If you've ever found yourself chasing partners who feel "exciting" only to end up heartbroken—or if stability feels boring and you're stuck in the same painful patterns—this is the relationship episode you didn’t know you needed.

This week, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Sarah Alsawy, founder of Relationship Success Lab, for a deep and raw conversation about trauma bonding, subconscious attraction patterns, attachment styles, and what real healing looks like. We explore how your nervous system shapes your relationships, why the spark you feel might be rooted in trauma, and how to finally break the cycle for good. Whether you're dating, in a relationship, or doing your inner work solo, this episode will shift the way you love—for life.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Why we confuse "chemistry" with chaos—and what your body is really trying to tell you

• How your nervous system gets addicted to the high and low cycles of toxic love

• What trauma bonding actually is (and how to know if you’re in one)

• The surprising reason secure partners feel “boring” to trauma survivors

Connect with Dr. Sarah

WEB / healtraumabonding.com

WELLNESS RETREAT / relationshipsuccesslab.com 

IG / @dr.sarahalsawy

YT / @Dr.Sarahalsawy

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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.