The Self-Love Recovery Podcast

Ross Rosenberg explains why "ego amputated" pathological narcissists can only function with codependent "prostheses." In the discussion, he explains the ego development for narcissists, the need to disassociate or repress their severe attachment trauma, and why they cannot function without their predatory and parasitic relationship with codependents. ► Visit Self-Love Recovery...

In this video, Ross returns to the topic of Pathological Loneliness, an ailment that is deeply connected and rooted in one's childhood. As covered in 3 different videos from 2013 through 2016. You don't have to let loneliness get you down. Fight back. Fall in love with yourself. And know that being alone might not be that bad. ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://www.selflovere...

 In this video, Ross revisits and expands upon his "Relationship Math Concept." A concept that defines a healthy relationship as the sum of two interdependent partners (1 +1 = 2) and an unhealthy relationship as the sum of two enmeshed and dependent individuals (1/2 + 1/2 = 1). ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://www.selfloverecovery.com ► Listen to the podcast on all major pl...

 In this informative discussion, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, interviews Renee Swanson about her personal journey in overcoming narcissistic abuse from a covert narcissist and her transition into public advocacy, helping others reclaim and rediscover their sense of self. About Renee Swanson : Renee Swanson is a certified life coach specializing in recovering from a covert narcissist partner....

In this informative chat between Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC and Karen McMahon, Chief Visionary, Divorce & Relationship Coach with Journey Beyond Divorce, high conflict relationship behaviors and reactions are explored, from self-love deficit to delusions and the importance of boundary setting. ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://www.selfloverecovery.com ► Listen to the podcas...

Part of the 11-Stage Self-Love Recovery Treatment Program, Ross Rosenberg revisits Stages 6 & 7, which involve "Predictive Awareness" and Setting Boundaries in hostile environments. Specifically, defining the Worst Case Scenario for survival as accurately and realistically as possible, while removing irrational fear from the equation. ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://ww...

In this video, Ross Rosenberg discusses the critical component of the SLDD Pyramid: CORE SHAME. Specifically, what it is, how it differs from guilt, what its connection to narcissism is, and how one can vanquish their core shame. ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://www.selfloverecovery.com ► Listen to the podcast on all major platforms: https://selfloverecovery.buzzsprout.com ► Ross Ros...

Ross continues to break new ground with his discoveries about gaslighting, primarily how pathological narcissists use it against their self-love deficient (codependent) victims. While reflecting on his childhood, Ross discovered that gaslighting narratives can be implanted by what someone neglects to say, withholds, or purposely deprives a person of. More information about his contributions on the...

 In this video, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, introduces the concept of a "Trigometer." Like Ross Rosenberg's "narcometer" metaphorical concept, he created another one to represent childhood trauma. This new metaphorical concept represents physical and emotional clues that unconscious/dissociated childhood trauma (like PTSD), has been activated. ► Visit Self-Love Reco...

In this video, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, introduces his "Iceberg Hypothesis," which uses an iceberg as a metaphor for a pathological narcissist. Like narcissists, an iceberg only shows a small portion of itself on the surface, while hiding most of itself beneath the water. Narcissists, especially covert narcissists or someone with antisocial personality disorder (sociopath), oft...

In this video, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, discusses another form of gaslighting, in which the family members of a Self-Love Deficient (codependent) individual gaslight them to believe they are absent of problems in order for them to continue their caretaking role of the family. ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://www.selfloverecovery.com ► Listen to the podcast on all major plat...

Rick Belden is a life coach who helps men and women who are feeling stuck get their lives moving again. He is a respected explorer and chronicler of the psychology and inner lives of men whose interviews, poetry, and essays have appeared in books and on media platforms around the world, reaching an international audience of many thousands of men and women. Visit his coaching website at https://www...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, has invited Rick Belden, a life coach, author, and poet, to the podcast to discuss men’s mental health issues, including self-love deficit disorder (SLDD)/codependency and trauma caused by narcissistic abuse. It’s no secret that there is a stigma when it comes to men reaching out for help. Ross and Rick explain how they work with their clients to...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, is joined by Dr. George Simon, author of, "In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People," where they discuss narcissism, character disturbance, and Dr. Simon's "Ten Commandments of Character." ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://www.selfloverecovery.com ► Listen to the podcast on...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, uses bread as a metaphor for love, respect, care, and trust (LRCT), to explain why codependents or Self-Love Deficients (SLDs) are raised in such a way to accept “breadcrumbs” of LRCT and not feel deserving or worthy of a full “piece of bread.” After a childhood in which the SLD develops attachment trauma, they develop romantic relationships, oft...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC explains the importance for a person recovering from Self-Love Deficit Disorder/SLDD (codependency) to be honest to themselves about the harm they caused others, especially their children. The person with SLDD—the SLD, is often unaware of their brick wall of denial that keeps them "safe" from the real and honest truth:  if they were not...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC and Dr. Laurie Betito talk about narcissistic abuse and the dysfunctional relationship tango, as explained in Ross's book, "The Human Magnet Syndrome."  In this discussion, the viewer will learn why narcissists and codependents always pair up in romantic relationships.  Moreover, an explanation for why narcissistic abuse thrives is...

Covert narcissists thrive by pretending to be something they are not. They pretend to be altruistic, kind, and codependent. They get what they need out of life by creating a false self. Simultaneously, they hurt people in their most intimate relationships by behaving pathologically narcissistic behind the scenes. But what should YOU do if you have found yourself in a relationship with a covert nar...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, is joined by Robert Jackman, a friend, psychotherapist, and author of The Gentle Path to Grief & Loss. Ross and Robert discuss grief, trauma, and loss, and why healing and overcoming a broken life of loss and grief can leave you stronger than before. ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://www.selfloverecovery.com ► Listen to the podca...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, explains the paranoid and dangerously harmful characteristics of a malignant narcissist. Malignant narcissism is “Narcissistic Personality Disorder on steroids.”  Great examples of this personality type would be Stalin, Hitler, Castro, Mussolini, and Saddam Hussein. Typical characteristics include: -  Paranoid, suspect deceit, doubt loyalty -  De...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg is joined by Rick Belden, a life coach, where they talk about "The Mother Wound" and how this form of attachment trauma dysfunctionally impacts adult personal and relational development. The unresolved psychological problems of the SLD (codependent) or narcissist mother significantly harms the emotional and social development of her children, who bring tha...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, is joined by Wendy Behary, author of Disarming the Narcissist, to discuss why the "inner critic," the voice in our minds that condemns, criticizes, or demeans us—whether justified or not, is formed out of painful early life experiences causing attachment trauma. By "Healing the Inner Trauma Child," a powerful psychotherapy tec...

In this video, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, discusses his version of the "Play the Video to the End" technique. It is a powerful technique that prevents people from becoming frozen into inaction because of their deeply embedded fear, anxiety, and pessimism. When facing pessimism, anxiety, and fear when preparing to make a life decision. For example, if a Self-Love Deficient/SLD (co...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, and Dr. Les Carter discuss what a parent can do to combat parental alienation from a narcissistic co-parent in an effort to protect their child from this destructive form of narcissistic abuse. As discussed, it is the most consequential form of narcissistic abuse. This form of verbal, relational, and emotional abuse leaves a swath of destruction...

In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC explains why being an empath is a gift while being codependent is not. The term "empath" is often used interchangeably with the term "codependent." However, these terms have very different meanings. ► Visit Self-Love Recovery Institute : https://www.selfloverecovery.com ► Listen to the podcast on all major platforms: https://se...