Hey, besties! Are you stuck in a toxic relationship and asking yourself, “Is this really domestic violence?” This episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word is for you.

We sit down with Dr. Amber Wardell, PhD, author of Beyond Self-Care: Potato Chips, to unpack the truth about emotional abuse, gaslighting, and narcissistic abuse. Together, we explore how manipulation, trauma bonding, and coercive control can trap victims in harmful cycles — and what it takes to break free.

Whether you’re seeking DV support, recognizing red flags in your relationship, or starting your healing journey, this episode will help you name what’s happening, reclaim your voice, and start building the life you deserve.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Signs of emotional and narcissistic abuse
• What gaslighting really looks like in relationships
• Understanding trauma bonding and why it’s so powerful
• Why real self-care goes deeper than surface-level advice
• How to start healing from domestic violence with clarity and strength
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📘 Learn more: Beyond Self-Care: Potato Chips by Dr. Amber Wardell

#DomesticAbuse #EmotionalAbuse #Gaslighting #NarcissisticAbuse #TraumaBonding #HealingFromAbuse #AmberWardell #BitchIsABadWordPodcast #BeyondSelfCare

Visit Amber: https://amberwardell.com/

Purchase Amber's book: Beyond Self-Care Potato Chips

Follow Amber:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensible_amber/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensible_amber
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Amberwardell

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233

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