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: 192 How Envy, Anger, And Humility Shape Who We Lift Up And Who We Cut Down
The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller
35 minutes
1 week ago
Ep: 192 How Envy, Anger, And Humility Shape Who We Lift Up And Who We Cut Down
One tall flower in a crowded field changes everything. Dr. Douglas Garland joins us to unpack Tall Poppy Syndrome—the ancient metaphor with very modern consequences—and gives parents a working language for envy, jealousy, pride, and the status games kids navigate every day. We dig into how cultures reward sameness or celebrate standouts, why the U.S. produces both more tall poppies and people who cut them down, and how social media keeps comparison always on. We draw sharp lines between help...
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...
