Ross Rosenberg
Ross Rosenberg, M. Ed., LCPC, CADC
Cognitive Dissonance Is Your Brain’s Alarm System – Stop Ignoring It!
Cognitive Dissonance Is Your Brain’s Alarm System – Stop Ignoring It!
Cognitive Dissonance Is Your Brain’s Alarm System – Stop Ignoring It!
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Explore cognitive dissonance as your brain's alarm system with Ross Rosenberg and Alice Katahakis in this insightful episode.
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Episode Overview
- Cognitive dissonance can signal the need for change.
- Self-love is crucial for healthy relationships.
- Boundaries help prevent codependency.
- Intimacy requires vulnerability and honesty.
- Therapy can aid in overcoming childhood trauma.
"Cognitive dissonance is your brain’s alarm system – stop ignoring it."
In the Self-Love Recovery Podcast, Ross Rosenberg brings his expertise in narcissistic abuse, codependency, and trauma recovery to the forefront. This episode dives into the concept of cognitive dissonance, explaining it as the mental discomfort experienced when one's thoughts, beliefs, or actions don't align. Ross suggests that this unsettling feeling can actually be a helpful alarm system, especially for those dealing with self-love deficit disorder or codependency.
Ross shares how cognitive dissonance manifests in everyday scenarios, like feeling guilty when your actions contradict your beliefs. He paints a vivid picture of how this internal struggle can signal the need for change, urging listeners to pay attention to these alarms rather than ignoring them. Joined by Alice Katahakis, a marriage and family therapist with expertise in sexual compulsivity and sex addiction, Ross explores how self-love and healthy sexuality are intertwined.
Alice shares her journey from treating sex addiction to promoting a model of sexual health, emphasising the importance of self-awareness and personal integrity in sexual relationships. Alice highlights how codependent individuals often confuse sex with love, leading to distorted perceptions of intimacy. Through her practical approach, she guides clients to understand their true desires and develop healthier relationships by fostering self-love and setting boundaries.
If you're curious about how cognitive dissonance might be impacting your life or want to explore the connection between self-love and intimacy, this episode offers a fresh perspective and valuable insights. It's a thought-provoking conversation that could just be the nudge you need to start making positive changes.