{"podcast":{"title":"Project I Am","slug":"project-i-am-7078258","podcast_index_feed_id":7078258,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.therapywithdavid.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/20260217_060232_acccc04d205381234ae3f907b969674f.png","author":"Dr. David J Schlosz","episode_count":98,"summary":"Project I Am is a podcast dedicated to personal transformation, self-discovery, and mental well-being. In this series, we explore the power of choosing yourself, revisiting your past with fresh perspectives, and crafting a more empowered narrative for your future. Through thoughtful discussions, reflective exercises, and creative tools, each episode offers listeners a space to reconnect with their inner strength and embrace their true potential. Whether you’re on a journey of healing, growth, or simply seeking deeper self-awareness, this podcast will inspire you to reclaim your story and thrive. Disclaimer: While I am a mental health professional and educator, this podcast and the information shared within it are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The content discussed does not constitute therapy, counseling, or any form of professional mental health services. It should not be used as a substitute for therapy or personalized mental health treatment. If you are in need of support, please consult with a licensed therapist or appropriate healthcare professional.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T22:17:11.498605+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258"},"episode":{"title":"Confessions of a Covert Narcissist:  Protecting Instead of Connecting","slug":"confessions-of-a-covert-narcissist-protecting-instead-of-connecting","published_at":"2026-05-15T12:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258/confessions-of-a-covert-narcissist-protecting-instead-of-connecting","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/2818051","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/297962/2818051/project-i-am-with-dr-david-j-schlosz/2026_05_12_23_10_35_584f7bda-46c8-4d47-a840-2e2f1115d4b4.mp3","summary":"In this follow-up episode, David moves beyond labels and into honest self-reflection with a powerful conversation titled “Confessions of a Covert Narcissist.” This episode is not about diagnosing others. It is about recognizing the subtle ways fear, shame, insecurity, and emotional self-protection can shape all of our behaviors. Why do we become defensive when receiving feedback? Why do we sometimes over-give and quietly keep score? Why does being misunderstood feel so painful? Why do we perform instead of authentically connect? Blending psychology, nervous system insight, personal anecdotes, therapeutic wisdom, and compassionate reflection, David explores how covert narcissistic tendencies often emerge not from arrogance… but from unhealed shame and the desperate need to protect ourselves from emotional pain. This episode offers a compassionate reminder: Having protective patterns does not make you broken. It makes you human. The work is becoming aware enough to choose connection over protection. Because awareness is not condemnation. Awareness is the beginning of freedom.","meta_description":"In this follow-up episode, David moves beyond labels and into honest self-reflection with a powerful conversation titled “Confessions of a Covert Narcissi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1499,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/project-i-am-7078258/episodes/confessions-of-a-covert-narcissist-protecting-instead-of-connecting/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-i-am-7078258/confessions-of-a-covert-narcissist-protecting-instead-of-connecting.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}