The Healing Power Of Toxic Relationships With Dr. Stephen Edwards

Host April DeMille interviews author and speaker, Dr Stephen Edwards, about his book The Venus Flytrap. Edwards explains the book emerged from a tumultuous, toxic relationship that became a “dark night of the soul,” reflecting his own unresolved trauma, shame, and patterns. He discusses learning vulnerability and authenticity, the dangers of ignoring intuition and red flags, and the idea that people have pattern problems rooted in childhood. He shares concepts like the three universal fears (not being enough, abandonment, trust), attachment to identity and possessions, and the lesson of not trying to rescue or fix others. April relates her own toxic relationship recovery and celibacy period. Edwards outlines upcoming books, possible film/series plans, a community for sharing without shame, offers free first chapters, and a discovery call.Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards is an author and speaker focused on relationships, emotional awareness, and personal transformation. Having been married and divorced four times, his life experiences have given him a unique perspective on love, attachment, and recurring relationship patterns. Through both his personal journey and his work, he now helps others better understand themselves, take accountability for their choices, and create more conscious and fulfilling connections.https://bit.ly/4dmD1f0https://vft23.com/coaching-and-counselling/?utm_source=April+DeMille&utm_medium=Own+Your+Essence&utm_campaign=Podcast+Interview+-+April+DeMille✨ Work with April 1:1If you’re looking to work with April privately, here are the booking links:30-Minute Intuitive Breakthrough Readinghttps://calendly.com/ownyouressencepodcast/intuitive-breakthrough-reading-with-april-demille45-Minute Intuitive Breakthrough Reading https://calendly.com/ownyouressencepodcast/intuitive-breakthrough-reading15-Minute Discovery Callhttps://calendly.com/ownyouressencepodcast/breakthrough-discovery-call-15-minuteSend us Fan Mail Working with April 1:1