In this episode of Recovery for the Narcissist, Dr. Eric Perry explores the subtle but powerful impact of frustration leaks in narcissistic relationships. This episode explores how unspoken emotional distress—expressed through sighs, muttering, or tension-filled body language—can quietly alter the emotional safety of a relationship without a single word being said.

Dr. Perry unpacks the psychological mechanics of frustration leaks, highlighting how this behavior often reflects a deeper struggle with emotional regulation and vulnerability. He explains why individuals with narcissistic tendencies may externalize distress in indirect ways—and how those around them are left to absorb the emotional weight of what goes unspoken.

Listeners will learn about:

• What frustration leaks look like in real-life dynamics
• Why narcissistic individuals often externalize emotional distress unconsciously
• The difference between self-regulation and emotional outsourcing
• How subtle expressions of frustration can create emotional pressure and distance
• Practical tools to contain emotion, name impact, and rebuild emotional safety

Dr. Perry offers clear and compassionate insight for both those who have experienced the tension of frustration leaks and those who may be unintentionally creating it. Whether you have noticed a growing emotional distance in your relationship or felt the weight of someone else’s mood without understanding why, this episode provides language, clarity, and a path toward change.

Tune in to discover how frustration—when acknowledged rather than leaked—can become a moment of honest connection rather than quiet rupture. Healing begins not with denial or perfection, but with presence, ownership, and the choice to create emotional safety, one moment at a time.

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Disclaimer: The content contained in this podcast is for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not rely on the information provided for their own health needs. All specific questions should be presented to your own healthcare provider. Listening to this podcast in no way creates a professional/working relationship between the listener and the host. If at any time you have an emergency while listening, please contact your local emergency center immediately.

In this episode of Recovery for the Narcissist, Dr. Eric Perry explores the quiet yet deeply damaging experience of emotional invalidation in narcissistic relationships. This episode examines how subtle forms of dismissal, deflection, and emotional withdrawal can slowly erode a partner’s sense of self—leaving them feeling confused, unseen, and emotionally alone.

Dr. Perry unpacks the psychological mechanics of emotional invalidation, highlighting how it often masquerades as logic, reason, or even care. He explains why individuals with narcissistic tendencies struggle to tolerate emotional vulnerability—and how their attempts to manage discomfort often result in silencing the people closest to them.

Listeners will learn about:

• What emotional invalidation looks like in real-life dynamics
• Why narcissistic individuals often use invalidation—consciously or unconsciously
• The difference between healthy disagreement and emotional dismissal
• How chronic invalidation distorts emotional reality and damages trust
• Practical ways to identify invalidation and begin rebuilding emotional safety

Dr. Perry offers clear and compassionate insight for both those who have experienced emotional invalidation and those who may be unintentionally causing it. Whether you’ve found yourself walking on eggshells or noticing a growing emotional distance in your relationship, this episode provides language, clarity, and hope.

Tune in to discover how emotional validation—simple acts of presence, witnessing, and non-defensive listening—can transform a relationship from emotionally unsafe to emotionally connected. Healing begins not with control or correction, but with the courage to truly hear and be heard.

Connect with Dr. Perry: https://drericperry.com

Own Your Stuff Online Coaching Group: https://drericperry.com/ownyourstuff

Empathy Awakening Workshop: https://drericperry.com/empathyawakening

Disclaimer: The content contained in this podcast is for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not rely on the information provided for their own health needs. All specific questions should be presented to your own healthcare provider. Listening to this podcast in no way creates a professional/working relationship between the listener and the host. If at any time you have an emergency while listening, please contact your local emergency center immediately.

In this episode of Recovery for the Narcissist, Dr. Eric Perry explores the complex and often misunderstood phenomenon of mirroring in narcissistic relationships. This episode dives into how mirroring can create the illusion of deep connection—while quietly eroding authenticity, trust, and emotional intimacy.

Dr. Perry unpacks the psychological roots of mirroring, tracing it from early childhood development to its manipulative adaptation in adulthood. He explains how individuals with narcissistic tendencies often use mirroring—consciously or unconsciously—as a way to build connection, avoid rejection, and emotionally survive within relationships.

Listeners will learn about:

• The origins of mirroring and how it forms in childhood
• How narcissistic individuals use mirroring to create rapid emotional closeness
• Why mirroring feels like connection at first—but leads to disconnection over time
• The emotional toll of being mirrored instead of truly seen
• Practical steps to recognize mirroring patterns and rebuild real, honest connection

Dr. Perry offers clear and compassionate guidance for those who find themselves stuck in cycles of performative connection. Whether you have used mirroring to feel accepted or have been on the receiving end of it, this episode provides insight, validation, and a path forward.

Tune in to discover how moving from imitation to authenticity can heal your relationships—from shallow and performative to grounded and real. Through honest self-reflection and small acts of vulnerability, true intimacy becomes possible—not by becoming who someone wants you to be, but by becoming more fully yourself.

Connect with Dr. Perry: https://drericperry.com

Own Your Stuff Online Coaching Group: https://drericperry.com/ownyourstuff

Empathy Awakening Workshop: https://drericperry.com/empathyawakening

Disclaimer: The content contained in this podcast is for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not rely on the information provided for their own health needs. All specific questions should be presented to your own healthcare provider. Listening to this podcast in no way creates a professional/working relationship between the listener and the host. If at any time you have an emergency while listening, please contact your local emergency center immediately.