Ep.68 Toxic Relationships: Signs, Emotional Abuse and How to Get Out

Do you ever wonder why a particular relationship that you have is so darned difficult?  If you sometimes ask yourself if the relationship is unhealthy for you, then maybe it's time to assess the situation.  Being walked on, devalued, or feeling stuck can be demoralizing, and worse yet, if we let things go too long, we can develop emotional abuse fatigue.These relationships can be confusing, because they may not be bad all the time.  So at what point do we decide, for our own emotional health and wellbeing, that we need set boundaries or walk away altogether?Toxic relationship specialist, Dr. Heidi Brocke, walked the path, struggled, learned, healed, and recovered from an emotionally abusive relationship.  Now she is here to help you do the same.  Heidi is a coach, and she also has a top-ranked podcast called It's Not Normal, It's Toxic: Rid Your Life of Toxic People.In this episode Heidi and I discuss:- Her journey to finally walking away from her emotional abuser- How to define a toxic relationship and what the red flags are- Family and workplace toxicity- What the recovery process looks like- Getting help in order to be able to make a clean breakYou can find Dr. Heidi Brocke at:https://coachingwithdrheidi.com/https://www.instagram.com/itsnotnormalitstoxicpodcast/_________________________________________If you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, adding a layer of support may be an option. I’ve partnered with a trusted telehealth platform offering modern solutions for women in midlife—including micro-dosed GLP-1 and other peptide therapies.https://elliemd.com/michelefolan - Create a free account to view all products.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/✨ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://michelefolanfasterway.myflodesk.com/i6i44jw4fqLike to connect? Email me at [email protected] Transcripts are created with AI and may not be perfectly accurate.Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.