Can you recognize love bombing? What if the person you met and fell in love with never really existed?
In this gripping 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.
We explore:
• 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
Whether you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse, been trapped in a trauma bond, or simply want to understand the psychology of manipulation, Dr. Nae’s story is a masterclass in recognizing love bombing — and finding the courage to break free.
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author, and expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding complex trauma. A survivor herself, her memoir “Love You More” offers an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.
Chapters:
00:00 – The Sweet Seduction & Love Conning Phase
00:28 – Coercive Control and Invisible Abuse
01:01 – Dr. Nadine Macaluso on Trauma Bonds
03:18 – Recognizing Patterns of Manipulation
05:13 – Power, Control, and Gaslighting
08:57 – Cognitive Dissonance & Loss of Self
13:30 – Hidden Betrayals and Shame
17:19 – Reclaiming Identity After Abuse
20:17 – Why Abusers Act This Way
23:55 – Society’s Role in Enabling Abuse
25:28 – Speaking Out & Taking Back Power
27:51 – Resources and Support for Healing
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