Lifestyle Makeovers: Toxic Relationships

From February 21, 2007: Child abduction survivor, Todd Bequette, shares his experience of being kidnapped at age 13 and held captive for 18 months. He opens up about the abuse he suffered, the guilt he feels for recruiting other children and how this experience affected him. Eliz ... Show More

From March 22, 2000: Oprah shares stories featured in Matilda Raffa Cuomo’s book The Person Who Changed My Life, including Emmy-winning actor Martin Sheen and actor, producer, and host Jada Pinkett-Smith. Cuomo also surprises three-time Super Bowl-winning football player Emmitt S ... Show More

From April 16, 1998: Author Wess Roberts discusses his book, Protect Your Achilles Heel, and the connection between behavior and intention. He explains the difference between behavior patterns and character flaws, the number one problem in relationships and the importance of self ... Show More

If you've been stuck in a relationship with someone who is not treating you well, and who is causing you hurt, anxiety, pain and frustration, now is a wonderful time to consider leaving your toxic relationship behind... and creating a new chapter full of healing, health and happi ... Show More

<p>is "toxicity" nothing more than a beloved buzzword for girls that are obsessed with crystals, self-diagnosing, and andy from headspace? is there nuance and worthwhile substance in the "toxic relationship" conversation? are we all inherently "toxic", or just jaded and judgement ... Show More

<p>On this week's episode, Leah discusses the most suggested topic and that is dealing with toxic people. She'll give you a full run down on how to deal with the toxic people in your life and how to protect your inner peace.</p> 

i think it's beneficial to check in every once in a while to figure out the ways that you’re toxic. you can't get through life without being a little bit toxic. now don't feel attacked because we're all a little toxic. if you choose to turn a blind eye to the ways that you're tox ... Show More

<p>I am guilty of doing too much for the wrong person and I know I’m not the only one, so I wanted to dive a little bit into people pleasing and boundary setting in this episode. Plus, I have some insight on how toxic relationship can impact your physical health, so we are also t ... Show More

<p>Empathy is a powerful emotion.&nbsp;</p><p>It can be a tool: allowing you to put yourself in someone's shoes, understand their struggle, and emotionally connect to their suffering.</p><p>But when it comes to letting go of a toxic relationship, this can also be a danger if we p ... Show More

Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello dive into the intense friendship breakup in ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ to explore when and why a friendship breakup might be necessary, how best to go about a friendship breakup, and what makes a friendship toxic. Erika is then joined by ‘Tea Tim ... Show More

Toxic relationships are more than unhealthy. They can be an addiction.    During the early stages of romantic love, our brains light up with flashes of ecstasy and excitement. The same chemical reward systems that are implicated in a cocaine habit also get us “addicted” to roma ... Show More

Understanding the difference between a healthy and a toxic relationship is an important distinction to be able to make. Perhaps you think you're in a healthy relationship, but in fact you're not. Listen to today's show to learn what makes a healthy relationship and what makes a r ... Show More