The Mental Healness Podcast

Can a therapist recognize narcissistic abuse in her own relationship? In this episode of the Mental Healness Podcast, Lee Hammock sits down with Brandi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience, to discuss her personal account of a manipulative marriage and the shame of feeling she should have known better. Brandi describes emotional abuse, betrayal, financial deception, and feeling that couples counseling reinforced her self-doubt rather than helping her feel heard. We explore codependency, anxious attachment, boundaries, grief, and rebuilding self-trust without waiting for an apology or closure from the person who hurt you. CONNECT WITH BRANDI MERRILL, LCSWPsychology Today:https://psychologytoday.com/profile/845892The Passionate Path Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepassionatepath/Brandi Merrill Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brandimerrill

Do narcissists like other narcissists, and can two narcissists actually be friends or partners? In this Mental Healness video, I share my perspective as a diagnosed narcissist on recognizing familiar traits in other people and how that can affect attraction, friendship, and relationships. I explore the difference between admiring someone’s confidence, enjoying their validation, and dealing with behavior that challenges your own ego. This is a personal perspective, not a diagnosis of anyone else or a claim that every person with narcissistic personality disorder behaves the same way. Subscribe to @mentalhealness for more in my “I Am a Narcissist” series, and comment with the questions you want me to answer next.

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Why do narcissists cheat, and what do they tell themselves to justify betraying someone who loves them? In this Mental Healness video, I share my perspective as a diagnosed narcissist on narcissism and infidelity, exploring validation, entitlement, secrecy, and avoiding accountability. I discuss how someone might rationalize cheating and why understanding those excuses does not make the betrayal your fault. This is a personal perspective, not a claim that every person with narcissistic personality disorder cheats or that everyone who cheats is a narcissist. Subscribe to @mentalhealness for more in my “I Am a Narcissist” series and conversations about narcissistic behavior, relationships, and accountability.

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I’m a diagnosed narcissist reacting to Obsession and breaking down why Ian’s behavior toward Bear and Nikki deserves a closer look. From hiding his relationship with Nikki to giving Bear questionable advice, I explore my interpretation of the jealousy, manipulation, and betrayal behind his “helpful friend” act. This Obsession movie reaction and character analysis examines toxic friendship, hidden motives, and what changes when you rewatch Ian’s scenes knowing his secret. Spoiler warning: this video discusses major plot points and the ending; it is commentary on fictional characters, not a clinical diagnosis. Subscribe to @mentalhealness for more in my “I Am a Narcissist” series, and comment whether you want my breakdown of Bear or Nikki next.
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Why does setting boundaries with a narcissistic mother leave you feeling like a bad daughter? In this episode of the Mental Healness Podcast, Lee Hammock sits down with Matilde Crocini, a trauma-informed Mother Wound Coach, founder of Women Reclaiming Their Fullness, and host of Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers. Matilde shares her experience of maternal control, golden-child dynamics, guilt, and family estrangement, including how setting one boundary became the beginning of no contact with her mother. We explore healing the mother wound, peoplepleasing, low contact versus no contact, her perspective on nervous system regulation, and breaking generational patterns while reclaiming your own identity. Find Matilde's Resources - https://womenreclaimingtheirfullness.me/
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