Are you labeling someone a narcissist... when they might actually be a falsely empowered codependent?In this episode of the Heal the Hurt Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most common—and most dangerous—misunderstandings in emotional healing and relationship dynamics. Many people confuse certain types of codependency with narcissism, and that confusion can destroy relationships that are actually salvageable.Kenny Weiss explains:🔹 The exact DSM criteria for diagnosing Narcissistic Personality Disorder🔹 Why so many people on the internet are misinforming you (yes, even the popular ones)🔹 How addiction, awareness, and consistency differentiate a narcissist from a codependent🔹 Why you can’t save a narcissist—but you can help a codependent (even if that person is you)🔹 Whether Kenny himself identifies more with narcissism or codependenceBy the end of this video, you’ll have a clear framework to recognize the subtle yet crucial differences between narcissistic traits and falsely empowered coping mechanisms.👉 Stop mislabeling. Start healing.If this brought you clarity, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with someone who needs to hear it.

For the longest time, I told myself they were just being disrespectful.
That ignoring me was their way of being petty.
But eventually, the truth hit me:
They were only reflecting back what I unknowingly taught them.
I didn’t know how to deal with conflict—so I used sarcasm. Snarky jabs. Silence.
I thought I was defending myself… but I was modeling passive aggression.
Now I see:
This child who won’t speak to me learned that silence… from me.
This isn’t about blame.
This is about owning our part in the story—so we can rewrite the ending.
Healing starts when we stop pointing fingers… and start looking in the mirror.
🔗 Ready to break the cycle?
https://calendly.com/kennyweiss/single-session-350?month=2025-05
📚 Purchase MY NEW BOOK: Your Journey To Being Yourself; https://amzn.to/3U1IGNZ
📚 MY FIRST BOOK:
'Your Journey To Success': https://amzn.to/3nfVphr
🌍 My Website: https://www.kennyweiss.net
🕺🏼SCHEDULE A SESSION:
https://calendly.com/kennyweiss/single-session-350
🎓ONLINE MASTERCLASSES:
https://thegreatnessu.com/courses
🕺CONNECT WITH ME:
Heal The Hurt Weekly Podcast 🎙https://spoti.fi/46FSmAj
Instagram 📸 @kennyweiss.kw
Facebook 👥 https://www.facebook.com/kennyweiss.net
Newsletter 💌 https://geni.us/kennyweissnewsletter
[Passive Aggression Recovery, Family Estrangement Healing, Generational Patterns, Emotional Awareness, Conscious Parenting]

It’s not about the message.It’s about your story.For me, it goes back to being a kid—waiting on a mother who promised she’d stop drinking… and never did.I learned early that words were cheap.So now, as an adult, I watch actions.Always actions.That’s why I have non-negotiables around communication.Not because I’m “too much”…But because my trauma taught me what silence really feels like.And here’s what most people miss:You won’t stop getting triggered until you know what your needs are.Your morals.Your values.Your negotiables… and your non-negotiables.If you don’t know them, you’ll keep chasing people who ignore you…and calling it love.📘 If you're ready to stop giving yourself away,start your healing here:https://calendly.com/kennyweiss/single-session-350?month=2025-05📚 Purchase MY NEW BOOK: Your Journey To Being Yourself; https://amzn.to/3U1IGNZ📚 MY FIRST BOOK:'Your Journey To Success': https://amzn.to/3nfVphr🌍 My Website: https://www.kennyweiss.net🎓ONLINE MASTERCLASSES: https://thegreatnessu.com/courses🕺CONNECT WITH ME:Heal The Hurt Weekly Podcast 🎙https://spoti.fi/46FSmAjInstagram 📸 @kennyweiss.kwFacebook 👥 https://www.facebook.com/kennyweiss.netNewsletter 💌 https://geni.us/kennyweissnewsletter