{"podcast":{"title":"Deciphering Growth","slug":"deciphering-growth-6731338","podcast_index_feed_id":6731338,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ead22edc/podcast/rss?fbclid=IwAR08-8pjRp4wBtlhGSApkIdo2cLEyc3uaI99PAJIdfpLtdq9Dpop2poSgsQ","website_url":"https://www.bluegardenscounseling.com/decipheringgrowth","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39296431/39296431-1768341344685-82a9a7cbf72c4.jpg","author":"Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone","episode_count":78,"summary":"Deciphering Growth is a mental health podcast that aims to clear up misunderstandings and mysteries surrounding mental health. Our goal is to provide information and insights that can help people grow their understanding of this important issue. We cover a wide range of topics related to mental health, from anxiety and depression to trauma. Our hope is that by shedding light on these topics, we can help people feel more informed and empowered to take charge of their own mental health.​ Join Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone as we dive into the wonders of Mental Health!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:20.470026+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338"},"episode":{"title":"Trauma Bonds Explained: Why We Stay, Even When It Hurts","slug":"trauma-bonds-explained-why-we-stay-even-when-it-hurts","published_at":"2025-10-01T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338/trauma-bonds-explained-why-we-stay-even-when-it-hurts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decipheringgrowth/episodes/Trauma-Bonds-Explained-Why-We-Stay--Even-When-It-Hurts-e36k9hr","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ead22edc/podcast/play/106619899/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-8%2F6adc5a56-9e57-aa15-902a-11e40f1734a4.m4a","summary":"In this powerful episode of Deciphering Growth , Tiffany and Eric explore the complex topic of trauma bonding —a survival-based attachment that forms through cycles of abuse, intermittent reinforcement, and emotional highs and lows. We break down the neuroscience behind trauma bonds , including how the brain’s stress and reward systems can create emotional dependency, and why these bonds can feel so difficult to break. You'll learn the signs of trauma bonding , how love bombing plays a role in abusive dynamics, and how distorted self-worth can keep survivors stuck in harmful relationships. We also discuss: How trauma bonding mirrors addiction cycles Why people “gaslight” themselves into staying The role of shame, guilt, and learned helplessness What recovery and reconnection to self can look like 💡 This episode is trauma-informed and supportive, offering psychoeducation—not judgment—for anyone navigating these experiences.","meta_description":"In this powerful episode of Deciphering Growth , Tiffany and Eric explore the complex topic of trauma bonding —a survival-based attachment that forms thro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1780,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deciphering-growth-6731338/episodes/trauma-bonds-explained-why-we-stay-even-when-it-hurts/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338/trauma-bonds-explained-why-we-stay-even-when-it-hurts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}