EP 80: If I Wanted to Leave a Toxic Relationship, I'd Do This First

The hardest part of a toxic relationship isn’t the arguments, it’s the painful gap between knowing you need to leave and actually walking out the door. In this episode of the Beyond You Podcast, licensed therapist Samantha Saunders breaks down the hidden reasons why smart, self-aware women stay.If you are a high-functioning woman or a professional woman of color who is tired of "performing fine" while quietly disappearing inside a relationship that is costing you your peace, this episode is for you. No checklists, no lectures, just a raw, therapeutic blueprint on what to do first when you know it's over, how your nervous system traps you in the familiar, and how to finally come home to yourself.TIMESTAMP:00:00 The Gap Between Knowing01:54 Why This Episode Matters03:30 Maya Story And The Truth06:32 Step One Radical Honesty11:17 Step Two Safe Container16:47 Step Three Plan Your Exit22:04 Step Four Stop Waiting28:51 Closing Come Home To You🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#ToxicRelationships #RelationshipAdvice #TraumaBond #PeoplePleasing #BreakupHealing #WomenOfColor #BeyondYouPodcast