The conversation explores the topic of narcissism and its impact on individuals and relationships. Dr. Karyl McBride, a therapist and author, shares her expertise on narcissistic parents, the traits of narcissism, and the effects on children. She discusses the different types of narcissistic mothers and the role of the father in enabling the narcissistic dynamic. The conversation also delves into how growing up with a narcissistic parent can affect adult relationships, leading to codependency and impaired trust. Dr. McBride emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and doing the work of recovery to break the cycle of narcissism. In this conversation, Dr. Karyl McBride discusses the dynamics of narcissistic families and offers insights on how to navigate relationships with narcissistic parents. She emphasizes the importance of dropping expectations and accepting that these relationships may not be deep or emotionally intimate. Dr. McBride also explores the different roles that siblings may take on in narcissistic families and the effects on each child. She provides advice on empathic parenting and creating a safe and consistent environment for children. Additionally, she discusses the possibility of having a healthy relationship with a narcissistic partner and offers tips for setting up successful relationships.


Karyl McBride, Ph.D., LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Denver,
Colorado with thirty-nine plus years of public and private practice. She specializes intreating clients with dysfunctional family issues. For the past many years, Dr.McBride has been involved in private research regarding parental narcissism and the debilitating effects of narcissism in relationships. She has treated many adult children of narcissistic parents as well as many others involved in relationships with narcissists in her private practice. Dr. McBride is considered a pioneering and leading expert in her field. Dr.
McBride also has extensive clinical experience in the fields of trauma, sexual abuse,
domestic violence, divorce, and stepfamily therapy, marital and family therapy,
specialized trauma treatment in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR),
and individual adjustment issues related to anxiety, depression, and life transitions. In her
career, Dr. McBride has done forensic consulting and has served as an expert witness in
numerous civil and criminal cases involving children and sexual abuse. She has nine
years’ experience conducting sexual abuse investigations with law enforcement and
has conducted training for law enforcement in the area of sexual abuse investigations.
In 1996, she was invited to present her doctoral research at the International Police
Research Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Unlock the keys to healing from the deep wounds inflicted by narcissistic parents with insights from Dr. Carol McBride, renowned expert in narcissistic family dynamics. We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of how narcissism manifests within family structures and the profound effects it has on children into adulthood. Through Dr. McBride's experience and groundbreaking work, including her celebrated books "Will I Ever Be Good Enough?" and "Will the Drama Ever End?", we dissect the journey from childhood trauma to finding resilience and empowerment.

Connect with Dr. McBride here https://linktr.ee/drkarylmcbride

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