About this episode

Lizzie and Deana discuss the reasons why individuals often overlook red flags in toxic relationships.

Have you ever looked back on a relationship and wondered… “How did I miss the red flags?” In this deeply honest conversation, Lizzie and Deana unpack the emotional, psychological, and spiritual reasons people stay in toxic relationships longer than they expected. From trauma bonds and manipulation to confusion, shame, love bombing, and slowly adapting to unhealthy patterns, this episode explores why the warning signs often don’t feel obvious until much later. If you’ve struggled with self-bla...

People in this episode

Hosts: Elizabeth Jane, Deana Lynn

Topics covered

• red flags
• toxic relationships
• trauma bonds
• self-trust
• manipulation
• love bombing

Keywords

• red flags
• toxic relationships
• trauma bonds
• self-trust
• manipulation
• love bombing
• emotional abuse

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