104: The Good, the Bad and the Bond: Understanding Trauma Bonding.

Send us a text In this solo episode, Gemma dives deep into the concept of trauma bonding, shedding light on why some people feel emotionally tethered to unhealthy or toxic relationships. Drawing from listener questions she explores the psychological mechanisms behind trauma bonds, including the powerful dynamic of the "good-bad ratio" and how it can replicate patterns from childhood. Gemma also discusses how schemas—such as abandonment, mistrust/abuse, and defectiveness—can make individuals m...