Fix CPTSD Podcast | Psychology and Philosophy in Narcissistic Times with Richard Grannon

I don’t know who needs to hear this but...

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is inspired by the "No Country for Old Men" film and novel, which I believe confronts the audience with their narcissism. We will go through all ...

What CAUSES Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Golden Child and Black Sheep EXPLAINED

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Narcissistic parent is prone to treat their child in either of two ways. Overpraising (Golden Child) or shunning and scapegoating (Black Sheep). What ...

Sam Vaknin - Toxicity of Social Media (3) Recommendations and Bananas

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Could Social Media be more healthy? These platforms could be completely redesigned, and even serve us better. Check out the suggestions how it could b...

You are NOT "sick"...

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't it dangerous to crush people's optimism with a medical sounding condition? Depending on which filters/models you use to approach the symptoms, y...

2020 - protect your mindset

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to get through 2020? How do we deal with what's coming next? This year poses many challenges. How to keep going AND come out stronger on the other...

THE SAM VAKNIN INTERVIEWS - IS NARCISSISM A POST TRAUMATIC STRESS RESPONSE & CAN IT BE TREATED

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Narcissism expert Sam Vaknin talks about a necessary and crucial modality change if NPD is to be treated. (00:14) Narcissistic Abuse Is A Plea For He...

Social Hierarchy, Depression and the Neurobiology of Emotion (post emotional abuse)

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can your social status give you depression? You might have heard about a connection between depression and serotonin. And a connection between seroton...

Rambling About CPTSD During A Google Hangout

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

All about recovery from emotional abuse and CPTSD in this Q&A session, also including two live chats. (00:00) What does setting boundaries with o...

The CURE for Narcissism My (Possible) Method; 5 Points (Healing A Narcissist)

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've said for the past 6 years that I do not believe there could ever be a cure for narcissism. That position is something I've maintained because of ...

"Non Serviam" - a Pharse That Will Help Your Boundaries

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a quick mnemonic that will make you remember to check, whether, and where, you've given your consent, so you're able to maintain your boundari...

Overachiever Syndrome & A Narcissistic Parent

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a one, long response to a lady's email, giving a counselling on her problems. As our patterns are often similar, you may find some of these de...

"Leave a Review" - A Tool That Will Protect You From Abusive Relationships and Situations

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Remember how you were graded, and your performance reviewed over years and years by school and institutions? What could happen if we reverse that? How...

The rise of the public intellectual - confounding celebrity with expertise w/ Sam Vaknin

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We often listen to the people in high positions, that aren't necessarily qualified to discuss the topics that they do. In this conversation with Sam V...

What does it take to heal from emotional abuse? (a conversation w/ Terry and Steve)

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Healing can be a long journey. It takes time, yet it brings delightful fruits on the way. Check out this discussion with two, very experienced coaches...

The Myths of "Hypnosis" (And Why It Actually Works So Very Well)

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you only heard about hypnosis from the mainstream, it's probably wrong. Why, and how it is mythologized? What can it REALLY do to people? Here's ev...

Q and A (various topics)

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Differentiating emotional flashback from normal reaction, dating covert narcissist, sense of humor, dealing with people, and more in this Q&A sess...

The one thing we need to do now to save humanity

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If there is one thing that can save every human right now, I believe it's this. The cure to the world's insanity. A medicine for your mind. A relief f...

Q and A

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eckhart Tolle, meditation, MKUltra, social media and more covered in this Q&A Session from February 2019. (00:01) Hello (01:37) “How can we enc...

What is the Dark Triad/Dark Tetrad (Introduction to a Predatory Personality Disorder)

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the Dark Tetrad described by psychiatry? What are the predatory personalities tactics of manipulation? Find this out in this short excerpt fro...

Q and A (social media, dating, BPD)

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Live Q&A Session recording from March 2019, covered topic include social media, BPD, mental health and more. (00:07) Stating Today’s Topic (02:...

Still Obsessing Over Ex Relationship

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short excerpt from a seminar, explaining that persistent annoying emotions might be unconscious alarms. (00:01) Can You Be at Peace With Yo...

Zen is NOT for Westerners! (Ego Detachment Resulting in Diminished Self Esteem)

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever you've heard of "having no ego", "letting go of your ego", "killing your ego" etc. Remember that it's mostly watered-down, consumer-friendly ...

The Upside of Being in a Long Term Relationship

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a long-term relationship, nothing is more important than its foundations. The real reasons why you're together. Just imagine: if you travel far awa...

We need men to feel OK about not feeling OK

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The cultural standards of masculinity can really badly impact men mental health. Every human need the connection and the ability to just be OK with wh...

So you are not a "codependent", but...

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, I get that: it's not that useful to overlabel or overmedicalize things. Yet, in SOME situations, with certain people you find yourself abondoning ...

Spiritual Maps of Meaning will help you with moving forward (and How to Get Get Your Sun Going)

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We operate in the world thanks to our internal maps. Have you found yourself always ending up in the same place? What could happen if you change these...

What is "Healthy Narcissism"?

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Do they have broken self worth....one half perceiving they are wonderful the other half thinking they are dreadful?" They have no self worth. Now, wa...

Rapid Recovery (graphic historical violence, 1984, Stalinism, propaganda, coughing)

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to rapidly recover through contacting our emotions, a technique for that, 1984 propaganda, and more, including Q&A session. (01:33) What Happ...

How To Do Affirmations When You Have CPTSD (with Q&A)

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Affirmations are bit tricky when it comes people with CPTSD. The risk of triggering is much higher. Why? And why would an affirmation trigger anyone? ...

No boundaries? Zero protection and drug addiction follow

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to understand what boundaries are (both external and internal), why they are a MUST HAVE, what happens when we're lacking them and how it connects...

Accelerate Therapeutic Process Using Intent and Humility

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My hypothesis is that if we deliberately put humility back into the system, we do two things. One, we take away the natural conflicting element of the...

How to use the "Reality Tunnels" Concept (Robert Anton Wilson and Timothy Leary)

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt stuck in a problematic situation? Have you felt limited in your options, like there are no other ways to see things? That was your ...

What Are Your "Core Values"

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a simple exercise, that can make you realize a lot of new things about you and your life. Our values play a huge role in our lives, it's usefu...

Law of Attraction vs. Critical Thinking vs. Authentic Spiritual Experience

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Law of Attraction has become kind of a big thing over the last years. It's very empowering and attractive concept. Yet, should we believe EVERYTHING i...

Counter Parenting With a Narcissist - Reducing Trauma to the Child (Interview with Jaqui Sansom)

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jaqui Sansom works with parents to create a secure family to live in. Jaqui has been a family and child protection lawyer for 20 years. For more infor...

Questions on Codependency (Q&A)

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An extensive Q&A Live Session focused on the issue of codependency. -> The Summoning the Self course is out now https://spartanlifecoach-com.m...

Codependency - a way out

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A seminar focusing on the topic of codependency, both in relationships and our entire life. Many interesting areas have been covered, that also includ...

The negative effects of social media may actually be WORSE than we previously thought.

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is a known fact that social media have been deliberately crafted in a certain, not-so-good for our mental wellbeing, way. Empower yourself with mor...

The Force of Human Will

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Human will has always been with us. It cannot perish, yet it has been suppressed over the years. What is this force that can lead you to your highest ...

"Why is my friend depressed?"

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's worth exhausting all the methods before you try the pharmaceutical solution for depression. In this episode I present my short take on the proble...

"Spiritual" Competition in Western Buddhist Psychotherapy and The Kallisti Myth

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is so much posturing in some of the "spiritual" circles. It goes even into the Buddhist and academic circles. Why all that? There's no need to o...

How to use NLP Visualisations to Heal (with Q&A)

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can you heal yourself with visualisation? Maybe that'd be too much to promise. But isn't the fact that the imagined experience and a real experience i...

Park Bench Zen (simple, quick technique to create mental calm)

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation is not the only way to achieve mindfulness and mental calm! Sometimes your brain might need to take a slow walk in nature. And sometimes ju...

No Story, Just THIS (Authenticity and Present Momentness)

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you pull out of the virtual, created world, you wake up to the now. The present moment. The present is simply what is. How precious is that? (00...

How to Stay Present in Difficult Times?

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world is crumbling all around you? Everything seems to be falling apart? Can we achieve meditative states in all of that? And, without meditation ...

Meditation

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let meditation make you go bonkers. This episode will demystify it for you and make you feel calm and confident about it (00:33) Guiding Awaren...

The 3 Main Mind Games Played By Narcissists (Psychological Torture Tactics)

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Narcissists operate in the same ways, whether it's in the microcosmos or macrocosmos. They will do everything to turn the truth upside down and gain a...

Monogamy, Sexuality - WHY we may not be getting this right and HOW to fix it

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many believe in monogamy, others vote for polygamy, but what is it really all about? Our thinking about sexuality can be a lot better than it is now. ...

Is Madness the Key to Success? Yes (Because we are evolved to SURVIVE not take selfies)

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why being MAD will make you successful? How being a taboo breaker is good for your growth? If you've been perpetually finding yourself spinning your w...

Joint Custody With A Narcissist

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A joint custody with a narcissist is a horrible place to be in. It can be a messy situation, but hopefully with this one tip I can give you as a psych...

Is there Hope for Narcissists to be Healed

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Narcissistic disorder is a spectrum. That means, someone may exhibit some narcissistic traits, or have their entire personality taken over by it. Shou...

Narcissists - Battle Them or Walk Away? (The Samurai Strategy of Musashi)

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may think that the narcissist is smart. But you can be smarter. By having your eyes and ears open you know when and what he's about to do. This is...

Is Hypnosis Real? The Truth!

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hypnosis has been totally misrepresented in the pop culture. There are so many weird stereotypes and misunderstandings around it. That's unfavorable c...

"I'm being scapegoated at work, please help!" - stop being so nice

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short and powerful excerpt from UCLA seminar about preventing the scapegoating. (00:01) You're Too Nice (01:49) You Don't Need to Be Super ...

How does NLP differ from CBT?

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In my experience working in Probation Service I came upon the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I was also well-trained in NLP, so here are some differenc...

Warning - the new course is going to be triggering for some!

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to come to the truth that subjugating to others is no longer morally good. In reality, hiding your authentic self does no good to anybody. S...

Sam Vaknin Seminar - "To Be Seen"

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if all Cluster B personality disorders and codependency have this one root reason? How narcissism is an epidemic in our today's world? Most of wh...

How does NPD/BPD develop in kids

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a follow up and complement of UCLA seminar on the development of personality disorders in kids. The video of a seminar mentioned at the begin...

HEALING Narcissistic Abuse In 2 Steps (How To RECOVER From Narcissistic ABUSE)

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's not a lot of things so powerful for recovery, like this. This goes deep into your being, and is about the core of who you are. Take a closer l...

How To OVERCOME FEAR In Uncertain Times (Use These 3 Words)

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In those uncertain times it's easy to lose your head sometimes. You get anxious, uncertain of the future, fear creeps in and start to block you. It CA...

How Your Genes Bully You To Get Back With Your Ex

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you can't get over your ex partner, there might be strong, evolutionary reasons for that. We are human-animal creatures carrying genes that want to...

Ill effects of adolescent social media usage on mental health

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social media use has a huge effect on our mental state, and can even influence the mental health. This is especially true for adolescents, as their st...

Redflags of Emotional Abuse

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When emotional abuse is on a horizon, you want to have clear and precise discernment. Check out these quick 5 redflags of emotional abuse. (00:00) In...

Live Chat (Q&A)

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Q&A Live Chat session with questions covering topics of workplace abuse, parenting, CPTSD, narcissism and other disorders connections, and more....

Tips to STRENGTHEN your mindset

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A strong mind will get you far in life. What does it mean to have a strong mindset? Why does it come down to standards we chose to have and values we ...

How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety (My Top 3 Tips)

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here are 3 tips you don't hear very often about overcoming anxiety. Fear takes our life away from us, there's no reason to let it waste our time. Thes...

How to work through Self Sabotage

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how it's like when just before getting THAT THING, suddenly it just blows up? Suddenly you lose the drive, or shit hits the fan any other ...

How to Deal With Psychosomatic Illness

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever experienced worsened headache/back pain/bowels symptoms due to STRESS? Maybe you suffer from a chronic problem with a specific body part? Psychos...

How to Help a Friend With Childhood Abuse?

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wonder how you could help your friend? We don't need a psychology degree - it's enough we are human. Because as a human you have the ability to BE pre...

How to Make GOOD DECISIONS When Dealing With TOXIC PARENTS & FAMILY (Narcissistic Parents)

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Toxic parents and family is often one of the biggest hindrance to our growth. The sad truth is, often they DON'T want to see us thrive and shine as an...

"HELP! Im having a meltdown!" 6 steps to Eradicate Flashbacks in PTSD/CPTSD

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A meltdown is almost always an EMOTIONAL FLASHBACK. What does it mean? Why do we experience a flashback and what can be done about it? When you unders...

Misplaced Anger, Politics and The Effects of the Absent Father (with Q&A)

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A hangout from 2016 discussing political and cultural topics (including intimacy, porn and sex) including a Q&A section. -> The Summoning the ...

Hannibal Lecter - Narcissist or Psychopath?

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Silence of the Lambs has been one of my favorite books. And the movie adaptation is, in my opinion, the best book to movie adaptation ever. It's a fas...

5 Tips for Overcoming Habitual People Pleasing

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From all the nasty habits one can have, people pleasing is the one that is often overlooked, yet VERY impactful. It manifests everywhere, where we int...

"GIVE ME MOTIVATION!" Goal Setting Exercise (Why Values & Directions Trump Goals)

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation doesn't come from nowhere! It's a natural force pushing you forward to what's important to YOU. Either it's presence, or lack of it, is a v...

How to Make Anything Happen (Ferocity of Intent)

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one thing without which no technique is effective, it's this. With the sheer will you can do anything. Ancient people knew that well. Now i...

Does Social Media Use Make Millennials More Narcissistic?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social media influence our lives in a large way. How do they influence our character and behaviour? What does the research say? Find out all about it ...

How Does the Narcissistic Immigrant Family Unit Form?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why would some immigrants families display narcissistic tendencies? What are the psychological dynamics taking place? (00:00) Stating Today's Topic (...

(Live Q&A) Fascistic Fandango Fallaciously Fulfilling Feeble Fears - Forgo Falsehood! Fortify Freedom!

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Questions and Answers session from April 2020 - covering both psychology, and current events comments and questions. (00:07) How do you recognize the...

How to Handle Smear Campaigns (Spartan Style)

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are a few things to remember when dealing with smear campaigns. Actually, they may be an opportunity to strengthen our sovereignty. Check out ho...

Does psychology teach us to be pushovers?

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Psychology today has one big problem. Because of it, it is missing a very important aspect of humanness. What has been lost and how we get it back? Li...

How to Get Comfortable Living Outside of Your Comfort Zone

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a no-brainer that it's safe in the comfort zone. And yes, we do need a degree of it to stay healthy. But what if you could feel confident living ...

How to Psychotherapy (Empathic Psychotherapy)

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is one, special component that makes a good psychotherapist. It's not an easy art. True therapist is able to deal with raw, human vulnerability....

Getting into New Relationships Post Narcissistic Abuse (with Terry McCoy and Steve Heneghan)

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion with Terry McCoy and Steve Heneghan - The Spartan Life Coaches - regarding post-breakup hurt and getting into new relationships, includin...

Getting GROUNDED & Moving Forward (with Q&A)

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard about grounding. Why is it important requirement for recovery? What does it mean to be grounded? If you're interested in this to...

"Did I Mess Things Up With This Girl?"

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much honesty should you exert in a relationship? 50%? 100%? Always? Sometimes? Check out WHY it is such an important question. (00:50) Honesty Al...

Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When I looked up on the official psychological advice on what to do when people say they're suicidal, it was all pretty bland. I though that I shouldn...

Does marriage disadvantage some women?

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have this idea of marriage in our society. It is so deeply ingrained, it's rarely questioned. Is marriage always a good thing? (02:18) I'm Provoki...

Infantile Defense” is Not “weak” - the Opposite is True

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy, as well as intimacy in general, can sometimes trigger infantile responses in people. What is an infantile response? Why is it used as a defen...

Forgiveness? Forget it. Do THIS instead!

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Forgiveness is though, let's face it. Everyone's saying how important it is in the healing process. But maybe a person doesn't even deserve to be forg...

How can Eckhart Tolle help us to resolve trauma?

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Being in the now" has become more and more popular lately. It's a bit tricky when it relates to trauma. Have you come upon, or practiced mindfulness ...

Do Codependents Poison Relationships Just as Much as Narcissists? w/ Richard Grannon

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Narcissist needs a stage to shine on. He needs a fertile ground to do his thing. That ground is created by codependent's toxic passivity. A codependen...

"Coping with Divorcing a Narcissist" - Interview with Divorce Coaching Specialist Sara Davison

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Divorce can be a tough deal. Divorce with a narcissist is like a double-tough deal. This is where divorce specialist Sara Davison comes in. (00:01) G...

Healing CPTSD in less than 30 days?

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can you make your symptoms get better in less than 30 days? Well, everyone's situation is different, but this is what I've done to achieve that. **F...

How is Anorexia Increased by Social Media?

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How is anorexia connected to social media usage? Why does it enhance body dysmorphia in adolescents? And most importantly - what can be done, and how ...

How we develop attachment trauma relationships with our PHONES

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why people can get EXTREMELY upset and angry when they got their instagram account shut down? The answer is a very primal, psychological mechanism, th...

Why is healing super ego important post narcissistic abuse

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is not an easy topic, but I did my best to make it digestible. The super ego is a part of our psyche that has been with us for a long time. It ha...

Heartbreak, childhood trauma and developing the skill of moving on (Q&A)

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to become an adult, attention addiction, inner child and more, covered in this Q&A session. (00:00) Getting Started (00:29) Richard Summing U...

How to Rescue Ourselves From Political Extremism Using the Socratic Method (Deckchairs at Dawn)

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is not much of Socratic method in political debates. So much that it's hard to really call it a debate. When you actually see that, it can be a ...

Advice on Drugs and Addiction

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's a way in which addiction is seen, that is outdated. Simply - it all comes down to changing one's feelings. Understanding that is key to "heali...