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Heal NPD

by Mark Ettensohn, Psy.D.
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  • Annihilation Anxiety: The Hidden Conflict in Personality Disorders

    October 14, 2026 · 18 min

    In this episode, Dr. Mark Ettensohn explores the concept of annihilation anxiety and its role in narcissistic pathology and other personality disorders. Beginning with a clinical vignette involving childhood emotional and physical abuse…

  • If We Talked About Depression the Way We Talk About NPD

    October 14, 2026 · 15 min

    In this episode, Dr. Mark Ettensohn asks a simple question: What would happen if we talked about depression the way we currently talk about narcissism? Through a thought experiment, the episode imagines an alternate reality in which…

  • What Narcissistic Self-Esteem REALLY Looks Like

    October 13, 2026 · 16 min

    In this episode, Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines what self-esteem actually looks like in pathological narcissism and why common explanations such as “low self-esteem hidden beneath grandiosity” or “grandiosity masking shame” oversimplify a…

  • The Circular Logic of Narc Abuse Content

    October 13, 2026 · 14 min

    In this episode, Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines the circular logic that often appears in popular “narcissistic abuse” discourse and how it can create a closed system for interpreting other people’s behavior. The episode begins with a pattern…

  • Why Every Abuser Looks Like A 'Narcissist'

    October 13, 2026 · 14 min

    In this follow-up to a previous episode, Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines a central problem in the way narcissism is commonly discussed online: the assumption that abusive behavior is sufficient evidence of narcissism. The episode argues that…

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  • Dr. Ramani Says 'Narcissism' Isn't A Diagnosis. I Agree

    October 13, 2026 · 14 min

    About Heal NPD Heal NPD is a clinical practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of pathological narcissism, narcissistic personality disorder, and related personality difficulties. We offer comprehensive diagnostic…

  • The Truth About Narcissism and Trauma

    October 13, 2026 · 7 min

    Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines the common claim that personality disorders such as narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are either caused by trauma or are primarily genetic. He argues that this framing presents a false dichotomy and does…

  • My Problem with 'Narcissistic Abuse'

    October 13, 2026 · 14 min

    Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines the concept of “narcissistic abuse” and explains why he no longer considers it a coherent psychological construct. Using the comment from a viewer as a starting point, the discussion explores a common…

  • Moving From Me to We: Mentalization-Based Treatment of NPD

    October 13, 2026 · 52 min

    This episode continues the Heal NPD Seminar Series with Dr. Mark Ettensohn and associate Deanna Young, Psy.D. In this session, the group discusses the article “A Mentalizing Approach for Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Moving From…

  • The Birth of Sorrow | Part 3: Conflict and Defense In Neurotic-Level Narcissism

    June 3, 2026 · 43 min

    This is the third part of a three-part exploration of narcissistic personality style at the neurotic level of personality organization. In this episode, Dr. Ettensohn examines the defensive architecture of neurotic-level narcissism…

  • Internal Absence: Emptiness in NPD

    May 26, 2026 · 15 min

    Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines the experience of emptiness in narcissistic personality disorder and other forms of personality pathology. Rather than approaching personality disorders as collections of traits or behaviors, the episode frames…

  • Living with Pathological Narcissism: What Loved Ones Reveal

    May 26, 2026 · 58 min

    This episode continues the Heal NPD Seminar Series with Dr. Mark Ettensohn, joined by his associates Deanna Young, Psy.D., and Danté Spencer, Ph.D. In this session, the group discusses the paper “Living with Pathological Narcissism: A…

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About the show

Dr. Ettensohn is a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating narcissism and related disorders. This podcast discusses pathological narcissism from a compassionate and non-stigmatizing perspective. It is for individuals who struggle with narcissism, their loved ones, and the general public.