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Shame vs Self: The Invisible Wound Behind Narcissistic Traits, guest Dr. Anthony Mazzella
Part one of a 4 part series on Guilt and Shame with guest, Dr. Anthony Mazzella, Psychotherapist & Host of The Narcissism Decoder Podcast
What if the root of so much emotional pain, self-sabotage, and confusion isn’t who you are—but what you've carried?
In this powerful first episode of a two-part series, Renee is joined by Dr. Anthony Mazzella to explore how shame, not arrogance or ego, often sits at the center of narcissistic traits—both in ourselves and in the people who have hurt us.
Together, they unpack:
What shame really is—and how it’s different from guilt
How shame starts in early…
The skinny
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