71. Understanding and Breaking Trauma Bonds with Dr. Sara Spowart

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? 

In this episode, we focus on trauma bonds:

1. What is a trauma bond? (01:23)
2. How are trauma bonds formed? (04:34)
3. What are the 10 most important things that one must focus on to break a trauma bond and why? (19:11)

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More Information About the Host & Dr. Sara Spowart

The host, Juliana Akin, is a co-founder of Unfilteredd, a lawyer, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She creates content about narcissism and narcissistic abuse to share her personal experiences with healing because she hopes that by sharing her journey, she can help you navigate yours.

Dr. Sara Spowart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and she helps individuals to create the life of their dreams and to be strong and resilient in the face of any obstacle. She specializes in a range of issues from supporting children, couples and families who are struggling, to helping victims of violence, abuse and trauma. 

Free Downloadable Resources

• How to Reconnect With Your Core Values Guide
• Creating a Simple and Detailed Self-Care Routine (PDF)
• Narcissistic Abuse Cycle Tracking Form

Suggested Readings

• How to Break a Trauma Bond with a Narcissist in 11 Steps
• What Are the Signs of a Trauma Bonded Relationship?

Suggested Podcast Episode

• 60. Understanding Narcissistic Abuse Cycle and Its Stages with Dr. Sara Spowart

Podcast Music: Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com