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All In The Mind

Narcissist, or just a pain? How to deal with difficult people

01 Nov 2025

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You know how certain people are just… difficult? Maybe they're prickly to be around, don't take feedback well, or act like a narcissist?Today we're learning how to handle relationships with difficult people; from setting boundaries, to understanding the role of attachment and temperament on behaviour.Plus, is it ever the right time to cut someone off completely? And what's a 'highly sensitive person' (HSP)?Got a question about a difficult person in your life? Send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line "mailbag episode: difficult people".Guests:Rachel SamsonClinical psychologistCo-author, Beyond DifficultDr Jessie SternDevelopmental psychologist and researcherCo-author, Beyond DifficultCredits:Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Micky GrossmanYou can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.Extra information:Beyond Difficult, An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people

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