Narcisissm in 2020: Our Need for Boundaries with Kim SaeedNarcisissm in 2020: Our Need for Boundaries with Kim Saeed
Mental Health News Radio
Join Kristin as she speaks with Kim Saeed, one of our own podcasters from "Heal, Grow, Evolve with Kim Saeed," and they are speaking about narcissism in the current environment we are all living in this year. Narcissists are coming out of the...
40:19•26 Oct 2020
Narcissism and Boundaries in 2020
Episode Overview
- Narcissism has become more prevalent during the pandemic.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for personal well-being.
- Empaths are often targeted by narcissists.
- Recognizing and ending toxic relationships is important.
- Mental health discussions should be as common as physical health.
“Empaths, unless we're being drained dry, make people feel good.”
In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker engages in a compelling conversation with Kim Saeed, a renowned Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Expert, about the challenges of dealing with narcissism in 2020. With the pandemic creating a unique set of stressors, narcissistic personalities are becoming more apparent, prompting discussions about the importance of setting personal boundaries to maintain mental health.
The episode explores the complexities of narcissistic relationships, emphasizing the need for individuals to recognize and establish boundaries to protect themselves from emotional harm. Kim Saeed provides valuable insights into the ways narcissists can manipulate and exploit vulnerabilities, often targeting empathetic individuals who are naturally inclined to help others. Kristin and Kim discuss how the current global situation, including political tensions and pandemic stress, has heightened the challenges faced by those dealing with narcissistic personalities.
They stress the importance of being vigilant and prepared in recognizing such behaviors, and the necessity of having strategies in place to deal with narcissistic acquaintances, whether they be coworkers, neighbors, or other seemingly benign relationships. A key takeaway from their discussion is the importance of not succumbing to victim-blaming or feeling responsible for attracting narcissists.
Instead, they advocate for self-compassion and the understanding that empaths, while naturally nurturing, must also prioritize their own mental health by setting clear, firm boundaries. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the content on the Mental Health News Radio Network, which offers a wide range of shows focused on mental health topics, including narcissistic abuse recovery. The episode concludes with a reminder of the therapeutic presence of animals, highlighting the calming influence of therapy dogs in maintaining mental well-being.
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