If you've been burned by a toxic relationship or two (or five—no judgment), dating again can feel like a terrifying endeavor.

This episode is here to help you get prepped for what to look out for before you’re deep into another emotional circus.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn the 3 red flags that should have you moonwalking out of your next relationship like MJ
• Hear the #1 question to ask yourself if you suspect you’re in an unhealthy relationship
• Get the downlow on what you absolutely need to know before you commit to anyone

Hit that play button and let’s figure out how to trust your gut, dodge the drama, and find love that doesn’t come with a user manual.

MENTIONED:

• Denise’s book: Elephants Don’t Marry Giraffes: Things You Should Know About Relationships Before You Hook Up, Move In Together or Fully Commit
• Denise’s website: http://www.deniseschonwald.com
• Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE⁠: https://tinyurl.com/rrg-htwshownotes

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

🫶🏻 Get the free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes

🫶🏻 ⁠Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE⁠: https://tinyurl.com/rrg-htwshownotes

• Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
• Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
• Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
• Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you

🌻 ⁠Submit an interest form⁠ to work with me: https://tinyurl.com/interest-form-htwshownotes

In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse, as hosts share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safetyafter love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.