Friendships - When they are toxic

In this episode, we tackle the challenging topic of toxic friendships and their impact on our mental health. Join us as we discuss how to recognize unhealthy relationships and practical steps to cultivate healthier connections.

Key Discussion Points:

• Defining Toxic Friendships:
  • Characteristics of toxic friendships and how they differ from healthy ones.
• Identifying Red Flags:
  • Common behaviors that signal a toxic friendship (e.g., manipulation, constant negativity).
  • Determining if you are the toxic friend
• Navigating Toxicity:
  • Steps to address and confront toxic friendships.
  • When to consider ending a friendship and how to do it gracefully.
• Building Healthy Connections:
  • Tips for fostering supportive and uplifting relationships.

Featured Scriptures:

• Proverbs 27:17: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
• 2 Corinthians 6:14: "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers..."

Guest Expert:

This episode features Brittany Gipson a Christian therapist specializing in relationship dynamics, who shares her insights on maintaining healthy friendships and navigating toxic ones.

Resources Mentioned:

• Books:
  • "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
  • "Necessary Endings" by Dr. Henry Cloud
  • "Find Your People" by Jennie Allen
  • "Uninvited" by Lysa Terkurst