Experts Explain Trauma | Why You Stay Despite the Pain with Dr. Nadine Macaluso

In this episode of Experts Explain Trauma, Lisa sits down with trauma expert Dr. Nadine Macaluso to unpack a question so many survivors silently ask:“Why do I stay with someone who hurts me over and over again?”Dr. Nadine breaks down:- What a trauma bond is (and how it keeps you stuck)- Why intermittent reinforcement creates powerful emotional confusion- The real cost of holding on to “hope”- How to dissolve cognitive dissonance and start seeing the truth- Steps to safely prepare for leaving a toxic relationship- Why wearing a “mask” and planning in secret might save your lifeIf you’ve ever felt caught between “they’re not all bad” and “why can’t I leave?”—this episode is for you.About the Expert:Dr. Nadine Macaluso is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in healing from trauma bonds and narcissistic abuse. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, she helps clients reclaim their lives after toxic relationships.Connect with Dr. Nadine MacalusoWebsite: https://drnae.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnaelmftInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealDrNadineContact Info: [email protected] / (310) 612-1113 Book: Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping & Healing fromTrauma 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🔔 Subscribe for more weekly insights from trauma-informed therapists and psychologists.#traumabond #emotionalabuse #toxicrelationships #traumahealing #narcissisticabuse #cognitivedissonance #healingjourney #expertsseries #mentalhealthawareness