Why am I so confused? The Making & Breaking of a Trauma Bond with Lisa Sonni

Send us a text In this episode, Tara and Kerry interview Lisa Sonni, author and trauma bond expert, on the development of powerful psychological attachments. Lisa shares how to recognize if we’re  trauma bonded and how to know if we are breaking this toxic interpersonal connection. This episode demystifies the intense attachment so many of … Read more

Why do I love my abuser? The power of a trauma bond explained

Send us a text In this week’s episode, Kerry and Tara give an intimate look at the emotional power of a trauma bond. How trauma bonds create mental confusion and a psychological dependence on the abuser. And, the self-help tip is on the importance of identifying and protecting non-negotiable boundaries. Links Breaking Free from Narcissistic … Read more

I think I’m trauma bonded. Now what? How do I start my healing?

Send us a text Trauma bonds are painful connection with another person that is based on fear. There’s an addictive quality making them very hard to break. In this episode, we will briefly define a trauma bond and then identify the initial steps to breaking one. Get early bird tickets to How Could He Do … Read more

Why can’t I leave my partner? The seven stages of a trauma bond

Send us a text Have you heard of the term “trauma bond?” It’s a condition similar to being brainwashed by Stockholm’s Syndrome. Victims recovering from narcissistic abuse liken the breaking of a trauma bond to overcoming a heroin addiction. In this podcast episode, we will cover the seven stages of a trauma bond and how … Read more

How does a narcissist or a psychopath differ? Aren’t both abusive?

Send us a text What is the difference between a narcissist and a psychopath? Do those characteristics matter if both groups are abusive? In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at the core motivations and relationship styles of both groups as well as get into why a trauma bond is so challenging to break. … Read more

What’s wrong with me? Why I can’t I leave this toxic relationship?

Send us a text A trauma bond is a fear-based connection between abusers and victims. Combine that with the mental confusion of cognitive dissonance, and the victim is stuck. In this podcast episode, we’ll examine why this powerful dynamic makes it so difficult to leave. We’ll also cover the five types of narcissists and the … Read more

The trauma bonding has me trapped, and I don’t know how to leave!

Send us a text There’s nothing worse than knowing you’re in a bad relationship but can’t leave. What is a trauma bond, and why does it make acting on our behalf so difficult? In this podcast episode, we’ll explore the role mental confusion and fear play in creating an intense bond with the one harming … Read more

What’s wrong with me that I can’t leave this toxic relationship?

Send us a text Why is it so hard to leave a toxic relationship? What does a trauma bond have to do with it? Dr. McAvoy addresses this issue in this episode. Submit Your Question If you’d like your question addressed on air, send it here: 👉 https://kerrymcavoyphd.fillout.com/fan-mail Resources ReclaimYou: Dr. Kerry’s AI-powered coaching app … Read more