Best Dr Les Carter Podcasts (2024)

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Only Me & Never You: Inside the Bizarre Mind of a Narcissist - Interview with Dr. Les Carter 22:13

4d ago22:13

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Send us a Text Message. The mind of a narcissist is wildly self-absorbed and oblivious to those around them. They are excessively focused on me, me, me. Dr. Les Carter joins me to discuss what victims get wrong about the mind of a narcissist. He shares how our assumptions and misunderstandings create false hope, causing us to stay too long and to g…

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Episode 10: Breaking Down Behaviors of NPD with Dr. Les Carter 42:29

7d ago42:29

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Today, the word “narcissist” is frequently thrown around and used within inappropriate contexts, such as a broad label for “toxic” individuals. How, then, do we differentiate between someone with unhealthy patterns and the manipulative behaviors of a person with NPD? In this episode, Dr. Z talks with Dr. Les Carter, a clinical psychologist and foun…

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615 Surviving Narcissism with Dr. Les Carter 40:28

29d ago40:28

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I am so excited to welcome my new pal and expert on narcissism, Dr. Les Carter (known as Dr. C) to the show to talk about the traits of narcissists. Dr. C walks us through the 8 questions narcissists can't answer and why, and it is incredibly illuminating. We talk about the inability of narcissists to be vulnerable, respect differences, manage conf…

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Episode 11: The Effects of Narcissistic Abuse on Physical Health 33:45

3h ago33:45

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“In today’s society, we’re often taught that these are two very separate things,” says Dr. Z as she delves into the impact that narcissistic abuse can have on physical health. “It couldn’t be further from the truth. Our brains and our bodies are one, and you really need to think about yourself in terms of how those two things are connected.” In thi…

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623 Trusting Your Inner Guide with Yasmine Cheyenne 31:54

1d ago31:54

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I am so happy to welcome author and wellness expert, Yasmine Cheyenne, back on the show to talk about her new book, Wisdom of the Path: The Beautiful and Bumpy Ride to Healing and Trusting Our Inner Guide. Yasmine shares her inspiration for writing this book (something I think many of you will relate to!), and we also talk about our creative practi…

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622 Reflections on Aging Well: Beauty, Health, Societal Standards, and More 23:23

3d ago23:23

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How do you feel about aging? Are you afraid of getting older, or are you embracing it? Do you struggle with how your body is changing? I’ve spent the last ten years exploring my feelings and thoughts on aging both in and out of therapy, and in this episode, I’m sharing those thoughts and reflections with you. I’ll talk about how I practice self-acc…

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621 Honoring Invisible Losses with Christina Rasmussen 32:30

8d ago32:30

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Do you ever feel like at some point, you lost your sense of self? That’s what my pal, acclaimed grief educator and bestselling author, Christina Rasmussen, is back on the show to talk about. She just published her newest book, Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief. Christina describes invisible loss…

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620 Burnt Out Givers, Helpers + Healers: A Path to Recovery 22:15

10d ago22:15

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Are you the go-to person for your friends, colleagues, and family? Do you over-give, over-function, over-feel, or put other people’s needs above your own? Do you sometimes say “yes” when you want to say “no” to avoid conflict? Or are you in the healing arts? I know many of you are natural-born healers who struggle to balance it all without burning …

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I desperately love and fear them: The Terrifying Power of a Trauma Bond 31:17

12d ago31:17

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Send us a Text Message. Could you be trauma-bonded to a narcissist? Are you battling a strange mix of love and fear? Lisa Sonni joins me this week to discuss trauma bonds--an intense connection to another person that is very difficult to break. We think we feel love when it's based on fear. Learn more about how to recognize if you're trauma-bonded …

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Episode 9: Coercive Control and Domestic Violence with Laura Richards 1:09:23

14d ago1:09:23

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“Coercive control is about trying to take away someone’s autonomy and their agency,” explains Laura Richards, a renowned criminal behavioral analyst and expert on domestic violence. In this episode, Dr. Z sits down with Laura and dives into the concept of coercive control, a form of domestic abuse that is often misunderstood and frequently dismisse…

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619 Heal the Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse with Ross Rosenberg 32:36

15d ago32:36

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I am so happy to welcome back a frequent guest of the show, Ross Rosenberg. Ross is an expert on narcissism and codependency, and he's here to tell us about his amazing new book, Codependency Revolution: Fixing What Was Already Broken, which also helps raise awareness around what codependency actually is, why codependents tend to end up with narcis…

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618 Father's Day Too Painful? What To Do Instead 18:42

17d ago18:42

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Do you ever stand in the card aisle around Father’s Day, endlessly searching for a card that doesn’t exist because none of the cards on the shelf accurately describe your relationship with your father? This used to be me. Growing up, all the cards I saw said, You’re the most amazing father ever! You were always there for me! You did everything righ…

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Why Can't I Leave? The Crazy Confusion from Late-Stage Cognitive Dissonance 27:32

19d ago27:32

27:32

Send us a Text Message. Have you asked yourself, "Why can't I leave?" You know you should. You've even started hiding the ugly truth of what's really going on behind closed doors. In this episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss late-stage cognitive dissonance. Learn the underlying cause of the agonizing confusion that paralyzes the victim from acti…

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Episode 8: The Role of Fitness and Wellness in Healing from Trauma with Karena Dawn 42:43

22d ago42:43

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“Be a kid. What did you love doing as a kid? Don’t forget those little moments because that’s when you’re carefree and just doing all the things—play, have fun," advises Karena Dawn, a renowned figure in the fitness and wellness industry. In this episode, Karena and Dr. Z explore the journey of healing after narcissistic abuse, drawing from Karena’…

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617 How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind with Todd Baratz 30:01

22d ago30:01

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I am so excited to have fellow therapist Todd Baratz on the show to talk about his new book, How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind: Forget the Fairy Tale and Get Real. You might know Todd on Instagram as @yourdiagnonsense, which is how I came across his amazing work. Todd wrote this book for anyone feeling stuck in their relationship, and it…

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Episode 7: 8 Reasons Why Women "Don't Just Leave" 45:03

24d ago45:03

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“It’s a big problem in our society that women are just not believed the first time because people think they’re trying to get attention or money,” Dr. Z explains, addressing the pervasive disbelief of women who report abuse. In this episode, she delves into how societal skepticism, particularly through the lens of recent high-profile cases such as …

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616 Don't Believe These Father Wound Myths! (Truth Revealed Inside) 17:27

24d ago17:27

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Do you think father wounds are obvious? That you can only have a father wound if you had a ‘difficult’ father? Or do you think successful women can’t have father wounds? There is a lot of misinformation about the father wound online, from what causes one to how it impacts us. In this episode, I set the record straight by sharing the top six father …

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Feeling duped and conned? Why We Miss the Signs of a Covert Narcissist: An Interview with Eleni Sagredos 25:51

26d ago25:51

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Send us a Text Message. Have you left a relationship feeling duped? Not just betrayed, but conned? You’ve likely met a covert narcissist. In this episode, Elena Sagredos, author of But They’re So Nice, joins me to talk about the deceptiveness of covert abuse. We often miss the signs we’ve met a covert narcissism behind their guise of niceness, only…

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Episode 6: Why Narcissists Sabotage Special Occasions 44:33

29d ago44:33

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“Once you see these patterns, you are going to see them everywhere,” says Dr. Z as she outlines the distinct playbook of narcissistic abuse. As you become increasingly aware of the narcissist’s patterns, “you’re going to know exactly what's going to happen, when they're going to do it, and how they’re going to do it," she elaborates. In this episod…

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614 The Father Wound Impact on Relationships, Career and Health 19:21

1M ago19:21

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What drives your ambition? Are you passionate about creating something, or are you out to prove something? Or are you out to prove someone wrong? I fell into the latter category in my twenties, unaware of how my father wound drove my career ambitions. I was also unaware of how much my father wound was influencing the romantic partners I chose. In t…

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Is my partner a narcissist? Highlights from Dr. Kerry's 3 Favorite Interviews 26:36

1M ago26:36

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Send us a Text Message. Relationships with narcissists can be confounding, confusing, and incredibly frustrating. Join Dr. Kerry for this holiday episode when she revisits the highlights of her three favorite interviews. Hear Dr. Les Carter’s explanation of why narcissists are so tricky, Lisa Sonni’s three steps to breaking a trauma bond, and Dr. R…

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Episode 5: Breaking Down Financial Abuse 30:01

1M ago30:01

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“Money is just the vehicle in which they do it,” explains Dr. Z, referring to “financial abuse,” a common manipulative tactic used by those with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). In this episode, Dr. Z delves into the damaging impact of financial control in narcissistic abusive relationships, especially within marriages. She discusses how na…

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613 Brave Expression with Africa Brooke 40:46

1M ago40:46

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Are you intolerant of how you actually feel? Or are you intolerant of what others believe? My amazing guest and pal, Africa Brooke, is here to tell us how to get curious and be in the middle with her new book, The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in The Age of Intolerance, which I think is a much-needed antidote right now. Africa shares why she …

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What Do Narcissists Gain By Belittling You? 31:39

1M ago31:39

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Go to https://betterhelp.com/survivingnarcissismpodcast for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Sign up for Dr. Carter’s NEW course: Ready, Set, Connect https://courses.survivingnarcissism.tv/courses/ready-set-connect Get 30% off when you use the coupon code: SNCom…

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612 My Personal Father Wound Story 21:11

1M ago21:11

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Growing up, my mother, my sisters, and I were all afraid of him. I didn’t think either of these things was a “big deal” until I connected the dots in therapy and realized how much I was playing out my father wound in my romantic relationships. Many of you say you think you have a father wound. By sharing my own story, I aim to illustrate a few of t…

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"We're just trying to help!" How to Manage Toxic In-Law Drama 29:11

1M ago29:11

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Send us a Text Message. Are you battling toxic in-law drama? Is your mother-in-law or father-in-law intruding into your relationship or family? This week, Rossana Faye joins us to discuss common toxic in-law drama, particularly when it involves a narcissistic mother- or father-in-law. This week's self-help tip is the importance of strengthening you…

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Episode 4: 5 Myths of Narcissistic Abuse 42:52

1M ago42:52

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“The reason why it’s important to know what the myths are about narcissistic abuse and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is so that we can formulate healthy, effective, boundaried responses,” explains Dr. Z as she offers essential insights and debunks five myths about NPD and narcissistic abuse. Dr. Z breaks down the misconception that narcis…

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611 Take Back Your Power with Kara Loewentheil 35:17

1M ago35:17

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My amazing guest this week is Kara Loewentheil, a feminist lawyer-turned-life coach. She’s here to tell us how a sexist society gets in our heads and how to get it out with her new book, Take Back Your Brain. We talk about the messages we absorb from society at a young age, how they shape our thoughts, and how we can slowly replace those thoughts w…

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610 Father Wound 101 (Symptoms & Causes) 20:51

2M ago20:51

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Have you ever wondered if your relationship with your father or father figure is normal? Or maybe you know it wasn’t normal, but you’re not sure how it impacted you and your adult relationships. If you suspect you have a father wound, this episode is for you. We’re starting with the basics: what a father wound is, the symptoms and causes of father …

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"How mad can I make you?" The Toxic Games Covert Narcissists Play 28:27

2M ago28:27

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Send us a Text Message. Do you find yourself exasperated or angry at your partner, but you aren’t sure why? Do they put you into no-win binds? Covert narcissists love to play subtle, often hidden mind games. They are masterful at twisting the truth, hiding exploitative agendas, and playing the victim, enraging their partners and families while keep…

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Episode 1: The ABCs of NPD 57:43

2M ago57:43

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“It is such a buzzword right now, which is good and bad,” says Dr. Z of the word narcissism. “We hear the terms narcissism and narcissistic abuse everywhere.” In this debut episode of “Next Up: Narcissism,” Dr. Z, a licensed clinical psychologist and narcissistic abuse expert, reconnects with her listeners to establish her mission: to provide accur…

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Episode 3: Boundaries and Narcissistic Parents with Terri Cole 52:15

2M ago52:15

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“Expect that you're going to get pushback from them, because you will,” says Terri Cole, about what can happen when establishing boundaries with others. Terri is a licensed psychotherapist and author of “Boundary Boss.” Together with host Dr. Z, they delve into the critical aspects of setting boundaries and managing interactions with a narcissistic…

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Episode 2: Am I Dating a Narcissist or Just a Jerk? 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Are you dating a narcissist, or is your partner just a jerk? Find out in this episode of “Next Up: Narcissism,” where Dr. Z, a licensed clinical psychologist and narcissistic abuse expert, outlines the key, underlying differences between behaviors that may be toxic in nature, versus those that are consistent with narcissistic abuse. Listeners will …

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609 Truth, Trauma, and Transformation with Dr. Frank G. Anderson 48:57

2M ago48:57

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I am so excited to welcome Dr. Frank Anderson, renowned trauma expert, to the show to talk about his newest book, To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation. It's both a memoir and a beautiful exploration of healing trauma. I absolutely loved what Frank had to share about the different types of trauma, the healing process, forgiving …

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Breaking Free From Trauma Bonds, featuring Dr. Nadine Macaluso 43:06

2M ago43:06

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Dr. Les Carter is joined by Dr. Nadine Macaluso who specializes in treating relationship trauma and C-PTSD. Her personal story was depicted in the movie, The Wolf Of Wall St. starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Actress Margot Robbie’s played the role based on Nadine’s life. Once she broke away from her harrowing experiences, she took time to heal, eventual…

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608 New Ways to Honor (or Mourn) Mother’s Day 18:17

2M ago18:17

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Does Mother’s Day bring up hard feelings for you or give you anxiety? Do you find it difficult or frustrating to find a Mother’s Day card that speaks to your relationship with your mother? Is it a day you’d rather pretend doesn’t exist? If you answered “yes” to any of these, you’re in the right place. I am sharing ideas for how to honor, grieve, mo…

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"You're trying to control me!" Why Managing Boundaries with Narcissists Fails 28:51

2M ago28:51

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Send us a Text Message. Have you noticed managing boundaries with narcissists always fails? That they find some tricky way to evade limit setting? Suddenly, you’re being accused of being too controlling or sensitive, or they can’t understand what you're asking. In this podcast, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss the problems of managing boundaries with…

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607 How to Choose You with Lisa Bilyeu 39:52

2M ago39:52

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I am so thrilled to welcome my pal Lisa Bilyeu back to the show to celebrate the paperback launch of her book, Radical Confidence: 11 Lessons on How to Get the Relationship, Career, and Life You Want. We talk about the practical steps you can take to build confidence over time, how toxic relationships erode our confidence, and boundaries and family…

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606 What Your Boundary Style Says About You 20:59

2M ago20:59

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Do you know what your boundary style is? Are you aware of how boundary styles can impact you and your relationships? Whether we say “yes” when we want to say “no,” or don’t ask for help because we distrust others, our predominant boundary style often prevents us from living authentically. Curious to learn more? Join me for a deep dive into the diff…

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"You’re not taking my babies from me!" How Jessica Kent Escaped Abuse 29:54

2M ago29:54

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Send us a Text Message. (Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of abuse.) This week, Jessica Kent, a wildly popular social media figure, joins me to share her story of escaping abuse. Jessica reveals how covert narcissistic abuse can go from subtle to violent, especially when victims leave the relationship. Jessica Kent is bes…

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Episode 219: Tay Sweat - The Principles Of Making 8 Figures In Stocks & Shares 41:46

2M ago41:46

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Meet Tay Sweat: Entrepreneur, Investor, and Community Builder Tay Sweat is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor with a remarkable story of success. From humble beginnings as a personal trainer to building an 8-figure business, Tay has proven himself as a master of securing the bag. With 12+ years of experience in trading equities, real estate, and c…

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