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Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types

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Healthy // Toxic is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship. The show also treats related topics like borderline, histrionic, antisocial, and cluster B personality disorders more broadly.The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. Our hosts also aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend.
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Episodes

Etiological Theories of Avoidant Personality Disorder

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Aug 06, 202410 min

The Role of Emotions in Decision-Making

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Jul 23, 202418 min

Introversion & Happiness

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Lawn, R. B., Slemp, G. R., & Vella-Brodrick, D. A. (2018). Quiet Flourishing: The Authenticity and Well-Being of Trait Introverts...

Jul 09, 202417 min

"Shallow" vs "Deep" Personalities

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Jun 25, 202417 min

Do Lie Detectors Work?

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Jun 11, 202412 min

What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

May 28, 202413 min

Rejection Sensitivity

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Hafen, C. A., Spilker, A., Chango, J., Marston, E. S., & Allen, J. P. (2014). To accept or reject? The impact of adolescent rejec...

May 14, 202420 min

Trauma Bonding and Narcissism Exposure

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Apr 30, 202416 min

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: GUINA, J. (2016). The Talking Cure of Avoidant Personality Disorder: Remission through Earned-Secure Attachment. American Journal of ...

Apr 16, 202424 min

Dependent Personality Disorder

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Disney, K. L. (2013). Dependent personality disorder: A critical review. Clinical Psychology Review, 33(8), 1184–1196. Furnham, A. (2...

Apr 02, 202421 min

To Forgive or Forget the Narcissist

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Frederick, T. (2015). Forgiveness and mental health practice. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 18(5), 418–424. Cosgrove, L., &a...

Mar 19, 202416 min

Physical Attractiveness & Intelligence

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Van Dogen, S. (2012). Are smarter people (a bit) more symmetrical? A matter of how to adjust for publication bias. Journal of Negativ...

Mar 05, 202415 min

Cognitive Therapy Overview

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Feb 20, 202411 min

Narcissistic Lies: Types & Comparisons

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachments, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Azizli, N., Atkinson, B. E., Baughman, H. M., Chin, K., Vernon, P. A., Harris, E., & Veselka, L. (2016). Lies and crimes: Dark T...

Feb 06, 202417 min

Online Dating & Desirability

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Jänkälä, A., Lehmuskallio, A., & Takala, T. (2019). Photo Use While Dating: From Forecasted Photos in Tinder to Creating Copresen...

Jan 23, 202422 min

Signs of a Good Counselor/Therapist

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Jan 09, 202417 min

Self-Hatred in Victims of Narcissism

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Dec 26, 202312 min

Narcissism Exposure & Depression

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Tokarev, A., Phillips, A. R., Hughes, D. J., & Irwing, P. (2017). Leader dark traits, workplace bullying, and employee depression...

Dec 12, 202318 min

Wife With Vulnerable Narcissistic Traits

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Miller, J., Gentile, B., Wilson, L., & Campbell, W. K. (2013). Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism and the DSM–5 Pathological Per...

Nov 28, 202320 min

Husband with Sadistic Traits

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Buckels, E. E., Jones, D. N., & Paulhus, D. L. (2013). Behavioral confirmation of everyday sadism. Psychological Science, 24(11),...

Nov 15, 202322 min

Mental Illness & Romantic Relationships

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Boysen, G. A., Morton, J., & Nieves, T. (2018, November 29). Mental Illness as a Relationship Dealbreaker. Stigma and Health. Adv...

Oct 31, 202322 min

Empathic Listening

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Sims, C. M. (2017). Do the Big-Five Personality Traits Predict Empathic Listening and Assertive Communication? International Journal ...

Oct 17, 202317 min

“In-Law” Narcissism

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Rittenour, C. E. 1. christine. rittenour@mail. wvu. ed., & Kellas, J. K. (2015). Making Sense of Hurtful Mother-in-law Messages: ...

Oct 03, 202317 min

Body Language: What’s Truly Detectable?

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Goman, C. K. (2018). Reading Body Language At Work: Five mistakes you don’t want to make. Personal Excellence Essentials, 23(5), 11–1...

Sep 19, 202319 min

Sadistic Empathy: Are There Downsides to Empathy?

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Breithaupt, F. (2018). The bad things we do because of empathy. Interdisciplinary Science Reviews, 43(2), 166–174. Kanske, Philipp.20...

Sep 05, 202318 min

Victim of a Narcissist vs. a Narcissistic Victim

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Aug 22, 202314 min

Three Needs Theory

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. Want more mental health content? Check out our other Podcasts: Mental Health // Demystified with Dr. Tracey Marks True Crime Psychology and Perso...

Aug 08, 202314 min

Pickup Lines and Personality Factors

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Senko, C., & Fyffe, V. (2010). An Evolutionary Perspective on Effective vs. Ineffective Pick-up Lines. Journal of Social Psycholo...

Jul 25, 202320 min

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM–5 (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Aut...

Jul 11, 202318 min

Gelotophobia: The Fear of Being Laughed At

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend. References: Havranek, M. M., Volkart, F., Bolliger, B., Roos, S., Buschner, M., Mansour, R., … Ruch, W. (2017). The fear of being laughed at as a...

Jun 27, 202313 min
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