Breaking the Cycle: Codependency and Divorce Recovery with Karen McMahon

The Self-Love Recovery Podcast

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In this insightful discussion, Ross Rosenberg and Karen McMahon delve into the challenges of high-conflict divorces, especially with narcissistic partners. Karen, founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, shares her expertise in guiding individuals through the emotional and legal hurdles of divorce, focusing on those affected by self-love deficit disorder (SLDD) and codependency. She highlights the importance of personal healing and empowerment amidst the chaos of divorce proceedings.
Karen explains how individuals often feel diminished and fearful during a high-conflict divorce and stresses the need to concentrate on personal growth rather than being overwhelmed by the spouse’s behavior. The conversation also covers how to manage children’s experiences during a divorce, emphasizing the importance of validating their feelings while maintaining one's own emotional stability to better support them.
Ross and Karen draw parallels between codependency and addiction, noting that both involve a pattern of unhealthy reliance on conflict and chaos. They stress the importance of self-care and emotional healing to navigate post-divorce life and co-parenting effectively. The discussion concludes with a reminder that the impact of divorce extends beyond legal matters, emphasizing the need for ongoing personal growth to positively affect both individuals and their children.
ABOUT ROSS ROSENBERG
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 YouTube channel with 28 million views and 285,000 subscribers and the sale of 185,000 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.
Learn more at www.SelfLoveRecovery.com.
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