In today's episode, I go into the process of how you grow your self-worth when you have been / are in a trauma bonded relationship.

The thing is people who get attracted to and involved in trauma bonds tend to be people who already have a fragile sense of self.  If you were fully secure especially around your worth and self, the moment you experience criticism would be the moment you leave. But you don't.

The fragile self taps into personality types and attachment styles
- the achiever and / or perfectionist
- the avoidant or anxious attached

The key for self-growth is via the relationship you have with your self.

It is what you "do" to yourself and what it is you receive from your doing.

First it is imperative to let go of the self criticism to provide space to consider: What do I need to receive to heal?

Then you can act accordingly to ensure your doing and receiving sides are in alignment.

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Welcome to Trauma Bonding to Secure Relationships with Dr Sarah — the podcast that helps ambitious individuals and couples heal trauma bonding and toxic relationship cycles to build secure attachments and loving healthy relationships.

Hosted by Dr Sarah, psychologist, relationship strategist, and founder of Heal Trauma Bonding and Relationship Success Lab, this show guides you through practical tools and deep insights on:

✅ Healing from trauma bonding, anxious attachment style, and codependency
✅ Building emotional resilience and secure attachment styles a
✅ Improving communication, empathy, and emotional intimacy
✅ Reclaiming your identity, boundaries, and self-worth
✅ Creating lasting relationship happiness and passion

Whether you're recovering from betrayal, navigating codependency, or simply ready to break free from the past, this podcast gives you the clarity, strength, and strategy to move forward

We hope you got massive value from this episode for your own healing and relationship progress.