{"podcast":{"title":"Lisa A Romano Breakdown to Breakthroughs","slug":"lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934","podcast_index_feed_id":253934,"rss_url":"https://lisaaromano.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.lisaaromano.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/7/4/8/5748b275db96dc3e/Breakdown_to_Breakthroughs.jpg","author":"Lisa A. Romano","episode_count":467,"summary":"Lisa A. Romano is a globally recognized Breakthrough Life Coach, award-winning author, and a leading expert in emotional recovery. Named the #1 Most Influential Person of 2020 and one of the World's Most Inspiring Women of 2023, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping others break free from the chains of codependency and narcissistic abuse. As the creator of the Conscious Healing Academy, she has developed a groundbreaking approach to emotional recovery that focuses on healing the deep-rooted causes of the false self so as to make a path forward to the authentic self. Lisa's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of an organized mind. She teaches that true healing begins when individuals can confront and dismantle the subconscious beliefs that keep them trapped in patterns of self-sabotage and emotional pain. Through her coaching, writing, and educational programs, Lisa empowers her clients to awaken to their authentic selves, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. With a mission to help others live above the veil of consciousness, Lisa's influence extends far beyond her coaching practice. Her insights and teachings have inspired m…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T22:26:37.015892+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934"},"episode":{"title":"Why Covert Narcissists Are So Hard to Leave","slug":"why-covert-narcissists-are-so-hard-to-leave","published_at":"2026-08-24T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934/why-covert-narcissists-are-so-hard-to-leave","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lisa-a-romano-breakdown-to-breakthroughs-253934","url":"https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/lisaaromano/The_Silent_Trap_Why_You_Must_Stay_Above_the_Veil_with_a_Covert_Narcissist.mp3?dest-id=1499471","summary":"Why Covert Narcissists Are So Hard to Leave A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Have you ever felt emotionally exhausted, confused, and trapped in a relationship that looks \"fine\" from the outside, but deeply painful behind closed doors? Do you constantly question your own feelings because everyone else seems to think your partner is kind, caring, or trying their best? If so, you are not crazy. And you are not imagining things. In this powerful live workshop episode, Lisa A. Romano breaks down the hidden dynamics of covert vulnerable narcissism and why these relationships are often far more psychologically confusing than overt narcissistic relationships. Through deep psychological insight, nervous system awareness, and trauma-informed healing, Lisa explains why codependent people struggle to trust themselves, leave unhealthy relationships, and stop being pulled back into emotional manipulation cycles. This is not about weakness. It is about subconscious conditioning. In This Episode You'll Discover: 🔹 The difference between overt narcissists and covert vulnerable narcissists 🔹 Why covert narcissists are harder to identify and explain to others 🔹 How covert narcissists perform \"change\" without genuine empathy or accountability 🔹 Why codependents doubt their perceptions and blame themselves first 🔹 The connection between childhood emotional neglect and difficulty setting boundaries 🔹 How narcissists use superficial gestures to regain control and avoid abandonment 🔹 Why narcissists pull you back into emotional confusion and self-doubt 🔹 The meaning of \"living below the veil\" vs \"above the veil\" consciousness 🔹 How nervous system regulation and self-awareness help break toxic cycles 🔹 Why healing requires trusting yourself instead of seekin…","meta_description":"Why Covert Narcissists Are So Hard to Leave A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. 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