Poor Emotional Regulation & Narcissistic Scapegoating

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast · Feb 10, 2026 · 8m

You've finally started healing. You're setting boundaries, pursuing goals, growing into who you're meant to be. And then it happens—explosive reactions, guilt trips, sabotage. But here's what most people don't realize: these emotional storms aren't random. They're a calculated strategy deployed by someone whose sense of control depends on keeping you small. This episode uncovers the dark psychology behind how poor emotional regulation becomes a tool to impede your progress, and more importantly, why their inability to manage their own feelings reveals everything about their dysfunction and…