Deconstructing Covert Narcissism with Renee Swanson of The Covert Narcissism Podcast

This special extra-long episode by Renee Swanson of The Covert Narcissism Podcast is an incredibly helpful interview with Ross Rosenberg. They talk about his book, The Human Magnet Syndrome, the draw that happens between narcissistic people and their victims, a new look at codependency, and how to begin that healing journey. What starts off as the codependent’s dream “soul mate” almost always transforms into their nightmare “cellmate.”

ROSS ROSENBERG BIOGRAPHY

Ross Rosenberg M.Ed., LCPC, CADC is a psychotherapist, educator, expert witness, and celebrated author. He is also a global thought leader and clinical expert in codependency, trauma, pathological narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and addictions.

Ross's pioneering codependency contributions are responsible for the sweeping theoretical and practical updates and developing a treatment program that permanently resolves it.

Ross has been featured on national TV and radio and is a regular radio and podcast guest. In addition, he has traveled the world, giving his one-of-a-kind keynote presentations and educational workshops.

His global impact is best illustrated by his 23 million viewed/240,000 subscribed YouTube channel and the sale of 150,000 Human Magnet Syndrome books published in 12 languages.

In 2013, Ross created The Self-Love Recovery Institute, a hub for his personal development, workshops, professional training, retreats, other programs, and services.

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[sandracaezza]

I was 24 yrs married to a narc/addict
Divorce signed. I educate myself on codependency & covert & have really enjoyed this video.
Relapse/recovery/relapse. Self medicating himself this time with steroids, gym, social media, gay porn possible bi sexual situation. It was all on his phone. I discarded 1-1-23, threw myself in trauma based therapy
3 mo prior to discard.
Learning about ME & surrendering to all was empowering. I’m grateful for my yrs ahead @ 72 yr young.
The ex had so much self hatred it is so obvious in the external people he had on his phone etc. In them there lies no sense of self.

[KnightGeneral]

This is true: THEY KNOW everything that they do even the times they hurt you. Be aware of these kind of individuals. Keep distance if possible. They do their evil laugh when they are alone in their room and I accidentally saw one, its my sister and I tell you the laugh is the most demonic laugh I ever heard in my life.

[boneholland]

I 100% agree with you. The antisocial aspect- significant lack of empathy, lack of guilt, no remorse, significant infidelity, financial abuse, manipulation of others for gain, etc, so 100% antisocial disorder and narcissist and people have not made this connection until now. Thank you very much.

[garyrobinson]

My best friend passed away in September. My girlfriend never brought it up or asked me how I was coping with it. That was the beginning of the end. There were red flags from the start but they were subtle I just thought she was a bit strange I couldn't put my finger on it. I did notice she never told me she loved me and she lacked affection but she was sweet and was nice to me most of the time I thought she was shy that's all. She was asking for gifts and it was intensifying that was all she seemed interested in. I didnt dare say no. Eventually I did say no. That was the end of the relationship. I knew there was something up that I was being used. She's ghosted me ever since.

[thenewlife]

What Ross explains is what I've actually experienced both as an SLDD child in the making and as the unfortunate soul entrapped by a covert narcissist. No other behavioral psychologist has come anywhere near as close as Dr. Rosenberg to explain how I got to where I went, why I stayed so long, and what motivated me in the first place.

[RandolphTheWhite]

The damage that covert narcissists do to the soul is out of this world.

[gloriadonahue]

My husband is a covert narcissist. I happen to know for a fact he did not have any trauma in his childhood. He was overindulged by his parents to the maximum. Again, there was no trauma in his childhood. Ross, can you explain that? Narcissist that were created by being overindulged by their parents.

[izawaniek]

Thank you for a great conversation. It has been very informative and supportive. I agree with the saying: What starts as a soul mate dream ends up as a cell mate nightmare! It is exactly the case.

[perrywong-kd]

Hi Ross, thank you so so much for revealing and solving great mysteries for me and for us, God bless you and Renee.

[terriwalker]

My mother is a covert narc. She fits his definition. She has APD. And his explanation opened my eyes to this reality.

[jams]

Ross thank you so much for all work and teachings. I would of not understood my past suffering without you.

[victoriavitoroulis]

I thought my husband of 40 yrs was bi polar but when I discovered NPD he checks all the boxes for this 😵‍💫

[garyfunchion]

Have loved people like this since formative years and beyond, , a spirit of familiarity makes it feel safe, yet is the hook on the broken picker.

[carolashlee]

I love listening to Renee, looking forward to more podcasts

[Dtella]

💯💯🎯narcissists cannot experience self love if they get CBT it changes behavior for a short time then goes back to same behavior after...

[leticiamilo]

Thanks for sharing this video!
Learnig with your teachings!!
The best to do is no contact and take care yourself.

[guineveremoonmist]

Thanks for the Upload guys!!! Blessings to all in Jesus name amen!!!

[tammyfitzgerald]

Kids can’t just be narcs they are taught this shit 😮😢😮😢😮

[dianamckinn]

I really appreciate your teaching style. I enjoy your videos. thank you

[mrsherwood]

Mr. Rosenberg, your knowledge and message are spot on and very helpful. Your habit of interrupting, however, doesn't support that message.