If You’re Wondering “Is He a Narcissist?” Listen to This
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
Release Date: 03/05/2026
Are You REALLY Codependent — Or Is It Something Deeper?
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
In this powerful episode, Chelsey sits down with renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Ross Rosenberg to completely reframe what we think we know about codependency — and why the label itself may be doing more harm than good for narcissistic abuse survivors. Ross introduces his groundbreaking concept of Self Love Deficit Disorder (SLDD) — the deeper truth beneath codependency — and explains why calling yourself "codependent" could actually keep you stuck in toxic relationships longer. Key Takeaways: Why the traditional definition of codependency is outdated and harmful to...
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Why Narcissists Always Blame You (and the AI tool helping you fight back)
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
In this episode of the Restoring Resilience Podcast, I sit down with Anne Wintemute, the co-founder and CEO of AimeeSays, to discuss a groundbreaking tool designed specifically for survivors of domestic and narcissistic abuse. Unlike standard AI models, AimeeSays is a trauma-informed system that understands the complexities of coercive control, gaslighting, and the systemic hurdles survivors face. In This Episode, We Discuss: 1 in 3 women experience domestic violence—far more common than most people realize. Why systems meant to help can misread trauma and re-traumatize survivors. How...
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Why You Saw the Red Flags… and Stayed Anyway (Betrayal Blindness Explained)
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
You saw the red flags. You felt like something was off. And part of you knew… but you stayed anyway. So many survivors of narcissistic abuse find themselves asking: “Why didn’t I leave sooner?” “Why didn’t I trust my gut?” In this episode, we’re breaking down the psychology behind that question so you can finally understand why this happens—and start releasing the self-blame that comes with it. You’ll learn about betrayal trauma, betrayal blindness, and the concept of betrayal violence—and how your brain may have been trying to protect you, not sabotage you. This is the...
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How to Help Your Child Think for Themselves (Even with a Narcissistic Co-Parent)
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
In this power-packed podcast episode of Restoring Resilience, join me as I sit down with Chris and Lisa, true experts in handling a high-conflict divorce and navigating the complexities of child custody cases. They offer invaluable insights for anyone divorcing a narcissist and strategies for overcoming parental alienation. This discussion is crucial for understanding the dynamics of narcissistic abuse within family law. Check out my Free Masterclass: The Narcissist's Playbook. https://www.chelseybrookecole.com/the-narcissists-playbook/ In this 60-minute on-demand masterclass, I’m taking you...
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Why You Keep Attracting Narcissists (And How to Finally Break the Cycle)
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep attracting narcissists?” If that question has been on your mind, this episode of Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole is going to give you a completely different answer than what you’ve probably been told. Because the truth is… You’re not broken. You’re not weak. And you’re not the problem. In this episode, we break down: Why narcissists are drawn to certain personality traits The real reason you stay in toxic or abusive relationships How trauma bonds keep you emotionally stuck The role of gaslighting, manipulation, and...
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Deep Dive with the Ex-Wife to the Wolf of Wallstreet - Dr. Nadine Macaluso
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
In this powerful podcast episode of Restoring Resilience, Chelsey Brooke Cole sits down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso (Dr. Nae) — psychotherapist, trauma bond expert, and author of Run Like Hell — to break down the psychology behind trauma bonds, narcissistic abuse, and emotional attachment to toxic partners. Most people know Dr. Nae as the real-life inspiration behind The Wolf of Wall Street… But her real work goes far deeper. In this conversation, we unpack: ✔ What a trauma bond actually is (and why it feels like love) ✔ How narcissists and pathological partners target your...
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Trapped In A Toxic Relationship? Here's Why You Stay With the Narcissist
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
In this episode of Restoring Resilience, Chelsey Brooke Cole breaks down why it's so hard to leave a toxic relationship with a narcissist. We cover: ✔ What a trauma bond actually is (and why it feels like addiction) ✔ How your nervous system keeps pulling you back ✔ The role of intermittent reinforcement (why the “good moments” keep you stuck) ✔ What euphoric recall is and how it distorts your memory ✔ The narcissistic cycle of abuse (idealize → devalue → discard → hoover) ✔ Why you feel stuck between “I can’t stay” and “I can’t leave” ✔ How narcissists keep...
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How Do You Cope When a Narcissist Turns Your Kids Against You?
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
If you're co-parenting with a narcissist, you may eventually face one of the most painful challenges of narcissistic abuse: parental alienation. When a narcissistic parent feels a loss of control during divorce or separation, they often escalate their tactics. One of the most common strategies is turning the children against the other parent. In this episode of Restoring Resilience, therapist Chelsey Brooke Cole explains: • Why narcissists use children to regain control • How parental alienation begins • Why traditional communication strategies don't work with narcissists • How to...
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If You’re Wondering “Is He a Narcissist?” Listen to This
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
In this episode of Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole, we explore the early psychological signs that you may be in a narcissistic or emotionally toxic relationship — especially when nothing looks obviously abusive on the surface. Often, the first red flag isn’t their behavior. It’s the change in you. Narcissistic abuse doesn’t just hurt you in obvious ways. It slowly erodes your clarity, your identity, and your self-trust. You start asking: “Why can’t I fix this?” “Why am I so sensitive?” “What’s wrong with me?” But a more important question might be: Who am...
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Why Narcissists Stay Close to Their Ex (And What It Really Means)
Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole
There is a psychological reason narcissists stay close to their ex, and it’s not about love, closure, or friendship. Narcissists are not motivated by connection, closure, or emotional honesty the way healthy people are. They are motivated by access. Access to your attention. Access to your emotional energy. Access to knowing they still matter to you. What looks like friendliness is often regulation. What looks like caring is often control. What looks like connection is often manipulation. If you’ve felt confused, guilty for setting boundaries, pulled back in emotionally, or destabilized by...
info_outlineIn this episode of Restoring Resilience with Chelsey Brooke Cole, we explore the early psychological signs that you may be in a narcissistic or emotionally toxic relationship — especially when nothing looks obviously abusive on the surface.
Often, the first red flag isn’t their behavior.
It’s the change in you.
Narcissistic abuse doesn’t just hurt you in obvious ways. It slowly erodes your clarity, your identity, and your self-trust.
You start asking:
“Why can’t I fix this?”
“Why am I so sensitive?”
“What’s wrong with me?”
But a more important question might be:
Who am I becoming in this relationship?
Are you more grounded or more confused?
More empowered or more ashamed?
More yourself, or less?
Your body is constantly giving you feedback.
Anxiety, confusion, hypervigilance, and numbness are not random. They are signals.
If this episode resonated and you want a deeper understanding of narcissistic manipulation patterns, including how to stop personalizing their behavior and start protecting your emotional world, I invite you to explore my free masterclass:
The Narcissist’s Playbook
In it, I walk through common manipulation tactics, why narcissists behave the way they do, and practical strategies to help you disengage from toxic cycles.
You can access it using the link below.
https://www.chelseybrookecole.com/the-narcissists-playbook/
Wherever you are in your healing journey, resilience can be restored. And we’ll keep building it together.
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