In this week's episode of Psyched! with Dr. Seth, clinical psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers serves up the main psychological dish of narcissism — specifically, why people often feel like the narcissist acts confusingly oppositional toward them. Dr. Seth addresses what's psychologically motivating this apparent Devil’s Advocate behavior. To start the episode, he shares a related quote often (mistakenly) attributed to Mark Twain, and he ends with a highlight of a Mary-Chapin Carpenter song that perfectly embodies the frustration many feel in some type of relationship with a narcissist.

In this episode of Psyched! with Dr. Seth, clinical psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers dishes on an everyday issue that's more common than you may think: how to disagree without crossing the line into verbal cruelty territory. As a warmup, he starts with a quick music trivia round and ultimately ends the episode with a pit stop in his book corner, highlighting what is so psychologically appealing about the new Wally Lamb novel, The River Is Waiting. Strap on your psychological seatbelt and let's go!

In this week's episode of Psyched! with Dr. Seth, clinical psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers starts by dishing on a wild statistic about human behavior that will surprise most, and then he shares the segment "Psychological Food for Thought" which offers a brief nod to a principle from one of the most famous psychiatrists in history that we can all learn from. Next, he shares the main event: a review of some of the key psychological points from the fascinating new documentary, Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, and what thoughts a person turns to help them survive.

In this episode of Psyched! with Dr. Seth, clinical psychologist starts by sharing a few thoughts on how to boost your motivation level when it's low and discussing the origin of a great quote people are sure to love (Pablo Picasso doesn't get the credit!). Next, Dr. Seth discusses the very public feud between Brooklyn Beckham and his mother Victoria, among other family members. Ultimately, Dr. Seth focuses on how this famous family appears different on the surface but is remarkably similar in their family functioning to so many others.

In this week's episode of Psyched! with Dr. Seth, clinical psychologist Seth Meyers dishes on several psychological factors that make this show the surprising emotional powerhouse it is. Regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation, people all over the world are connecting with this truly awe-inducing show and Dr. Seth sheds light on why that is.

In this week’s episode of Psyched! with Dr. Seth, clinicalpsychologist Dr. Seth Meyers discusses several ways that trauma can impact relationships, including emotional distancing, distrust, and communication issues within relationships. In addition, he talks about narcissism and,specifically, some of the facial expressions of narcissists which can feel intimidating and confusing to those in relationships with them.

In this week's episode of podcast Psyched! with Dr. Seth, clinical psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers opens the show with a quote about dysfunction and how people fall into situations that are unhappy and difficult to get out of. Dr. Seth then takes listeners through an overview of the psychological process of how individuals start down a slippery slope that leads to getting stuck in a dysfunctional dynamic, whether it's a romantic relationship, family dynamic, miserable work situation or a negative behavioral rut. Grounded in simple examples, the phenomenon Dr. Seth describes is one almost everyone will be able to relate to.

In this week's episode of podcast Psyched! with Dr. Seth, clinical psychologist Dr. Seth Meyers dishes on what it means to have a transactional relationship as opposed to the relationship brass ring: a relational relationship. In addition, Dr. Seth answers a question people often ask about perfectionism and here's a hint to quench a bit of your curiosity: Yes, it has a lot in common with an actual addiction. Join Dr. Seth for this fun, informative episode that starts with a quote you're to want to remember.