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111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso

05 May 2025

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso exposes the trauma bonding and con artistry of human predators who will deceive, exploit, betray, and harm anyone for power, pleasure, money, or status.00:00 Introduction00:58 How to see the predator coming02:40 Is he tender or twisted?03:38 It's not only Narcissism05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions07:05 Narcissists compensate for their emptiness07:56 Evil exists.09:27 The Dark Tetrad12:08 Trauma Bonds13:40 What are power and control?15:49 Hope will hook the victim16:43 Trauma is stronger than love18:28 Torture the victim, then soothe the victim21:05 You are in a predator's hunting ground21:57 Victim traits23:59 Does previous abuse make you vulnerable?25:51 Self-awareness will help victims26:47 Strategies of predators28:11 Being busy keeps you in a trance29:43 Mind control methods32:32 Provoke & Record (Reactive abuse)34:28 Immersion and Isolation35:06 The Trauma Vortex36:13 Coercive control37:27 Predators will deny reality39:16 How Pathological Relationships End40:27 Protecting others from Narcissists42:17 Escape is the Most Dangerous Phase45:20 Risk of Retraumatization46:19 What is Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD)?48:01 Who will believe a victim?49:03 Dr. Nae's work to destigmatize abuse50:15 Victims must address Cognitive Dissonance53:57 What is somatic psychotherapy?55:46 Find Dr. Nae online57:07 Dr. Nae's experience helping others57:59 SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse.DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED LINKSDr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtMDr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: https://youtu.be/rThlIF1Hzp4Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YUDr. Kerry McAvoy on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/lkxBdZs2VLkRick Ross on Narcissists and Mind Control: https://youtu.be/Xjcg9g6xYzsNarcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUINarcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQDr. Nae's website: https://drnae.comDr. Nae's Instagram: therealdrnadineDr. Nae's book: https://amzn.to/42ZbuteBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39--------------------------#narcissisticabuse How Narcissists Keep You Trapped | Dr. Nadine MacalusoHow Narcissists Trap Their Victims | Dr. Nadine MacalusoHow Narcissists Trap and Control Victims | Dr. Nadine MacalusoHow Narcissists Trap Victims in Trauma | Dr. Nadine MacalusoHow Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine MacalusoTrauma Vortex: How Narcissists Trap You | Dr. Nadine MacalusoTrailer by www.devinspencervideography.comMusicbed SyncID: MB01RJMH8HSMQQ6

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