Recovery FOR the Narcissist | Narcissism

About Recovery FOR the Narcissist | Narcissism

Hosted by Dr. Eric Perry, Recovery for the Narcissist offers insights for those who want to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and pursue meaningful change. Dr. Perry explores the patterns, choices, and behaviors that shape our lives while providing practical strategies grounded in greater self-awareness. This podcast is part of Dr. Perry's broader work through coaching, speaking, and educational resources. Learn More: https://drericperry.com Coaching Group: https://drericperry.com/ownyourstuff Empathy Workshop: https://drericperry.com/empathyawakening

Publisher

Dr. Eric Perry, PhD | Educator | Coach | Speaker

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2020

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 114 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Your Partner No Longer Feels Safe With You

   Dr. Eric Perry explains how subtle behaviors erode emotional safety in relationships, offering insights for rebuilding trust and connection.

2. 

   31 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Worship to Withdrawal: The Idealize–Devalue–Withdraw Cycle

   Dr. Eric Perry explains the Idealize–Devalue–Withdraw Cycle, revealing how unconscious defenses drive relationship patterns and offering insights for healthier connections.

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   7 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Hidden Roles We Play: Transactional Analysis and Breaking Free from the Drama Triangle

   In this episode of Recovery for the Narcissist, Dr. Eric Perry examines the deep emotional patterns that shape our reactions during moments of stress, conflict, and relational rupture. This episode explores the Victim Triangle and the foundations of Transactional Analysis, revealing how old childhood survival roles continue to shape our adult relationships in ways we often do not recognize. Dr. Perry explains how the three roles of the Drama Triangle—Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor—emerge not from weakness or malice, but from early attempts to feel safe, valued, and emotionally connected. He explores how these roles become automatic responses in adulthood, especially in relationships marked by emotional imbalance or narcissistic dynamics, and how they keep both partners stuck in cycles of misunderstanding and emotional defensiveness. Listeners will learn about: The origins of the Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor roles How Transactional Analysis shapes communication patterns Why familiar emotional roles feel like “home,” even when painful How these roles operate in narcissistic relationships The Empowerment Triangle: Creator, Coach, and Challenger How to shift from reactive patterns into conscious, grounded connection Dr. Perry offers a compassionate and emotionally grounded perspective for those who find themselves repeating the same arguments, feeling emotionally hijacked, or trapped in roles they no longer want to play. Whether you identify with narcissistic traits or have struggled to maintain connection in difficult relationships, this episode provides clarity, language, and gentle guidance for stepping out of survival patterns and back into presence. Tune in to understand how awareness, emotional honesty, and grounded self-connection can transform old relational scripts. Healing begins not by perfecting your behavior, but by recognizing the roles you were once forced to play—and remembering that you no longer have to live inside them. Connect with Dr. Perry: https://drericperry.com (https://drericperry.com) Own Your Stuff Online Coaching Group: https://drericperry.com/ownyourstuff (https://drericperry.com/ownyourstuff) Empathy Awakening Workshop: https://drericperry.com/empathyawakening (https://drericperry.com/empathyawakening) Disclaimer: The content contained in this podcast is for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not rely on the information provided for their own health needs. All specific questions should be presented to your own healthcare provider. Listening to this podcast in no way creates a professional/working relationship between the listener and the host. If at any time you have an emergency while listening, please contact your local emergency center immediately.

Inside a recent episode

Why Your Partner No Longer Feels Safe With You

Published 4 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] People assume the marriage or relationship is healthy. But emotional loneliness can exist even when two people share the same home. One of the saddest moments I hear from people is when they say, I stopped bringing my heart to my partner because I no longer believed it was safe there. Think about that for a moment. The person they wanted most was no longer the person they could safely turn towards. That isn't usually what either person wanted. It's simply where years of unresolved emotional patterns eventually led. The encouraging part is that this outcome isn't inevitable. Relationships are remarkably resilient when one person becomes genuinely committed to changing the emotional climate. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

10,295

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

104 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

178 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

93

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