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

Brad Carr April 30, 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 Introduction 00:58 How to see the predator coming 02:40 Is he tender or twisted? 03:38 It's not only Narcissism 05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions 07:05 Narcissists compensate for their emptiness 07:56 Evil exists. 09:27 The Dark Tetrad 12:08 Trauma Bonds 13:40 What are power and control? 15:49 Hope will hook the victim 16:43 Trauma is stronger than love 18:28 Torture the victim, then soothe the victim 21:05 You are in a predator's hunting ground 21:57 Victim traits 23:59 Does previous abuse make you vulnerable? 25:51 Self-awareness will help victims 26:47 Strategies of predators 28:11 Being busy keeps you in a trance 29:43 Mind control methods 32:32 Provoke & Record (Reactive abuse) 34:28 Immersion and Isolation 35:06 The Trauma Vortex 36:13 Coercive control 37:27 Predators will deny reality 39:16 How Pathological Relationships End 40:27 Protecting others from Narcissists 42:17 Escape is the Most Dangerous Phase 45:20 Risk of Retraumatization 46:19 What is Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD)? 48:01 Who will believe a victim? 49:03 Dr. Nae's work to destigmatize abuse 50:15 Victims must address Cognitive Dissonance 53:57 What is somatic psychotherapy? 55:46 Find Dr. Nae online 57:07 Dr. Nae's experience helping others 57:59 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 LINKS Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtM Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: https://youtu.be/rThlIF1Hzp4 Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YU Dr. Kerry McAvoy on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/lkxBdZs2VLk Rick Ross on Narcissists and Mind Control: https://youtu.be/Xjcg9g6xYzs Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUI Narcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQ Dr. Nae's website: https://drnae.com Dr. Nae's Instagram: therealdrnadine Dr. Nae's book: https://amzn.to/42Zbute Brad'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 Macaluso How Narcissists Trap Their Victims | Dr. Nadine Macaluso How Narcissists Trap and Control Victims | Dr. Nadine Macaluso How Narcissists Trap Victims in Trauma | Dr. Nadine Macaluso How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso Trauma Vortex: How Narcissists Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso Trailer by www.devinspencervideography.com Musicbed SyncID: MB01RJMH8HSMQQ6

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