Inside the Narcissist’s Mind: Why Grandiosity Is a Shield

What does it really take to help someone with narcissistic traits heal?  In this rich conversation with Lisa Taylor Austin, we explore how grandiosity masks vulnerability, why trust takes time, and how containment softens defensiveness. Whether you're a clinician or navigating this in your personal life, this episode offers grounded insight and real-world guidance.  More About Lisa:   Lisa Taylor-Austin's Website: https://thetayloraustingroup.com/ ️ Lisa Taylor-Austin's You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaTaylor-Austin ️ Lisa's IG: Lisa.TaylorAustin ️ Lisa's Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/lisataylor-austin.bsky.social  If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more detailed information.   Want to go deeper? Join me in Office Hours — an open space where we explore psychoanalytic ideas together, answer your questions, and connect theory to real life experiences. Reserve your spot here   Next Meeting: Stay Tuned!   Contact me Directly with observations, questions or comments:   thenarcissismdecoder@gmail.com  You can follow The Narcissism Decoder on:  https://www.instagram.com/thenarcissism.decoder/  https://www.tiktok.com/@thenarcissismdecoder  https://www.youtube.com/@thenarcissismdecoder   Dr. Mazzella’s personal website: drmazzella.com Dr. Anthony Mazzella is a psychoanalyst and psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in narcissism, personality disorders, and relational dynamics.