Covert Narcissism Is Destroying Your Relationships — Here’s How to Spot It w/ George Simon

Covert narcissism hides behind charm, empathy, and fake humility—but it's silently sabotaging your relationships. How do you spot covert narcissism before it causes real emotional damage? Can men break free from narcissistic patterns and reclaim authentic emotional growth?

In this eye-opening episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay speaks with Dr. George Simon, clinical psychologist and bestselling author of In Sheep’s Clothing, about the hidden epidemic of covert narcissism and character disturbance in men. Dr. Simon shares decades of clinical insight on how these manipulative behaviours show up subtly in modern relationships, often masked as charm or confidence.

Together, Marc and Dr. Simon unpack why traditional psychotherapy for men often fails when dealing with narcissism, especially when clients are ego syntonic—comfortable with their toxic behaviour—and don’t feel the need to change. They also explore the rise of gaslighting in relationships, the breakdown of moral character, and how our culture inadvertently rewards emotional manipulation and dominance.

This powerful conversation explores the impact of emotional abuse and male loneliness, highlighting the deep spiritual hunger many men feel beneath the surface. Dr. Simon offers a fresh take on abuse recovery by promoting healthy masculinity and confronting harmful behaviours with integrity, care, and directness.

Whether you’re a man seeking emotional growth, someone recovering from covert abuse, or a therapist looking to understand modern character pathology, this episode delivers the insight and clarity you need.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Dr. George Simon
01:32 – What Is Covert Narcissism?
06:20 – Trauma vs. Character Disturbance
09:05 – Understanding Ego Syntonic vs. Ego Dystonic Behavior
11:40 – Why Traditional Therapy Fails Narcissists?
17:25 – Types of Narcissism: Grandiose vs. Vulnerable
23:00 – Spiritual Hunger and Male Loneliness
26:15 – What Healthy Masculinity Looks Like?
29:40 – Real Change: Can Narcissists Transform?
38:00 – Therapy That Actually Works: Benign Confrontation
46:20 – Healing Through Community and Connection
49:00 – Final Thoughts: Building Character That Serves Others

Connect with George Simmons:
Website: https://www.drgeorgesimon.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@georgeksimon

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Tags (ignore): Men’s Therapy Online, Covert narcissism, Character disturbance, Gaslighting in relationships, Healthy masculinity, Emotional growth, Psychotherapy for men, Abuse recovery, Ego syntonic, Ego dystonic, Male loneliness, Spiritual hunger, Mental Health

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