In this powerful conversation, Dr. Janina Scarlet, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker, joins us to explore the importance of being seen, healing from trauma, and breaking free from toxic relational patterns. Dr. Scarlet, who immigrated to the United States at 12, later developed Superhero Therapy, inspired by the X-Men, to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. We dive into narcissistic abuse, trauma bonds, and the deep impact of emotional neglect, while also exploring how fictional characters can help us process and heal our own experiences. If you've ever struggled with feeling unseen, minimizing your pain, or breaking free from unhealthy relationships, this episode will bring clarity, validation, and powerful healing insights.

http://www.superhero-therapy.com/

Top Episode Quotes:

"Being seen can be terrifying because it reminds us of all the times we weren’t—and all the times we convinced ourselves we didn’t deserve to be."

"For those of us used to abuse and invalidation, we might not trust being truly seen, even though it’s what we crave the most."

"Trauma bonding is like gambling—you keep chasing the moments of love and validation, even when they become fewer and further between."

"Healing isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about learning to trust ourselves and create relationships where we don’t have to perform to be loved."

"You don’t have to keep playing small to make others comfortable. You deserve to take up space, to have needs, and to be fully seen."

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