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Are we over-labeling normal relationship struggles — and what actually separates a psychopath, a narcissist, and an avoidant partner?

Clinical and educational psychologist Dr. Maika Steinborn joins Dr. Katie Stirling to clarify the most confused terms online and offer a practical, compassionate lens you can use in real life.

In this episode:
- Psychopath vs. Narcissist: Antisocial PD vs. NPD — motives, behaviors, and myths
- Avoidant attachment vs. Avoidant PD: style vs. diagnosis (and why it matters)
- The risks of mislabeling & stigma — how it blocks change
- Can people with NPD change? What it requires
- How to use psychology without weaponizing labels — focus on behaviors & repair

FREE Resources:
• Stop Reactive Communication (Free Guide): https://stan.store/drkatiestirling/p/stop-reactive-communication--free-guide
• 7 Steps to Effective Breaks (Free Guide): https://www.drkatiestirling.com/free-tool-deescalate-conflict

Guest:
• Dr. Maika Steinborn — YouTube: @DrMaikaSteinborn | IG: @drmaikasteinborn

Connect with Dr. Katie:
• Instagram: @drkatiestirling | Website: https://www.drkatiestirling.com
| YouTube: Call Me Katie Podcast