104. How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon

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Dr. George Simon discusses the covert aggression of narcissists and individuals without conscience, the path to escape abusers, and the process of healing.00:00 - People can fight dirty and look good00:25 - How manipulation always works01:48 - People hide their fighting02:45 - Fighting dirty and looking good03:30 - Narcissists use the same tactics03:50 - Putting you on the defensive05:49 - Narcissists use group manipulation08:07 - Exposing Narcissists in groups10:26 - Backlash after leaving an abuser11:26 - Therapy with a Narcissist is traumatic12:05 - Exit fast. No threats.12:35 - How to find allies13:21 - Saying "No" to a Narcissist is dangerous13:52 - Most Important Thing: Building relationships with allies14:36 - How victims overcome learned helplessness14:56 - Slot Machine Syndrome and depression15:23 - Manipulators control your attention15:55 - Power lies in your actions17:06 - Abusers can see their abuse18:13 - Prepare for a SMEAR CAMPAIGN19:47 - Looking good is easier than being good20:54 - How Narcissists change your reality and history21:34 - People believe lies when repeated22:40 - Narcissist's fan club believes lies23:06 - Narcissists cast a spell on you24:11 - People who care too much or not enough25:02 - Preying on people's conscience27:22 - Signs of the Gaslighting Effect27:39 - Believing in a fantasy with a Narcissist29:03 - Look for previous victims30:04 - Narcissism is not one-dimensional31:59 - Gaslighting: the ultimate manipulation34:41 - How to make Gaslighting even worse35:14 - Stacking manipulation tactics in SMEAR CAMPAIGN36:03 - Strategies against SMEAR CAMPAIGN37:37 - Fundamental Rule of dealing with manipulation39:21 - When you recognize a manipulation39:35 - The Greatest Empowerment: Accept that people fight40:14 - The healthy form of fighting41:39 - How to build personal power42:54 - Internal validation is key44:13 - Dr. Peter Salerno's question44:57 - Chronic grandiosity is destructive48:06 - Inaccurate psychology is harmful51:15 - False paradigms keep victims stuck in abuse53:34 - How to confront behavior in relationships55:16 - How victimization starts57:14 - First tactics of an abuser!58:18 - Regret, remorse, and contrition1:00:28 - How to build your character1:01:37 - Dr. Simon's work1:04:00 - What is healing? How do we get there?1:06:26 - SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse.DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED LINKSDr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtMSam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YUNarcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUINarcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQDr. George Simon's book: https://amzn.to/41GQUhHDr. George Simon's website: www.drgeorgesimon.comDr. George Simon's channel: @georgeksimon🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39--------------------------#narcissisticabuseHow to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon