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Heal NPD

by Mark Ettensohn, Psy.D.
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  • 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…

  • The DSM's New Model of Personality Disorders: The Good, The Bad, and What's Missing

    May 26, 2026 · 59 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 examines the Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders…

  • Narcissism Is Not a Moral Category

    May 26, 2026 · 14 min

    Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines a growing tendency in public discourse to treat narcissism as a moral category rather than as a psychological construct.   The episode explores why this shift occurs and how misunderstandings about the nature…

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  • Accountability Without Dehumanization

    May 26, 2026 · 15 min

    Dr. Mark Ettensohn addresses a question that frequently arises in discussions of narcissism and abuse: Is it possible to maintain accountability without dehumanizing? Can someone preserve firm boundaries without abandoning empathy? Dr…

  • 2025 Study: Narcissism Does Not Predict Abuse

    May 26, 2026 · 53 min

    This episode continues the Heal NPD Seminar Series with Dr. Mark Ettensohn, joined by his associates Deanna Young, Psy.D., and Danté Spencer, M.A. In this session, the group examines a recent empirical study titled Coercive Control and…

  • The Ethics of Narc-Abuse Content: Why 'It Helps' Isn't Enough

    January 9, 2026 · 14 min

    In this episode, Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines a common defense of online “narcissistic abuse” content: the claim that, even if imperfect or inaccurate, it ultimately helps people leave harmful relationships. Rather than focusing on…

  • From Validation to Isolation: The Narc-Abuse Pipeline

    December 19, 2025 · 31 min

    In this video, Dr. Ettensohn examines the online narc-abuse ecosystem and explores how content that initially feels validating and supportive can, over time, become thought-constraining and socially isolating for some viewers. Drawing on…

  • Understanding Empathy in Narcissistic Personality Disorder

    December 19, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    This video continues the Heal NPD Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Mark Ettensohn with his associates, Deanna Young, Psy.D., and Danté Spencer, M.A. In this session, the group discusses Empathy and Narcissistic Personality Disorder: From…

  • Narcissism and Suicide Risk: The Hidden Side of NPD

    November 20, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

    This episode continues the Heal NPD Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Mark Ettensohn and his associates, Deanna Young, Psy.D., and Danté Spencer, M.A. I n this session, the group discusses a recent meta-analytic review examining…

  • What About Narcissists Who Had a Happy Childhood?

    November 7, 2025 · 15 min

    In this episode, Dr. Mark Ettensohn responds to a common question: How can someone with a perfectly normal and mostly happy childhood develop narcissistic personality disorder? The discussion challenges the widespread misconception that…

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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.