Welcome to Dr Sarah: Relationship Success Lab, where high achievers, executives, and entrepreneurs explore relationship fitness, healing from relationship trauma, and creating secure, trusting, and loving partnerships. Designed for those navigating high-stakes careers and relationships, we dive into trauma-informed coaching, relationship wellbeing, and practical strategies to recover from trauma bonding and build meaningful connections. Save your marriage, start building secure relationships and optimizing your relationship wellbeing.

 

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In this episode, I delve into the profound impact of trauma bonds on individuals. I share a story of a client who grappled with a toxic and abusive relationship, shedding light on how trauma bonds can keep people trapped in painful situations. I explain how the mind often copes by avoiding the very issues that trouble us, even when it means running into the arms of what scares us.

The client's detachment from her traumatic experiences is explored, and her avoidance behaviors, such as deflecting, criticizing, or normalizing, are discussed. I underline the significance of recognizing these patterns in oneself and the need to address them, for healing and growth.

I emphasize the importance of seeking professional support to navigate the complexities of trauma bonds and the difficult questions they bring, like, "Does this person love me?" or "Did I mean anything to them?" These questions indicate the importance of addressing the relationship's impact and seeking help in a safe, supportive environment.

Ultimately, the goal is to break free from the cycle of trauma bonds, enabling individuals to heal and preventing them from running into the same issues in future relationships. By understanding themselves and their needs, individuals can make informed decisions about the relationships they choose to keep or leave, ensuring that the haunting effects of trauma bonds no longer control their lives.

You can find me on Instagram @dr.sarahalsawy or on www.healtraumabonding.com

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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.