Series 9: The Wall and the Wonderland: When They Don’t Want to Meet You There
Episode 156: The Court of Hearts: When One Person Poisons the Whole Garden
What happens when one person’s bitterness turns everything sour? In this episode, we step into the Court of Hearts—a place where blame blooms faster than healing and one voice dominate the entire garden. Whether it's a family member, coworker, or someone in your chosen circle, some people make connection impossible without control.
Through a Wonderland lens, we’ll explore what it feels like when a single person’s manipulation, cruelty, or unresolved wounds start to shape everyone else’s reality. The Red Queen doesn’t always shout “Off with their heads!”—sometimes, she just whispers lies behind the roses.
🔍 Themes we explore:
• Emotional triangulation
• The scapegoat and golden child dynamic
• When others enable toxicity to keep the peace
• What to do when the garden no longer feels safe
🪞 Gentle reflection and affirmations will guide you through reclaiming your space, recognizing what isn’t yours to carry, and remembering that a healthy garden doesn’t need thorns to thrive.
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