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  <title>Episode 261: Narcissism and the Terror of Being Ordinary: Why Real Change Happens through Love not Willpower</title>
  <description>Everyone’s talking about narcissism — but most of the conversation is missing what’s really going on underneath. In this episode, Dr. Greg uncovers the blind spot driving narcissistic patterns, and why willpower never creates the change that only love can. &amp;amp;nbsp; Key Topics:  Why willpower alone never leads to real change&amp;amp;nbsp; How blind spots protect us from unbearable shame&amp;amp;nbsp; What “the terror of being ordinary” actually means&amp;amp;nbsp; Why patience and sacrifice don’t heal narcissism&amp;amp;nbsp; And what does create the conditions for change   Learn More:  Being Human episodes on Narcissism:  Ep. #21:  A Look at Narcissist Personality Disorder Ep. #67:  An Antidote to Narcissism Ep. #68:  “I’m Not Narcissistic, You’re Narcissistic!”   Being Human episodes on Parts Work:&amp;amp;nbsp;  Ep. #34:  A New Theory! w/a Catholic Lens Ep. #35:  Why Do I Feel Like I Have Conflicting Thoughts? w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski Ep. #36:  A Guided Exercise w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski Ep. #47:  How to Turn Your Inner Worst Enemies into Your Inner Best Friends Ep. #49:  Internal Family Systems &amp;amp;amp; External Family Tensions&amp;amp;nbsp;   Need help? Schedule a  free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our  Certification in Professional Accompaniment   Follow Us on Socials:&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp;Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn </description>
  <author_name>Being Human</author_name>
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