Healthy//Toxic
Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build secure attachment, and how to be a better parent, child, partner, or friend.
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Jan 2021
EP 94: Help I’m dating a Fearful Avoidant! How to Move towards Securely Attached No Matter What
ENERGY IS EVERYTHING Do you bring love with you everywhere you go? Or are you self-critical, anxious, annoyed, and frustrated… No matter how pretty you are, it won’t mean anything if your heart is ugly You can be a supermodel but if you’re mean to the waiter, put others ... Show More
20m 5s
Sep 2025
How a love triangle can build a better relationship
531. Have you ever wondered why some relationships last while others fizzle? In this episode, Dr. Johnson looks at Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love to help you understand the dynamics of your relationships. She looks at the roles of emotional closeness, physical attraction, ... Show More
9m 48s
Mar 2024
448: Understanding Love, Personalities And Our Brain
If we better understand what makes us who we are, we can relate better and have more loving and fulfilling relationships. Listen to today's show to learn more about how our brain chemistry, personality types and evolution make us who we are and influence how we relate to others. ... Show More
43m 42s
Jul 2024
Why Your Relationship Checklist is Getting in Your Way & How to Stop Questioning if You are With the Right Person
What do you look for in a partner? What do you think makes a relationship interesting? Today, let's talk about the disparity between what people say they want in a partner — traits like kindness, empathy, and thoughtfulness — and what they often find themselves attracted to, whic ... Show More
30m 58s
Oct 2024
5 thought patterns that can make or break your relationship
Exploring the five key types of thoughts that can either build up or break down your relationship. By understanding selective attention, attributions, and other relationship cognitions, you can change how you view and interact with your partner. Learn practical techniques to shif ... Show More
8m 9s