The glow of “perfect together” can hide a much harsher truth. We sit down with narcissism specialist Dr. Anthony Mazella to unpack how the illusion of blissful union forms, why ordinary differences feel like threats, and what actually changes when you stop outsourcing your worth. From a psychodynamic perspective, we trace the arc from early unmet needs to adult relationships that demand constant validation, then explore the real cost of leaving: grief for the fantasy, and the devaluing vo...
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The glow of “perfect together” can hide a much harsher truth. We sit down with narcissism specialist Dr. Anthony Mazella to unpack how the illusion of blissful union forms, why ordinary differences feel like threats, and what actually changes when you stop outsourcing your worth. From a psychodynamic perspective, we trace the arc from early unmet needs to adult relationships that demand constant validation, then explore the real cost of leaving: grief for the fantasy, and the devaluing vo...
Ep 179 What if Discouragement is Just a Feeling, Not an Identity?
The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller
13 minutes
3 months ago
Ep 179 What if Discouragement is Just a Feeling, Not an Identity?
Have you ever cringed when your child declared "I'm the worst!" during a challenging homework session? That moment of self-defeating language offers a powerful opportunity for transformation—if you know how to respond. The latest episode of the Summer Skills Series tackles reframing, a deceptively simple tool with profound impacts on how children view themselves during difficult moments. This technique separates feelings from identity, turning global, hopeless statements like "I'm never goin...
The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller
The glow of “perfect together” can hide a much harsher truth. We sit down with narcissism specialist Dr. Anthony Mazella to unpack how the illusion of blissful union forms, why ordinary differences feel like threats, and what actually changes when you stop outsourcing your worth. From a psychodynamic perspective, we trace the arc from early unmet needs to adult relationships that demand constant validation, then explore the real cost of leaving: grief for the fantasy, and the devaluing vo...
