PODCASTS
Welcome to a curated library of conversations with Darren Elliott,
Registered Psychotherapist and founder of The Narcissism Recovery Project™. Each of these podcast interviews offers fresh insight into narcissism—not as a permanent label, but as a wound of disconnection that can be healed through love, accountability, and emotional growth.
Listen in as Darren joins therapists, psychiatrists, and thought leaders from around the world to explore how narcissism shows up in families, relationships, politics, and culture—and how compassion and emotional skills can create lasting change.
1 in 3: The Domestic Violence Podcast — Breaking the Narcissistic Cycle
Why do narcissists “forget” love in negative states—and how can we reconnect to compassion?
Summary: Darren introduces Love Loops™, showing how people can shift from disconnection back to love. This episode reframes narcissism as an emotional split and offers a path forward for survivors, partners, and even those who identify with narcissistic traits.
Watch this if you want to learn about: How to spot the “split” in narcissism and use Love Loops to rebuild connection.
Through the Trauma Podcast — Navigating the Complexities of Narcissism
Is narcissism just abuse—or something deeper we can heal?
Summary: Darren explains how narcissism is more than behavior—it’s a relational wound rooted in disconnection. He explores how vulnerability and emotional maturity can interrupt destructive patterns in individuals, families, and society.
Watch this if you want to learn about: The deeper causes of narcissism and how healing requires connection, not isolation.
Treatable (Sandstone Care Podcast) — Narcissism Explained: Healing Emotional Disconnection
What if narcissism isn’t a life sentence, but a treatable wound?
Summary: Darren reframes narcissism as a relational injury that thrives in secrecy. He offers hope and practical ways for those struggling with narcissism—and those harmed by it—to repair connection through accountability and love.
Watch this if you want to learn about: Why narcissism must be treated relationally, and how therapy can create real change.
Broke Up, Not Broke(n)™ — Narcissistic Divorces: Emotional & Financial Recovery
How do you survive a divorce with a narcissist—without losing your money or your mind?
Summary: Darren discusses narcissistic manipulation in divorce, introducing communication tools like BIF (Brief, Informative, Friendly) and offering emotional and financial strategies for healing.
Watch this if you want to learn about: How narcissism impacts divorce negotiations and how to protect your heart and wallet.
Your Mind Matters Podcast — Understanding Narcissism: Myths, Healing, and Hope
Think narcissists can’t change? Think again.
Summary: Darren busts myths about narcissism, replacing shame with accountability. He shows how self-awareness, emotional skills, and compassion can transform destructive patterns into growth.
Watch this if you want to learn about: Myths about narcissism and what recovery really looks like.
The Narcissism Decoder (Part 2) — Emotional Vulnerability in Narcissistic Relationships
What role does vulnerability play in healing narcissistic dynamics?
Summary: Continuing from Part 1, Darren and Dr. Anthony Mazzella explore object constancy, the loss of connection in narcissistic states, and practical steps toward empathy and intimacy.
Watch this if you want to learn about: Emotional vulnerability and why it’s the antidote to narcissistic disconnection.
The Narcissism Decoder (Part 1) — Unpacking Narcissism: A Personal Perspective
What happens when you realize your own father showed narcissistic patterns?
Summary: In this raw conversation, Darren shares his personal journey of awakening to narcissism in his family, naming denial and emotional survival strategies, and showing how vulnerability begins recovery.
Watch this if you want to learn about: How family dynamics shape narcissism—and why vulnerability is key to healing.
SpeakWander Podcast — The Emotional Rollercoaster of Narcissistic Abuse
What does narcissistic abuse feel like—and how do you break free?
Summary: Darren joins host Neelu Gurung to explore the emotional rollercoaster of abuse, reframing it with compassion and hope.
Watch this if you want to learn about: The impact of narcissistic abuse and steps toward healing.
Adult Children in Recovery — The Narcissist & The Empath
Why are empaths so often drawn to narcissists?
Summary: Darren explains the toxic dance between narcissists and empaths, and how nervous system regulation and Love Loops™ can help break the cycle.
Watch this if you want to learn about: How empath–narcissist dynamics form—and how to step into healthier patterns.
I Never Knew (INK) But My Dog Did! — Unpacking Narcissistic Woundings
What is a narcissistic wounding—and how do you heal one?
Summary: Darren explains how narcissistic woundings form, how to recognize them in yourself and others, and how choosing compassion opens new loops of love.
Watch this if you want to learn about: How to recognize narcissistic wounds and heal them with love.
Win At Life — Living with Narcissistic Abuse & Disability Awareness
How does narcissism intersect with disability and family life?
Summary: Darren reflects on his own experiences of narcissism and abuse, linking it to resilience, disability awareness, and emotional healing.
Watch this if you want to learn about: How narcissism impacts marginalized communities and how to grow from it.
Get in Fellas, We’re Going to Therapy — Emotional Immaturity & Narcissism
What happens when teens and families meet narcissistic dynamics?
Summary: In this engaging conversation with a psychiatrist working with teens, Darren explores emotional immaturity, generational patterns, and the hope of growth.
Watch this if you want to learn about: Narcissism, emotional immaturity, and family healing.