Why They Stayed: Dr. Nadine Macaluso Breaks Down Trauma Bonds in the Diddy Case

What if the answers you’re looking for aren’t outside of you—but buried deep within?I’m joined by Jana Stern—psychic, spiritual activator, astrologer, and intuitive guide. Known for her powerful energy readings and soul-level insight, Jana helps people awaken to who they really are and why they’re here.In this episode, we explore what it means to live a life guided by intuition, how she discovered her gifts, and what skeptics get wrong about spiritual work. Whether you’re spiritually curious or fully dialed in, Jana’s message will move you. In this episode, you’ll learn:How Jana discovered her psychic abilities and what they feel like in her bodyWhat it really means to “activate” someone spirituallyHow astrology plays into personal healing and purposeWhy energy work isn’t woo—it’s wisdomHow to begin reconnecting with your intuition and your truth Guest: Jana SternFollow her on Instagram: @jana.sternMore at: www.janastern.com Loved this episode? Share it, rate it, and leave a review.--- --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hARumble: ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitel⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's guest is the vibrant, classy, magnetic, Real Housewife of Miami, Guerdy Abraira!  Guerdy's unique flair has captivated us from the moment she appeared on our TV screens. But before Guerdy was a "Housewife," she ran her hugely successful business, Guerdy Design, where she had a hand in planning some of the biggest events and was named Top Planner in the World by Harper's Bazaar.This past season on RHOM Guerdy's journey took a poignant turn when she courageously shared her struggle with cancer. Through vulnerable moments captured on screen, viewers witnessed her resilience in the face of adversity and the unwavering support of her family and friends. Guerdy opens up to Rachel about life before Housewives, her lifelong romance with husband Russell and how she keeps going forward with strength and spunk. This episode will give you EVERYTHING... laughs, inspiration and the latest dish on Alexia Nepola’s divorce.-SUMMER SERIES---- --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hARumble: ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitel⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville's First Female Mayor - https://a.co/d/38aGyyHMegan Barry made history as the first female mayor of Nashville.She was a rising political star—respected, ambitious, and widely beloved for her leadership style and dedication to public service.But in 2018, her life took a sharp and very public turn. A romantic relationship with her bodyguard led to a media firestorm, an investigation, and a resignation that made headlines across the country. What the headlines didn’t show was what came before: the devastating loss of her only son, Max, just months earlier.In this powerful and unflinching conversation, Megan opens up about love, loss, scandal, and survival. What does it take to come back from public shame? What happens when you’re grieving privately while being judged publicly? And how do you rebuild when the world only knows you by your worst moment? Her story is one of extraordinary resilience—and a reminder that no one should be defined by their worst day.If you’ve ever faced judgment, grief, or the pressure to be perfect—this episode is for you.--- --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hARumble: ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitel⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Executive Producer George Carmona joins Rachel on this happy hour to discuss the headlines. Rachel dishes about her stalker and gives us a deep dive into her Wedding drama. --- --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hARumble: ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitel⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

She was a breakout star on Survivor, a relentless public defender in NYC, a candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, and now a sought-after legal commentator. But behind every chapter of Eliza Orlins’ public life is a deeper mission: speaking truth, challenging power, and refusing to be boxed in.In this episode of Misunderstood, Eliza opens up about the surprising throughline between reality TV and real-life justice work, the toll of fighting a broken legal system, what really happened on the campaign trail—and why she’s stepping into a new role as a public voice for change.What you’ll learn in this episode:  •  Why Eliza left reality TV behind to become a public defender  •  The emotional and moral weight of defending people the system wants to discard  •  What it’s really like to run for public office as a progressive outsider  •  How media, politics, and the justice system are dangerously intertwined  •  The power of being underestimated—and how Eliza’s still rewriting her storyConnect with Eliza Orlins:Website: https://www.elizaorlins.comInstagram: @elizaorlins (https://www.instagram.com/elizaorlins/)Twitter/X: @elizaorlins (https://twitter.com/elizaorlins)⸻If you loved this episode, don’t forget to rate and review Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel. And share it with someone who’s not afraid to evolve.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Full Episode Here: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelIn this episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, the spotlight is on the Karen Read case—and the jury’s not guilty verdict that has everyone talking.Rachel is joined by the show’s producer and co-host George Carmona for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the trial, the courtroom chaos, and the questions still hanging in the air:Was this justice, or just more confusion?What role did the media play in shaping public opinion?And why does Karen Read now have more fans than some celebrities?Rachel and George dig into the conspiracy theories, police corruption claims, and what might be next for Karen—from civil suits to Netflix deals.⚠️ This episode is just the beginning. The full version—featuring Rachel’s wild behind-the-scenes stories from her trip to L.A.—is available exclusively on Patreon and Apple Podcasts.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hARumble: ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitel⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why do victims stay? Why do they protect their abusers — even when the world is watching?In the wake of the explosive allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, one thing has become painfully clear: the public still doesn’t understand trauma bonding.Today on Misunderstood, Dr. Nadine Macaluso — trauma therapist and former wife of “The Wolf of Wall Street” — joins Rachel a second time to break down how power, fear, and manipulation can trap victims in invisible chains. Dr. Nadine has lived it, studied it, and helps others break free from it.This episode goes beyond the headlines to examine the psychological web that keeps victims tethered to the very people hurting them — and why walking away is rarely as simple as it sounds.In this episode, you’ll learn:  •  What trauma bonding actually is — and how it works  •  The tactics powerful abusers use to maintain control  •  Why survivors of Diddy’s alleged abuse may have stayed loyal for so long  •  The role of grooming, gaslighting, and coercive control  •  How to support someone in a trauma bond — and how they begin to healGuest: Dr. Nadine MacalusoPsychotherapist | Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Specialist | Author of Run Like HellFollow Dr. Nadine: @therealdrnadine (https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine)—🔥 If you’ve ever judged a victim for staying — listen to this first.💥And if you want to get Dr nae's full original episode where she breaks down exactly how she left her own trauma bond with Jordan Belfort, what it felt like to have us the most well talked about movie still today about her and how she ended up, framing her life and what has become her purpose. ( click here for that episode) Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share Misunderstood with Rachel Uchitel.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Real Housewives of Miami is back — and no one’s breaking down the Season 7 premiere quite like Ana Quincoces.The former RHOM star turned attorney, entrepreneur, and straight-talking Bravo insider joins Rachel to unpack everything that just went down on the explosive season opener. From fractured friendships to fake alliances, Ana dishes on who’s real, who’s performing, and what viewers didn’t see behind the scenes.But before the tea gets hot, Ana opens up about her own time on the show — how she got cast, what it felt like to be called “the thinking man’s Housewife,” and whether she’d ever return to the reality spotlight.In this episode:    •  The truth behind the RHOM Season 7 premiere drama    •  Why certain friendships aren’t what they seem    •  Ana’s behind-the-scenes intel from Miami’s elite    •  Whether she regrets doing Housewives — and if she’d do it again    •  Her evolution from lawyer to cookbook author to cultural commentatorIf you’re watching RHOM this season, you need this episode in your ears. Ana doesn’t hold back — and she knows where the bodies are buried.⸻Follow Ana:Instagram: @anaqooks (https://www.instagram.com/anaqooks)Subscribe, rate, and share Misunderstood with Rachel Uchitel — the place where the truth behind the headlines always comes out.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the Stanley Cup Final intensifies between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, Miss Understood welcomes one of the greatest to ever lace up skates — Jeremy Roenick, NHL legend and U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer.In this exclusive episode, JR breaks down what fans really need to watch in this historic face-off:    •    The psychological momentum    •    The on-ice tactics    •    And his bold prediction for who will win and how many games it’ll takeBut that’s just the beginning.We dive into the passion, controversy, and grit that defined Roenick’s career — from his outspoken exit from broadcasting, to his ventures in whiskey and blockchain, to what he believes the NHL needs to do next.⸻What you’ll learn in this episode:    •    JR’s bold take on the Stanley Cup outcome and key players to watch    •    The moment he knew it was time to leave broadcasting — and what really happened    •    How he’s redefining success off the ice, in business and beyond    •    What hockey fans misunderstand about the sport, and what the league needs now⸻Connect with Jeremy Roenick:https://www.instagram.com/jeremyroenick/🎧 Like what you hear?Follow, rate, and share this episode — and send it to the biggest hockey fan you know. Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do you literally have sex with 583 men in six hours?That’s what the world has been asking — and today, Annie Knight answers.In this no-holds-barred conversation, she reveals everything she hasn’t said before:the logistics of planning the challenge, what happened when the fluffer didn’t show, how they kept the line moving (yes, it was timed), and what she did when some men got nervous or couldn’t perform.And the hospital visit afterward?It wasn’t for what you think — and she sets the record straight.She also opens up about what happens next — from her engagement, to reclaiming her narrative, to what people always get wrong about sex, shame, and women who own their stories.You’ve seen the headlines. Now hear the truth.What Annie reveals in this episode:    •    Exactly how 583 men were scheduled, rotated, and timed    •    What really happened behind the scenes of her viral challenge    •    How she physically and emotionally got through it    •    Why she ended up in the hospital — and why the internet was dead wrong    •    Why she’s now engaged — and what that looks like after going viralThis is the interview Annie Knight says she’s never done before.Raw. Detailed. Unapologetic.Follow Annie Knight:https://www.instagram.com/anniekknight/?hl=enSubscribe to Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel and don’t miss another episode where we get behind the story everyone thinks they know.Want to advertise on our show? Email us at: [email protected] --- ---VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR!--- --- —HAPPY MAMMOTHGo to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hA⁠⁠Website: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/ Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code UNDERSTOOD for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy