“Is it narcissism? Addiction? Passive-aggression? Something diagnosable?”
Too many women stay stuck in toxic relationships because they’re trying to “figure it out.”
In this powerful episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver challenges the belief that we need a perfect label before we’re allowed to leave. What if the pain is enough? What if the confusion, exhaustion, and emotional fallout are the evidence?
You’ll learn:
Why obsessing over a label keeps you stuck in analysis paralysis
How to validate your reality without outside proof
What to pay attention to in your body, mind, and home environment
How toxic behavior—no matter what you call it—impacts your kids
Questions to ask yourself when you're stuck between fear, guilt, and clarity
A must-listen for any mom wondering.
When the Label Doesn’t Matter
Toxic Is Toxic
The Mama Shrink Podcast
(Season 3, Episode 5)
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