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Have you ever looked back at a relationship and wondered, How did I not see the red flags sooner? Narcissism and gaslighting aren’t always obvious, and some of the most damaging behaviors can be the easiest to explain away.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula, one of the world’s leading experts on narcissism and toxic relationships, joins Tamsen Fadal to break down how narcissistic behavior actually shows up in relationships, why it can be so difficult to recognize, and how repeated manipulation can slowly make someone stop trusting their own instincts.

One of the most listened-to conversations on The Tamsen Show, this episode goes deep on the subtle red flags of narcissism, gaslighting, emotional manipulation, dating after divorce, and why even smart, successful, independent women can find themselves trapped in unhealthy relationships. It also explores how perimenopause, menopause, aging, sex, and changes in confidence can be weaponized by a narcissistic partner.

In this episode:

- The narcissistic red flags that are easiest to miss

- What gaslighting actually looks and feels like

- Why narcissistic relationships can be so difficult to leave

- The warning signs to watch for when dating

- How menopause and aging can be weaponized in relationships

- Why couples therapy can sometimes make a narcissistic dynamic even more confusing

For anyone who has ever been made to feel too sensitive, too emotional, too difficult, or unsure of their own reality, this is a conversation worth hearing.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: The 5 Signs You're Dating a Narcissist (I Missed Every One)

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Making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly hard—especially after divorce, a move, a career change, or any major life transition. In this solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen shares her personal experience with adult friendship, loneliness, starting over, and how she rebuilt a smaller but much deeper circle of female friendships.

In this episode, Tamsen shares 4 practical ways to:

- Recognize which friendships are feeding you and which are draining you

- Become the kind of friend you want to have

- Make new friends as an adult, even when it feels awkward

- Build and maintain meaningful friendships when life gets busy

Plus, Tamsen shares what the decades-long Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals about the connection between friendship, happiness, health, and longevity, and why finding your people may be one of the most important things you do for yourself.

Whether you’re starting over, feeling lonely, or simply realizing your friendships have changed, this episode will help you build the community you want in your next chapter.

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If you liked this conversation, check this out: If You’re Going Through a Friendship Breakup You Need To Hear This

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Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause can feel impossible to lose, even when you’re eating well and exercising. So what actually works? In this special episode, Tamsen brings together the best advice from some of The Tamsen Show’s top experts on midlife weight gain, visceral fat, metabolism, hormones, insulin resistance, and GLP-1 medications.

From the best exercises for building muscle and losing fat to how much protein and fiber you really need, these experts break down what’s happening to your body in midlife and the changes that can actually make a difference.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why belly fat increases during perimenopause and menopause

- The difference between belly fat and dangerous visceral fat

- The best exercises for changing your body composition

- How protein, fiber, sleep, stress, and insulin resistance affect weight

- Why eating less may actually be working against you

- What women should know about GLP-1 medications in midlife

Featuring:
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen — Endocrinologist & Obesity Medicine Expert, author of Weightless

Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT — Physical Therapist & Founder of Evlo Fitness

Dr. Amy Shah, MD — Nutrition Expert & bestselling author of Hormone Havoc

Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD — Dual board-certified Internal & Obesity Medicine physician, author of The Ozempic Revolution

Everything you’ve been wondering about stubborn belly fat in midlife, all in one episode.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: Belly Fat 101: The 5 Simple Habits That Changed Everything

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Chrissy Metz is opening up to Tamsen Fadal about one of the biggest decisions she's ever made for her health.

After years of living with food noise, struggling with shame around her weight, and wondering why she couldn't "just get it together," the This Is Us star shares why she decided to start a GLP-1 medication, what changed after losing her father to obesity-related complications, and how quieting the constant mental battle with food has transformed her everyday life.

In this conversation, Tamsen and Chrissy also explore what it means to reinvent yourself in midlife.

They talk about life after This Is Us, stepping onto a Broadway stage, learning to protect your peace, finding confidence through change, and why your next chapter doesn't have to look anything like your last.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- What "food noise" really feels like and why so many women silently struggle with it

- Why Chrissy decided to start a GLP-1 medication after years of hesitation

- The unexpected changes she's experienced beyond weight loss

- How she found the confidence to reinvent herself after This Is Us

- Why it's never too late to start over or pursue a lifelong dream

Whether you're curious about GLP-1 medications, navigating your own health journey, or embracing a new season of life, Tamsen and Chrissy's conversation is an honest reminder that taking care of yourself isn't something to feel guilty about, it's something to be proud of.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: Jamie Lynn Sigler: How to Forgive Yourself and Rewrite Your Story

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Struggling with sleep anxiety, insomnia, or wondering if you’ll ever be able to follow the perfect sleep routine? This conversation is for you.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Winter, one of the country's most sought-after sleep neurologists and author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How To Fix It, is joining Tamsen Fadal to talk about everything from sleep deprivation and sleep apnea to fragmented sleep, naps, sleep supplements and more. He’s outlining the most practical, actionable tips you can use tonight so that you can wake up tomorrow with more energy and less fatigue.

You’ll learn:

- If sleep trackers are worth your money

- What the science says about mouth taping, tart cherry juice, magnesium, and other health trends

- What your sleep says about your overall health

- How to incorporate naps without compromising sleep

- The science-backed supplements Dr. Chris Winter recommends

- The mindset shift to help you overcome sleep anxiety

- The single most important thing you can do for your sleep starting tonight

- Why retirement is one of the worst things that can happen to your sleep

- Sleep apnea risks that almost no one is talking to women about

If you feel like you’ve never been able to get your sleep “right”, you need to hear this one.

If you liked this conversation, check this out: The Sleep Doctor: The 4 Hormones Wrecking Your Sleep & What to Do About It

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