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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 33 MIN

How to Spot Toxic Relationships, Set Boundaries and Protect Your Peace

from Authentic Thriving Podcast · host Abies Sonia

We name what makes a relationship toxic and why it feels so confusing when disrespect shows up as jokes, favours, or “normal” family pressure. We also share the practical steps we use to spot the pattern, rebuild self-worth, and set boundaries that protect your peace. • toxic relationships defined as repeated patterns rather than one-off conflict • signs of emotional blackmail, neglect, disrespect and feeling unsafe • why fear of loneliness, childhood toxicity and people pleasing increase risk • friendship red flags such as exclusion, name-calling framed as humour and being used financially • how dream-killing comments and constant minimising erode confidence • patterns like gossip, public humiliation, hot and cold behaviour and gaslighting • practical next steps: honesty, self-compassion, self-work and consistent boundaries • letting yourself grieve while reconnecting to who you are Before you go, have you subscribed yet? Like, share, and comment or resonate with you so far on this episode. If you have not done so, why don't you just click that button now?Send us Fan MailSupport the showFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/abiessoniaInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm8aAtpN2BN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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We name what makes a relationship toxic and why it feels so confusing when disrespect shows up as jokes, favours, or “normal” family pressure. We also share the practical steps we use to spot the pattern, rebuild self-worth, and set boundaries that protect your peace. • toxic relationships defined as repeated patterns rather than one-off conflict • signs of emotional blackmail, neglect, disrespect and feeling unsafe • why fear of loneliness, childhood toxicity and people pl...

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