Dr. Nadine Macaluso

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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.

11/20/2025

When THIS happens, it’s your intuition speaking and don’t ever ignore it!

Healing reminds you that real trust shows up in actions, not empty words.
This time, you’re not falling for words. You’re finally watching for consistency. 👀

💖 I share moments like this, the space between hope and self-protection, in my book, Run Like Hell. And if you’ve ever wondered what healthy love is supposed to feel like, I want to gift you the first chapter for FREE!

Comment “BOOK” and I’ll send it to you. 💗

11/19/2025

This is for YOU if you’ve ever been called “too much” just for defending your peace.

I can’t tell you how many women I’ve worked with who thought things had finally “calmed down” in their relationship, but really, they just stopped speaking up. And peace shouldn't be that way. Because if you stayed silent, you're just complying to them.

Because abusers don’t actually want harmony. They want control.

And the moment you stop fighting back? They just label it "peace".

I remember feeling that shift in my first marriage. Not because things got better, but because I stopped having the energy to explain why I was hurting. And I thought that was healing, but in fact it was just survival.

💗 In the TBRC Community, we talk about this all the time.

Because real peace doesn’t require you to disappear. Here, we have a space where women learn to speak up, feel safe again, and rebuild the version of themselves that was never too much or too honest for someone who couldn’t handle the truth.

Comment "THRIVE" and I’ll send you the link to join us.

11/17/2025

Most people don't realize THIS...

Some memories feel warm, safe, even magical, but all of that can be part of the abusive trap.

When someone manipulates, it’s not cruelty all the time. They mix charm, attention, and affection with lies, betrayal, and control. Without even realizing it, you’re already hooked. The push and pull of these emotional power plays starts the trauma bond.

And the first step to freedom is to see it for what it REALLY is. Once you name it, you start breaking the cycle, and eventually you’ll finally choose yourself.

💗 In my FREE Break the Trauma Bond Masterclass, I help people gain an in-depth understanding of trauma bonds, how to escape them, and rewire your body. I know what it feels like to be lost in these emotions, and I don’t want any other woman to suffer through that.

✨ Comment “BREAKFREE” to register now!
This is limited to 200 slots only, don’t miss it!

11/16/2025

This is something I wish I could forget.

All the days when I believed I was too much, when he told me that I was "too emotional", "too sensitive", "too loud", "too demanding". I wish I could erase all that from my memory.

But what I didn’t realize back then was that the voice telling me that wasn’t mine, it was the echo of every person who made me feel small so I wouldn’t recognize my own power. And that voice thrives on doubt.

And the truth? You were NEVER too much. You were simply with people who couldn’t handle your light.

The moment you start believing you’re enough, everything starts to shift. You stop chasing validation. You stop apologizing for your feelings. You start showing up as the woman you were always meant to be.

As someone who’s lived through a trauma bond and learned to rebuild from the inside out, I want you to know that you don't have to shrink to be loved.

💗 If you’re ready to silence that voice and start reclaiming your worth, I have a community that is here for YOU.

That's the main purpose why I created it. For us to have a safe space to heal, rise, and, learn to love ourselves out loud.

Comment “THRIVE” and I’ll send you the link.

11/15/2025

Dear Younger Nae,

Here you are, standing strong, with a heart SOOO FULL of love and hope, even when the weight of the world feels too heavy. You are doing the best you can, and I will NEVER get tired of telling you that YOU ARE ENOUGH, even on the days when you feel like you’re falling short.

There will be moments ahead that will make you question your worth. But the strength you have inside will carry you through it all. Every tear, every moment of doubt, will lead you to the woman you will become. A woman who refuses to stay small, and who will rise above.

You will experience pain and heartache, but you will also discover an INCREDIBLE capacity for healing and love. This is just a chapter, not the whole story.

I want you to know that your heart is your superpower. Even when it feels fragile, it is the very thing that will guide you through the darkest times.

Keep going. Because one day, you’ll look back and see how far you’ve come, realizing that everything you’ve gone through has made you who you are meant to be.

With all the love,
Older Nae 💖

11/14/2025

For YEARS, I didn’t see THIS.

There was a time that I believed money would keep me safe, but it became the very thing that trapped me.

In my marriage with the Wolf of Wall Street, I learned that money wasn’t just a tool for love or security, but also a weapon. And it wasn’t just about the lavish lifestyle, either.

I was gaslit into believing I needed him for everything, even my own identity. But the real truth? I had to learn how to trust myself again. To stop depending on someone else’s approval for my sense of worth.

Unlike what people assumed, taking my power back wasn’t easy. But let me tell you that it was worth EVERY STEP. As if there's a powerful shift in as, piece by piece, I reclaimed my independence.

And here's something I always tell the women in our TBRC Community, your abuser’s control DOESN'T define you. You are stronger than you know. And just like I did, you can take back your life!

I created this community to make survivors be seen and heard. You’re never alone in this. If you're ready to heal, we’ll walk this path together.

Comment "THRIVE" and I'll send you the link.

11/12/2025

[Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence]

For every survivor, this one’s for you!
When a woman finally breaks free, she lights the path for others to follow.

Because every survivor watching feels that shift deep in her bones. That spark of “maybe I can too.”

’s victory reminds us what healing can look like when a woman finally chooses herself. A moment that says, we can all rise too.

For every woman who’s carried guilt that wasn’t hers, who’s questioned her worth, who’s stayed silent to stay safe, your story doesn’t end there.

YOU CAN BEGIN AGAIN.

💗 And when that moment comes, there’s a space here waiting for you.

A community where survivors heal together, grow stronger, and learn to thrive.

✨ Comment "THRIVE" to join.

Your voice matters. Your strength is seen.
And your freedom begins today.

11/10/2025

This is the painful truth too many women are living in.

The person who was meant to love, protect, and cherish them is the one causing the deepest wounds.

When I hear stories of women stuck in toxic, manipulative relationships, it breaks my heart every time. Because I could imagine the fear and emotional weight they've been carrying. For years, I carried that same weight. The control, the silence, the manipulation. It feels impossible to escape, but I'm proof that you can.

What many don’t realize is that the moment you choose to walk away is the moment you start your healing. It might not be easy, of course. But it does mean you’re choosing yourself.

💗 I created the TBRC Community to offer a safe space for women who are ready to move beyond surviving and start healing. Here, we break free from the toxic patterns of manipulation and begin building the lives we deserve. You might not know how to take that first step yet, but I promise you that your future is yours to reclaim.

Drop "THRIVE" in the comments, and I'll send you the link to join.

11/08/2025

Here's the thing about narcissists.
They NEVER apologize the way you think they do.

And what sounds like an apology is really just another way to regain control.

I know how isolating this feels because I've dealt with this toxic cycle for 8 years! Marrying the Wolf of Wall Street drained me. The nonstop episodes of doubting myself, questioning my worth, wondering if I was losing my mind. I truly thought I couldn’t escape it.

But I did! And that’s why I made it my mission to share everything I’ve learned with other women and help them see the signs, break free from manipulation, and reclaim their lives.

💗 That's why I created the TBRC Community. A safe space where women never settle for performative apologies again.

Comment “THRIVE” now and I'll send you the link to join.

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