Nadine Macaluso

Nadine Macaluso, a psychotherapist and former model, shares her life as the ex-wife of Jordan Belfort, the infamous ‘Wolf of Wall Street.’ She candidly discusses the chaos of addiction and domestic violence, exploring her journey from love to healing. Macaluso dives into trauma bonding and the toxic dynamics of relationships, revealing personal anecdotes that illuminate the challenges of living through it all. She also reflects on adapting her life story into a Hollywood film, providing a nuanced perspective on empowerment and self-discovery.

Laura Richards, a criminal behavioral analyst and expert on coercive control, joins psychotherapist Dr. Nadine Macaluso, a survivor of a toxic romance, and ABC correspondent Brian Buckmire, to dissect disturbing dynamics in the Diddy trial. They unravel how charm can disguise manipulation and why victims often feel trapped. Their discussion highlights critical signs of coercive control, the damaging effects of gaslighting, and the courtroom's role in perpetuating victim-blaming narratives. Listeners gain essential insights to empower themselves and others.

Nadine Macaluso, ex-wife of the Wolf of Wallstreet, shares insights on toxic love and escaping toxic relationships. They discuss spotting the signs of a toxic partner, the danger of dealing with selfish and entitled individuals, healing from trauma and triggers, finding the right people and pursuing dreams, building confidence and facing fears, and finding hope and empowerment in life and love.