Conflict, Control & Courts: Bill Eddy on Protecting Yourself from Toxic People

In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, we’re breaking down reactive abuse, toxic conflict cycles, and how to handle high-conflict personalities with one of the world’s top experts: Bill Eddy.

Bill is a lawyer, therapist, and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute, with decades of experience helping people navigate manipulation, emotional abuse, and high-conflict legal disputes. He’s also the author of essential reads like High Conflict People in Legal Disputes and The Future of Family Court.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover:

• What reactive abuse really means — and why it’s often misunderstood
• How to identify and manage high-conflict personalities
• Strategies to protect yourself from manipulation, blame-shifting, and legal warfare
• Tools for conflict resolution that support your emotional safety and mental health

If you’ve ever been accused of being the problem after reacting to abuse, or you’re stuck in a toxic cycle with someone who thrives on chaos, this episode will give you clarity, language, and real-world tools to take back your power.

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