91. Intimate Partner Violence & Eating Disorders: Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma Bonds, and Treatment Insights with Dr. Lauren Napolitano, PsyD

In this empowering episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Napolitano, PsyD, explores the often-overlooked connection between intimate partner violence (IPV) and eating disorders. We break down what IPV and narcissistic abuse really mean, unpack trauma bonds and coercive control, and highlight key warning signs in relationships. You’ll learn why eating disorders and IPV frequently co-occur, how abuse cycles develop, and how these patterns often play out in real life. This episode offers practical tools for treatment providers and hope for anyone who may feel trapped, isolated, or unsure of what to do next.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/