Trapped in a toxic relationship

<p>Regardless of the type of relationship we're in, our interactions with others can sometimes bring out some of the darkest emotions. We can sometimes feel immense pain, and often experience the feeling of being trapped. We tend to label these relationships as ‘toxic’.</p> <p>In this episode, Ava unpacks this ‘toxic’ label, reframing what it means to experience being trapped in a ‘toxic relationship’.</p> <p>Although we had another podcast scheduled to be published this week, Ava decided to discuss something that has been present and meaningful for her in the last days.</p> <p>Join the discussion in our Facebook group. </p> <p> </p> <p>Relevant links: </p> <p> </p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://functionalspirituality.com/free-resources/'>Free Resources Page </a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Chapter markers: </p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Warning: Honey may be snoring in the background 🙂</p> <p>01:05 Introduction to the topic </p> <p>04:00 What happens in our brains when something hurts? </p> <p>05:35 What is a toxic relationship?</p> <p>8:50 How do I know that I am in a toxic relationship?</p> <p>11:10 Ingredients to healing </p> <p>12:00 Some relationships trigger our deepest wounds </p> <p>15:00 Ava shares about her experience </p> <p>16:26 What do we do now? </p> <p>19:30 Let us know what you think of this episode </p> <p> </p> <p>Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:</p> <p><a href='http://www.functionalspirituality.com/'>www.functionalspirituality.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Free resources:</p> <p><a href='https://functionalspirituality.ck.page/subscribe'>Newsletter sign-up:</a> </p> <p>A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.</p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/functionalspirituality/'>Community meditation</a>:</p> <p>Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.</p> <p><a href='https://functionalspirituality.thinkific.com/courses/he