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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 27 MIN

NATURE ABHORS A VACUUM: KEEP IN MIND AFTER A TOXIC SITUATION

from Friend Crush with Amber Akilla

youtube episode: https://youtu.be/YtpeBQxoROowhen you think you'll never be in a toxic relationship/friendship/job again and you walk away from one and into another ... lmao00:00 intro01:06 - empty space is unnatural and nature will find a way to fill it01:42 - acknowledging that you are weak in order to become strong03:09 - flop and slay coexist04:09 - its not just the goal its also the management of the consequences that come with achieving it04:41 - how assumptions create blind spots05:42 - psychological audit06:29 - anxiety vs self-trust07:10 - notice when you are filing in gaps for space that only time & experience can fill08:12 - empower yourself in your decision making08:26 - seeking win-win relationships08:53 - learning to sit with disappointment and move on instead of ruminating10:58 - getting out of toxic dynamics11:55 - non-negotiable hobbies & trying new things13:10 - confronting & integrating pain vs running or avoiding it13:51 - circumstantial change vs spiritual transformation14:21 - you need a different approach if you want a different outcome14:58 - actions speak louder than words!!!15:15 - e.g. when an ex reaches out16:44 - act according to the outcome that you want16:57 - not responding is a response17:04 - the person who cares the least, wins18:16 - it doesn’t always feel toxic at first18:53 - learning to self-regulate and pace connection19:09 - being open to being proven wrong and trusting yourself to make difficult decisions19:23 - always have something that you care about protecting that is your responsibility to maintain19:41 - optimize to enjoy your life to the fullest20:03 - learn to enjoy the challenge of protecting what you care about20:21 - when you try and evade responsibility, you open yourself up to chaos21:07 - learning to notice guilt & shame and observing rather than repressing or avoiding23:00 - being honest with yourself when you cbf something and moving on23:42 - when are you pursuing something from a place of ego vs real compatibility 24:28 - everyone’s needs are different25:54 - the WILL to extend yourself

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