unmet needs, often leading to distorted perceptions and dysfunctional interactions. The speaker emphasized the therapeutic importance of recognizing and working through transference and counter-transference to improve self-awareness and relational functioning, especially in narcissistic relationships. When Narcissist Reminds You of Someone: Narcissistic Transferences (Idealizing, Mirror, Twinship)

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15.11.2025

Date from Hell: Dating Narcissists and Psychopaths

In this video, Sam Vaknin discussed his personal experience with narcissistic personality disorder and his pioneering work in identifying and defining narcissism and related personality disorders. He explained the behaviors and psychological traits of narcissists and psychopaths, their impact on relationships, and the challenges victims face, emphasizing the prevalence of these disorders in various social settings. Vaknin also highlighted the importance of education to recognize narcissistic traits and recommended his book “Malignant Self-Love” as a valuable resource for understanding and coping with narcissistic abuse. Date from Hell: Dating Narcissists and Psychopaths

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04.11.2025

Narcissism: 3 Frenchmen Ask, Prof. Answers (with Antoine Peytavin and Friends)

In this video, Professor Sam Vaknin discussed narcissism, its nature as a genetic trait, cultural phenomenon, and personality disorder, emphasizing its profound psychological and societal impacts. He explained the distinctions between overt and covert narcissism, the role of narcissistic supply, and the complexities of diagnosing and treating narcissistic personality disorder. Vaknin highlighted the challenges victims face in escaping narcissistic abuse, the misconceptions about therapy effectiveness, and the lasting effects on both narcissists and their victims. Narcissism: 3 Frenchmen Ask, Prof. Answers (with Antoine Peytavin and Friends)

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03.11.2025

Shameful Core of Covert Narcissist: Inferior Vulnerability Compensated

The video explored the role of shame in narcissism, distinguishing between grandiose (overt) and vulnerable (covert) narcissistic types, with shame being significantly more prevalent and impactful in vulnerable narcissism. It highlighted that vulnerable narcissists experience intense shame, linked to feelings of inferiority, failure, and negative self-evaluation, whereas grandiose narcissists suppress or deny shame through defensive mechanisms. The discussion incorporated psychoanalytic and social psychology theories, emphasizing shame’s critical role in the development, manifestation, and regulation of narcissistic behaviors and its implications for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Shameful Core of Covert Narcissist: Inferior Vulnerability Compensated

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02.11.2025

Narcissism: Jung’s Mother Archetype Absent

In this video, the speaker discussed Carl Gustav Jung’s concept of the mother archetype, emphasizing its complexity beyond the typical nurturing and loving image, highlighting its role in self-love and individuation. The speaker explained how the archetype represents internal self-nurturing qualities, contrasting this with pathological narcissism, where individuals fail to internalize a good maternal figure and instead seek external validation. They also noted Jung’s warning about the negative aspects of the mother archetype, where it can become possessive and hinder individuation, contributing to psychological difficulties. Narcissism: Jung’s Mother Archetype Absent

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31.10.2025

Narcissism – Quo Vadis? (with Anwesh Satpathy)

In this discussion, Professor Sam Banknt elaborated on narcissism, differentiating between healthy primary narcissism and pathological secondary narcissism, emphasizing the fluidity and overlap between narcissistic and other personality disorders. He critiqued the current psychiatric diagnostic system as outdated and pseudoscientific, advocating for a unified approach to personality disorders while highlighting societal issues like the rise of narcissistic traits amplified by technology and social media. The conversation also addressed the challenges of regulation, societal impacts of arranged marriages, and the interplay between narcissism, religion, and culture in modern times. Narcissism – Quo Vadis? (with Anwesh Satpathy)

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31.10.2025

Horrible Families Raise Horrible Adults (with Familias Horribles)

In this insightful podcast discussion, Professor Sam Vaknin delves into the complexities of narcissism, distinguishing between healthy narcissism and pathological narcissism, which arises from early childhood abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, primarily influenced by the mother. He explains the roles of siblings in narcissistic families, different narcissist types, and the intricate psychological mechanisms like projective splitting and fantasy bonding that sustain narcissistic abuse. Vaknin also clarifies common misconceptions about narcissists versus psychopaths, the challenges of healing, and emphasizes the rarity of true narcissistic personality disorder amidst widespread misinformation. Horrible Families Raise Horrible Adults (with Familias Horribles)

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23.10.2025

Fix your Narrative, Heal Yourself: Narcissism Narrative Therapy

The video is focused on the concept of narrative therapy as a means to address failures in self-narratives commonly seen in disorders such as narcissism and borderline personality disorder, emphasizing the reconstruction of personal stories to enhance self-efficacy and identity cohesion. Techniques discussed included externalizing conversations, re-authoring one’s identity with therapist collaboration, and involving outsider witnesses to provide supportive perspectives. The therapeutic goal is to empower individuals to rewrite their self-narratives creatively, fostering personal growth and problem-solving through a collaborative and values-driven process. Fix your Narrative, Heal Yourself: Narcissism Narrative Therapy

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22.10.2025

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