In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, we’re flipping the script on what love and loyalty really look like.
Because let’s be real—toxic doesn’t always scream. Sometimes it whispers.
In the way you shrink to keep the peace.
In the way your dreams start to dim.
In the way you stop choosing you.
Host Vicky Guidi shares her deeply personal story of navigating both a toxic relationship and a toxic workplace—and how it nearly broke her spirit… until it sparked her breakthrough. You’ll hear the moment she realized she wasn’t living—she was surviving. And how she reclaimed her voice, her peace, and her power.
This episode is your wake-up call if:
You’ve ever questioned whether your relationship is love or control
You’ve ever felt like your job is stealing your joy
You’ve been told you’re “too emotional,” “too ambitious,” or “too much”
You’re tired of surviving and ready to start living
Plus, Vicky gives you 5 practical, life-changing tips to recognize and exit toxic spaces—without guilt, shame, or apology.
Whether you’re in the thick of it or finally ready to break free, this episode will remind you:
You’re not crazy. You’re waking up.
And that’s the first step to taking your power back.
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