Why Smart People Stay in Toxic Relationships (And How to Break Free)

About this episode

Todd Turner and Dr. Brooke Jones discuss the complexities of toxic relationships and why intelligent individuals often find themselves trapped in them.

Most people don’t think they’re in a toxic relationship… until it’s too late. In this episode, Todd sits down with Dr. Brooke Jones to unpack what really defines a toxic or abusive relationship—and why even smart, self-aware people end up stuck in them. Resource Mentioned: https://youtu.be/dNvt_zSiIkg?si=4d3ZYPqn1ZXwSYL7 This isn’t just about obvious abuse. It’s about the subtle patterns: Love bombing that feels like “real love” Control disguised as care Walking on...

People in this episode

Host: Todd Turner

Guest: Dr. Brooke Jones

Topics covered

• toxic relationships
• abuse
• self-awareness
• love bombing
• control
• emotional health

Keywords

• toxic relationships
• abuse
• love bombing
• emotional control
• self-awareness

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