The Loving Differently Podcast is a podcast created by two licensed clinical psychologists who are leading practitioners of Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy, known as IRT for short. In this podcast, Drs. Critchfield and Stucker-Rozovsky unpack the theory and practice of IRT, showing how IRT offers a novel way to work in psychotherapy towards unlearning maladaptive ("Red") patterns and building up their adaptive, growth-oriented ("Green") self. We discuss ways that psychological symptoms can be thought of as a love story gone wrong and how we can learn to love differently.
Loving Differently Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Kenneth Critchfield and Dr. Eliza Stucker-Rozovsky
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The Loving Differently Podcast is a podcast created by two licensed clinical psychologists who are leading practitioners of Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy, known as IRT for short. In this podcast, Drs. Critchfield and Stucker-Rozovsky unpack the theory and practice of IRT, showing how IRT offers a novel way to work in psychotherapy towards unlearning maladaptive ("Red") patterns and building up their adaptive, growth-oriented ("Green") self. We discuss ways that psychological symptoms can be thought of as a love story gone wrong and how we can learn to love differently.
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June 8, 2026
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<p>Welcome to Loving Differently, a podcast co-hosted by Drs. Ken Critchfield and Eliza Stucker-Rozovsky.</p>
June 3, 2026
Episode 012 - Narcissistic and Antisocial Personality Disorders Through an IRT Lens
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>In Episode 12 of the Loving Differently Podcast, Dr. Kenneth Critchfield, Ph.D., and Dr. Eliza Stucker-Rozovsky, Psy.D., continue their Personality Harmonics series with a deep dive into Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASD) through the lens of Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT).</p><p>Rather than treating DSM-5 personality disorders as flat labels, Ken and Eliza explore how these patterns can be understood as developmental and relational adaptations. This episode walks through the prototypic pattern, developmental histories, and exclusionary and inclusionary criteria for both NPD and ASD.</p><p>This episode is especially relevant for clinicians working with trauma, interpersonal patterns, personality disorders, and challenging therapeutic alliances. It offers an IRT-informed way to hold empathy and accountability together while thinking carefully about case formulation, therapist adherence, and treatment timing.</p><p>Note: The Loving Differently Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content discussed in each episode is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship with either of the hosts. If you are experiencing psychological distress, relationship difficulties, or a mental health emergency, please seek support from a licensed mental health provider in your area or contact your local emergency services.</p><p>Subscribe for more IRT-focused discussions. Send us your questions at <a href="mailto:lovingdifferentlypodcast@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lovingdifferentlypodcast@gmail.com</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br />00:00 LDP Episode 012 final</p><p>02:39 Narcissistic Personality Disorder Overview</p><p>08:23 NPD Developmental History</p><p>30:26 IRT Treatment Approach for NPD</p><p>48:13 Antisocial Personality Disorder</p><p>57:28 ASPD Developmental History</p><p>01:09:36 IRT Treatment Approach for ASPD</p><p>01:21:21 Wrap-Up & What's Next</p><p><br /></p>
May 8, 2026
Episode 011 - Interpersonal Harmonics Mini Series Ep 3 - Histrionic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder
<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>This episode continues our personality disorder prototype series by exploring histrionic personality disorder (HPD) and its relationship to borderline personality disorder (BPD) through an Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT) lens. Clinical Psychologists Ken and Eliza examine how both patterns center around fears of abandonment, but diverge in how individuals attempt to meet those needs—highlighting coercive dependency in HPD and shifting relational dynamics in BPD. </p><p>The episode also addresses gendered assumptions in diagnosis and the importance of case formulation over labels. Clinicians will gain a deeper understanding of how interpersonal patterns develop, how they present in therapy, and how to respond without reinforcing maladaptive cycles. This discussion offers practical insight into working with personality disorders in a way that is compassionate, nuanced, and clinically effective within an IRT framework.</p><p>If you like this episode, please subscribe, like, and share with your friends. Let us know what you want to hear us talk about in future episodes - we are listening! Check out the<a href="http://irtinstitute.com"> <u>IRT Institute </u></a>website for more information on IRT, including training for mental health professionals. We have also created an<a href="https://www.irtinstitute.com/lovingdifferentlypodcast"> <u>episode guide</u></a> that gives more detailed information about each episode.</p><p>Note: The Loving Differently Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content discussed in each episode is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist–client relationship with either of the hosts. If you are experiencing psychological distress, relationship difficulties, or a mental health emergency, please seek support from a licensed mental health provider in your area or contact your local emergency services.</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the series and rationale</p><p>02:30 Framing personality disorders through IRT and SASB</p><p>05:00 Overview of borderline personality dynamics</p><p>08:00 Introducing histrionic personality disorder</p><p>12:00 DSM vs interpersonal understanding</p><p>16:00 Developmental history of histrionic patterns</p><p>21:00 Similarities and differences between HPD and BPD</p><p>27:00 Clinical implications and therapy dynamics</p><p>35:00 Countertransference and therapist awareness</p><p>45:00 Closing thoughts and preview of next episode</p><p><strong>References:</strong></p><p><br><a href="https://www.irtinstitute.com/lovingdifferentlypodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a> for specific references<br></p>
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