Today I brought back and interviewed Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, who is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and media expert on all things therapy and mental health. In this episode we talk all about trauma bonds - what is a trauma bond, why do they happen, what are the underlying circumstances that lead to a trauma bond. We also discuss why trauma bonds are so hard t ... Show More
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#329 How to Heal After Infidelity with Lauren LaRusso
In today’s expert episode, I’m sitting down with Lauren LaRusso, a psychotherapist specializing in extramarital affairs and author of "Beyond Infidelity." We go deep into the complex world of infidelity—why it happens, how it affects everyone involved (the betrayed partner, the u ... Show More
50m 8s
Jun 23
#327 Perfectly Hidden Depression: Why High Achievers Struggle in Silence with Dr. Margaret Rutherford
In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margaret Rutherford, clinical psychologist, author, and host of The SelfWork Podcast, to dive deep into the topic of “perfectly hidden depression”—a term she coined and explores in her bestselling book and TEDx talk. We discuss how tho ... Show More
44m 25s
Feb 2024
The Manxiety Podcast: The Anxiety of a Trauma Bond
Today, I am excited to share with you the first episode of The Manxiety Podcast, hosted by my colleague, Dr. Nima Rahmany. As I will be an occasional guest on the show, I'm thrilled to kick off our dialogue with a deep dive into the complex topic of trauma bonds. Join us as we ch ... Show More
43m 25s
Aug 2023
#102: Break-Up Q&A: No-Contact, Reconciling, and Guilt
<p>In today's episode, I'm answering your questions on the topic of break-ups. Break-ups are a universally challenging experience, and an area that I receive a lot of questions on.<br/><br/>So today I'm answering your questions on:</p><ul><li>what is a no-contact p ... Show More
16m 7s
May 2021
#14: When love hurts: Are you in a Trauma Bond?
<p>Is love supposed to hurt? Is it normal to feel emotionally attached to a person who hurts you, keeps making empty promises to change, and yet you find yourself staying anyway? In today's episode, we're talking about trauma bonds and why it's not actually " ... Show More
21m 21s
Feb 2023
How to Break the Spell of Trauma Bond Relationships
<p>Can you be addicted to a person? If romantic relationships turn to obsession, especially after they're over, it's time to heal trauma bonds that "hook" you into people who are selfish, manipulative, and who "blow hot and cold." In this podcast, I respond to a letter ... Show More
41m 20s