Episode 261: Narcissism and the Terror of Being Ordinary: Why Real Change Happens through Love not Willpower

Everyone's talking about narcissism — but most of the conversation is missing what's really going on underneath. In this episode, Dr. Greg uncovers the blind spot driving narcissistic patterns, and why willpower never creates the change that only love can.

 

Key Topics:

• Why willpower alone never leads to real change 
• How blind spots protect us from unbearable shame 
• What "the terror of being ordinary" actually means 
• Why patience and sacrifice don't heal narcissism 
• And what does create the conditions for change

Learn More:

• Being Human episodes on Narcissism:
  • Ep. #21: A Look at Narcissist Personality Disorder
  • Ep. #67: An Antidote to Narcissism
  • Ep. #68: "I'm Not Narcissistic, You're Narcissistic!"
• Being Human episodes on Parts Work: 
  • Ep. #34: A New Theory! w/a Catholic Lens
  • Ep. #35: Why Do I Feel Like I Have Conflicting Thoughts? w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski
  • Ep. #36: A Guided Exercise w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski
  • Ep. #47: How to Turn Your Inner Worst Enemies into Your Inner Best Friends
  • Ep. #49: Internal Family Systems & External Family Tensions 
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