The Struggle Podcast EP4 Joe Farkas - Narcissism

Hey, welcome to my first solo video! I’m Joe Farkas, a certified life coach and narcissist specialist, and I’m so excited to kick things off by diving into narcissism and my story. You might know me from Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/narcissistic_torture/) where I’ve been lucky to connect with over 30,000 of you amazing folks. I also host "The Struggle" podcast, sharing encouragement and wisdom with listeners around the world—thanks to our generous community, it’s reached thousands, featuring educators, professionals, and teachers I truly admire. Here, I’m bringing real talk and practical insights about narcissism and healing. Stick around for this journey—hit subscribe, and let’s build something uplifting together! #mentalhealth #narcissismawareness #help #selfhelp #awareness #selfimprovement #selfcare #codependency #podcast 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - My personal journey 02:53 - Painful story 03:53 - The origin of the word narcissist 04:48 - Identify the Monster 06:42 - Empathy vs Sympathy 10:38 - Becoming a narcissist 16:47 - Pinning siblings against each other 18:23 - How calculated is a narcissist? 19:07 - Traits of the narcissist 28:29 - Tendencies of a codependent 36:31 - overcoming the narcissist 41:09 - Final thoughts 44:12 - Outro Follow us on Socials for More Content: Subscribe on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@Thestruggle.podcast Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thestruggle.podcast?igsh=MTZ2cnp3dTJpYXl0cQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/narcissistic_torture/ Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/44tgKK9oZF2z01wwYZQBRL?si=HKGgYRG2Rm-5G8jK75UteQ Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-struggle/id1796423076 To Reach Me (Joe Farkas) Phone: 845-420-7227 Email: [email protected]