#336 - Addicted to a Toxic Relationship

#336 - Addicted to a Toxic Relationship

Toxic relationships are more than unhealthy. They can be an addiction. During the early stages of romantic love, our brains light up with flashes of ecstasy and excitement. The same chemical reward systems that are implicated in a cocaine habit also get us “addicted” to romantic partners, even when they’re inconsistent, unavailable, or downright destructive to our wellbeing. Unfortunately, toxic relationships can be even more addictive than healthy relationships. Being in a toxic relationship feels like swinging wildly between anxiety and relief, and living for honeymoon periods that feel even more blissful because of all the terrible things that are happening the rest of the time. Unlike the calm waters of a healthy relationship, the choppy waves of a toxic relationship leave you off balance, and often deeply hooked. If you are addicted to a toxic relationship, I hope this episode of the podcast sheds some light on the dynamics at play. I’m sharing the true story of a client I worked with years ago (after changing the identifying details, of course) who was in the grips of a toxic relationship he could not seem to end, no matter how much pain it caused him and his family. Eventually he found his way out, back to true love and grace. I wish the same for you. xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby growingself.com

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#454 Should You Stay or Go? How To Know When Your Marriage Is Over

#454 Should You Stay or Go? How To Know When Your Marriage Is Over

There are few questions more terrifying, more soul-shaking, or more likely to keep you awake at 3 a.m. than this one: How to know when your marriage is over? I mean… whew. Just saying that out loud m...

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#453 Why Do I Keep Thinking About My Ex?

#453 Why Do I Keep Thinking About My Ex?

Ever feel like your ex is living rent-free in your head, even though the relationship is so over? Whether it’s been weeks, months, or (gulp) years since your breakup, if you’re wondering “Why do I kee...

12 Touko 202548min

#452 How to Create a Career Aligned with YOU

#452 How to Create a Career Aligned with YOU

Ever wake up at 3am thinking, “What am I doing with my life?” If so, you are not alone—and you are definitely not lost. In this inspiring episode of Love, Happiness, and Success, I’m joined by bestsel...

5 Touko 202555min

#451 How to Break Free From Bad Habits, feat. Ian Cron

#451 How to Break Free From Bad Habits, feat. Ian Cron

Have you ever caught yourself reaching for a glass of wine, scrolling endlessly, or obsessively organizing your to-do list… and thought, Wait, why am I doing this again?! You might not think of yourse...

28 Huhti 202556min

#450 Rewiring Mental Health from the Inside Out with Metabolic Psychiatry

#450 Rewiring Mental Health from the Inside Out with Metabolic Psychiatry

What if your anxiety, brain fog, or mood swings aren’t in your mind... but in your mitochondria? I know—that sounds wild. But in this jaw-dropping episode of Love, Happiness & Success, I’m talking wi...

21 Huhti 202557min

#449 Coaching versus Counseling: Why Your Therapist Might Be Keeping You Stuck

#449 Coaching versus Counseling: Why Your Therapist Might Be Keeping You Stuck

Ever feel like you’ve been in therapy forever and nothing’s actually changing? Or maybe you have a life coach that loves to just hang out and vibe instead of actually helping you reach your goals?  I...

14 Huhti 202550min

#448 How to Get Out of a Slump

#448 How to Get Out of a Slump

Ever feel like you're stuck in molasses with zero motivation, energy, or sparkle? Me too, friend. Let’s talk about how to get out of a slump.  In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success, we’re d...

7 Huhti 202558min

#447 From Guilt Trips to Gaslighting: How to Outsmart a Manipulator

#447 From Guilt Trips to Gaslighting: How to Outsmart a Manipulator

Ever leave a conversation feeling like your brain’s been scrambled and you’re not sure why? Maybe you’re suddenly questioning your own reality, feeling guilty, or bending over backwards for someone wh...

31 Maalis 20251h 7min

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