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Confidence or Narcissism?
Season 3 · Episode 20

Confidence or Narcissism?

Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue their series on “Who Am I” by exploring narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Specifically, how can we take in the healthy narcissistic supplies we need to become confident, effective individuals without falling prey to unhealthy narcissistic tendencies?

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson · Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Forrest Hanson

April 29, 201940m 25s

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Show Notes

Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue their series on “Who Am I” by exploring narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. Specifically, how can we take in the healthy narcissistic supplies we need to become confident, effective individuals without falling prey to unhealthy narcissistic tendencies?

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Timestamps:

01:22: How would you, as a clinician, describe the spectrum of narcissism?

04:03: What’s narcissism at the 1%, 5% or even 10% mark?

07:36: How is narcissism distinct from just being confident?

12:47: Where does narcissism come from?

27:48: How can we take in healthy narcissistic supplies without becoming narcissists?

31:32: Should people with 10% narcissism still take in narcissistic supplies?

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