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Ep 26: Malignant Narcissists in Politics | Their Rise and Fall to Power
In this episode of The Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack the dangerous dynamics of malignant narcissism in political leadership. We first explore how these leaders rise to power, the psychological factors that enable their ascent, and the societal conditions that make populations susceptible to their charm. We introduce the narcoticizing and honeymoon phases of their reign where the malignant charmer woos their adoring audience. We then explore the characteristics that define malignant narcissist leaders, including how they navigate crises, the corruptibility of their conscience, and their devolution into psychotic thought processes. Further expounding on the dangers of their paranoia and their need for enemies, we share how no one escapes unscathed from these types in leadership. Our discussion concludes with reflections about the aftermath of the malignant narcissist’s reign, and the recovery and healing process from the trauma they inflict.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
How Malignant Narcissists Rise to Power
Does the 90s research about malignant narcissists in power still hold true today? You may find that there’s nothing new under the sun! In this blog, we reveal the dangerous life cycle of narcissists in power and why we keep falling for their charm. Together, let’s explore the rise, reign, and unraveling of malignant narcissistic leaders—how they gain power during national crises, manipulate followers through illusion and ego, and ultimately leave chaos in their wake.
Doc Fish
Ep 25: The Malignant Narcissist's Mind | The Stairway to Evil
In this episode of The Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) delve into the complex and dark characteristics of malignant narcissism, exploring its origins, characteristics, and using examples from popular culture, particularly the film ‘American Psycho’. Citing Eric Fromm’s original work on defining evil, we discuss his triad of: necrophilious orientation, incestuous symbiosis, and malignant narcissism. Using connections to historical figures and Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho,’ we briefly explore what this triad looks like. After drawing on research across the decades to define characteristics of malignant narcissism, we further discuss the spectrum of antisocial behavior, aggression, sadism, and paranoia prominent in these types. While discussing how malignant narcissists operate in personal relationships and positions of power, we end by exploring the overlap of malignant narcissism and psychopathy.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
The Malignant Narcissist
Interacting with a narcissist is not a pleasant experience, but are there “worse” narcissists than others? It seems so… There’s a pretty dangerous form of narcissism that takes us down a dark path of personality.
Doc Fish
Ep 24: The Communal Narcissist's Altruistic Illusion
In this episode of The Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack the tricky topic of communal narcissism, exploring its characteristics, behaviors, and the environments in which these individuals thrive. We discuss the distinction between agentic and communal traits, the illusion of selflessness, and how communal narcissists often deceive themselves and others. We further highlight the presence of communal narcissism in charities, social media, and religious organizations. By examining the darker aspects of this personality type, we discuss insights about collective narcissism and the potential for harmful group dynamics. The episode concludes with insights on recognizing communal narcissism in relationships and its correlation with wealth and power.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
A Helpful, 'Saintly' Narcissist?! - Unpacking Communal Narcissism
Narcissists are self-focused, exploitative, entitled, and basically the opposite of helpful…right? Well, actually there’s some newer research that discovered a different kind of narcissism that could be hidden right in your community…
Doc Fish
Ep 23: The 4 Narcissistic Subtypes You Need to Know
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the complex world of narcissism, focusing on its various subtypes. We unpack grandiose narcissism, its characteristics, as well as fun names in history. Our conversation transitions to communal narcissism, highlighting its deceptive nature and how it can manifest in social settings and religious communities. Next, we examine malignant narcissism, the most severe form, characterized by antisocial, paranoid, and sadistic traits. Lastly, we uncover vulnerable narcissism and the tricky, inside-out way they show up in relationships. The episode concludes with a comparative analysis of danger in these narcissistic subtypes, urging listeners and viewers to beware!
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
4 Subtypes of Narcissism: Grandiose, Communal, Malignant, and Vulnerable
You’ve heard a ton of different labels associated with narcissism. Here, we discuss the four most common types of narcissism that is currently talked about in our society.
Doc Fish
Ep 22: Vulnerable and Grandiose Narcissism | The Mirror Has Two Faces
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) delve into the complexities of pathological narcissism, exploring its various expressions, including covert, overt, grandiose, and vulnerable narcissism. We discuss how these themes of overt and covert narcissism appear in all narcissistic individuals, as do grandiose and vulnerable themes. We articulate how covert narcissism is under the surface in thoughts and fantasies, whereas overt narcissism is behavioral. We also highlight the shiny, extroverted themes of grandiose narcissism, while discussing the underlying emotional issues associated with vulnerable narcissism, including shame, anger, and moodiness. We overall emphasize the overlap between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, detailing that both can coexist within a single individual, leading to a range of ways pathological narcissism can present.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
What's Up with Covert/Overt and Vulnerable/Grandiose Narcissism?
Ever hear of overt, covert, grandiose, and/or vulnerable narcissism? Did you know that most information on the internet isn’t explaining it right? Check out what’s actually going on with narcissism!
Doc Fish