Episodes
In this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna  explains how to communicate with a narcissistic co-parent to reduce the narcissistic supply. She explains the concept of parallel parenting, and how to deal with being  triggered by communications from the narcissist. She also gives her top tips for building evidence for court in your communication with the narcissist, explains how to stick to your boundaries with the narcissist and explains the serious...
Published 12/15/23
In this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna  explains the underlying drivers which lead to Narcissists being unable to cooperatively coparent with you. She explains what behaviours you can expect from the narcissist, and how they use the children as weapons of post separation abuse. She continues in Part Two.  Dr Supriya is an Amazon no 1 bestselling author in the subject of narcissism, and the author of 'The Narcissist Trap - the Mind-Bending Pull...
Published 11/23/23
In this episode, in which she was interviewed by Stowe Family Law, Dr Supriya McKenna gives some strategies to help you to rebuild your life after a relationship with a narcissist.  This podcast was brought to you in association with Stowe Family Law, the largest family law firm in the UK,  as part of our Stowe talks series.  The Stowe talks podcast and video series are designed to help people go through a relationship breakdown and all the challenges this brings, covering topics including...
Published 05/30/23
In this episode personality disorder psychologist and psychotherapist,  Dr Elinor Greenberg, chats with narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna about easy ways to spot a toxic date. Dr Greenberg's tips are particularly useful for anyone worried about being back in the dating arena after a narcissistic relationship. She describes a simple method involving counting the negative things said in the first hour of a first date, and another where you simply closely examine your date's behaviour in the...
Published 04/04/23
In this episode internationally renowned clinical psychologist Dr Elinor Greenberg talks with  Dr Supriya McKenna about the various ways that Narcissists can convincingly present as being genuine when dating.  She gives the tip offs for each of her archetypes - the Detective, the Hunter, the Narcissistic Love Script, The Romantic, The Casanova and the Recycler. They talk about the idea of 'I-Thou' versus 'I-It' relationships - and how in all their relationships the narcissist views the other...
Published 02/17/23
In this episode Dr Craig Malkin discusses his role in the NY times bestselling book "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump", in which he broke down the behaviours  of pathological narcissism as exhibited by Mr Trump. We discuss how it is actually simpler for the spouse of a narcissist to recognise narcissism in their partner than for a clinician (who has very limited information). We also talk about mutual abuse and reactive abuse, about whether narcissists are conscious that they are...
Published 12/18/22
In this episode Harvard psychologist and narcissism expert and author Dr Craig Malkin talks with Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker about how one can protect their children from becoming narcissistic, even when they have a narcissistic parent. They also discuss the difficulties encountered in dating when one has had a previous narcissistic relationship, to do with attraction, chemistry, trust and relating in new ways. 
Published 12/04/22
In this episode Dr Craig Malkin, psychology lecturer at Harvard Medical School and narcissism expert and psychologist explains the concept of the 'spectrum of narcissism', which he describes in his book, Rethinking Narcissism. He talks about 'healthy narcissism', and about those people who do not have enough of it (the 'Echoists'). We talk about the overlaps of this type with co-dependents, highly sensitive people, and empaths. Dr Malkin explains the importance of feeling one's anger when one...
Published 11/20/22
In this episode, Dr Craig Malkin, Psychology lecturer at Harvard Medical School and narcissism expert, discusses with Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker how ageing can affect narcissists. We talk about narcissistic collapses, and how  in older narcissists whose relationships have broken down they use projection (blaming others of what they themselves are thinking, feeling or doing) as a defence. Dr Malkin talks about the concept of the psychotic spiral, and how during a narcissistic collapse...
Published 11/06/22
In this episode Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker continue their conversation with  world renowned psychotherapist and educator Dr Elinor Greenberg.  Elinor explains how to manage a narcissist using her 'narcissistic sandwich' technique. Karin describes how she uses this technique herself in her role as a family lawyer and a mediator, and highlights why it is so important for family law practitioners to understand that they are dealing with a narcissist, so that they can facilitate...
Published 08/14/22
In this episode Dr Supriya McKenna and Karin Walker talk to internationally renowned Narcissism expert and psychotherapist Dr Elinor Greenberg. They delve into what 'healthy narcissism' is, how people become narcissists, and what determines whether a child will become a narcissist. Elinor differentiates narcissists from psychopaths and gives her view on the idea that narcissists are 'evil' - and she recommends her psychology.com article "Narcissistic Judo" for those who wish to try to keep...
Published 08/14/22
In this fascinating episode , the first of a small series, Dr Supriya and Karin are joined by internationally recognised NPD expert and psychologist Dr Elinor Greenberg, who is famed for her work in explaining NPD to the general public and working directly with narcissists and those who have been affected by them. Elinor discusses the essential concept of 'whole object relations' to explain why the narcissist sees people as only 'all good' or 'all bad'. She describes the 3 types of narcissist...
Published 08/02/22
In this episode Narcissism Expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK lawyer Karin Walker speak to barrister Nicholas Wilkinson from leading London chambers One Hare Court. Nick has a wealth of experience in dealing with cases involving narcissists, and has been the instructed barrister in a number of high profile cases. He recently successfully represented Princess Haya of Jordan in the High Court during her divorce from the Ruler of Dubai. In this episode Nick runs through the specific...
Published 07/05/22
In this episode narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top family lawyer Karin Walker speak with acclaimed barrister Nicholas Wilkinson, from One Hare Court Chambers. Nick has a deep understanding of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and has been involved in many high conflict cases. He even successfully represented Princess Haya of Jordan in her recent high profile divorce from the Ruler of Dubai. They discuss how common it is, in Nick's experience, for solicitors to be unaware that...
Published 05/29/22
In this episode narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK family lawyer Karin Walker talk to highly acclaimed barrister Nicholas Wilkinson, who is most recently known for successfully representing Princess Haya of Jordan (the former wife of the ruler of Dubai)  in the High Court. Nick, who has an exceptionally deep understanding  of NPD, explains the specifics of why it is so important for family law barristers to understand narcissism, and the potential pitfalls of not recognising it...
Published 05/27/22
In this episode, narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna explains the many difficulties faced by anyone who is trying to extricate themselves from a narcissistic relationship.  She deconstructs the psychological issues that have resulted from narcissistic abuse and explains how it is these very things themselves that make leaving so hard - and she busts the myth that the abuse can't have been real or serious, because if it had been then the victim would have left sooner. She also explains why it...
Published 04/25/22
In this episode, Dr Caroline Logan and Dr Supriya McKenna discuss violence in narcissistic relationships, and the part played by gender. They also discuss the realities of getting a personality disorder diagnosis for the purposes of Court, what the purpose of doing so could be, and what you need to consider when looking for a suitably qualified diagnostic professional to act as an expert witness.   
Published 03/31/22
In this episode, for the people who are supporting the victims of a narcissistic relationship or divorce, narcissism expert Dr Supriya  McKenna explains the basics of narcissistic personality disorder. This episode should be useful for family members, friends and even legal professionals who are trying to get a basic grasp of narcissism. Dr McKenna also makes suggestions of some key things to avoid saying to the victim of narcissistic abuse, and addresses common misinformation about...
Published 03/02/22
In the second part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and top family lawyer Karin Walker chat with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a  Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses. In this episode they discuss being 'duped' by pathological narcissists, and what narcissistic parenting means for the children. 
Published 02/20/22
In the first part of this interview, Dr Supriya McKenna and top family lawyer Karin Walker discuss the differences between healthy narcissism, pathological narcissism and psychopathy with Dr Caroline Logan. Dr Logan is a  Consultant Clinical Forensic Psychologist in the NHS and she trains psychiatrists and psychologists in exactly how to make accurate and robust personality disorder diagnoses. 
Published 02/09/22
In this episode cybersecurity expert Rory Innes explains to narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and lawyer Karin Walker why it is that blocking a cyberstalker can lead to an escalation of stalking behaviour, potentially to dangerous levels. Rory explains the different categories of stalker, and outlines the difference between stalking and harassment, and why more training needs to given to the police to help them recognise and manage these criminal offenses. 
Published 01/17/22
In this episode narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna and top UK family lawyer Karin Walker talk with cybersecurity expert Rory Innes about cyberstalking - a common tactic employed by narcissists in the separation/divorce period. Rory is founder and CEO of The Cyber Helpline, which provides free help to those experiencing suspected cybercrime. They discuss the commonest types of cyberstalking, and what to be aware of. 
Published 01/07/22
In this episode top UK Lawyer Karin Walker and Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna talk with Hybrid Mediators Rachael Oakes (who also sits as a Deputy District Judge) and Claire Colbert about the need to educate solicitors and clients about hybrid mediation. They discuss why court should be  last resort, and why so called 'alternative' dispute resolution should be renamed 'First Line Dispute Resolution'. They discuss the traumas of the court system, the fact that one can drop out of the...
Published 12/10/21