{"podcast":{"title":"Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations with Dr. Izabella Wentz","slug":"thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643","podcast_index_feed_id":7249643,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thyroid-pharm","website_url":"https://thyroidpharmacist.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ee7dda3c-fea0-11ef-a9ab-fbaaff949ba1/image/3f449995b1822bf8ca7c383f7e27b136.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Izabella Wentz","episode_count":109,"summary":"Welcome to Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, where Dr. Izabella Wentz, pharmacist, researcher and NYT bestselling author dives deep into the root causes of thyroid dysfunction, gut imbalances, fatigue, chronic health issues and autoimmunity. This show brings you deep, insightful conversations with top experts in functional medicine, nutrition, and wellness. We explore topics like gut health, adrenal support, detoxification, diet, and lifestyle changes to help you take control of your health and reclaim your energy. Join Dr. Wentz for solo episodes packed with practical strategies and insightful discussions from her own research and observations. Whether you're navigating Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, perimenopause, IBS, struggling with mystery symptoms, metabolism, or looking for holistic ways to optimize your well-being, these conversations will empower you with knowledge and actionable steps. Subscribe now to start your healing journey and discover the tools to thrive.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T20:18:40.328389+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643"},"episode":{"title":"87: Weaponized Empathy: Why “Nice” Girls Get Sick in Trauma Bond Relationships | Dr. Nadine Macaluso","slug":"87-weaponized-empathy-why-nice-girls-get-sick-in-trauma-bond-relationships-dr-nadine-macaluso","published_at":"2026-02-16T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643/87-weaponized-empathy-why-nice-girls-get-sick-in-trauma-bond-relationships-dr-nadine-macaluso","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LDCBT1427057751.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LDCBT1427057751.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews trauma therapist Dr. Nadine Macaluso (“Dr. Nae”), the real-life inspiration behind Naomi Belfort's character in the movie The Wolf of Wall Street. Her personal story led her to dedicate her work to helping people break free from trauma bonds and reclaim their health and identity. Together, they explore how relational trauma can impact the stress response and inflammation, why empathetic “healer” personalities may be more vulnerable to predatory partners, and what it takes to leave safely and rebuild after a toxic, controlling relationship. What you’ll learn in this episode: What a trauma bond actually is (and what it isn’t). A trauma bond isn’t “bonding over shared trauma” – it’s a toxic, emotionally attached relationship where one partner seeks power and control and the other loses autonomy. Dr. Nae explains how these bonds can exist between romantic partners, friends, bosses, and even within families. Why “empaths and healers” are often targeted – and why it’s not your fault. Many women in trauma bonds score high in agreeableness and conscientiousness: empathy, loyalty, strong morals, and the willingness to work things through. In an unhealthy dynamic, those strengths get weaponized – and the victim often gets blamed (including by herself). The “Romeo mask” vs. “Dirty John” behavior pattern. Dr. Nae breaks down intermittent reinforcement: the cycle where a partner is cruel and controlling much of the time, then returns to being charming and loving just enough to reignite hope. That “hope hook” keeps people stuck far longer than they ever expected. Red flags that aren’t romantic, but controlling. 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