Help! I Think My Loved One Is a Narcissist | Ep. 67
Valiant Living Podcast · Episode 67
Help! I Think My Loved One Is a Narcissist
with guest Dr. Alexandra Repke
Hosted by Drew Powell · Released August 5, 2026 · 41 min
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Episode Summary
“My husband is a narcissist.” It’s one of the most common things families say when they call for help. Sometimes it names something real. Often it’s the closest available word for something else entirely: addiction, betrayal, and the self-protection that grows around both.
In this episode, Drew sits down with Dr. Alexandra Repke, a licensed psychologist and personality disorder specialist, to pull the label apart with care. What does narcissism actually mean clinically, and what does it look like when addiction produces behavior that feels narcissistic to the people living beside it? Why does the distinction matter so much for the family trying to decide what to do next, and for the man deciding whether change is possible?
Whether you’ve used the word about someone you love, had it used about you, or hear it weekly in your practice, this conversation offers a more precise language for a painful situation, and a clearer sense of what real help looks like on the other side of the label.
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