In recent days, there has been a significant fall out within Gateway Church located in Southlake, Texas. This fall-out has shed light on the internal struggles and conflicts within one of the most influential and prominent churches in the United States. The central allegation among these untimely moral failures has been against Pastor Robert Morris. Pastor Robert is a prominent evangelical Christian leader and has recently faced allegations of child abuse. The allegations have sparked a serious controversy and have raised questions about Morris's character and the integrity of the religious community. Join our host's Dr. Cassie Reid and Jessica Shepard as they discuss these events in a riveting 4 part series called A Current Affair.

In recent days, there has been a significant fall out within Gateway Church located in Southlake, Texas. This fall-out has shed light on the internal struggles and conflicts within one of the most influential and prominent churches in the United States. The central allegation among these untimely moral failures has been against Pastor Robert Morris. Pastor Robert is a prominent evangelical Christian leader and has recently faced allegations of child abuse. The allegations have sparked a serious controversy and have raised questions about Morris's character and the integrity of the religious community. Join our host's Dr. Cassie Reid and Jessica Shepard as they discuss these events in a riveting 4 part series called A Current Affair.

Among the telltale signs of a narcissist is their remarkable lack of empathy. Their emotional pantry is bare of compassion and understanding, as if someone forgot to stock it. Imagine this: you are sharing all your fears and vulnerabilities with them, and all they can do is stare blankly and say, "Hmm, that's interesting." Ink on their empathy pen has dried up ages ago, so it's as if they're holding a clipboard and ticking off boxes for "empathy" and "concern." It's as if they're holding a clipboard and ticking off boxes for "empathy" and "concern." So, if you ever find yourself in the presence of someone who couldn't empathize with a puppy wearing a cone of shame, beware! The person you've found is a true die-hard narcissist, who cares more about themselves than anyone else.

One key aspect of narcissism is entitlement, which refers to a belief that one deserves special treatment, privileges, or recognition without any real justification.

Entitlement can manifest in various ways among individuals with narcissistic tendencies. These individuals often exhibit a strong sense of entitlement to attention, admiration, and praise from others, regardless of their actual accomplishments or qualities. They may expect preferential treatment, exploiting relationships and using others to fulfill their own needs and desires. Additionally, narcissistic individuals may display entitlement in their demands for special privileges, resources, or opportunities, even if they are undeserving or unqualified.

Let's listen in on our hosts as they delve deeper into everyone's favorite mental disorder.

Welcome back to episode 2 on everyone's favorite mental disorder... narcissism. In this episode, we have the pleasure of having Dr. Cassie Reid and Jessica, two experts in the field, continue to discuss a topic that is over diagnosed but oh so prevalent. So sit back, relax, and get ready for a fun journey through the world of self-obsession!

Cassie and Jessica are BACK! And this episode is about that age old subject we call NARCISSISM! Ah, narcissism, the ancient Greek myth brought to life in human form. But let's not get carried away with tales of majestic self-obsessed beings staring at their own reflections all day. In clinical terms, narcissism refers to a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and an insatiable need for admiration. These individuals walk around with a perpetual craving for validation, like walking fashion shows demanding applause after every strut. They also tend to lack empathy for others, viewing them merely as instruments to fulfill their grandiose fantasies. It's as if they believe the world was created solely for their amusement, while the rest of us mere mortals are just extras in their never-ending one-person show. So next time you encounter someone who believes they're the sun around which we all revolve, remember, they may just be living out their own personal Greek tragedy – without even realizing it.

Have you ever wondered what it's like being the kid of a therapist? Well you're about to find out!

Ah, the quirky little nuisances we affectionately call pet peeves. These irksome idiosyncrasies that incessantly gnaw at our patience and make us question the sanity of humanity.