{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ac99d250c3456504c56d1b8/6475826e917d8b0010e0414e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Narcissists are Masters of  Crazy-making WhatAboutism ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ac99d250c3456504c56d1b8/1685420905804-c54f1a66affdfca0128ae15316b18adf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ever feel your head spin when you're trying to express your feelings, thoughts, wants, or needs to a Hijackal? Of course, you have. That's because they are masters of this phenomena know as WhatAboutIsm or WhatAboutery. It's a powerful defense and deflection strategy narcissists use to confuse! Learn what it sounds like because you already know what it feels like. When you recognize it and name it for yourself, you can refuse to play along with it again. </p><p><br></p><p>The Hijackals defense mechanisms can be SO infuriating and frustrating. There SO many defense mechanisms It's crazy-making, and whataboutism is one of the most crazy-making. Learn more about that in this episode...and, what to do in the face of it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:</strong></p><ul><li>Why Hijackals® use whataboutism</li><li>What \"whataboutism\" is and how it is defined</li><li>How whataboutism a dysfunctional defense mechanism</li><li>How whataboutism creates an instant double standard</li><li>Why hypocrites practice whataboutism</li><li>What to do in the moment that you recognize whayaboutism is happening</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"http://beaclient.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">I'm here to help</a>. Let's talk soon.</p><p><strong><em>Rhoberta</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://forrelationshiphelp.com/join\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Introductory session for new clients only $97</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW DR. RHOBERTA SHALER...</strong></p><p><strong>WEBSITE:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.EmergingEmpowered.com</a></p><p><strong>PODCAST:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"http://www.saveyoursanitypodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.SaveYourSanityPodcast.com</a></p><p><strong>NEWSLETTER</strong>:<a href=\"http://www.hijackalhelp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> http://www.HijackalHelp.com</a></p><p><strong>FACEBOOK:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipHelpDoctor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.Facebook.com/RelationshipHelpDoctor</a></p><p><strong>INSTAGRAM:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/DrRhobertaShaler\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.Instagram.com/DrRhobertaShaler</a></p><p><strong>YOUTUBE</strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/ForRelationshipHelp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/ForRelationshipHelp</a></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>I'M HERE TO HELP YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON AND WHAT YOU WANT TO DO ABOUT IT!</strong></p><p>If you&nbsp;want to learn more, share, ask questions, and feel more powerful within yourself and your relationships,</p><p><strong>join my Emerging Empowered Community now.</strong></p><p>Off social media, safe discussion + videos + articles + webinars + 2 group Ask Me Anything calls + a monthly Sunday Seminar, AND online Emerging Empowered Journals with prompts each month!</p><p>WOW! Join now.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/circles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Shaler's Emerging Empowered Community</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>#whataboutism #whataboutery #defensemechanism #narcissisticbehavior #narcissistaccountability #narcissistisconfusing</p><p>#emotionalabuserecovery #emergingempowered #relationshipincrisis #personalitydisorders #hijackals #narcissist</p><p>#signsofemotionalabuse #amibeingabused #toxicrelationships #narcissist #hijackal #emotionalabuse #narcissisticabuse</p>","author_name":"Dr. Rhoberta Shaler"}