Join Alex Katehakis - author, clinical sexologist, marriage and family therapist, certified sex addiction therapist, certified sex therapist and doctor of human sexuality - as she explores an array of topics with fellow curious minds at Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles.
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Begin your recovery from narcissists and narcissistic abuse, codependency, gaslighting, trauma, and more with Ross Rosenberg's Self-Love Recovery Podcast! Expect to be informed, inspired & unburdened by master psychotherapist Ross Rosenberg, an international expert on narcissistic abuse, codependency & trauma recovery & best-selling author of The Human Magnet Syndrome. Millions of people have already been given hope, direction, and enlightenment through his YouTube contributions and book sal ...
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In this podcast, Ross interviews Alex Katehakis, a renowned marriage and family therapist specializing in sexual addiction and healthy sexuality. Alex shares her journey, starting with an interest in human sexuality and later focusing on sex and love addiction, as well as sexual codependency. She explains the difference between healthy and problema…
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In this podcast, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed, LCPC, CADC, discusses the hidden dangers of pursuing happiness for those with Self-Love Deficit Disorder (SLDD), or codependency. He explains how codependents often mistake the absence of pain for true happiness due to their relationships with narcissists, who manipulate and gaslight them. Ross emphasizes the …
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With a new introduction, Ross re-shares the video that has changed thousands of lives. The most effective of all the narcissist's manipulative strategies is “Induced Conversation.” Especially when breaking down a no-contact initiative or when trying to hoover (suck back into the relationship) the codependent. For codependents to not get sucked back…
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In this podcast, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed, LCPC, CADC, discusses the concept of pathological loneliness, a profound existential pain that individuals with self-love deficit disorder (SLDD), or codependency, experience when they are not in a relationship. Rosenberg explores the roots of this condition, its connection to codependency, and how it manifest…
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In this podcast, Ross joins Wendy Meyers to discuss his new book, "The Codependency Revolution: Fixing What Was Always Broken." Within this discussion, he talks about the magnet-like forces that compel people with self-love deficit disorder/Codependency to fall in love with pathological narcissists (and vice versa) as well as the healing cycle of n…
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In this podcast, Ross Rosenberg M.Ed., LCPC, CADC is joined with Psychotherapist and Reiki master Robert Jackman where they discuss the unresolved wounds one may acquire during childhood and the process for healing and embracing an authentic life. Support the showΑπό τον Ross Rosenberg, M. Ed., LCPC, CADC
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Healing the Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse and how The Codependency Revolution can help with Terri Cole
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In this podcast, Ross joins Terri Cole on the Terri Cole Show to discuss his new book, "The Codependency Revolution: Fixing What Was Always Broken." Within this discussion, he talks about the magnet-like forces that compel people with self-love deficit disorder/Codependency to fall in love with pathological narcissists (and vice versa) as well as t…
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In this podcast, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed, LCPC, CADC, discusses Codependent Threshold Reactors as a type of codependent personality characterized by intense emotional reactions and a tendency to overreact to perceived threats or slights. They often have a hair-trigger temper, quickly becoming angry and defensive when their boundaries or needs are unme…
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In this podcast, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, explains the distinct characteristics between covert narcissism and sociopathy. In this deep dive, he elaborates that both disorders involve a degree of manipulation and lack of concern for others, the motivations and behaviors associated with each are different. Covert narcissists seek admiration…
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In Renee Swanson's Covert Narcissism Podcast, I talk about my new book, "The Codependency Revolution: Fixing What Was Always Broken." Within this discussion, we talked about the magnet-like forces that compel people with self-love deficit disorder/Codependency to fall in love with pathological narcissists (and vice versa). More about the book: http…
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In this podcast, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, discusses the only effective strategy to permanently escape narcissistic abuse and any potential for repeating it with the next romantic partner. The answer is simple; the explanation makes a whole lot of sense, but the process takes a bit of time. It can be accomplished through Rosenberg's Self-L…
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In this podcast, Ross reveals the insidious tactics of pathological narcissists and how they manipulate, coerce, and gaslight those who lack self-love. By understanding the concept of narcissistic trauma leakage, we can overcome the long-term effects of abuse and regain control of our lives. The term "leakage" is a reminder that the trauma seeps in…
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In this emotionally compelling video, Ross explains how pathological narcissists manipulate, coerce, and/or gaslight their self-love deficient codependent victims into a symbolic form of "slavery." Historical references to the enslavement of people are discussed to make the above connection. Support the show…
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Trauma’s Role in The Creation of Self-Love Deficit Disorder (Codependency) with Riana Milne from Lessons in Life & Love Podcast
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In this podcast, Riana Milne and Ross Rosenberg dissect trauma's role in the creation of Self-Love Deficit Disorder (Codependency). Riana Milne, MA, CCTP, has over 24 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and expert Certified Life, Love Trauma Recovery & Mindset Coach. She is recognized internationally for her trademarked Life &…
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Ross uses the "bait and switch" term to explain the furtive and manipulative manner in which pathological narcissists present unrealistic and untrue versions of themselves to "close the deal" on a new relationship. Like scrupulous car salesman, they offer all the "bells and whistles" to distract the "buyer" into believing they are getting a tremend…
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Ross’s sensitivity and introspection goes beyond his clinical and academic contributions. In his poetry, he tries to capture glimmers of the human spirit and the struggles. It depicts a person struggling with Self-Love Deficit Disorder (SLDD) and understands the deepest idiosyncrasies of their psyche. ABOUT ROSS ROSENBERG Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCP…
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Michelle and I talk about her tremendous contributions to the codependency and trauma healing fields. As usual, we have a grand ole time talking about your similar and different views on codependency/self-love deficit disorder and how to facilitate healing for those suffering from it. Michelle is responsible for numerous breakthrough treatment tech…
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Ross Rosenberg discusses codependency/self-love deficit disorder addiction and how it fools people into believing their happiness is real. He explains how pathological narcissists exploit vulnerable codependents/SLD's by making them believe the initial false love can be brought back/rekindled. "Drug Happiness" represents the codependent's belief th…
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Explaining codependency and self-love deficit disorder. Terri asks Ross about his "origin story." Ross also explains his redefinition of codependency to self-love deficit disorder. Ross also talks about his Observe Don't Absorb Technique (ODA) and Induced Conversation Technique. He describes what is "love bombing" as it plays out between a patholog…
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Join renowned psychotherapist and author, Ross Rosenberg and Brook Olsen HHP/SEP, a certified Parenting Educator, Divorce Mediator, Divorce Coach, and author of The Black Hole Conflict, as they delve into the profound topic of resolving childhood trauma and core shame. In this enlightening discussion, they explore how addressing these deep-seated i…
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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 codependent…
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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 Rec…
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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 ►…
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From Covert Narcissism Victim to Podcast Renown Host - Renee Swanson's Journey
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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…
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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://ww…
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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-…
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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: h…
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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 o…
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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…
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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 antisoci…
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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.selfloverecov…
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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 an…
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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 an…
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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 ► Liste…
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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 attachmen…
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Coming To Terms With Who You Were, What Happened to You, and What You Did. Codependency Courage.
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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 r…
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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 w…
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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 …
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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://w…
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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:…
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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 de…
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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,…
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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 e…
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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, …
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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 al…
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In this video, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, is joined by trainee psychologist Anoushka Marcin (Ask Anoushka) to discuss how and why codependents, or Self-Love Deficients (SLDs), repeatedly mistake chemistry, limerence, and lust, for true love. Ross will explain the inner brain and psychological "mechanics" of love, falling in love, limerence,…
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When the Golden Rule Is Used to Gaslight You! Dysfunctional Relationships & Narcissistic Abuse
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In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC makes a discovery during a recent psychotherapy session. Ross's client "Anthony" went to a Codependency Anonymous meeting during which the "golden rule" and its importance to codependency recovery was discussed. The more they talked about it the more Ross noticed he felt shamed that he could not al…
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In this video, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, explains why "unmasking" and exposing a covert narcissist should be avoided. This conversation further clarifies his most viewed (3.5 million) video: When You Unmask a Covert Narcissist, RUN, But Quietly! Covert narcissists are the most dangerous of all pathological narcissists. Covert narcissists p…
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In this video, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, explains how narcissists control, manipulate, and gaslight codependents, or those with Self-Love Deficit Disorder (codependency), by getting them to accept the stark but sad realities about their narcissist partner's harmful intentions, actions, and future plans. By being able to predict the narciss…
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In this video, Ross Rosenberg discusses the Anger Continuum, which explains why anger is not a black-and-white emotion; there are many gradations and thresholds for anger, ranging from the absence of anger to rage. At a certain point in the continuum, which is different for every person, one can reach a level of anger where they lose all empathy, w…
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