Trapped in a toxic relationship
Episode 183 of the Functional Spirituality podcast, hosted by Ava Irani, titled "Trapped in a toxic relationship" was published on November 20, 2022 and runs 20 minutes.
November 20, 2022 ·20m · Functional Spirituality
Summary
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
Episode Description
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:
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:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
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
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