In this deeply revealing episode, Rebecca Zung exposes why defending yourself against a narcissist only fuels their control — and how real power comes from knowing and standing in your truth. Joined by Nadine Macaluso, former wife of Jordan Belfort (the “Wolf of Wall Street”), they uncover the hidden psychology of trauma bonds, dopamine addiction, and the traits that make strong, intelligent people targets of narcissists. This conversation reveals how to break free from manipulation, reclaim your worth, and finally stop explaining, justifying, or trying to fix the unfixable. Description: Why You Should Stop Defending Yourself: Rebecca explains how every defense, justification, and over explanation gives the narcissist control — and how silence and self-certainty are your ultimate weapons. The Power of Self-Validation: Learn why knowing your truth is stronger than trying to prove it. John Edward’s Story: The lesson from psychic medium John Edward that transformed how Rebecca responds to false accusations. Nadine Macaluso’s Journey: Nadine shares her experience as Jordan Belfort’s (Wolf of Wall Street) ex-wife and how charm, coercion, and trauma bonding entrapped her. The Science of Trauma Bonding: Understand how intermittent reinforcement and dopamine addiction create powerful emotional ties to abusers. Sandra Brown’s Research: Discover why high-achieving, loyal, and conscientious people are often drawn into relationships with narcissists. Hope is the Hook: Why believing you can change or “fix” the narcissist keeps you trapped in the cycle. Breaking Free from the Narcissistic Cycle: How awareness, education, and boundary mastery are the keys to healing. Rebecca’s Six Rules for Dealing with Narcissists: The Psychology Behind Hope, Fear, and Control: How your brain chemistry keeps you tethered to the toxic dynamic — and how to rewire it. From Survival to Freedom: Nadine’s personal insights on overcoming trauma, shame, and emotional dependency after abuse. Healing Through Awareness: The path to reclaiming power and creating a new, abundant identity beyond the narcissist. Rebecca Zung’s Expert Guidance: Legal and psychological strategies to “SLAY” narcissists with calm, clarity, and confidence. 👉 Get your FREE “Crush My Negotiation Prep Playbook”: https://winmynegotiation.com/?el=YT 👉 Download your FREE “Doc the Narc” Cheat Sheet: https://docthenarc.com/?el=YT 👉 Get your FREE “Phrases for Disarming Narcissists” Guide: https://disarmthenarc.com/?el=YT 👉 Get my book Slay the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win: http://slaythebullybook.com/?el=YT 🌐 Connect with Me 💥 Website: https://www.rebeccazung.com 📘 Facebook:   / rebeccazung   📸 Instagram:   / rebeccazung   🎥 YouTube:    / @rebeccazungesq   💼 LinkedIn:   / rebecca-zung-6753893b   🐦 X (Twitter):   / rebeccazung   🎧 Podcast – Negotiate Your Best Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 💬 Join My Free Facebook Group:   / narcissistnegotiators   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices