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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 32 MIN

#1: How I healed after a toxic relationship that makes the GAA Catfish and Tinder Swindler look tame

from Because I Love Myself First · host orla.foster

Welcome to the very first episode of Because I Love Myself First! In this powerful and deeply personal debut, I open up about my journey through a painful cycle of toxic relationships, emotional manipulation, and the long road to rediscovering my self-worth. From repeated heartbreak to the shocking discovery of a partner's double life, I share how I finally broke free - and what it truly took to heal.This episode is for anyone who’s ever doubted their instincts, felt trapped in a manipulative relationship, or struggled with the question, “Why do I keep ending up here?” I walk you through how Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) helped me uncover the unconscious beliefs that kept me stuck - and how learning to love myself first changed everything. If you’re on a path of healing, growth, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - this one’s for you.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:[00:00] - Welcome to the Because I Love Myself First podcast[00:23] - My personal story begins: early patterns in love and self-worth[03:00] - Repeating toxic relationship cycles - what I didn’t see at the time[04:08] - Discovering Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and how it shifted my healing[05:51] - Enter “W”: red flags, charm, and the start of manipulation[12:24] - When the cracks began to show: gaslighting, confusion, and control[15:20] - The truth comes out: uncovering the double life[17:39] - What I learned and how I reclaimed my power[27:30] - Advice to anyone navigating self-doubt and toxic relationships[30:10] - Final reflections and an invitation to begin loving yourself firstLINKS & RESOURCESConnect with me on Instagram hereBook a connection call with me hereIf this episode spoke to you, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast - it helps others find this space of healing and self-love. Don’t forget to follow and share with someone who might need to hear this today 💛Scandinavianz - happydaysCreative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)Free Download: hypeddit.com/scandinavianz/happydays

Welcome to the very first episode of Because I Love Myself First! In this powerful and deeply personal debut, I open up about my journey through a painful cycle of toxic relationships, emotional manipulation, and the long road to rediscovering my self-worth. From repeated heartbreak to the shocking discovery of a partner's double life, I share how I finally broke free - and what it truly took to heal.This episode is for anyone who’s ever doubted their instincts, felt trapped in a manipulative relationship, or struggled with the question, “Why do I keep ending up here?” I walk you through how Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) helped me uncover the unconscious beliefs that kept me stuck - and how learning to love myself first changed everything. If you’re on a path of healing, growth, or just need a reminder that you're not alone - this one’s for you.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:[00:00] - Welcome to the Because I Love Myself First podcast[00:23] - My personal story begins: early patterns in love and self-worth[03:00] - Repeating toxic relationship cycles - what I didn’t see at the time[04:08] - Discovering Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and how it shifted my healing[05:51] - Enter “W”: red flags, charm, and the start of manipulation[12:24] - When the cracks began to show: gaslighting, confusion, and control[15:20] - The truth comes out: uncovering the double life[17:39] - What I learned and how I reclaimed my power[27:30] - Advice to anyone navigating self-doubt and toxic relationships[30:10] - Final reflections and an invitation to begin loving yourself firstLINKS & RESOURCESConnect with me on Instagram hereBook a connection call with me hereIf this episode spoke to you, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast - it helps others find this space of healing and self-love. Don’t forget to follow and share with someone who might need to hear this today 💛Scandinavianz - happydaysCreative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)Free Download: hypeddit.com/scandinavianz/happydays

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