Dr. Nadine Macaluso

Dr. Nadine Macaluso Somatic Therapist
Expert in trauma bonds and C-PTSD. Ex-Wife to the Wolf of Wall Street.

COVID-19 UPDATE: I am currently only conducting therapy sessions via Telehealth until further notice. If you are not a current patient, please visit my website to contact me with therapy inquiries.

Sometimes the most exhausting part of healing isn’t the pain, but the stress of trying to fix, or decode a man who’s alr...
10/15/2025

Sometimes the most exhausting part of healing isn’t the pain, but the stress of trying to fix, or decode a man who’s already shown you he can’t love you the way you deserve.

💗 That’s exactly why I created my FREE masterclass, Break the Trauma Bond. In it, I share everything I’ve learned from being trauma bonded in my first marriage for 8 years, and so you don’t have to keep repeating the same painful cycles.

✨ So, comment "BREAKFREE" now and I'll send you the link!

Every survivor I’ve worked with carries one thing in common: the hope for a future free of fear.That’s why Gladys Ricart...
10/13/2025

Every survivor I’ve worked with carries one thing in common: the hope for a future free of fear.

That’s why Gladys Ricart’s story moves me so deeply. She walked into what should have been one of the happiest days of her life, her OWN wedding day, only to have her future stolen by an ex who couldn’t accept losing control!

Her tragedy is a reminder that abuse is never about love, but also power. And when that power is threatened, abusers will go to devastating lengths to maintain it.

To be honest, it brings me to tears whenever I think about what happened. She was about to get married. She was about to enter a new chapter of her life with someone better.

However Gladys’ story didn’t end there. Out of her pain, women came together. They march in wedding gowns each year, not just for her, but for every woman who never got the chance to live her forever.

💗 As a survivor myself, I know how important it is that we keep telling these stories. Because silence protects abusers. Truth protects us. These are all the reasons why I created the SurThriver Community.

So comment "THRIVE" now and I'll send you the link to join!

Some men don’t fear losing a woman.They fear facing themselves in her reflection.Because when you know your worth, you d...
10/11/2025

Some men don’t fear losing a woman.

They fear facing themselves in her reflection.

Because when you know your worth, you don’t just love differently, but you hold up a mirror. One that exposes every lie, every wound, every unhealed piece they’ve tried to hide.

That kind of truth? Not every man is ready to face it.

And I’ve been telling my fellow survivors in the SurThriver Community the same thing. I keep reminding them that their worth is NEVER a threat. Their worth is just important as their power.

The right partner won’t run from it. They’ll rise to meet it.

💗 Comment "THRIVE" now and I’ll send you the link to join us. Because you deserve people who will NEVER stop reminding you of your worth.

People used to call my past marriage “iconic.”“It must be so nice being married to THE Wolf of Wall Street,” they would ...
10/10/2025

People used to call my past marriage “iconic.”

“It must be so nice being married to THE Wolf of Wall Street,” they would say.

But here’s the truth: What looked glamorous on the outside was really me carrying the weight of someone who couldn’t love without control.

Over time, I realized the only truly “iconic” thing was finding the courage to walk away and reclaim myself. The moment I stopped centering him and started centering me, that’s when REAL freedom began. ✨

💗 I wrote more about this in my book, Run Like Hell, where I break down how trauma bonds form, the subtle ways of how they manipulate, and so much more!

💬 And I'm sending you the FIRST CHAPTER for FREE!

Just comment “BOOK” now!

I hear this so often from women in the SurThriver Community, where they had partners who threatens to break up every tim...
10/09/2025

I hear this so often from women in the SurThriver Community, where they had partners who threatens to break up every time there’s an argument, only to pull them back in.

This is how trauma bonds often begin. The abuser pushes you away, then stops you from leaving. Leaving you scared, having doubts, and trapped from an emotional pull you get in the relationship.

Most of the times, this toxic dynamic comes from his own fear of abandonment. He craves the feeling of being wanted, so he tests whether you’ll chase him, whether you’ll stay, or whether you can’t let go. That's how controlling they can be.

Real love doesn’t punish you with ultimatums or test your loyalty. Real love allows space for conflict, repair, and true connection. You deserve that kind of love. You deserve freedom from manipulation, fear, and the emotional rollercoaster of a trauma bond.

💗 And if this hits home, please remember that you don’t have to go through this alone anymore. Being in a trauma bond for 8 years gave me the purpose to build the SurThriver Community. A safe space where women who’ve been through similar struggles can finally feel supported and heard. Here, you’re not just surviving, you’re healing! And so many women are beside you, helping you find the freedom to live your life on your own terms!

💬 Comment “THRIVE” now and I’ll send you the link to join us today.

Dear Younger Nae,I see you, juggling everything, feeling like you have to be strong for everyone. Always putting others ...
10/07/2025

Dear Younger Nae,

I see you, juggling everything, feeling like you have to be strong for everyone. Always putting others first, always doing your best, and sometimes forgetting that you’re human.

Motherhood is beautiful, yes, but I know it could messy too. Being a mother stretches you, breaks you, rebuilds you, and teaches you lessons no book or guide ever could.

You’ll cry when it’s overwhelming. You’ll feel invisible when everyone’s needs are louder than yours.

But you’ll also laugh until your cheeks hurt. You’ll feel love so deep it surprises you. You’ll discover strength you didn’t know you had and joy in the little moments you never expected.

And I want you to remember that motherhood isn’t about being perfect. But it's about showing up, even when you’re tired, even when you doubt yourself, and even when the world doesn’t see it.

And one day… you’ll look back at this little version of you and say: “Wow, we made it. We’re still standing. And we’ve learned how to truly love ourselves while loving them.”

I actually have them here beside me right now.

And yes, Younger Nae.
We really made it 💗

Our Break the Trauma Bond Summit has OFFICIALLY WRAPPED!!!What an incredible finish! 💖We had two days of breakthroughs, ...
10/05/2025

Our Break the Trauma Bond Summit has OFFICIALLY WRAPPED!!!

What an incredible finish! 💖

We had two days of breakthroughs, and heartfelt moments. THIS is the exact reason why this community exists! Every laugh, tear, and breakthrough reminded us all that we are stronger together, that healing is so much powerful once it's collective!

Thank you for being here and making it amazing! Here’s to claiming your power, honoring your journey, and stepping fully into your freedom! 💗

💬 If you attended, I would LOVE to know your favorite moments and breakthroughs!! Comment them below! 💗

WE'RE LIVE, LADIES!! 🚨The healing continues TODAY!!Day 2 of the Break the Trauma Bond Summit is HERE, and my heart is SO...
10/05/2025

WE'RE LIVE, LADIES!! 🚨
The healing continues TODAY!!

Day 2 of the Break the Trauma Bond Summit is HERE, and my heart is SO SO full!!!

Yesterday was incredible, I watched women FINALLY feel seen after years of silence, witnessed breakthroughs happening in real time, and was reminded why I do this work every single day!!

And today, we continue to go even deeper. Into healing, clarity, and reclaiming the part of yourself that’s been buried under trauma.

This is your last chance to join us LIVE today! Don’t miss it! You can still step in, feel supported, and start reclaiming your power back.

💗 This space is for YOU!!

✨ General Admission is still FREE

💬 Comment “RISE” and I’ll send you the link so you can join RIGHT NOW!

Day 1 of the Break the Trauma Bond Summit is officially in the books and WOW, JUST WOW!!! What a powerful start! 🔥We wi...
10/04/2025

Day 1 of the Break the Trauma Bond Summit is officially in the books and WOW, JUST WOW!!!

What a powerful start! 🔥

We witnessed breakthroughs, tears, laughter, and the kind of healing that reminds you: you are not alone, and transformation is possible. ✨

If you missed today, you missed stories that touched hearts and moments that will stay with us forever.

Thank you to every brave soul who showed up and leaned into this space... you made Day 1 unforgettable. 🩷

BUUUUUT!!

Here’s the best part: this is ONLY the beginning.

Tomorrow, Day 2 takes us even deeper, into healing, into clarity, and into the part where you start to feel like YOU again.

✨ General Admission is still FREE.

Comment “RISE” and I’ll send you the link to join us tomorrow. I'll see you there! 💖

🚨 Today’s The Day! 💻✨Day 1 of the Break the Trauma Bond Summit starts today at 9:30am EST and I could feel the powerful ...
10/04/2025

🚨 Today’s The Day! 💻✨

Day 1 of the Break the Trauma Bond Summit starts today at 9:30am EST and I could feel the powerful energy already!

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a trauma bond, or maybe confused, exhausted, and even doubting your reality, this event was made for you!

Today, you’ll learn how trauma has shaped your choices, and how to finally take your power back. You’ll be seen, supported, and reminded that you are never alone in this.

💗 There’s still time to join us.

✨ General Admission is FREE

💬 Drop “RISE” in the comments and I’ll send you the link now!

Let today be the day your healing journey truly begins.

We all watched as the world turned Britney Spears’s pain into entertainment.Her trauma wasn’t just from one man, but it ...
10/03/2025

We all watched as the world turned Britney Spears’s pain into entertainment.

Her trauma wasn’t just from one man, but it was reinforced by family, by fame, and by a society that profited from her breakdown. It was as if Britney was trauma bonded with the world.

But then fans started the movement.
For the first time, the world stopped laughing and started listening.

Finally.
The world began to see that she was trapped in cycles of emotional abuse, control, and manipulation from so many directions.

And she’s not the only one.
So many of us know what it feels like to give everything away, only to lose ourselves piece by piece.

Here’s your reminder:
You can break free. And you don’t have to do it alone.

💗 That’s why you should never miss our Break the Trauma Bond Summit happening tomorrow and October 5!

This is a 2-day virtual event designed to help you deeply understand trauma bonds, recognize the toxic patterns keeping you trapped, and take real steps toward healing and freedom!

💗 Over 1,000+ women are already registered, so don't miss this out!

✨ General Admission is FREE!
💬 Comment “RISE” below, and I’ll send you the link! Join now before it's too late!

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