The Covert Narcissism Podcast

Covert narcissism is a particular kind of awful because it hides behind niceness, and Renee Swanson gets that completely. Her podcast focuses specifically on the quieter, harder-to-detect form of narcissistic abuse -- the kind where you find yourself constantly questioning your own reality while everyone around you thinks your partner is wonderful. With over 420 episodes and counting, Renee has built one of the most comprehensive resources on this specific topic. Episodes run between 15 and 38 minutes, which makes them easy to fit into a commute or a walk. Some weeks she answers community questions in longer Q&A formats, and other weeks she zeroes in on a single concept like subtle gaslighting or the particular loneliness of being with a covert narcissist. Her style is warm but unflinching. She does not sugarcoat what these relationships do to a person, and she does not pretend that healing is simple. The show has a 4.8 rating from nearly 700 reviews, and listeners frequently mention feeling seen for the first time. That tracks. Covert narcissistic abuse is isolating precisely because it is hard to explain to others. Renee creates a space where the confusion makes sense and the path forward starts to become visible. If you have ever left a conversation with someone feeling worse about yourself but unable to pinpoint why, this podcast was made for you.