This chapter explores the concept of trauma bonding and its impact on individuals in toxic relationships. It discusses the reasons why it is difficult to leave these relationships and how they manipulate and exhaust individuals. The chapter also examines the addiction-like qualities of trauma bonding and its effects on the brain and nervous system.
I am thrilled to welcome back my pal Dr. Perpetua Neo. She is an expert in high-functioning, overachieving women, as well as trauma bonding and abusive relationships.
In this conversation, we talk about the realities of trauma bonds, mainstream misunderstandings around therapy speak, and the pitfalls Dr. P sees in her high-functioning clients and what they can do to regulate their brains.
We end with a discussion about respecting our hormones, my experience with perimenopause and menopause, what Dr. P learned about her own cycle, fasting, and more.
Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/563