In this final clip from my interview on Valerie Greene’s Soul Shaking Love podcast, we explore two more essential questions about narcissistic relationships: How can you encourage someone to seek the help they need? And what makes real change so psychologically difficult for those with narcissistic traits?
We unpack the split between the narcissist’s fantasy world and the painful reality they avoid—and why bridging that gap is often the hardest, but most crucial, part of the healing process.

Listen to full episode here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R3EZ6W5UpDRXnM9QMYO5p?si=tm49CCEzQjqAPs9Eq0aJfw

Apple Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-shaking-love/id1435934531

YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2C3HT5ponKg5R1rkzgQaCH57qAvjLtiT

Valerie's Website: https://coachvaleriegreene.com/podcast/anthony/

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