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"My husband is a narcissist." It's one of the most common things families say when they call for help. But is it true narcissism, or something else entirely?

In this episode, Drew sits down with Dr. Alexandra Repke, a licensed psychologist who specializes in personality disorders and their overlap with addiction. Recorded live at the Hope for Healing conference by Lit Path, this conversation unpacks the blind spot that keeps some people stuck no matter how much treatment they get.

Dr. Repke explains the difference between a personality issue and a true personality disorder, why trauma treatment can actually make a personality disorder worse, and what's really underneath narcissism and borderline personality disorder. Most importantly, she pushes back on the idea that these diagnoses are hopeless. With the right treatment, real change is possible.

In this conversation:

· Personality as your psychological toolkit

· Personality issues vs. personality disorders

· Why some people don't get better in treatment

· Narcissism as a lack of access to equality

· Borderline as a cage of extremes

· What families should do next, and what makes things worse

· Why treatment takes 12 to 18 months, and why there's real hope

This is also the final episode of the Valiant Living Podcast. Starting next episode we become the Loving Leverage Podcast. Same show, same feed, sharper focus on the families, partners, and parents who love someone struggling with addiction. Michael Dinneen joins Drew next time to unpack what Loving Leverage means.

Learn more about Dr. Repke's work at repkepsychologicalservices.com

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you don’t have to face it alone.

Valiant Living helps men and their families move from crisis to stability through clinically driven care, community, and hope.

Learn more about our programs at www.valiantliving.com
or call us confidentially at (720) 796-6885 to speak with someone who can help.