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Bonus Video! Narcs showing their ASS [Abuse-Supporting Stupidity]
This episode explores the concept of “abuse-supporting stupidity” in narcissistic behavior patterns. It highlights how narcissists often engage in self-sabotaging behaviors due to their reliance on immature defense mechanisms and lack of self-reflection. The discussion emphasizes that abusers unintentionally create a disintegrated psychological environment, affecting both themselves and their victims. Understanding this process can help survivors make sense of their experiences and reduce self-blame for staying in abusive relationships. Recognizing these patterns is crucial for healing and breaking the cycle of abuse.
4.6. Acting out, Help-rejecting complaining, and Passive Aggression; The (most) Immature Defenses
This podcast episode explores immature self-defense mechanisms in trauma recovery, focusing on acting out, help-rejecting complaining, and passive aggression. It discusses how these behaviors develop from childhood experiences and persist into adulthood, affecting relationships and personal growth. The episode examines the functions of these mechanisms and their impact on emotional regulation and social interactions. By understanding these patterns, listeners can gain insights into their own behaviors and those of others, potentially leading to more effective coping strategies and improved self-awareness.
Video Version! Defense Mechanisms: Passive Aggression
"Concealed discharge of resentment / disappointment created by a lifetime of unmet needs." Let's talk about the depths...
Defense Mechanisms: Passive Aggression
"Concealed discharge of resentment / disappointment created by a lifetime of unmet needs." Let's talk about the depths...
4.5 Video for all! The Basics of Trauma Recovery
This podcast episode explores the fundamental concepts of trauma recovery, addressing the sources of trauma, the importance of self-reflection, and the process of emotional learning. It discusses how childhood experiences, generational trauma, and societal influences shape our behaviors and thought patterns. The episode emphasizes the need for self-awareness, recontextualization of past experiences, and the identification of personal needs. It also touches on the potential role of spirituality in healing and the impact of technology addiction on recovery efforts. The overall message encourages listeners to take an active role in their own healing process.
(lack of) Nuance x CPTSD | Video+Transcript
Y'all wanted to keep talking "implications of narc research," and ya've not been forgotten! Let's talk Nuance and...
“So Fucking What?” | Narc-Integrity Supplement | Video+Transcript
So Fucking What Part 1 So Fucking What Part 2 Transcript: Well, hey there fuckers. Happy anniversary. This officially...
4.4. Pathological Structuring of Narcissists (Or, No Integrity without Integration)
This podcast episode explores the disorganized personality structuring of narcissists, explaining how their lack of integration affects their behavior and relationships. It discusses different levels of personality organization and how narcissists’ fragmented psyches lead to inconsistent and often manipulative actions. The episode draws parallels between narcissistic behaviors and childlike reactions, offering insights into why narcissists may seem unpredictable or intentionally deceptive. It also touches on the importance of self-integration in developing personal integrity and maintaining healthy relationships.
“So fucking what?” Narc-Integrity Supplement (pt III)
The end of intellectualizing. Time to apply the knowledge we just gathered for our own narc dealings.
FINALE: Six Predictive Pillars of Filial Outcomes | Return to FilOb pt 4
So in all this Filial talk, the real question that I keep bringing up may be…. Why bother discussing it? We can run...
FINALE: Six Predictive Pillars of Filial Outcomes | Return to FilOb pt 4
Let's bring this back down to earth. Philosophies meet t-real life and 2 additional research studies, as we draw our...
“What do I owe this decrepit asshole?” by Dominic | FilOb Community Feedback
After all these academic approaches to the debate of Filial Obligation, let's hear from a RL MF on his philosophy and...
Guilt vs Shame, vs the Ego. Or, “Why our relationships suck.”
OKAY MY MOTHA FUCKS. Months ago in August we spoke about the challenge of apologizing, for real, with the purpose of...
Gratitude II | Christmas Edition
So around Tgiving we had a shorter episode release discussing the issues with “gratitude” after a long life of...
Abuse Acronyms: DARVO and SAPIEN
Helllooooo Fuckers! As part of our “rounding out reasons relationships wreck us” emphasis in 2023, and as a piece of...