83. Trauma Bond vs. Real Love: 3 Key Feelings That Reveal the Difference In A Narcissistic Relationship

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I let go of someone who’s clearly hurting me?”

If you’ve been caught in the emotional highs and lows of a toxic or narcissistic relationship and felt too confused, ashamed, or overwhelmed to explain what was really happening, this episode is for you.

In this episode you will:

• Understand what a trauma bond feels like and how its different than love
• Be able to name the three red-flag 🚩 feelings to watch out for in a trauma-bonded relationship
• Discover what a healthy relationship looks like (while knowing you’re not asking for too much)

Press play now to finally understand why you feel so hooked on someone who is full of heartbreak—and what real love is supposed to feel like instead.

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• Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
• Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
• Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
• Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you

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In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse, as hosts share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safetyafter love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.