In Episode #45, I am sharing my conversation with Dr. Nadine Macaluso, a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice. We talk about Identifying, Understanding, and Healing Abuse and Dysfunction in Relationship. Trained in NARM and Somatic psychotherapy, Nadine emphasizes 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. Nadine is also the ex-wife to the infamous Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort. And. She uses her personal experience and her professional expertise to help others end or heal abusive relationships and find the strength to create something better and healthier. We discuss-


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 does 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 and so much more


So, let’s dive in!


Dr. Nadine's website- https://www.nadinemacaluso.com/


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An Introduction to the Dark Tetrad - https://www.nadinemacaluso.com/introduction-to-the-dark-tetrad/


The betrayal bond by Patrick Carnes - https://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Bond-Breaking-Exploitive-Relationships/dp/1558745262


Adult Attachment -https://dianepooleheller.com/  


Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch - https://www.amazon.com/Passionate-Marriage-Intimacy-Committed-Relationships/dp/0393334279


Women who love psychopaths by M a Sandra L Brown- https://www.amazon.in/Women-Who-Love-Psychopaths-Relationships/dp/0984172807


 Art of loving by Erich Fromm - https://www.amazon.in/Art-Loving-P-S-Erich-Fromm/dp/0061129739


Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dr. Sue Johnson - https://drsuejohnson.com/


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