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Season 6 Episode 13
As a child, Kia never had any emotional support. And now, her boyfriend of 7 years has broken up with her, saying she had emotionally exhausted him. Struggling to understand her pain, it's Sven to th…
Published on 2 years ago
LR 63: Narc Manipulation, Self Hatred, Food Addiction, and More
Season 6 Episode 12
Nothing gets Sven going more than a Lightning Round, and this episode is no exception. Advice for everyone here, on topics including: How to know when it's time to leave, how to focus better, couples…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Trapped in the Basement
Season 6 Episode 11
Greg is in a world of gut-wrenching pain. His wife has pushed him away for years, and he feels he must purchase time to spend with his beloved daughter, who holds most of the power in the family and …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
LR 62: Healing a Narc, Healing From Hurt, Finding Love, and More
Season 6 Episode 10
Q&A with Sven and his online followers, recorded live and unrehearsed. Topics include advice for studying counseling, shadow work, men who prioritize pleasing their mother, what to do when love and a…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
My Mother, My Kvetch
Season 6 Episode 9
Pam is reeling from her mother's sudden biting criticisms. She realizes that she has buried her feelings about never getting approval, saying it has now set off a land mine. Looking back a string of …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
LR 61: After-Narc Dating, Is Love Blind?, The Scapegoat Child, and More
Season 6 Episode 8
In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven goes live on his online sites and provides direct and helpful guidance on issues of relationships, controlling parents, misguided anger, and much more. He never…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Beast of Burden
Season 6 Episode 7
In childhood, Derek learned to never be a burden. And so at 35 he finds himself on the short end of a 100% power imbalance with his wife, and now in the middle of a divorce. She wanted to be polyamor…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
LR 60: Father Issues, Attachment Issues, Trauma Issues, and More
Season 6 Episode 6
In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven fields questions including: Why do women confuse masculine men with narcissists? How do I put myself first? How do I find my authentic self when I'm always told…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
A Case of Mistaken Identity
Season 6 Episode 5
Michael believes he's unwantable, but why? With an unrealistic view of himself and now divorced, he married only because it was "the right thing to do" and wonders how to feel love. As a child, his p…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
LR 59: NARCS! Ex-Narcs, In-law Narcs, Narc partners, Life after Narcs, and more!
Season 6 Episode 4
Sven again handles rapid-fire questions from his followers on social media. You never know what might come up, but in this Lightning Round, tons of questions about narcissists. Sven even details the …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago