Episode #129: Forgiving Past Hurts & Breaking Free From Toxic Relationships

In this episode of the let's talk about Love Sex and Infidelity Podcast, Todd and Kristen discuss how meditation can help you forgive past hurts and break free from toxic relationships.  Todd is a firm believer in combining healing modalities into his practice.  He incorporates EMDR, Emotional Focused Therapy and Meditation to help promote optimal healing and living for his patients.Todd himself has been practicing meditation for 40+ years and he’s personally experienced how it has positively impacted his personal relationships and his health.Todd has a fun story to share with you all today that can be of help if you are struggling or having a hard time getting started  with a meditation practiceListen in and discoverWhy pain is an inevitable part of our human experience and when we hold on to past hurts is closes us off to our life's energyThe pain that happens when we get stuck in toxic relationships or toxic patterns within relationships and how we can break free from them.He explains in detail the concept of our lower and higher selves… and shares how being able to access your higher self can help when breaking free from toxic patterns and relationships.Why forgiveness is an important part of the healing process…  And he shares why forgiving someone for past hurts is more about helping you off the hook from pain and is not anything about letting the person who hurt you off the hook.  When is it wise to forgive even if you’ve experienced trauma or abuse by that person?  HELPFUL LINKS:You can also learn more about Todd's Meditation for Self and Interpersonal Healing and enroll right  here: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/couples-meditationListen into Episode #126 where they discuss how Meditation Helps You Access Your Romantic Self here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1969578/11947626Meditation can benefit not only your well-being but your relationships as well…get the 7 Mindblowing Effects of Meditation guide here: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/effects-of-meditationTAKE ACTION:Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert, relationship coach, and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship counseling to couples virtually and throughout Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.comHaven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-love-sex-infidelity/id1492757242 and we appreciate your support of this show! Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclass If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...