Are Narcissists Born or Created?

AwakenHer with Corissa Stepp

In this episode, we tackle a question that intrigues and perplexes many: Are narcissists born, or are they created?

Key Highlights:

• Empathy vs. Narcissism: Explore the nature of empathy, a learned behavior, and its absence in narcissism. Discover the factors that contribute to the development of narcissistic traits and the significant role of childhood experiences and parenting styles in shaping an individual's empathy capacity or lack thereof.
• The Creation of a Narcissist: Gain insights into how narcissists are formed through various environmental and relational dynamics, including overindulgence, neglect, abuse, and inconsistent emotional support. Understand the complexities behind the behaviors that lead to narcissism and the impact of familial influences.
• Empathic Responses and Trauma: Learn about the potential origins of empathy as a coping strategy in response to trauma and how children adapt their behaviors to survive emotionally neglectful or abusive environments. This segment explores the thin line between becoming an empath or a narcissist based on survival strategies developed in childhood.
• Self-Reflection and Identification: Are you an empath or a narcissist? This thought-provoking discussion prompts listeners to reflect on their coping mechanisms - focusing on self to the detriment of others or prioritizing others' needs at their own expense. Discover the traits that differentiate narcissists from empaths and codependents.
• The Narcissist and Empath Attraction: Uncover the magnetic pull between narcissists and empaths/codependents, driven by similar underlying insecurities and fears. This section sheds light on the dynamics of these relationships and the healing journey for both parties involved.
• Preventing Narcissism: Strategies for fostering empathy and resilience in children to prevent the development of narcissistic traits. The importance of modeling healthy emotional behaviors and setting boundaries is emphasized as key to nurturing well-rounded individuals.

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Corissa is a Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach™ & Narcissistic Abuse Specialist™ who empowers women after they’ve endured narcissist trauma to rediscover who they are, reclaim their power and find the clarity and courage to move forward and live a life they love. Corissa is also a recovering people-pleaser and codependent who has endured way too many narcissistic relationships to count! She coaches not only from her knowledge and training but also from the wisdom she has gained from her own healing journey.
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