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Natalie Hoffman Flying Free Podcast Episode 386 with the text 4 Types of Trauma Bond Withdrawal Symptoms You Need to Know

4 Types of Trauma Bond Withdrawal Symptoms You Need to Know [Episode 386]

September 1, 2026

If you are stepping away from an emotionally or spiritually destructive marriage and suddenly feel hit by severe anxiety, physical illness, obsessive thoughts, or a desperate urge to run back, you may be experiencing trauma bond withdrawal.

When a relationship alternates between unpredictable emotional mistreatment and periods of seeming “niceness,” your body builds a biological and neurochemical dependency on that cycle. Breaking free triggers a physical and emotional detox.

This episode is a faith-informed, clinically grounded guide to understanding trauma bond withdrawal symptoms, dismantling weaponized scripture, and restoring your nervous system.

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From Deconstructing to Reconstructing: Finding Wonder Again

From Deconstructing to Reconstructing: Finding Wonder Again [Episode 373]

March 31, 2026

This is one of my favorite interviews! Today I’m talking with my friend, Dr. Tiffany Yecke Brooks, author of Gaslighted by God, Holy Ghosted, and her brand-new book, To Rebehold the Stars: Reimagining Faith After Deconstruction.

If you’ve walked through the painful process of deconstructing the toxic theology you inherited, this conversation is going to knock your socks off.

Drawing from Dante’s Inferno (I know, right?!), classical literature, and deep theological study, Tiffany shows you how to create a new spiritual lexicon that actually reflects the heart of God.

(Listen to find out what that even is!)

This isn’t about burning it all down. It’s about holding up each piece to the light and deciding: Does this stay or go?

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If It’s Not "Narcissism," What Is It? (The Answer) - The Narcissism Trap Series Part Four

If It’s Not “Narcissism,” What Is It? (The Answer) – The Narcissism Trap Series Part Four [Episode 369]

March 3, 2026

In Episode 369 of the Flying Free Podcast, you’ll learn a term that’s more accurate than “narcissistic abuse,” and it’s actually being recognized in courts of law. This is part four of The Narcissism Trap Series, and it shifts everything from trying to diagnose your partner to recognizing what’s really happening to you.

If you’ve been stuck wondering whether he meets the clinical criteria for narcissism or whether therapy could change him, this episode will free you from that trap. Natalie breaks down coercive control—what sociologist Evan Stark calls a “liberty crime”—and why understanding this pattern matters more than any personality disorder diagnosis ever could.

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Can AI Help Christian Women in Emotionally Abusive Marriages?

Can AI Help Christian Women in Emotionally Abusive Marriages? [Episode 364]

January 27, 2026

What if an AI could help you organize your abuse evidence, understand your trauma, and save you thousands in legal fees?

Aimee Says isn’t just another AI tool—it’s a specialized digital health platform that understands power and control dynamics, helps you document patterns of abuse, organizes your evidence for court, and keeps your data completely private and encrypted. Whether you’re trying to understand what’s happening in your marriage, preparing for custody battles, or just need someone to help you see the patterns you can’t yet name, this tool could change everything.

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The Christian Abuser's Favorite Emotional Abuse Weapon (And How to Neutralize It!) - Emotional Abuse 101 | Part 6

The Christian Abuser’s Favorite Emotional Abuse Weapon (And How to Neutralize It!) – Emotional Abuse 101 | Part 6 [Episode 361]

January 6, 2026

What is the weapon Christian abusers most commonly use?

In this sixth installment of the Emotional Abuse 101 series, Natalie Hoffman talks about a subtle weapon many Christian men wield in emotionally abusive relationships: criticism. But not the obvious, name-calling type. This is the more insidious, underhanded kind that’s drenched in misogyny and spiritual distortion.

If you’ve ever wondered why your husband criticizes you, even while appearing like a “good Christian man,” this episode will show you the truth behind the curtain. And it will help you take your power back.

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