The Overwhelmed Brain

Emotional Intelligence for Critical Thinkers

Investigating gut feelings in relationships

When you get that suspicious feeling that a friend, family member or partner is doing something deceptive, do you investigate further? Or do you take their word when they say nothing is going on?

When that gut instinct kicks in, it’s time to listen and perhaps even dig a little deeper just to get to the truth.

Also in this episode, I revisit values and what steps to take to show yourself love, respect and compassion so that you don’t end up in toxic relationships

Signs that you are a difficult person for others

How do you know if you are the difficult one in any relationship? Whether it’s at home, with friends, or family, when everyone seems a bit unhappier than you think they should be, perhaps the common denominator is you.

The mess of mixed messages

In any relationship, mixed messages are the key to diminishing trust and certainty. When communication is based on deception to make others think one thing while you do or say another, you introduce confusion and sometimes even a bit of insanity.

The Adapting Chameleon Personality – When they hurt you to get rid of you – Accepting or denying toxic family members

Segment 1: Are you a chameleon? Do you change as needed for every person and situation?

If so, is it really serving you? It’s time to explore this personality quirk and discover if it’s more harmful than helpful.

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Weaning Off Toxic People

What if the person you’re with is toxic, but you have a belief that they are the best you can get?

What if you’re stuck in a relationship you don’t like, but stick around anyway because you think you’ll never find anything better, so what’s the point?

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