Episode 23: Dr. Ramani on Healing, Boundaries, and Moving Forward

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Dr. Ramani on Narcissism: Healing, Boundaries, and Moving Forward | Grey Minds Think Alike

In this informative episode of Grey Minds Think Alike, co-hosts Ali and Randee Kogan welcome Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a licensed clinical psychologist and leading expert on narcissism, toxic relationships, and emotional wellness. Dr. Ramani delves into her journey of becoming an expert on narcissism, the impact of narcissistic abuse, and the dynamics of healing from such relationships. Additionally, they discuss the complexities of co-parenting with narcissistic individuals, setting healthy boundaries, and the importance of realistic expectations and radical acceptance. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Ramani's latest bestseller, 'It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People,' and discover valuable insights and practical tools for healing and empowerment.

About Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, the founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training and Consulting, and professor emeritus. She is the New York Times Bestselling Author of It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People. She is also the author of multiple other books including “Don’t You Know Who I Am”: How to Stay Sane in the Era of Narcissism, Entitlement and Incivility and Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship With a Narcissist. She has lectured and trained therapists around the world on best practices on working with clients experiencing narcissistic abuse and has developed a 36 hour virtual training and certification program in conjunction with PESI to train clinicians on how to use an Antagonism-Informed approach with clients experiencing narcissistic relationships. maintains a program offering support and education to thousands of survivors, and is a featured expert on the digital media platform MedCircle. She also maintains an engaged online network called the Dr. Ramani Network. She has also been widely involved in the governance of the American Psychological Association, including the APA Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology and the APA Minority Fellowship Program. Dr. Durvasula received her M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from UCLA, and completed her internship and post-doctoral training at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute.

You can explore more of Dr. Ramani’s work at www.drramani.com, follow her on social media, or dive into her insightful YouTube videos for practical guidance on navigating toxic relationships and reclaiming your power.

And as always, thank you for listening to Grey Minds Think Alike. Until next time—take care of your mind, honor your boundaries, and remember: you deserve peace.

About Ali Kessler: Ali Kessler is a writer, marketing professional, passionate parent advocate, and founder of Greyson’s Choice, a 501(c)(3) created to raise awareness about the risk of domestic abuse on children. Greyson’s Choice was founded by Ali Kessler in memory of her sweet, vibrant, and fearless 4.5-year-old son, Greyson, who was murdered by his biological father in a murder-suicide during an unsupervised, court-approved visit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in 2021. This came just hours after her petition for a domestic violence injunction was denied by a Broward County judge, citing that the “petitioner has failed to allege any overt acts by the respondent which would constitute domestic violence under Florida Statute.”

Ali’s advocacy efforts culminated in successfully passing Greyson’s Law during the 2023 legislative session. This bill now requires the court to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when making child visitation and custody determinations in the court, expanding to include the following factors: evidence of domestic violence, whether a parent in the past or currently has reasonable cause to believe that they or a minor child is, or has been in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic/sexual violence by the other parent, even if no other legal action has been brought or is currently pending in court.

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