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Podcast: Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks
Episode: #269: Ted Bundy Psychologist Explains Why People Stay in Abusive Relationships - Dr. Peter Salerno
Description: Why do people stay in abusive relationships?In this episode, I speak with Dr. Peter Salerno, a psychologist and expert in trauma and abusive relationships.We explore what happens psychologically when someone is being abused - from the early signs to the long-term effects on the mind and nervous system.We talk about cognitive dissonance, manipulation tactics like gaslighting and love bombing, and why people can feel trapped even when they know something is wrong.This episode will change how you understand abusive relationships and the people...