Welcome back to "What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V." In this episode, host Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, dives into part two of our series on narcissism. Building on last week’s foundation, Dr. V breaks down the practical side of dealing with narcissists, from spotting the red flags and understanding common manipulation tactics like love bombing and triangulation, to learning how to set boundaries, navigate tricky family dynamics, and survive narcissism in the workplace. You will hear real-world questions, including whether narcissists can change, when to consider no contact, and what it means when leaders display narcissistic traits on the public stage. Tune in and empower yourself with useful strategies for recognizing and protecting yourself from narcissistic behavior in all areas of your life.

Timestamps:

00:00 Discussing narcissistic personality disorder traits

04:04 Setting boundaries with a narcissist

09:50 Promoting the health podcast

10:29 DARVO manipulation pattern explained

14:14 Concerns about Trump's mental state

19:16 Setting boundaries with narcissistic parents

20:59 Dealing with narcissistic parents

25:17 Podcast promotion and listener feedback

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Podcast Website - https://whatthehealthishappeningshow.com/

Podcast Producer - https://tophealth.care/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”