Narcissists can be incredibly difficult to recognize at first, especially when you're an empathetic, caring person who naturally wants to see the best in people. That's why I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to narcissism and learning how to protect yourself from a narcissist.

This episode was inspired by one of the lessons I shared in my "10 Lessons I Learned in My 30s episode": learning what a narcissist is and understanding some of the tactics they use to manipulate the people around them.

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, I break down:

✨ What a narcissist actually is and what narcissistic behavior can look like.

🚩 The 3 different types of narcissists and some of the characteristics associated with each.

🧠 Common narcissistic manipulation tactics and terminology you may have heard before.

💔 Why narcissists can be drawn to empathetic and compassionate people and how those relationship dynamics can develop.

🛑 How to protect yourself from a narcissist by learning to recognize unhealthy patterns and manipulation.

🧘‍♀️ How to disengage from a narcissist when they're someone you can't simply remove from your life.

My goal with this episode isn't to encourage you to diagnose everyone around you as a narcissist. It's to give you a better understanding of narcissistic traits, manipulation, and relationship red flags so you can recognize unhealthy patterns, trust your instincts, and make decisions that protect your peace.

Sometimes protecting yourself starts with simply knowing what to look for. 💛

💬 Let's Talk About It

Have you ever experienced a relationship with someone who displayed narcissistic traits?

I'd love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or questions in the comments—but please protect your privacy and only share what you're comfortable sharing.

And if this episode helps you recognize something you've experienced, send it to someone who might benefit from hearing it.

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