Trapped in a toxic relationship

Regardless of the type of relationship we're in, our interactions with others can sometimes bring out some of the darkest emotions. We can sometimes feel immense pain, and often experience the feeling of being trapped. We tend to label these relationships as ‘toxic’. In this episode, Ava unpacks this ‘toxic’ label, reframing what it means to experience being trapped in a ‘toxic relationship’. Although we had another podcast scheduled to be published this week, Ava decided to discuss something that has been present and meaningful for her in the last days. Join the discussion in our Facebook group.  Relevant links:    Free Resources Page  Chapter markers:    00:00 Warning: Honey may be snoring in the background 🙂 01:05 Introduction to the topic  04:00 What happens in our brains when something hurts?  05:35 What is a toxic relationship? 8:50 How do I know that I am in a toxic relationship? 11:10 Ingredients to healing  12:00 Some relationships trigger our deepest wounds  15:00 Ava shares about her experience  16:26 What do we do now?  19:30 Let us know what you think of this episode  Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com   Free resources: Newsletter sign-up:  A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community. Free workshop: Healing complex trauma: A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.   Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account: @avairani_   Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality  Studio: @spandaschool