10 | Getting Over the Toxic Ex!

Why is it so hard to move on from a toxic ex?! From emotional addiction and trauma bonding to the justifications we tell ourselves, Christina unpacks the hidden forces keeping you stuck and gives you actionable strategies to break free.If you're ready to stop the emotional yo-yo and attract the love you truly deserve, this episode is for you!Let's connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingdejavupod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DatingD%C3%A9j%C3%A0vuPodcastTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:44 The psychological hold of toxic relationships03:06 Emotional addiction and the cycle of highs and lows05:50 Trauma bonding and its impact on relationships08:23 The what-if trap and why we romanticize the past09:21 Common lies we tell ourselves to stay in toxic relationships10:46 The truth about closure and why you don’t need it12:32 How manipulators exploit your weaknesses13:47 Why the intensity wasn’t love but emotional turbulence14:48 How nostalgia keeps you stuck in the past16:45 Reality reframe and how to break free17:14 The no-contact rule and why it’s non-negotiable18:17 Shifting the mindset from losing them to reclaiming you19:45 How to fully break free and heal20:45 Detoxing your mind and reframing the fantasy21:54 The inner work needed to stop repeating toxic patterns23:41 Shifting the focus back to yourself and rebuilding your identity24:34 The real healing happens when you become someone new25:24 Outro