Identifying, Understanding, and Healing Abuse & Dysfunction in Relationships with Nadine Macaluso
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In this episode, we discuss abuse and dysfunction in relationships and how best to identify it and understand it so that we can find healing. The health of our relationships has a deep and lasting impact on the quality of our life, performance, and health and therefore, a relationship forged on the foundation of trauma and constant abuse can be incredibly damaging to our self-esteem, self-belief, and our ability to trust others which is why this episode is so important. I hope you use what you learn here to examine your relationships on a more practical basis and fix what needs fixing and appreciate what already serves you in a supportive, healthy way.
About the guest-
Dr. Nadine Macaluso is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice. Trained in NARM and Somatic psychotherapy, she emphasises the mind-body connection when working with couples and individuals. Her personal and clinical expertise is in complex trauma, attachment, trauma bonds and narcissism. Dr. Nae is also the ex-wife to the infamous Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort.
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This episode discusses topics like-
- Trauma Bonding
- Attachment Styles
- Signs of abusive/unhealthy relationships
- Why we fall victim to and stay in abusive relationships
- If it’s possible to take apart the dysfunction and build something better and healthier
- Setting strong boundaries as a defence against abuse and to nurture our relationships
- What a healthy relationship look like
- How to recognise and differentiate between genuine remorse and empty apologies offered to keep you in an abusive relationship
- How do you continue to nurture your individuality without taking away from your relationship
- Why a certain degree of self-reliance is important to maintain a healthy relationship
- Traits typical to people who attract dysfunction
- How Nadine counsels the victims of abusive relationships
- How Nadine navigates the bumps in her relationship
- Outgrowing people in relationships – why it’s okay and the perspective you need to maintain as it happens
Resources + Guest Info
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An Introduction to the Dark Tetrad
The betrayal bond by Patrick Carnes
Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch
Women who love psychopaths by M a Sandra L Brown
Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dr. Sue Johnson
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