EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 38 MIN
#451 | Healing From the Guilt of Staying in a Toxic Relationship
from Evolve Ventures · host Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of Evolve Ventures, we open up about the truth behind toxic relationships, why we stay longer than we should, and how guilt can actually become one of your greatest teachers. Together, we peel back the layers of shame, scarcity, and self-blame to show how transformation begins when you finally stop running from yourself. This isn’t just our story, it’s all of ours. Listen now and learn how to turn guilt into growth.Here are the related episodes, each one builds on today’s conversation:#405 | How Parents Emotionally Trap You (Without Realizing It) - https://apple.co/4nN2xvo #449 | How to Know If a Relationship is Safe - https://apple.co/3JQxnVQEvolve Together Experiences:🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - “Breaking Free From Social Pressures” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration📽️ Insightful films, meaningful growth. Join our “Evolve Movie Club” - https://forms.gle/bBZUbFEeD2ijypCT7_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1 Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07Show notes:(2:27) Bianca’s story of a toxic relationship(6:10) Why do we stay longer than we should(12:26) The stories we tell ourselves to justify staying(17:21) How scarcity and fear keep us trapped(26:12) First steps to heal from guilt and shame(32:10) Reframing the past to build strength(34:25) Rediscovering yourself after a toxic relationship(36:10) Outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)
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Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Evolve Ventures, we open up about the truth behind toxic relationships, why we stay longer than we should, and how guilt can actually become one of your greatest teachers. Together, we peel back the layers of shame, scarcity, and self-blame to show how transformation begins when you finally stop running from yourself. This isn’t just our story, it’s all of ours. Listen now and learn how to turn guilt into growth. Here are the related episodes, each one ...
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