One in Five Friends Are Narcissists: Understanding and Navigating Narcissism
1 in 5 of Your Friends Are Narcissists | Dr. Ramani Durvasula
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Books
- "Don't Know Who I Am" by Dr. Ramani Durvasula - This book is relevant as it's discussed as her work on narcissism and how to stay sane in an era of entitlement and incivility.
- "The Culture of Narcissism" by Christopher Lasch - Mentioned as a 1970s book that discussed materialism and the erosion of community and family structures, linking it to pathological narcissism.
- "Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist" by Dr. Ramani Durvasula - This book is relevant as it addresses the complexity of leaving narcissistic relationships and provides a framework for navigating them.
- "The Mask of Masculinity" by Rob Lowe - Mentioned as a book where the author interviewed experts on personality traits and the "masks" men wear to protect themselves and fit in.
Articles & Papers
- Research paper from 2014 - Discussed as a paper that talks about how to make a narcissistic adult out of a child, highlighting the problem of children being overvalued for nothing.
People Mentioned
- Christopher Lasch - Author of "The Culture of Narcissism."
- Kobe Bryant - Mentioned for his father's unconditional love, which he felt gave him confidence.
- Carl Rogers - Referenced as a humanist psychologist who discussed authenticity and self-actualization.
- Abraham Maslow - Referenced as a humanist psychologist alongside Carl Rogers.
- Rob Lowe - Host of the podcast "Literally with Rob Lowe," mentioned for his book "The Mask of Masculinity."
- Josh Shady - Mentioned in the context of collaboration and safety in relationships.
- Jane - Mentioned in the context of collaboration and safety in relationships.
Organizations & Institutions
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Mentioned as having funded Dr. Durvasula's research on personality issues.
Websites & Online Resources
- YouTube channel - Dr. Ramani Durvasula's YouTube channel is mentioned as a source of inspiring videos and daily new content.
- Instagram - Dr. Durvasula's Instagram is mentioned for announcements about upcoming workshops and a healing program.
- Groons.co - Mentioned for a daily snack pack of gummies with over 20 vitamins and minerals.
- Capital One - Mentioned for its mobile app feature that allows credit card holders to track, block, or cancel recurring charges.
- Quince.com/lewis - Mentioned for premium quality clothing, home, and bedding options at a lower cost.
- Airbnb.com/host - Mentioned as a platform for hosting and earning extra income while traveling.
- USBank.com/splitcard - Mentioned for the Split Card which allows users to pay later on every purchase.
- Metro by T-Mobile - Mentioned for a holiday promotion offering 5G service.
- Kia.com/sportagehybrid - Mentioned in relation to the Kia Sportage Turbo Hybrid.
- Dell.com/deals - Mentioned for Cyber Monday sales on PCs and accessories.
- State Farm - Mentioned for insurance coverage and support.
- Ohio State University - Mentioned for a research study that found strong effects associating narcissism with aggression.
Other Resources
- Navigating Narcissism (podcast) - Mentioned as an award-winning podcast by Dr. Ramani Durvasula.
- The DEEP Technique - A technique discussed by Dr. Durvasula for dealing with narcissists: Don't Defend, Don't Engage, Don't Explain, Don't Personalize.
- True North - A concept used to identify core values to fight for in difficult relationships.
- Michelangelo Phenomenon - A relationship theory where one person sees the potential in the other and helps them achieve their dreams.
- DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) - Referenced in the context of diagnosing Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
- Whiteboard - Used during the podcast discussion for diagrams and explanations.
- MakeMoneyEasyBook.com - Mentioned for a book on financial freedom and abundance.
- Literally with Rob Lowe (podcast) - Rob Lowe's podcast is mentioned.
- Odoo.com - Mentioned as an all-in-one integrated business software platform.