
“Why do I still miss them—even after everything they did to me?”
If you’ve asked yourself this, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.
In this episode of Experts Explain Trauma, Dr. Nadine Macaluso (a.k.a. Dr. Nae, real-life inspiration for Naomi in The Wolf of Wall Street) unpacks the neurobiological roots of trauma bonds—and why survivors often long for their abuser, even after leaving.
You’ll learn:
- What happens in your brain and body during toxic relationships
- How emotional highs and lows mimic the cycle of addiction
- Why no-contact is essential to recovery
- How to reframe “withdrawal thoughts” and stop the cycle
- Why group support and trauma-informed therapy are crucial
Connect with Dr. Nadine Macaluso
Website: https://drnae.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnaelmft
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealDrNadine
Contact Info: nmacaluso1@me.com / (310) 612-1113
Book: Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping & Healing from
Trauma Bonds
FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERS: Download the First Chapter of Dr. Nae’s new book, Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds https://drnae.com/giveaway-book
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