The Hidden Signs Someone's In a Narcissistic Relationship | The Mel Robbins Podcast

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

November 3, 2022

Duration

1h 8m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — How do I know if I’m in a relationship with a narcissist? Are certain personalities more drawn to narcissists? Can I heal if I was raised by a narcissist? How do I handle narcissists at work? Why do I keep attracting narcissists into my life? How can I keep a #narcissist in my life… and not go crazy? And, most of all: What EXACTLY do I do to cope with #narcissists? You have been flooding my inbox with questions since @DoctorRamani the world’s leading expert on #narcissism, spoke about it on the podcast. You asked to bring her back and I’m listening: #DoctorRamani is here with answers to all of your questions. This episode is for you if you…

• Have no idea what #narcissism is
• Were raised by a #narcissist
• Are married to a narcissist
• Think you might be dating a narcissist
• Work with/for a narcissist
• Want to know the telltale red flags so you’re better prepared
• Are afraid you’re a narcissist

Today you get:

• Two important tools to help you start your own healing and create #boundaries
• Key takeaways to help you move forward
• One solid truth that will ground you in your #confidence

You’ll also learn:

• What you can do today to begin your own healing
• How to stay in a relationship with a narcissist and maintain your sanity
• The signs to watch for to know if you’re with a narcissist
• What #gaslighting looks like in real life
• The situations that make you more susceptible
• How to coach your friend who’s dating a narcissist
• If you’re more prone to attracting narcissists
• Why you ditch the “good ones” for the “bad ones”
• About “trauma bonds”
• The signs of “love bombing”
• About the “Golden Goose” phenomenon in the workplace
• What yellow rocking and gray rocking are

Listen in on today’s conversation. You will not only be glad you did – you’ll also leave armed with the knowledge, tools, and resources you need to diffuse the impact of a narcissist, get your power back, and know that whatever it is that this person says or does – it’s not your fault. Xo, Mel PS: Once you’re done with this one, if you haven’t had a chance to listen to Dr. Ramani’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, absolutely spend some time listening to it: “5 Signs You’re Dealing With a Narcissist & How To Protect Yourself” 👉 https://youtu.be/1gS7uV6Bj0s In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Introducing Dr. Ramani 01:22 What makes you more prone to dating a narcissist 12:38 Red flags that you are dating narcissist 18:22 Love Bombing 25:01 Gaslighting 29:43 How to break up with a narcissist 33:59 How to heal from narcissistic relationship 36:33 Key Concept: It’s not your fault 38:20 What if your boss is a narcissist? 42:07 Tool: Gray Rocking 45:08 Tool: Yellow rocking 47:18 Tool: Don’t Go D.E.E.P. 52:23 Trauma bonds with a narcissist 58:20 Key Concept: Finding tiny acts of rebellion — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Mel Robbins

  host

• Dr. Ramani Durvasula

  guest

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Dr. Ramani Durvasula, The Hidden Signs Someone's In a Narcissistic Relationship | The Mel Robbins Podcast explores how Narcissistic Relationships Form, Trap You, And How To Heal Mel Robbins and Dr. Ramani explore how growing up with narcissistic caregivers conditions people to normalize emotional abuse and become vulnerable to narcissistic partners, friends, and bosses.

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