{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Long Game: a Heated Rivalry Podcast","title":"How Trauma Shapes Heated Rivalry: Part 2","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a7fbcafa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4045,"description":"In part two of the trauma focused episode, Declan and Silvan continue their discussion with trauma therapist and comedian Eliza, going deeper into the emotional and psychological layers of Heated Rivalry.This episode explores how trauma shapes the way Shane and Ilya relate to each other, from minority stress and emotional suppression to dissociation, control, attachment wounds, and defence mechanisms. Together, we unpack the difference between intensity and intimacy, the role of trauma in sexual relationships, and why seemingly messy dynamics can still hold genuine care, trust, and emotional growth.We also talk about aftercare, power and control, how humour works as a release of tension, and the ways vulnerability and comedy are intertwined throughout the show. Along the way, the conversation expands into therapy, transference, emotional safety, and what each character might look like in the therapy room.It’s a thoughtful, funny, and nuanced deep dive into what Heated Rivalry gets so right about trauma, connection, and healing, and why the show continues to invite so much analysis from its audience.The next episode of the podcast will be published on Sunday 5th February at 10am (GMT).Join the Long game book club on fable here: https://fable.co/club/long-game-pod-book-club-with-long-game-pod-349252537194?invite=fc285de0-86ea-45c4-ab3f-8dcc82b8cad8&referralID=4tVUzsxlCCFind us on instagram: longgame.heatedrivalry.podWrite to us: longgamepod2481@gmail.comFind Declan: Instagram: declan712Tiktok: declanmccallion1Find Silvan:Instagram: SilvatesTiktok: silvates1Find Eliza on Instagram and tiktok: elizaisntfunnyWatch it on youtube: https://youtu.be/WTOKU953F1wChapters00:00 Exploring Trauma in Relationships04:52 Understanding Big T and Little t Trauma08:26 The Dynamics of Control in Relationships11:13 Trauma and Sexual Relationships14:10 Transference and Countertransference in Therapy19:19 The Impact of Projections in Therapy22:32 Differentiating Trauma Bonding from Deep...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DN_mX9ZAD_eslaN34U95xiE9Y3jVNruZvQrbm9QRIUo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNzBj/MDc5MDA4MWVmMGFi/NGM0NzA2NTk5MzEz/ODVjYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}