Recognizing and Responding to Narcissism: Red Flags, Boundaries, and Real-Life Strategies

Welcome back to "What The Health Is Happening? With Dr.

V." In this episode, host Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, dives into part two of our series on narcissism.

Building on last week’s foundation, Dr. V breaks down the practical side of dealing with narcissists, from spotting the red flags and understanding common manipulation tactics like love bombing and triangulation, to learning how to set boundaries, navigate tricky family dynamics, and survive narcissism in the workplace.

You will hear real-world questions, including whether narcissists can change, when to consider no contact, and what it means when leaders display narcissistic traits on the public stage. Tune in and empower yourself with useful strategies for recognizing and protecting yourself from narcissistic behavior in all areas of your life.

Timestamps: 00:00 Discussing narcissistic personality disorder traits 04:04 Setting boundaries with a narcissist 09:50 Promoting the health podcast 10:29 DARVO manipulation pattern explained 14:14 Concerns about Trump's mental state 19:16 Setting boundaries with narcissistic parents 20:59 Dealing with narcissistic parents 25:17 Podcast promotion and listener feedback Dr. Valda Crowder - Podcast Website - Podcast Producer - “Disclaimer: Informational only.

Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”