Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast with The Matadoras
Surviving Toxic Relationships is a Christian podcast for women who are ready to break free from toxic, emotionally abusive, or narcissistic relationships and step into healing, clarity, and truth.
Deana and Lizzie are two women whose lives unexpectedly crossed when they were married to the SAME manipulative, cheating, financially abusive partner.
Their combined passion is to provide women with the tools to avoid, escape, or heal from toxic, harmful, or confusing relationships.
If you’ve been searching for faith based wisdom that goes deeper than surface-level advice, this show is for you. We talk honestly about trauma, emotional wounds, spiritual confusion, and the process of rebuilding your identity through faith.
Our esteemed guests consist of Therapists, Authors, Doctors, and Survivors. Together, we explore topics that include self-discovery and healing, narcissistic abuse, boundaries, discernment, and learning to hear God’s voice clearly in relationships.
Whether you’re trying to avoid early red flags, are in the middle of a toxic relationship, or recovering from one, this emotional and spiritual healing podcast offers real conversations, practical insight, and biblical encouragement to help you move forward into hope, restoration, self worth, and renewal.
Remember beautiful friends: You are not alone, You are not crazy, and You are deeply, deeply loved.
Deana & Lizzie
Surviving Toxic Relationships Podcast with The Matadoras
Episode #57: Gaslighting, Blame Shifting & Minimizing; 3 Toxic Tactics That Keep You Stuck
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In this episode, Lizzie and Deana delve into the complexities of manipulation, focusing on gaslighting, blame shifting, and minimizing. They share personal stories and insights on how these tactics can distort reality and erode emotional safety. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing red flags in relationships and offers practical tips for recovery and healthy communication.
Takeaways
- Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic that makes you doubt your memory and perception.
- Blame shifting is a common tactic used to avoid responsibility for one's actions.
- Minimizing someone's feelings can erode their emotional safety.
- Recognizing red flags in conversations is crucial for emotional well-being.
- Healthy communication involves feeling safe to express oneself without fear of backlash.
- Keeping a journal can help validate your experiences and memories.
- Seeking support from trusted individuals is essential during confusing times.
- Scripture can provide validation and strength in difficult situations.
- It's important to affirm your own truth in the face of manipulation.
- Healing from toxic relationships is possible with the right support and resources.
Sound Bites
- "He drained all of her retirement."
- "Minimizing erodes emotional safety."
- "Confusion is not from God."
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Manipulation in Relationships
07:12
Blame Shifting: A Personal Story
15:20
Red Flags: Learning from the Past
20:04
Tools for Recovery and Healing
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Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own, and this show is for educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical, or professional advice, and listening does not create a therapeutic relationship. If you need personalized support, please reach out to a licensed professional. If you’re in crisis or immediate danger, please call 911 for help.
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