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Oprah Platforms “No Contact” as Family Estrangement Rises in a Narcissistic Age, w/ Sam Vaknin
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December 16, 2025
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Maureen Callahan is joined by Psychology Professor Sam Vaknin to discuss the growing trend of going “no contact” with family members, Oprah’s recent online discussion showcasing this toxic trend, the difference between estrangement and “no contact,” the culture of narcissism and how social media amplifies it, when the phenomenon accelerated, and more.
Prof. Sam Vaknin
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