The Toxic People Detox

Thank you everyone! Take care of yourselves. The post The Final Lesson first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

The best offense is a great defense. The post Building Your Defenses first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

This is the first of the last three episodes of this podcast. Today, I tackle a listener question. How does a supervisor deal with toxic staff? The post Dealing with Toxic Staff first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Each person has inside them an enormous capability and creative power which they’ve probably never begun to imagine. We must start working toward that to bring that forth.” Dr. Ron Dalrymple Dr. Ron Dalrymple is a licensed psychologist, author and filmmaker with a special interest in the higher, seldom understood powers of the mind. He […] The post Coping Strategies for Toxic Situations with Dr. Ron Dalrymple first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“We all from one time or another, find ourselves in some type of toxic relationship. There should be no dishonor in that it happens. We don’t always know the person. I think you dishonor yourself when you know, and you can do better and you don’t do better.” Tamuri Richardson Tamuri Richardson is an expert […] The post Overcoming Abusive Relationships with Tamuri Richardson first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“I wasted most of my 20’s and 30’s looking for love in all the wrong places, until eventually I hit rock bottom. All the love I so desperately wanted from someone else was already inside me.” I discovered who I REALLY was and what was truly important to me; I learned how to love AND […] The post Stop Dating the Same Type of Person with Melissa Snow first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Sometimes when we’re trying to be in motion and make things happen in our life, if we don’t have the clarity, we can’t see it.”  Quinn Barret Quinn Barrett is an author and speaker who teaches people how to meditate in fun and unconventional ways. Her mission is to help people live life in balance […] The post Still the Mind with Quinn Barrett first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

In today’s episode, I discuss 3 tips to focus on reinventing yourself. Highlights include Pivoting vs. starting from scratch Examples of people who have changed their career path even in the face of economic crises Creating challenges for yourself The post Self-Care Series – Reinventing Yourself first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“…If we release that energetic hold that we have on someone, everything can shift. The way we perceive them shifts. Their actions might shift. Our reaction to them might shift. We’re left with love and forgiveness, and sometimes even a sense of gratitude that they helped awaken something in ourselves that we didn’t want to […] The post Seeing Yourself in Other People with Royce Morales first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

What type of content do you want to hear more of?  Send me an email with a suggestion or question and I will cover your topic. support@TheToxicPeopleDetox.com I am open for coaching in the summer.  Need some insight from an objective 3rd party?  Click on the link to schedule a call.   https://bit.ly/2X5dDTq The post Self-Care Series: Rebuilding Broken Dreams first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Maybe it’s time for you to look at yourself and value yourself and honor yourself and keep them on a really short leash.” Dr. Rita Louise In today’s episode, Dr. Rita opens up about growing up in with a narcissist mother and how she gained control over her life. A survivor or childhood abuse, Dr. […] The post Living with Narcissists with Dr. Rita Louise first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

In today’s episode, I tackle a listener’s email about pain and loss after a relationship ends. How does one deal with the pain of abandonment and not feeling good enough? How does one start to move on? Check out this episode to find out. What type of content do you want to hear more of?  […] The post Feeling Abandoned After A Failed Relationship first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“The very best thing that you can do is to understand that and to do everything you can to start to be the whole and complete person that you were intended to be.” Sarah tells the story of how close she came to taking her life* in October 2010. Childhood bullying at school had left […] The post Narcissistic Family Dynamics with Sarah Griffiths first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Setting healthy boundaries can do wonders to help you deal with difficult people.  What does it mean to set boundaries exactly?   In today’s episode, I give 3 practical steps to setting boundaries as part of your self-care regimen.   What type of content do you want to hear more of?  Send me an email […] The post Self-Care Series: Creating Healthy Boundaries– Solo Wednesday first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Instead of us feeling ashamed of ourselves or guilt with where we are emotionally and mentally during this time, it’s all right. It’s fine to be there. Wherever you are, wherever you go, there you are.” Asha Tarry is a certified life coach and licensed psychotherapist. As a treating provider, Asha has the experience and […] The post Getting Along in Close Quarters with Asha Tarry first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

If this is your first time listening, then welcome.  Given what’s been happening in the world and currently in many US cities, there is a need for calm and reason.  Today’s episode marks the first in a series of episodes focusing on self-care.  We start off with helping you achieve freedom from excessive worrying.   […] The post Self-Care Series: Freedom from Excessive Worrying – Solo Wednesday first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Unless you can look at all of those blocks and self-sabotaging blocks…they’re just going to keep reappearing down the line.” Su Orosa Su Orosa is a mental health and wellness coach, who gives women the tools they need to manage their inner critic and put a stop to self-sabotaging behaviours. Providing her clients with a […] The post Examining Self-Sabotaging Behaviors with Su Orosa first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Parents are often our first experiences with human contact. In an ideal setting, they are there to nurture and protect us. What happens when that dynamic is twisted into a power struggle? In today’s episode, we examine common signs of dysfunction and ways to put yourself on the path to healing and taking back your […] The post Healing from Toxic or Narcissistic Parents – Solo Wednesdays first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Don’t wait to be with people that you love.”  Christina Flach Christina Flach is the CEO, a makeup guru, a widow, a substance awareness advocate, a fashion commentator, a mom to four living children, and one who died. She lives with these titles, but she’s defined by one word, grace. Christina openly shares her story […] The post From Grief to Celebrity Makeup Artist with Christina Flach first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Learning how to go inside yourself, find what’s in there, and learn how to make all the processes in your life support you, and you will be happy.”  Faust Ruggiero People more often go to see a psychologist when things are falling apart. The success rate on this can go two ways: your willingness to […] The post Fixing Your Life with Faust A. Ruggiero first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

In today’s episode we will examine 5 steps for simplifying your life.  Don’t let the simplicity fool you.  These are powerful steps to gain a semblance of control in today’s hectic society. The post How to Simplify Your Life and Stay Sane [Episode 50] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Books have been written and courses have been developed on the topic of mental toughness.  What does mental toughness mean exactly?  Ask 10 different people and you will get 10 different answers.  In today’s episode, Dr. Shayla gives two principles for building up your mental toughness muscles.  Is it tough?  Of course, but the result […] The post Developing Mental Toughness [Episode 49] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

In today’s episode, we cover two basic principles of self-care. These can be applied to just about any situation. The post Self-Care During Troubled Times - Episode 48 first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson How do you deal with intimidation and […] The post How to Take Back Your Power [Episode 47] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frankl In today’s episode we cover: the types of bullying and a powerful method to deal with it. The post Workplace Bullying – How to Overcome [Episode 46] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people that they don’t like.” –Will Rogers You might have heard that quote before. It’s becoming a cliché but the brutal honesty is what makes it so powerful. During my Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, I had to rethink my approach […] The post 5 Money Challenges To Increase your Savings [Episode 44] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

V “True detachment isn’t separation from life but the absolute freedom within your mind to explore living.” Ron. W. Rathbun The good news is that detachment is a skill that you can learn. The bad news is that detachment is a skill that you can learn. Skills take time to learn. There will be moments […] The post Detaching from Toxic Situations [Episode 43] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

The desire to win is human nature. Winning gives us satisfaction, but is winning always a good thing? People might quote Winston Churchill when he said, “Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never–in nothing great or small, large or petty–never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield […] The post Picking Your Battles- When to Fight and When to Flee [Episode 42] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

A reader sent me an email about a situation with a toxic boss. She writes, “[My boss] rules with fear, and has fired/made redundant/bullied out many of my former colleagues. She essentially picks one member of staff each week to be her least favourite person – she calls them out in front of everyone, creates […] The post Biding your time with a Toxic Boss [Episode 41] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

“Just because one person’s problem is less traumatic than another’s doesn’t mean they’re required to hurt less.” J.A. Redmerski This is the 40th episode. I am 40 years old. I have lost 40 pounds. So that’s 40-40-40. How’s that for timing! There are two issues I address in this episode. First, there are seasons to […] The post Celebrating Life Milestones amidst Toxicity [Episode 40] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Here’s a webinar I did some time ago.  You will discover… 1.Why do controlling parents…well…control 2.  11 ways they control and how to counter it 3. Your best defense against them support@TheToxicPeopleDetox.com The post Dealing with Controlling Parents Webinar [Episode 39] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Narcissists are emotional parasites. They don’t care about the people in their lives. They just care about getting their emotional“fix.” They want you dependent and broken. Whether a romantic relationship, platonic relationship, or even a work relationship, getting involved with a narcissist is a miserable experience. So, today we cover the signs to watch out […] The post 3 Early Warning Signs of a Narcissist [Episode 38] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Are you in a working environment where people would throw you under the bus without the slightest hesitation? Does getting ahead mean selling their souls and backstabbing you? One listener demands to know why. In desperate times, people tend to do desperate things. When you look beyond all the posturing, you will see the fear […] The post Why Are My Coworkers So Cutthroat? – Listener Question [Episode 37] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Here’s another listener question. The person states, “How to deal with toxic environments where you, the victim, are turned/labelled the negative or toxic person. Especially when you know you aren’t.” There are three powerful methods to deal with this situation. Don’t be deceived by how simple they are. Send your questions to support@TheToxicPeopleDetox.com The post Are Toxic Co-Workers Making you the Bad Guy? [Episode 36] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

How old must you be before you can live your own life in their eyes? Today, we explore some reasons why controlling parents are the way they are and how to deal with them. Click on the link to sign up for the Controlling Parents Webinar. https://www.toxicpeopledetox.com/p/Controlling-People-Webinar The post Controlling Parents: How Does An Adult Child Deal With Them? [Episode 35] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Have you ever tried to be nice to toxic people? People are often surprised to hear me say that I am not a nice person. Of all the virtues in the English language, being nice would be at the very bottom of my list. When it comes to being a nice person, I will explain […] The post Does Being Nice Work on Toxic People? [Episode 34] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Getting over a grudge is a process. I would love to say “do these 3 things and the grudge will be gone” but that’s not necessarily true. It’s not about letting go of it. It’s about it letting go of you. The mind can go to some dark places. In this episode, we discuss how […] The post Getting over a Grudge [Episode 33] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

It’s frustrating when someone sabotages your efforts. It’s even more hurtful when that someone is a family member you love. Why do they do that? How do you handle it? Let’s shine some light on the subject today. Rate and review, I would be most grateful. The post When Family Members Sabotage Your Efforts [Episode 32] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Are you speeding down a dead-end road? Are you throwing good money after bad? Are you on a ship to nowhere? I was there too. What happens when we don’t want to abandon a path after we put resources and time into it? Should you call it quits and move on with your life? In […] The post When Should You Call It Quits and Cut Your Losses? [Episode 31] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Just a heads up, I will be updating on Mondays only for the next two-three months. I am recording episodes in bulk and will return to a multi-day update in the future. Until then, here are 3 gold nuggets you can use to help you get over the fear of looking stupid. Enjoy! Subscribe, rate, […] The post How to Get Over the Fear of Looking Stupid [Episode 30] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Are you doing your best to be an awesome human being and toxic people think that you’re being selfish? Well, we all have selfish tendencies, but we also have our virtues. A listener wants to know why toxic people feel the need to call other people selfish when they themselves are obviously being selfish. Today, […] The post Listener Question – Why Do Toxic People Accuse Me of Being Selfish? [Episode 29] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

  What is at the heart of emotional eating?  How did I gain 100 lbs.? Simple.  I wouldn’t admit it to myself at the time but emotional overeating not only led to weight gain but to Type II diabetes.  It was a mess.  At the time of this episode, I lost 25 lbs. so I […] The post Toxic People & Emotional Eating – How to Cope [Episode 28] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

We have another response to an email from a listener. If you are a freelancer, contractor, etc., what happens when clients or customers want to come back to complain after services have been rendered? What happens when they come back weeks, months, or even years after the fact to complain about your good work? support@TheToxicPeopleDetox.com The post How To deal with Difficult Clients After-The-Fact [Episode 27] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

When you rearrange your life to appease/accommodate people, especially toxic people, don’t be surprised if those same people who you tried to accommodate won’t be with you when it counts. If they are, it’s more of a backseat driver type of thing. People are quick to dictate the terms of your life, but they very […] The post How to Deal With People Who Like To Impose [Episode 26] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

In today’s landmark 25th episode, I am summarizing the previous 24 episodes in to 6 key points. These points represent the ideal mindset for dealing with toxic people. The post The Ideal Mindset for Dealing With Toxic People [Episode 25] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Key Points 1. The problem of having expectations that are too high or too low 2. How to find that middle ground The post Should You Have Low Expectations of Toxic People? [Episode 24] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Key Points 1. Why we tend to fall into the trap of living some else’s life 2. Three powerful things you can do to break that habit 3. A lesson from our often toxic higher educational system Thank you for your comments, reviews, emails. Email questions and suggestions to – support@TheToxicPeopleDetox.com The post Are You Living Someone Else’s Life? [Episode 23] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

This is a short one as I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  For this month we are going to focus on crafting  your Toxic People Detox game plan.   Subscribe to stay in the loop. The post Getting Ready for Your 2018 Toxic People Detox [Episode 22] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

Don’t let people run you over! In the last episode, I talked about 7 reasons why toxic people are attracted to you. The main factor that govern the rest is that you are afraid of conflict. The problem with some people is that they don’t want to come off as arrogant, pushy, selfish, a jerk, […] The post Standing Your Ground [Episode 21] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.

There are toxic personality types that make a point of seeking out people upon whom to unload their bad behavior and manipulation. A drama queen, for example, is far more likely to seek out a person who is highly reactive than one who isn’t. They want drama and a centered person is not going to […] The post 7 Reasons Why Toxic People Target You [Episode 20] first appeared on The Toxic People Detox.