EPISODE · Apr 4, 2023 · 27 MIN
You Are A Gem: Brain-Based Science For Healing After Toxic Relationships
from The D Shift
On today's episode, Todd Creager, Marriage, and Sex Therapist talks about the importance of managing trauma and breaking free from toxic relationships through tapping into neuroplasticity and emotional regulation. He shares his expertise in starting fresh and creating new ways of changing patterns in relationships. The message is one of positivity and having the autonomy to make decisions to improve future partner selection by recognizing unhealthy and unproductive patterns.Todd provides a scenario of how childhood relationships are carried out in our lives as adults, and how breaking the pattern starts with doing the inner work. We talk about how neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to change, allows us to make healthier choices and break out of toxic behaviors and relationships. He also shares the very positive message that individuals can do a lot of work on their own in gaining a better understanding of yourself. Todd provides practical steps of how to make these changes through emotional regulation and neuroplasticity.We also talk about the power of meditation and how biology and brain science supports the practice. Todd shares how meditation can help us tap into the part of us that is whole and beautifully perfect as a way to enhance healing for self and interpersonal relationships. About the Guest:Todd Creager is a marriage and sex therapist who helps couples create loving and passionate long-term relationships. He also helps people process and heal their past interpersonal traumas so that they are able to have the healthiest of relationships.In addition, he used the modality of meditation to help people access their best and unconditionally loving self to live their best life. He is the author of “The Long, Hot Marriage,” He has two “healing infidelity” products: his e-book- The Little Black Book of Infidelity, and “The Infidelity Cure” a total self-help program for couples with 6 videos and a workbook to help couples heal and thrive after infidelity In addition to all that he has a program titled- Divorce-Proof Your Marriage, a powerful and dynamic audiovisual gem that will help your intimate relationship thrive! His latest project is his meditation membership program- Meditation for Self and Interpersonal Healing. To get Todd’s free gift: 7 Mind-Blowing Effects of Mediation for Your RelationshipTo attend Todd’s free mediation sessions: www.toddcreagertraining.com/best-self To connect with Todd:Website: www.toddcreager.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/RelationshipBreakthrough Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todd_creager/LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/toddcreagerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPBVb5z03PDLQ2ljpyrfFSwAbout the Host:Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC.To find out more about divorce coaching: www.divorcecoach4women.comInterested in working with me? Schedule a free divorce strategy planning session. Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.
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On today's episode, Todd Creager, Marriage, and Sex Therapist talks about the importance of managing trauma and breaking free from toxic relationships through tapping into neuroplasticity and emotional regulation. He shares his expertise in starting fresh and creating new ways of changing patterns in relationships. The message is one of positivity and having the autonomy to make decisions to improve future partner selection by recognizing unhealthy and unproductive patterns. Todd provides a scenario of how childhood relationships are carried out in our lives as adults, and how breaking the pattern starts with doing the inner work. We talk about how neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to change, allows us to make healthier choices and break out of toxic behaviors and relationships. He also shares the very positive message that individuals can do a lot of work on their own in gaining a better understanding of yourself. Todd provides practical steps of how to make these changes through emotional regulation and neuroplasticity. We also talk about the power of meditation and how biology and brain science supports the practice. Todd shares how meditation can help us tap into the part of us that is whole and beautifully perfect as a way to enhance healing for self and interpersonal relationships.
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