Why is it so hard to move on from a toxic ex?! From emotional addiction and trauma bonding to the justifications we tell ourselves, Christina unpacks the hidden forces keeping you stuck and gives you actionable strategies to break free.
If you're ready to stop the emotional yo-yo and attract the love you truly deserve, this episode is for you!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:44 The psychological hold of toxic relationships
03:06 Emotional addiction and the cycle of highs and lows
05:50 Trauma bonding and its impact on relationships
08:23 The what-if trap and why we romanticize the past
09:21 Common lies we tell ourselves to stay in toxic relationships
10:46 The truth about closure and why you don’t need it
12:32 How manipulators exploit your weaknesses
13:47 Why the intensity wasn’t love but emotional turbulence
14:48 How nostalgia keeps you stuck in the past
16:45 Reality reframe and how to break free
17:14 The no-contact rule and why it’s non-negotiable
18:17 Shifting the mindset from losing them to reclaiming you
19:45 How to fully break free and heal
20:45 Detoxing your mind and reframing the fantasy
21:54 The inner work needed to stop repeating toxic patterns
23:41 Shifting the focus back to yourself and rebuilding your identity
24:34 The real healing happens when you become someone new
25:24 Outro
