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The Mental Healness Podcast

Welcome to the Mental Healness Podcast, hosted by yours truly, Lee Hammock. If you"re new here I have NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and I"ve been in therapy for the last 8 years learning how to deal with it and live a better life. From the start I"ve offered you the rare POV of a diagnosed narcissist but NOW I"m switching it up a little bit. I"m interviewing others that are dealing with their own mental health journeys and those that have dealt with toxic relationship dynamics as well. I"m

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00:12:25

HYSTERICAL BONDING: Why you want them MORE after they...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/21

Have you ever discovered a betrayal—infidelity, a lie, or a discard—and suddenly felt a surge of intense desire to be close to the person who hurt you? That isn’t love—it’s Hysterical Bonding.Hysterical bonding is a biological survival response. When a narcissist pulls away or betrays you, your brain treats the loss of the relationship as a life-or-death threat. This triggers a frantic need to reclaim the bond, often through intense physical intimacy or emotional desperation, just to feel

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00:21:54

THE AWAKENING: Why you see narcissists everywhere...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/20

ou finally figured out your partner was a narcissist—and then you looked at your parents. Then your friends. Then your boss.It’s called the "Awakening," and it is one of the most overwhelming parts of the healing journey. Once you learn the patterns of narcissistic behavior, you can’t "un-see" them. Today, I’m explaining why this happens and why you aren't "crazy" for suddenly seeing these traits in the people you’ve known your whole life.As a self-aware narcissist,

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00:13:51

Why Narcissists Target STRONGER People (The...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/19

If you were targeted by a narcissist, it wasn't because you were weak. Lee Hammock (@mentalhealness) explains why self-aware narcissists look for high-value, resilient targets to consume.Connect with Lee:My Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.mentalhealness.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1-on-1 Coaching Calls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/mentalhealness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All My Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.page/mentalhealness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on

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00:29:45

I Set a Boundary... Now What? (Dealing with the...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/18

The fallout of a boundary is usually a war. Here is how to survive it.You watched yesterday’s video on the 3 Ways to Set Boundaries with a Narcissist, but now you’re living through the reaction. Why do they get more aggressive when you say "no"? Why does a simple boundary lead to a smear campaign or a week of silence?As a self-aware narcissist, I’m breaking down the "punishment phase" from the inside out. In today's LIVE, we are discussing:The Smear Campaign: Why they tell

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00:13:05

"I Didn't Forget, I Just Don't Care" | Why...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Why does a narcissist "forget" their promises? Lee Hammock (@mentalhealness) explains the truth behind "Narcissistic Amnesia." It's not a memory problem—it's a lack of accountability.Connect with Lee:My Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.mentalhealness.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1-on-1 Coaching Calls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/mentalhealness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All My Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.page/mentalhealness

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00:24:51

The Valentine’s Fallout: Why they ruined it (and what...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/16

The high is over. The "holiday" is gone. Now comes the fallout.If you woke up today to the silent treatment, a cold shoulder, or a partner who is acting like the chaos of yesterday never happened—you are experiencing the "Valentine's Fallout." On this Sunday after, the narcissist has reclaimed control by ruining your expectations, and now they are using the "Day After" to test how much you’ll tolerate.In this episode/Live, we are breaking down:The Emotional

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00:12:54

When Gray Rocking a narcissist no longer works

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/15

When you stop giving a narcissist "supply," they don't just walk away quietly. They enter an "Extinction Burst." As a self-aware narcissist, Lee Hammock (@mentalhealness) explains why the behavior gets 10x more aggressive when you start setting boundaries. Learn the signs of the burst and why your reaction is exactly what they are looking for.Connect with Lee:My Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.mentalhealness.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1-on-1 Coaching

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00:14:32

Why I HAD To Ruin Your Valentine’s Day (A...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/14

In this video, we discuss:The Spotlight Struggle: Why your joy feels like a threat to my ego.The Obligation Trap: Why being "forced" to be romantic makes a narcissist want to rebel.Devaluation as a Tool: How ruining a special day gives the narcissist back the control.The "Gift" of Chaos: Why a fight is easier for us to handle than genuine intimacy.If you are feeling the "holiday dread" right now, this video is for you. Stop blaming yourself for their behavior.Connect

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00:12:42

What Happens to a Narcissist Who Loses Their Power?...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/13

What happens when a narcissist can no longer rely on their looks, their money, or their status to control people? As a self-aware narcissist, Lee Hammock (@mentalhealness) explains the shift from "Grandiosity" to "Bitterness.Connect with Lee:My Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.mentalhealness.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1-on-1 Coaching Calls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/mentalhealness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All My Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.page/mentalhealness

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00:29:56

What They REALLY Meant: Live Translation of...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/12

"You’re too sensitive." "I never said that." "You're lucky to have me." 🚩Most of you heard these words and felt like they were a report card on your value. You felt small. You felt like you had to change to be "enough."As a self-aware narcissist, I’m pulling back the curtain on the Internal Playbook. In this Live session, I’m translating your trauma in real-time. I’m going to show you that these insults weren't descriptions of you—they were

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00:12:50

How to Force a Narcissist to Back Off | A Self-Aware...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Why do narcissists ignore your boundaries? Because they don't respect feelings—they respect consequences. In this video, Lee Hammock (@mentalhealness) provides a raw, self-aware look at what actually goes on inside a narcissist's head when someone sets a boundary.Most people make the mistake of explaining their "why," which only gives the narcissist more leverage. Learn the 3 specific shifts you need to make to stop being an "easy target" and start being "high

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00:13:03

How a Narcissist Treats You is How They Feel About...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/10

Why a Narcissist's Treatment of You is Actually a Confession 🪞ConfessionHave you ever wondered why someone who "loved" you could treat you so poorly? In this video, self-aware narcissist Lee Hammock breaks down the psychology of Projection.Most people believe that the narcissist’s behavior is a reaction to something they did wrong. The truth is much darker: How a narcissist treats you is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves.We explore the "Mirror Effect,"

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00:14:47

The 5 Biggest Regrets of Narcissistic Abuse Survivors...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/09

"I wish I would have known." 🥀If you’re feeling the weight of the years you "lost" to a toxic relationship, you aren't alone. Regret is often the final trauma bond that keeps you tied to a narcissist long after the relationship is over.As a self-aware narcissist, I see these patterns from the other side. I know how the confusion was manufactured and why you feel like you should have "seen it sooner." Today, I’m breaking down the Top 5 Regrets I hear from survivors

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00:14:35

Why 75% of Marriages That Start as Affairs End in...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/06

Why 75% of Marriages That Start as Affairs End in Divorce. Does an affair ever actually lead to a "happily ever after"? The data says probably not. In this video, self-aware narcissist Lee Hammock breaks down the grim statistics of relationships that start through betrayal.While it may feel like "destiny" in the beginning, the transition from a secret affair to a legal marriage is a psychological minefield. We discuss why only 3-7% of affair partners ever marry, why the divorce

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00:13:43

Did the Narcissist Ever Love Me? (Object Constancy...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/05

"Was it all a lie? Did I ever actually matter?" In one of his most requested deep-dives, Lee Hammock answers the question that keeps every survivor awake at night. Discover the difference between being "loved" and being "useful," and learn how a narcissist’s lack of object constancy allows them to discard you without a second thought. This is the closure you’ve been looking for.Key Topics:Why you mattered as a "Tool," not a "Person"The science of

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00:13:26

Pain Shopping: Why You Can't Stop Checking the...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Are you "Pain Shopping"? In this episode, self-aware narcissist Lee Hammock breaks down the compulsive urge to check an ex's social media. Learn why your brain is addicted to the "Digital Self-Harm" of seeing their fake new life and how narcissists weaponize their profiles to keep you stuck in the trauma bond. It’s time to close the "Pain Store" and start your real recovery.Key Topics: > * The Dopamine Trap of "The Scroll"Why the Narcissist's

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00:14:58

The Full Cycle: Why the 'Love Bomb' ALWAYS Leads to...

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/02/01

Did the "fairytale" end as fast as it started? In today’s live session, we are connecting the dots between the intense Love Bombing phase and the cold, calculated Reverse Discard.As a self-aware narcissist, I’m pulling back the curtain on the internal "playbook" used to create a trauma bond. We’ll discuss why narcissists use intensity to bypass your boundaries, the psychology of "Baiting a Breakup," and why you feel like you’re losing your mind during the devaluation

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00:14:35

NPD vs BPD: The Brutal Truth About the Differences

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/01/31

In the world of Cluster B personality disorders, NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) are often called "cousins" because they can look identical on the surface, especially during a blowout argument.Is it Narcissism (NPD) or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? Self-aware narcissist Lee Hammock breaks down the core differences in 2026. Learn why one is driven by ego/admiration and the other by a desperate fear of abandonment.Connect with Lee:My

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00:14:05

What it looks like when you ask a narcissist for closure

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/01/30

Connect with Lee:My Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.mentalhealness.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1-on-1 Coaching Calls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/mentalhealness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All My Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.page/mentalhealness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram/TikTok: @mentalhealnesssIf this episode helped you gain clarity, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify! It helps others find the validation they need to heal. 🌟

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00:13:54

Love Bombing: The 4 Stages of the Narcissist's Trap

The Mental Healness Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Is it true love or a "Love Bomb"? In this video, self-aware narcissist Lee Hammock breaks down the 4 stages of the grooming phase. Learn how narcissists use mirroring, fast-forwarding, and isolation to get you addicted to a version of them that doesn't exist.Connect with Lee:My Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.mentalhealness.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 1-on-1 Coaching Calls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/mentalhealness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All My Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.page/mentalhealness

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