Protecting yourself and healing from a narcissistic person with best selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula

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Dr. Ramani and I rigorously tackle the complexities that emerge when parenting with or alongside a narcissist, offering invaluable strategies for setting boundaries and cultivating a nurturing environment for both parents and children.

We discuss the often-overlooked impact narcissistic parenting has on the developmental stages of children, from their tender infancy to their more independent years. We confront the harsh truth that parenthood doesn't magically reform a narcissist and discuss the imperative role of a supportive, responsive parent in mitigating a narcissist's unpredictable influence. Delving into the intricacies of equitable parenting and its significance on familial harmony, this episode sheds light on fostering a balanced family dynamic, even amidst the challenges posed by a narcissistic partner or parent.

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https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdep.12362

https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1420870112

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797620965536

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