In the final part of this 2-part series, “The Ties That Bind”, your host, Wanda, dives deeper into trauma bonding with a focus on the difficult topic of abuse–red flags, high risk individuals, and the cycle of abuse. As always, she relates it to the show, this time, sharing examples of Nick’s selfless love, June’s autonomy in their relationship, and the toxic traits that emanate from Fred Waterford.

For this week’s ‘ATF Recommends’, Wanda explores a book that if you haven’t read, you’ve definitely heard of…The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood! Listen as Wanda breaks down how Nick and June’s characters differ from the show and gives her official rating out of 4 ½ Hearts.

On the Social Media Minute, we share Elisabeth Moss’ (June ‘Offred’ Osborne) BIG directorial announcement and reactions from Madeline Brewer (Janine ‘Ofwarren’ Lindo) and Max Minghella’s (Nick Blaine). Then, we have a few fun facts about the creators of the show!

Connect with us here:

https://www.instagram.com/nick_and_june_afterthefact

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWF43crDTDALdl0U6YwKQfA

https://www.podpage.com/nick-and-june-after-the-fact-a-handmaids-tale-podcast-1/

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickandjunT

Timestamps:

1:56 - ATF Recommends

8:38 - Social Media Minute

10:35 - Trigger warning

11:11 - What is trauma bonding?

13:06 - The 7 stages of trauma bonding

13:40 - High risk trauma bonding groups

14:04 - Warning signs 

14:40 - Are Nick and June trauma bonded?

16:08 - 5 types of abuse and the cycle of abuse explained

17:05 - Signs of trauma bonding

20:40 - Toxic partner traits

21:33 - Why Fred Waterford is a narcissist 

22:38 - Nick’s selfless love

27:17 - Inspiration for Nick and June shippers

Music

Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3673-dragon-and-toast

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4502-the-path-of-the-goblin-king-v2

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4563-unholy-knight

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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