It’s Not Normal It’s Toxic: Rid Your Life of Toxic People

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As a toxic relationship specialist my mission is to bring hope, healing, and FREEDOM to those whose lives have been affected by toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and narcissistic behaviors. Living and being in relationships that are not healthy for us can cause this type of abuse to be accepted as “normal”. TRUTH IS...ITS NOT NORMAL... ITS TOXIC! Having been in toxic relationships myself, I am now able to use my experience to guide those walking a similar path to my own. This podcast is dedicated to YOU so that you too can find peace & be free of relationships that are not healthy for you.

Recent Episodes
  • Toxic Tidbit Time - Announcement
    Oct 22, 2024 – 00:08:40
  • #234-Threats within a Toxic Relationship
    Oct 2, 2024 – 00:17:21
  • Toxic Tidbit Time
    Sep 20, 2024 – 00:12:15
  • Toxic Tidbit Time
    Sep 15, 2024 – 00:08:44
  • Toxic Tidbit Time
    Aug 30, 2024 – 00:08:23
  • Toxic Tidbit Time
    Aug 25, 2024 – 00:05:42
  • #234 Feeling Stuck?
    Aug 23, 2024 – 00:29:05
  • Toxic Tidbit Time
    Aug 18, 2024 – 00:06:04
  • Toxic Tidbit Time
    Aug 16, 2024 – 00:06:30
  • #233- Making Emotional Decisions vs Logical Decisions
    Aug 15, 2024 – 00:31:29
  • Toxic Tidbit Time
    Aug 6, 2024 – 00:04:15
  • #232 - I Was Blindsided -with guest
    Jul 30, 2024 – 01:03:32
  • #231 Loving Yourself Through Acceptance - with Bela Gandhi
    Jun 25, 2024 – 00:39:50
  • #230 I Wanted a Grey Couch.... so how did I get here?
    Jun 20, 2024 – 00:17:54
  • #229 -10 Reasons Toxic Relationships Are So Confusing
    Jun 11, 2024 – 00:13:57
  • #228 Have you Unplugged your Defense System?
    Jun 5, 2024 – 00:26:23
  • #227 What is my secret to everything?...Having a Plan!
    Apr 16, 2024 – 00:30:54
  • #226 When it is Time to Declutter
    Apr 13, 2024 – 00:54:20
  • #225 Spiritual Abuse and the Crooked Little Girl
    Apr 2, 2024 – 00:41:41
  • #224 Freedom from Coping, When Coping with Toxic
    Mar 17, 2024 – 00:41:48
  • #223 Grateful for the Past
    Mar 6, 2024 – 00:45:06
  • #222 Making the Impossible Your New Normal - with Fiji McAlpine
    Feb 29, 2024 – 00:55:08
  • #221 The "Just Enough" Relationship & the Confusion they Cause
    Feb 13, 2024 – 00:22:17
  • #220 It's All About the Kids! - with guest Elle Barr
    Feb 3, 2024 – 00:40:49
  • #219 Are you "On the Fence?"
    Jan 23, 2024 – 00:18:00
  • #218 A Deeper Look into Betrayal with guest Dr. Debi Silber
    Jan 16, 2024 – 00:42:32
  • #217 Dr Heidi's Instructions for Life
    Dec 29, 2023 – 00:17:54
  • #216 The Holiday Betrayal Roller Coaster
    Dec 19, 2023 – 00:23:03
  • #215 Been There, Done it, Now Helping Others-(with Guests Kerry McAvoy Ph.D. & Tara Blair Ball)
    Nov 21, 2023 – 00:42:00
  • #214 The Masks We Wear
    Nov 17, 2023 – 00:29:35
  • #213 Making Things Little is a Bigger Deal Than You Think
    Oct 31, 2023 – 00:14:38
  • #212 The Transformation Truth
    Oct 24, 2023 – 00:21:58
  • #211 Let me Read You Your Rights!
    Oct 13, 2023 – 00:27:29
  • #210 The Struggle After Leaving!
    Oct 3, 2023 – 01:31:48
  • #209 Seeking Validation?
    Sep 26, 2023 – 01:47:26
  • #208 A Sneak Peek
    Aug 1, 2023 – 00:20:16
  • #207 The Rejection Deception
    Jul 25, 2023 – 00:22:55
  • #206 Replay: Help your support system understand better how to support.
    Jul 17, 2023 – 00:33:11
  • #205 ⭐️Most Popular Episode⭐️to Date for 2023. Love bombing & Hoovering Explained and Compared
    Jun 28, 2023 – 00:38:27
  • #204💘 Part 4 - My Journey - Through the Eyes of the Man who Loves Me💘
    Jun 1, 2023 – 00:28:26
  • #203💘 Part 3 - My Journey - Through the Eyes of the Man who Loves Me💘
    Jun 1, 2023 – 00:30:08
  • #202 💘 Part 2- My Journey - Through the Eyes of the Man who Loves Me💘
    Jun 1, 2023 – 00:30:38
  • #201 💘 Part 1 - My Journey - Through the Eyes of the Man who Loves Me💘
    Jun 1, 2023 – 00:33:44
  • # 208 When the Unexpected Happens - Maranda
    May 23, 2023 – 00:45:16
  • # 207 What is it like when you are TRIGGERED?
    May 16, 2023 – 00:48:03
  • #206 No more 'Wine-ing'🍷 - with Megan Wilcox
    May 11, 2023 – 00:27:50
  • #205 💪🏼From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid - with guest and friend Donavan
    May 2, 2023 – 00:39:13
  • #200 Juicy AF with Kay Allison- life without alcohol!
    Apr 25, 2023 – 00:33:18
  • #199 Divorce & Co-parenting Truths with Kate Anthony!
    Apr 18, 2023 – 00:40:59
  • #198 Free Spirited - A Healing Journey
    Apr 11, 2023 – 00:42:52
Recent Reviews
  • Lucy M.P
    Brilliant podcast
    Dr. Heidi has such a warm and comforting presence. You you don’t feel so alone when you listen to her episodes. You walk away with something you can apply to your situation and see improvement ❤️
  • Heartlikeatruck
    Help I needed…
    Listening made me realize I’m not the only one. I’ve listened and related to so many episodes. Thank you Dr. Heidi for making me feel validated.
  • whosaysno
    Find the courage to make the changes
    I never thought I would find myself in a toxic relationship. Dr Heidi‘s podcasts gave me the education, security, and comfort to make the hard decision to move on and return to a positive life. Whenever I may need any emotional support , her caring and uplifting podcasts are at my fingertips. She’s the best, and I will always be grateful for her podcast help!
  • -Maranda
    Giving a voice to the issue that has always been swept under the rug
    This women helped me not feel alone when I was struggling to make sense of loosing my relationship with my teenage daughter and facing the truth of my past with her father. I love that she has shed light on a very sensitive and usually judged subject. Can’t say enough good things about her!
  • TribalThump
    The First Podcast That Came Up
    I was struggling through my own relationship at the time when I had found this podcast. I was intrigued by Dr. Heidi’s experience and I related to similar instances she had shared. Toxic Relationships are real and can be quite dangerous for any family member involved. Through these episodes, I had encountered so many “a-ha!” moments where it became very clear what I was dealing with. I’m very thankful for Dr. Heidi’s courage to share her story and other viewpoints from other guest appearances that really opened my eyes to aim for a better hope as well as a better life. Highly recommend.
  • disgusted-89
    Lifeline
    When I was mired in the confusion of being in a toxic relationship, Dr Heidi’s podcasts were a lifeline of logic. She helped me make sense of what was happening to me and to realize this wasn’t love. It was just being called love. I listened daily (often repeating the same one again and again) as I attempted to rewire my brain. I’m now 4 years out and living my best life. Thank you!
  • Purebalancemg
    Important topic
    I can not wait to hear your thoughts. I have just founded purebalancemg.com I will reach out to you in 2024 for possible podcast collaboration!
  • Sunkissed_Beauty
    I never needed to hear something more than I needed right now
    I just want to start off and say thank you I needed to sign I guess but I’ve been in and out of a toxic relationship. I’m pretty certain regardless what kind of title you want to put it I’m pretty certain my partner is very narcissistic. Tell that my father is very similar. It seems like it’s a pattern I go through of dating the wrong guys and trying to find that love I so much craved from my father. I never got his approval and so I searched and searched to find love. I’m on my self-love journey but at the same time I’m still stuck in limbo. I’m going back to the same guy who treats me like garbage everyone says just leave and block them but it’s, like losing a piece of yourself when you’ve been with them so long I guess with mine situation I feel like I’ve lost part of myself and someone told me going through a toxic relationship. It’s like you have to almost forget the person you was prior and start you’re not gonna be the same person when you leave a toxic relationshipdoesn’t mean you can’t be amazing person afterwards. Thank you for this amazing podcast. It really was an eye-opener for me.
  • Loriboot
    A Lifeline
    Dr. Heidi has offered me a lifeline during one of the most difficult times of my life. Every time I felt confused or alone in my toxic relationship, I could listen to an episode and feel understood. She would bring back my conviction to improve life for myself and my children. With her inspiration and the help of her supportive Facebook group, I’ve been able to do what, at times, felt impossible. I am so thankful I came across this podcast and Dr. Heidi. I do believe it was a Divine intervention.
  • Rob | Dad the Best I Can
    This podcast 🤯
    It feels like Dr. Heidi knows exactly what you’re going through.
  • ShirleyRenee13
    You helped me
    3 1/2 years ago, I googled what was going on in my life because I could not figure it out. The word toxic came up and then your podcast came up when I worked at delivering food I listened to your podcast and armed myself with the knowledge to break free myself and my two children who are now 8 and 9 thank you so much. You really are a shining light in this world of darkness. Thank you for following your passion and doing this podcast. You are an amazing person and my family sent so much love to yours I live free now from toxicity I’ve enrolled in college some thing I thought I would never get to do and I am self supporting my children with a restraining order against the father and my dignity back. We are safe and happy something that I didn’t know I would be able to provide my children. But with the education your podcast provided I was able to break the cycle, and now my children have a chance as well as myself. Dr. Heidi, you are the bomb keep doing what you’re doing.
  • frriends
    Love this pod cast
    This is the real talk I love this pod cast the day I left I still haven’t seen my kids my mother my brother none of my family and it feels so good to not be around them so happy I left
  • Mememe Ususus
    I feel seen
    Wow. I can’t believe how much you nailed the interpersonal dynamics.
  • Gdhxbdbhxbd
    Thank you!
    I stumbled upon your podcast and every single thing you say is like you are speaking right to me! Knowing that you have experienced the same things that I have for the last 27 years is very helpful. Thank you!!
  • FruZ1385
    Thank you
    You have no idea how helpful you are please keep them coming
  • Katiej7
    Perfect!
    Thank you so much! I’m speechless.
  • lion_loni
    Heartbreaking
    This last episode with the child of a toxic relationship broke my heart For myself and my 3 daughters. 2 yrs ago I found you Dr. Heidi on Christmas it’s changed my life, slow process, but until you know what’s wrong,you cannot fix a thing. Oh and the ranch chores actually made me wonder who this girl might be, that’s how much I listen!😊
  • sherrylouis
    You can’t imagine how grateful I am!
    Thank you
  • BeeGeeDee128
    Very much needed podcast for me
    I love this podcast and Dr Heidi. I relate so much to a lot of it and I am learning so much. It gets uncomfortable for me to listen to at times but that is because it is hitting so close to home. The way Dr Heidi talks and explains things makes it relateable and so much easier to understand. If this issue affects you in your life in any way this is a great podcast to check out.
  • RebeccaLynnC
    This podcast is CHANGING MY LIFE
    The way you explain toxic relationships really makes complete sense to me. You are changing my life one podcast at a time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
  • chelleebee
    Highly recommend!
    I just found this podcast and have been binge listening to it and I really enjoy it.
  • RoseGarden441
    Dr Heidi is AMAZINGGGGGG!!
    The first time I heard Dr Heidi on one of her episodes, my mind was blown. I had finally found someone who lived the same nightmare as me. She literally described exactly my life, living and loving a toxic person. I can’t even put into words how thankful I am to Dr Heidi for making this podcast and sharing her knowledge.
  • Jservant1198
    It’s Toxic
    This podcast will benefit you in so many ways if you’re in a toxic relationship. You will get much needed answers, validation and knowledge you need to move forward. Dr. Heidi genuinely cares about her clients and listeners. There is help for you!
  • Familyof52014
    Perfectly described
    Thank you for this episode!! I found myself feeling relief and validated in the “programming” I have experienced in my relationships from childhood to adulthood!! I shared for orders as well!
  • Ripley1964
    Some good info
    While I am finding some of this information helpful, it concerns me that Dr. Heidi has no formal counseling or mental health experience. Also, you have to wade through her spiel at the beginning, sometimes 10 minutes of it, to get to the topic at hand. Plus the volume of the intro and ending is much higher than her voice and I’m constantly having to adjust my own volume. And she talks very fast, so it’s sometimes hard to follow her. I would feel more comfortable if she added some certification to work with individuals in a mental health capacity. And I think she would benefit from speaking lessons that would help slow her voice down.
  • Bo$$$$$713
    Do you know my Ex?!
    Today’s episode was truly and honestly the most accurate description of my ex, my relationship and my life for the past few years. It’s amazing to hear someone validate my feelings. And yes the silent treatment was always the worst and most hurtful. Thank you for raising an awareness to this emotional abuse issue.
  • MadonC
    Grateful
    First of all I want to say thank you sooo much for all the information that you are sharing. It’s so important to be able to recognize and move on from a toxic situation and some of us don’t even know we were in one. This has helped me so much to not feel alone and know that we can manage it and come out on the other side. Helping so many people . Thank you again
  • cat girl lb 10
    So helpful.
    This podcast is invaluable. It is nice to have someone talk and explain about exactly what you are going through, when you are feeling like the only person who has ever gone through this. I would recommend this podcast to anyone who has to deal with a toxic person in their life. Heidi is amazing!
  • rachel_b_lynn
    Life changing!!!
    Dr. Heidi is highly educated on toxic relationships, excellent, and this podcast absolutely changed my life. I learned SO much in this podcast, it was relatable, insightful, helpful, and gave me practical tools to use everyday. I absolutely would not have had the knowledge and courage to leave my toxic relationship when I did- without this podcast. Her topics are relevant and knowledge giving. It is so good, if I could give it more stars I would. It is the best podcast about toxic relationships I’ve listened to, and I’ve listened to a lot. Thank you a Dr. Heidi for changing my life. This podcast saved me!!!!
  • dimetra1979
    Thank you
    I can not express how much this podcast has changed my life. She has given me the strength to see for the first time in my life the truth and it has been awakening. This is a must for anyone dealing with a toxic relationship of any degree. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
  • tatyes_tatno
    Life changing !
    Dr Heidi’s words were a lifesaver, helping me to sort out my abusive relationship and recognize that it truly was toxic. I recommend this podcast to everyone I talk to who is questioning whether or not their relationship is healthy.
  • KaleidescopeEyes
    Life Changing
    This podcast truly helped me find my Strength Within. Every episode I find myself nodding my head in agreement and finding validation to what I have been thinking and feeling for years. Dr Heidi doesn’t just deliver a podcast, she delivers from the heart. I have learned so much and gained so much courage and insight from her. Thank you, Dr Heidi!
  • Strong71
    Thank you!!
    I have been able to educate myself, which means O can now protect myself and hopefully my kids, too. I find myself not knowing if I want to laugh, cry, shake my head, be sick, etc as I hear my life in these podcasts. I feel like I am gaining strength each time. I am scared about what’s ahead, but will be ok.
  • ggdddtfcgg
    A life saving source of knowledge
    Dr. Heidi’s podcast literally helped me in a time of utter confusion and hopelessness. The free information given to me via her fantastic podcast guided me through the fog of emotional abuse. I googled what is a toxic relationship and found her. I knew nothing about emotional abuse, trauma bonding or love bombing. She taught me how I was being treated was not normal, its toxic! Eternally grateful. Katie🌺
  • Button hook me
    Spot on advice
    Presented in a great way. Someone dealing with the same thing you are. It’s a good listen.
  • hair62
    Thank you
    This is the first day of me listening! I’m so happy and excited
  • Expressing Gratitude
    Thank You!
    Every life affirming. When one comes out of a toxic relationship after having all one’s perceptions invalidated this podcast is very helpful. I love how she defines the ulterior motives behind the behaviors that are so contradictory to the charming words. You know you’re being had, but you can’t believe such a good person can do this! I think she helps a person come out of denial. Thank you!
  • dsgolbon
    Helped me
    I was trapped because of toxic people, now I am finally free thanks to this podcast.
  • gghirt
    ♥️
    So needed
  • @lovablerobert
    Profoundly articulated what I’ve gone through
    OMG. This was a huge punch to the gut. Also provided an Understanding of my recent feelings/anxiety/feeling on “edge” having gotten out of toxic relationship. And lastly, validation that I AM going in the right direction.
  • Tambam511
    This podcast saved my life
    I am in a very mentally abusive marriage. My partner has spent years cutting me down and telling me I am crazy. For so long I thought I really was everything he said. I come from a ton of trauma and abuse in my childhood and he used that against me. If it wasn’t for therapy I never would of realized his behavior was toxic. This podcast along with my actual therapy of course is life changing. I am finally excited for my future now.
  • preciouspuddycat
    I love these podcasts
    I recently came across this podcast on a long car ride home. There are so many great topics to choose from. I listened to several that first night and many since then. I’ve learned a lot and I am thankful that someone who understands what it’s like is getting the word out to help others who are dealing with toxic relationships. I have passed this on to many friends who are learning and being helped by these podcasts too. Keep them coming, we all love them!
  • missamantha
    Disappointed
    I was pretty excited to give this show a listen, but there is a fine line between breaking down the human body's functions into layman's terms, and actually giving false information. Bummer! Not to mention the lengthy spiels before the actual episode begins. One can only press fast-forward so many times! At least y'all are trying to do the good work. Just not for me.
  • mrpodcast1234
    Amazing
    Just started listening a couple days ago and this podcast touches base on so many important points regarding toxic people and relationships. It’s been extremely very helpful for me so far. Definitely recommend!
  • Kster12345
    This podcast changed my life
    I had been living so overwhelmed thinking I was crazy because of a relationship I felt emotionally tied into. Dr Heidi was a support system and showed me that I’m not the only one that felt that way and she made me see the importance of getting back to me again. Thank you Dr. Heidi
  • fry chick
    Bad analogy
    People are not moldy food that need to be cleaned out of a fridge. People are better than that description. 👎🏼. I may have issues with friends, but I certainly wouldn’t want to be though of as moldy food.
  • Jolicat123
    Best podcast on toxic relationships
    I’ve been really struggling this year, and this podcast has been enlightening and motivating.
  • SeanKathryn
    Helping me so much!
    Your podcasts have helped me so much with healing from a toxic/narcissistic abuse relationship. Please never stop! Thank you❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻
  • mama bear ❤️
    Thank you
    Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏
  • MrCleverRat
    Can I skip 5Minutes ahead?
    I find that I have to fast forward a lot to get past her selling her content. Once she gets on topic she is super helpful!!!
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