Is It Selfish or Self-Care? Navigating Relationships with Toxic People WITH Elaine Dickens S2:Ep2

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we shine a light on a growing challenge many of us are facing in today’s interconnected world. How to protect our peace while navigating relationships that drain us emotionally?

Our guest, Elaine Dickens, a specialist in trauma and therapeutic healing, joins us to unpack the complexities of emotionally charged relationships, especially when the people we love the most are the ones triggering old wounds or inflicting new ones.

Together, we explore questions that so many grapple with in silence:

• Is creating distance from those who hurt us truly selfish, or is it an act of self-respect?
• How do we respond when gaslighting, blame-shifting, or guilt-tripping become the norm, especially when walking away isn’t a viable option?
• What does healthy forgiveness look like, and can you truly forgive without letting someone back into your life?

With expertise and deep compassion, our guest walks us through therapeutic approaches that offer real tools for emotional survival, healing, and even liberation.

Whether you’re navigating a toxic relationship, struggling with guilt around setting boundaries, or seeking insight into why those we love might harm us emotionally, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.

🎧 Tune in to learn more about how therapy can help, which healing techniques can make a difference, and how to finally honor your truth without shame.

You are encouraged to comment and share your thoughts about the topics discussed in today’s episode

🎧 Guest: Elaine Dickens – Registered Psychotherapist, Founder of Live Inspired Wellness 

📩 Contact: Elaine@liveinspiredwellness.ca 

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