@melrobbins: This type of narcissist is the hardest to spot… Dr. Leanne ten Brinke is the #1 researcher in the world on dark personalities and a professor at the University of British Columbia, where she studies trust, deception, manipulation, and dark personality traits. On this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. @leannetenbrinke, you’ll learn how to recognize narcissism, spot manipulation, and understand the difference between someone who is simply confident and someone who may be dangerous to your peace. 🎧 “The Manipulation Expert: 4 Hidden Signs You’re Dealing With a Toxic Person”
Mel Robbins
Region: US
Tuesday 21 July 2026 20:00:00 GMT
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user3500732854919 :
You know who we all thought of when she said grandiose narcissism. 😀🍊
2026-07-28 05:27:18
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SK :
The biggest red flag is when they can never take accountability. Every story it was never their fault. You see them make mistakes in real time and they are blaming it on someone or something else.
2026-07-22 19:23:24
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Linda Marissa Maze :
wait. this is misleading. she could be describing a normal person in so many ways. pretty soon we will think everyone is a narcissist. cant take rejection? appears more confident than they feel? doesn't like to be fired? likes to dress nice? I believe in narcissist theory but not the way it is described here.
2026-07-22 13:31:12
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Traveltheworld :
they tangle up your thoughts and after the interraction you feel drained
2026-07-22 04:05:36
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Lucy :
They are also pathological liars
2026-07-23 12:27:17
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Dianaiancu890 :
Also their lack of empathy, they are extremely cruel. If you cry in front of them, they only feel pleasure
2026-07-22 15:50:09
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Elizabeth Lyle :
Just got out of a six year relationship/engagement and it is real. I have never been so emotionally damaged as to enduring this … everything was my fault, what upset me was turned around to make me look bad. The gaslighting, dream engagement… he had so many secrets that later were revealed that he lied about I still can’t wrap my head around. They make you feel ashamed for your feelings and make you look awful for confronting their actions. It is an emotional roller coaster that leaves you not knowing what version of that person you’re going to get from day to day. People should come with warning labels!!
2026-07-22 05:00:19
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Teresa Ferro :
No empathy
2026-07-25 21:55:49
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Holly🌵💪🇺🇸🏈 :
Constant defensiveness .
2026-07-22 18:43:06
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takeachance50 :
I’m tired of the word narcissist…. Geeze can we normalize telling the truth and being brutally honest without giving it a name
2026-07-30 11:03:13
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Char :
I didn’t think her explanation was as good as some I’ve heard. My mother is a narcissist and never cared about her looks.
2026-07-23 02:32:05
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Jordan :
“I’m sorry you feel that way”.
2026-07-28 08:45:15
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sunnylunauk :
Manipulation to get what they want
2026-08-05 10:58:05
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Sherri | KY | NDLPT | BBN :
Dealt with it for years. It’s scary.
2026-07-26 13:32:02
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lorenzo :
They NEVERRRRRR take accountability. Its their worst fear to selfreflect on their actions
2026-08-19 00:04:09
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Mercy Elogho❤️ :
A narcissist will always find a way to guilt trip you.📌 So watch out for the way people make you feel.
2026-07-22 11:50:34
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Papegøjerne 🦜🐤🇩🇰 :
Lack of empathy and accountability.
2026-07-23 14:23:02
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stfu :
Coming off as spiritual is most disturbing ,
2026-07-22 17:32:24
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Creativist :
Gut feeling never lies.
2026-07-26 21:14:09
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moonlit mystery :
ppl pull the "narcissist" card when people reject them, bc their brain needs a reason to dislike the person they became so close to
2026-07-22 19:08:28
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PR 💗👩🏻🏫🇵🇷 :
Lack of empathy in a nutshell 🤦🏻♀️🙌🏼
2026-07-22 22:59:06
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Habanero :
The most difficult people to ever deal with. It’s never their fault, always yours. Very painful and emotionally draining.
2026-07-22 11:50:10
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𝓡𝓲𝓷𝓴𝓪𝓽𝓼𝓾𝓮 :
Recognizing narcissism in women can be tricky because it often shows up as the vulnerable or covert type.. think constant victimhood, passive aggressive sulking, and weaponized guilt, rather than loud arrogance. They may use their struggles to control you, dismiss your feelings while demanding endless empathy for theirs, and engage in subtle social sabotage to protect their fragile ego. It's less about grandiosity and more about a quiet, emotionally draining sense of entitlement. If you see this pattern, the best move is firm boundaries. Speak up men. Stay single. Stay vigilant
2026-07-22 20:57:33
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gtbkconnect1 :
Leo
2026-07-22 12:55:58
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Tasha :
the number one flag is going to be the gut feeling you have that something is off and that they're hiding something, but you can't prove it just yet. Well, they're hiding themselves, 5 different addictions, affairs all during their workday, and more!!
2026-07-23 23:04:37
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