Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Feb 22, 2024
EP 232 - Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Welcome back to The Pretty Intense Podcast. Back by popular demand, we have Dr. Ramani back on the show. Want to learn how to spot a narcissist before they wreak havoc on your life?? Well, look no further because Dr. Ramani is here to the rescue! Join us for some expert tips and tricks on identifying those toxic personalities in your midst - trust me, you won't want to miss this! Gaslighting and emotional manipulation are powerful tools used by toxic individuals to control and manipulate others. It's important to recognize the signs and break free from their grasp. Remember, you deserve to be treated with respect and kindness. Don't let anyone dim your light. Don't let toxic relationships drain your energy and happiness! Look out for red flags like controlling behavior, manipulation, lack of respect, and constant negativity.
Background:
Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, CA, Professor Emerita of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, and the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting, a company focused on educating individuals, clinicians and businesses/institutions on the impact of narcissistic personality styles. She received her BA from the University of Connecticut, and her MA and Ph.D. from UCLA, and completed her clinical training at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. She is an author of multiple books including It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People (February 2024), Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving A Relationship with a Narcissist, and "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. Dr. Durvasula is a faculty member for the APA Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology, and a consulting editor for the journal Behavioral Medicine, and her academic research was focused on the impact of personality and personality disorders on health and behavior. She has spoken widely on the impact of narcissism on mental health, relationships and the workplace. She also operates a popular YouTube channel and podcast (Navigating Narcissism). Dr. Durvasula has also developed an educational and certification program for clinicians working with clients experiencing the fallout of narcissistic relationships.
Connect with Dr. Ramani:
IG: @DoctorRamani
FB: @DoctorRamani
Twitter: @DoctorRamani
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