<![CDATA[Overcoming My Narcissism]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:55:04 +0000Captivate.fmMike Colsenhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/21b2fa34-b90a-4808-bb11-8c9ddaa435cb/omn2000x2000.jpgOvercoming My NarcissismMike ColsenMike ColsenAfter destroying one relationship, I discover that I Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). This podcast is his audio journal of me trying to learn how to manage NPD and gain some normalcy to my life, possibly for the first time.http://www.overcomingmynarcissism.comnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/overcoming-my-narcissism/Reconnecting 019ReconnectingI have begun reconnecting with old friends. While still calculated, I am finding that these old friends can really be friends if I can be a real Friend 

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]]>I have begun reconnecting with old friends. While still calculated, I am finding that these old friends can really be friends if I can be a real Friend 

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]]>b49ebdb3-1202-46e7-89f6-8fa862063f73Sun, 22 Aug 2021 19:17:05 -050022:44nofull19Mike ColsenFirst Date 018First DateI reflect on a date 11 years ago that if I had never experienced, I would not be here today trying to "Overcome MyNarcissim". I also cover a purchase that has revived a personal passion but am still conflicted if it was for the right reasons.

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]]>I reflect on a date 11 years ago that if I had never experienced, I would not be here today trying to "Overcome MyNarcissim". I also cover a purchase that has revived a personal passion but am still conflicted if it was for the right reasons.

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]]>68abd600-a066-4819-864f-dc62b7ee7598Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:10:01 -050017:31nofull18Mike ColsenHelp From the Unexpected 017Help From the Unexpected 017Misplaced anger and a night on the patio lead to some interesting talk.

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]]>Misplaced anger and a night on the patio lead to some interesting talk.

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]]>5ce2666e-93c1-4478-9bc1-612a9eca238dTue, 15 Jun 2021 20:55:55 -050024:30nofull17Mike ColsenThe Show Contains Narcissism 016The Show Contains NarcissismI take a look at how my narcissism is defining some of my beliefs within the show. We talk about my wedding, friendships, my connection with others. 

]]>I take a look at how my narcissism is defining some of my beliefs within the show. We talk about my wedding, friendships, my connection with others. 

]]>07fee237-0683-4dec-92ab-b8243b9c4c43Mon, 31 May 2021 04:01:09 -050027:01nofull16Mike Colsen Day of Surgery 015Day of SurgeryTrying times as I am forced to put the needs of others ahead of my own. 

]]>Trying times as I am forced to put the needs of others ahead of my own. 

]]>6bc1acd9-8ebe-42f6-8307-9ff5d801104fSat, 15 May 2021 17:00:00 -050015:21nofull15Mike ColsenA PLace of Happiness 014A PLace of Happiness I begin the journey to find out what makes me happy. Such an easy question with a difficult answer. I also explore some of the loneliness NPD brings.

]]>I begin the journey to find out what makes me happy. Such an easy question with a difficult answer. I also explore some of the loneliness NPD brings.

]]>994a6ab6-9bf5-46d0-b366-c383b34381f6Sun, 09 May 2021 17:51:21 -050019:39nofullMike ColsenThe Meme Impact 013The Meme ImpactCommentary of the effect of just seeing one meme and how it can cause a response.

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]]>Commentary of the effect of just seeing one meme and how it can cause a response.

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]]>ac2c52ac-c6d5-4e3d-9608-587ccae4dcb4Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:18:23 -050017:40nofull13Mike ColsenSetting Life Goals 012Setting Life GoalsI sit down and live record (the way I meant this podcast to be) about how just learning to recognize narcissistic actions can help. 

]]>I sit down and live record (the way I meant this podcast to be) about how just learning to recognize narcissistic actions can help. 

]]>df6b953a-a0e4-4cb4-87cd-ae0086ed837eThu, 08 Apr 2021 20:27:26 -050018:32nofull12Mike ColsenThe Diagnosis 011The DiagnosisIt took over 13 years to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I highlight some of the therapist troubles I had and discuss my current therapist. 

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]]>It took over 13 years to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. I highlight some of the therapist troubles I had and discuss my current therapist. 

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]]>5db9f08d-8b74-4a7f-8376-b69ad36b28baSat, 20 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -050007:15nofull11Mike ColsenCrossing Paths 010Crossing PathsI encounter the ex. The person that was the breaking point and unbeknownst to her put me on the path to attempt to overcome my narcissism.

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]]>I encounter the ex. The person that was the breaking point and unbeknownst to her put me on the path to attempt to overcome my narcissism.

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]]>5895c66f-4aa7-4b79-bb25-09b5792cc3ffWed, 17 Mar 2021 02:00:12 -050009:50nofull10Mike ColsenFor All The Wrong Reasons 009For all the Wrong ReasonsIn this journal, I start to notice a pattern and question the motives behind this podcast.

]]>In this journal, I start to notice a pattern and question the motives behind this podcast.

]]>bdca5a71-b64d-4f01-a3ec-39b1608b89d8Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -050007:36nofull9Mike ColsenGiving Up 008Giving UpIn this journal, I deal with wanting to continue this path. I question some of my reasons. I look at what might happen if I just give up.

]]>In this journal, I deal with wanting to continue this path. I question some of my reasons. I look at what might happen if I just give up.

]]>422879df-e69e-4475-90a3-6d648b42474cSat, 06 Mar 2021 01:43:31 -050011:36nofull8Mike Colsen007 The Article (NJ)The Article (NJ)I talk about how I discovered my narcissism, because of a random article. This is the article and me walking you through my interpretation. A non-journal entry.

]]>I talk about how I discovered my narcissism, because of a random article. This is the article and me walking you through my interpretation. A non-journal entry.

]]>f3426bc3-aec2-404e-a61f-b6f26a97b54bMon, 22 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -050019:14nofull7Mike Colsen006 Choosing to be a NarcissistChoosing to be a NarcissistDoes one actually make a choice to be a narcissist? Is a narcissist aware they are a narcissist? Can there be hope? Is the term narcissist being misused?

]]>Does one actually make a choice to be a narcissist? Is a narcissist aware they are a narcissist? Can there be hope? Is the term narcissist being misused?

]]>a362b7b3-ad21-4647-b98d-babe30f82a11Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -050009:56nofull6Mike Colsen005 Decision Making StrugglesDecision Making StrugglesWanting to overcome NPD comes with a lot of hard work and unforeseen obstacles. One challenge is not knowing if the choices you are making are for you, the other person, or even what is best.

]]>Wanting to overcome NPD comes with a lot of hard work and unforeseen obstacles. One challenge is not knowing if the choices you are making are for you, the other person, or even what is best.

]]>ce9e9b52-7fd4-461f-84c9-b2d2eee36618Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -050004:48nofull5Mike Colsen004 Facebook BirthdaysFacebook BirthdaysA random thought about how the little things might matter. That they might mean more than making one feel better about themselves.

]]>A random thought about how the little things might matter. That they might mean more than making one feel better about themselves.

]]>ed4ae99a-1f07-4732-b2d7-de226f396b3cTue, 16 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -050005:55nofull4Mike ColsenOld Friends 003Old FriendsAn assignment from my therapist gets me reflecting on old friendships.

]]>An assignment from my therapist gets me reflecting on old friendships.

]]>d45bbe15-6d6f-4b3f-9b2c-e03a1d2be9baFri, 12 Feb 2021 17:30:00 -050010:31nofull3Mike ColsenRegretting the Past 002Regretting the PastLooking back over a few random memories and regretting they will never repeat and that that enjoyment was never realized on my part.

]]>Looking back over a few random memories and regretting they will never repeat and that that enjoyment was never realized on my part.

]]>ff7e95a6-cc59-440f-abca-959e9c2694baThu, 11 Feb 2021 21:25:12 -050005:54nofull2Mike ColsenWhat Am I Doing? 001What Am I Doing? 001In this first journal entry, I try and explain why I am putting all of this out there. What I hope to accomplish. Some of my confusion with narcissism. This will be an interesting journey.

]]>In this first journal entry, I try and explain why I am putting all of this out there. What I hope to accomplish. Some of my confusion with narcissism. This will be an interesting journey.

]]>5a2536bf-4366-4e51-8b36-fbf78c0bc3b4Fri, 05 Feb 2021 03:28:05 -050016:00nofull1Mike ColsenWhy?Why?A quick explanation of the podcast.

]]>A quick explanation of the podcast.

]]>40042067-04c3-43b1-b0af-a7241f2aa313Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:30:10 -050001:09nobonusMike ColsenIntro/DisclaimerIntro/DisclaimerA quick disclaimer about the show.

]]>A quick disclaimer about the show.

]]>10d6ff28-ea5b-4ecf-9c69-e69e254eba69Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:32:00 -050001:01nobonusMike Colsen