Episode #98: Predictable Narcissism; The Loving Game; Reweaving the Web - A Solo Episode with Christine Marie Mason
On today's episode of the Rose Woman Podcast, Christine will share with us her thoughts on narcissism and stories about living in a community.
A narcissist's sense of own specialness isn’t just normal. The problems start when people go beyond usual and become addicted to feeling special. Let's dive deep into this topic and explore more about understanding narcissism and empathy.
In this episode, we cover:
- Hierarchy in a community
- The 8 principles common in healthy family systems
- The loving game
- Toxic individualism and narcissism
- Kinds of narcissism
- On looking at oneself to connect with others
- How to develop empathy
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“The problems start when people go beyond usual and become addicted to feeling special.”
Frequently asked
What does Christine mean by “predictable narcissism”?
She distinguishes an ordinary, healthy sense of specialness from narcissism, which begins when someone becomes addicted to feeling special at others' expense.
What is “the loving game” that Christine describes?
It's part of her exploration of healthy family and community systems, tied to the eight principles she covers that support connection over toxic individualism.
How does Christine suggest developing more empathy?
She encourages looking honestly at yourself first, since self-awareness is presented as a starting point for genuinely connecting with and understanding others.
References
- Listen: Predictable Narcissism, The Loving Game, Reweaving the Web— The Rose Woman Podcast
- Sundari Gardens— Sundari Gardens
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Christine Mason
Founder & Author, Rosebud Woman
Christine Marie Mason is the founder and CEO of Rosebud Woman, a leading brand in women’s intimate wellness and self-care. She is the author of six books on embodiment, intimacy, and awakening, and the host of The Rose Woman podcast—ranked in the top 5% worldwide. A longtime yoga and consciousness teacher, Christine writes and speaks on women’s health, sexuality, and midlife vitality, helping people cultivate love, reverence, and radiant wellbeing in every stage of life.