# Can Narcissists Really Change? A Clinical Psychologist Explains w/ Dr. David Hawkins

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Podcast: [The Mental Healness Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mental-healness-podcast-526019)
Published: 2026-06-12T14:30:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentalhealness/episodes/Can-Narcissists-Really-Change--A-Clinical-Psychologist-Explains-w-Dr--David-Hawkins-e3kmoot
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Duration seconds: 4490

## Resource

In this episode of The Mental Healness Podcast , we tackle one of the most controversial questions online: Can narcissists actually change, or should you always run? I’m joined by Dr. David Hawkins , Founder and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center and the Emotional Abuse Institute , a clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience working with high‑conflict couples, narcissism, and emotional abuse. He’s authored more than 30 books on marriage and relationships and created The Comprehensive Core , a year‑long program for men on the narcissistic spectrum who want to do the work Dr. Hawkins Information - www.facebook.com/marriagerecoverycenter instagram.com/marriagerecoverycenter www.youtube.com/@drdavidbhawkins

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