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Why do we stay in relationships that hurt us? Why is it so hard to walk away, even when we know it’s not healthy?
In this episode of Red Flag Radio, host Angelina gets real about trauma bonds—those intense, addictive connections that keep us stuck in cycles of emotional pain, false hope, and toxic love.
With honesty, compassion, and zero judgment, Angelina breaks down:
- What trauma bonding actually is
- The science behind why toxic love feels so powerful—dopamine, cortisol, and emotional highs & lows
- Why your nervous system mistakes chaos for love (especially if your past includes emotional neglect or childhood trauma)
- Why it’s not about weakness—it’s about survival
- How to recognize the cycle and start untangling from it
- Real steps for healing, building support, and finding the kind of love that doesn’t hurt to hold
This is not just another “cut them off and glow up” episode. It’s a deep dive into the emotional psychology of trauma bonds, the grief that comes with leaving, and how to slowly—bravely—redefine love on your own terms.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
- Why can’t I leave?
- Why do I still miss them?
- Why does pain feel like love?
…this one’s for you.
Listen now to begin understanding the connection you couldn’t explain—and start choosing the one that actually heals.
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By AngelinaWhy do we stay in relationships that hurt us? Why is it so hard to walk away, even when we know it’s not healthy?
In this episode of Red Flag Radio, host Angelina gets real about trauma bonds—those intense, addictive connections that keep us stuck in cycles of emotional pain, false hope, and toxic love.
With honesty, compassion, and zero judgment, Angelina breaks down:
- What trauma bonding actually is
- The science behind why toxic love feels so powerful—dopamine, cortisol, and emotional highs & lows
- Why your nervous system mistakes chaos for love (especially if your past includes emotional neglect or childhood trauma)
- Why it’s not about weakness—it’s about survival
- How to recognize the cycle and start untangling from it
- Real steps for healing, building support, and finding the kind of love that doesn’t hurt to hold
This is not just another “cut them off and glow up” episode. It’s a deep dive into the emotional psychology of trauma bonds, the grief that comes with leaving, and how to slowly—bravely—redefine love on your own terms.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
- Why can’t I leave?
- Why do I still miss them?
- Why does pain feel like love?
…this one’s for you.
Listen now to begin understanding the connection you couldn’t explain—and start choosing the one that actually heals.