TOXIC BEHAVIOR

About this episode

The episode explores the roots and impacts of toxic behavior, both externally and internally, while providing insights on accountability and healing.

In this episode, T.K., D.A. Dee-J, and House Therapist Larneka Lavalais, LPC, PLLC, pull back the curtain on a topic most people avoid but everyone is affected by: toxic behavior. From the subtle patterns we normalize to the loud dysfunction we excuse, this conversation digs into the roots, the impact, and the uncomfortable truth—sometimes the toxicity isn’t just around us, it’s within us.Together, they explore: - How toxic behaviors are formed and passed down - Why certain behaviors feel “normal” even when they’re harmful - The difference between being toxic and being triggered - How to recognize your own patterns without shame - What accountability and healing actually look like - Why Black families and Black communities often struggle to name toxicity - How to break cycles without losing yourself in the process This episode is raw, reflective, and rooted in real therapeutic insight. T.K. brings the honesty. Larneka brings the clinical clarity. And together, they create a space where listeners can confront hard truths without judgment. For anyone ready to stop surviving dysfunction and start choosing healthier relationships—with others and with themselves—this conversation is…

People in this episode

Host: T.K.

Guests: D.A. Dee-J, Larneka Lavalais

Topics covered

• toxic behavior
• mental health
• accountability
• healing
• Black families
• self-awareness

Keywords

• toxic behavior
• mental health
• self improvement
• Black communities
• dysfunction
• healing
• accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LPC, PLLC

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