What if the person you fell in love with never really existed?
In this episode, Dr. Nae — psychologist, author of Run Like Hell, and former wife of the real “Wolf of Wall Street” — exposes how master manipulators use love-bombing, mirroring, and coercive control to create a false sense of intimacy.
Learn:
- How abusers build a fake romantic persona to hook their targets
- Why trauma bonds are so difficult to break, even when you see the truth
- The role of cognitive dissonance in keeping survivors trapped
- How society’s myths about relationships can deepen the self-betrayal
- Steps you can take to reclaim your identity and self-trust after abuse
Podcast Extra Exclusive Segment
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🔹 Leaving a trauma bond isn’t just about walking away—it’s about planning your freedom in a way that keeps you safe.
In this exclusive podcast extra conversation, Dr. Nae—psychologist, author of Run Like Hell, and former wife of the “Wolf of Wall Street,”—shares the exact steps survivors need to protect themselves before, during, and after leaving a toxic relationship.
Get immediate access to this extended interview for effective strategies and confidence-building insight.
More About Dr. Nae
- Website
- Book: Run Like Hell
Resources
- ReclaimYou: AI-powered coaching app built on Dr. Kerry’s experience.
- The Complete Recovery Collection: Educational resources for narcissistic abuse healing
- First Steps to Leaving: Online self-paced digital course
- The Toxic-Free Relationship Club: coaching & community support
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D, a retired psychologist & author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships and deconstructing narcissism.
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