<p>Today we have not one but TWO amazing episodes with sex, relationship, body image and trauma therapist (AND Abbie's dear friend) Aleks Trkulja! In this ep Aleks will be talking all about TRAUMA BONDS! What are they? Does it always mean you're in an abusive relationship? What can you do to break the cycle?</p><br><p><em>If this episode has raised any issues, please know that help is always available. You can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit </em><a href="https://1800respect.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>1800respect.org.au</em></a><em>. Full Stop Australia also provides 24/7 support online at </em><a href="https://fullstop.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>fullstop.org.au/</em></a><em> or by calling 1800 385 578. </em><strong><em>If you or anyone you know is in immediate danger, call 000.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>See Abbie on tour <a href="https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/abbiechatfieldlovesmen</a></li><li>Learn more about Aleks Trkulja <a href="https://linktr.ee/ThePleasureCentre" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/ThePleasureCentre</a></li><li>Follow Aleks on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thepleasurecentre/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@_thepleasurecentre</a></li><li>Send us your thoughts, topic suggestions, NMFs and more: <a href="https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/S5Pf327SmVnnC8CE9</a></li><li>Check out <a href="https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@itsalotpod</a> on IG at <a href="https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram</a>.</li><li>Review <a href="https://bit.ly/ial-review" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the podcast on Apple</a> Podcasts <a href="https://bit.ly/ial-review" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/ial-review</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p><strong>Host</strong>: Abbie Chatfield <a href="https://bit.ly/abbiechatfield-ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@abbiechatfield</a></p><p>Guest: Aleks Trkulja <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thepleasurecentre/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@_thepleasurecentre</a></p><p><strong>Executive</strong> <strong>Producer and Editor:</strong>&nbsp;Amy Kimball <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amy.kimball/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@amy.kimball</a></p><p><strong>It's A Lot Social Media Manager: </strong>Julia Toomey</p><p><strong>Social Media and Marketing Strategist:</strong> Elizabeth Baxter</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>