Richard Grannon - How to Spot a Narcissist

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How do you really spot a narcissist? What if the person smiling at you — the friend, colleague, or even celebrity — is hiding something darker? In this compelling interview, narcissism expert Richard Grannon reveals how to identify the subtle signs of covert narcissism, even when it’s dressed up as kindness, activism, or virtue.

At the heart of this conversation lies Grannon’s unique tool: the Smiling No Test. It’s a deceptively simple way to catch out the “nice-acting” narcissist — the one who pretends to be caring and selfless, but is actually manipulative and controlling. What happens when you tell them “no”? That’s when the mask slips.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How the Smiling No Test works — and why it’s so effective.

The psychology behind covert narcissism and why it’s so dangerous.

Why movements obsessed with CRT and DEI often attract narcissists.

How virtue signalling can mask abuse and control.

Why narcissists are more common than you think — maybe even in your own family.

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From Meghan Markle to Greta Thunberg, Richard Grannon suggests that some public figures embody this pattern: smiling on the outside, while shaming or controlling others from behind the mask of righteousness. Are these people truly motivated by compassion, or is it just another form of narcissistic performance?

Richard Grannon, well known from his appearances on Triggernometry (with Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster), has built a reputation as one of YouTube’s leading psychologists. His work on narcissism, trauma, and the dark triad gives people the tools to recognise when they’re being manipulated — and the strength to break free.

This is not just about celebrities or politicians. This is about your own life. Could that friend who always guilt-trips you actually be a covert narcissist? Is your workplace “activist” colleague genuinely caring — or just feeding their ego? And more importantly: once you spot the narcissist, what do you do next?

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