EP 80: If I Wanted to Leave a Toxic Relationship, I'd Do This First

EP 80: If I Wanted to Leave a Toxic Relationship, I'd Do This First

The hardest part of a toxic relationship isn’t the arguments, it’s the painful gap between knowing you need to leave and actually walking out the door. In this episode of the Beyond You Podcast, licensed therapist Samantha Saunders breaks down the hidden reasons why smart, self-aware women stay. If you are a high-functioning woman or a professional woman of color who is tired of "performing fine" while quietly disappearing inside a relationship that is costing you your peace, this episode is for you. No checklists, no lectures, just a raw, therapeutic blueprint on what to do first when you know it's over, how your nervous system traps you in the familiar, and how to finally come home to yourself. TIMESTAMP: 00:00 The Gap Between Knowing 01:54 Why This Episode Matters 03:30 Maya Story And The Truth 06:32 Step One Radical Honesty 11:17 Step Two Safe Container 16:47 Step Three Plan Your Exit 22:04 Step Four Stop Waiting 28:51 Closing Come Home To You 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/i-miss-me-a-journal-for-the-version-of-you-youve]  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/reclaiming-you-ebook--i-miss-me-journal-bundle] 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal [http://bit.ly/fthjournal]] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT [https://hustling-mover-691.kit.com/21c53a9d3e] and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou] Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/] Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou] Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ [https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou] #ToxicRelationships #RelationshipAdvice #TraumaBond #PeoplePleasing #BreakupHealing #WomenOfColor #BeyondYouPodcast

EP 79: How Your Relationships Impact Who You're Becoming with Patrice Washington

🎙️ Can toxic relationships be keeping you broke? In this powerful episode of Beyond You Podcast, Samantha sits down with wealth expert and bestselling author Patrice Washington to uncover the surprising connection between relationships, healing, boundaries, and building lasting wealth. Most people think wealth is only about money, but Patrice reveals why your relationships, environment, mindset, and emotional well-being directly impact your financial success. Together, they explore how toxic relationships, people-pleasing, family expectations, unhealthy marriages, and misaligned friendships can silently sabotage your goals, finances, and future. If you've been doing the work to heal, set boundaries, and choose yourself, this conversation will help you understand that you're not just protecting your peace, you're building wealth. 🎧Tune in now! ✨Check out Patrice Washington's page: https://patricewashington.com/ New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/i-miss-me-a-journal-for-the-version-of-you-youve]  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/reclaiming-you-ebook--i-miss-me-journal-bundle] 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal [http://bit.ly/fthjournal]] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT [https://hustling-mover-691.kit.com/21c53a9d3e] and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou] Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/] Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou] Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ [https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou] #BeyondYouPodcast #PatriceWashington #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #ToxicRelationships #Boundaries #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #WomenEmpowerment #HealingJourney #FinancialPsychology #RelationshipAdvice #MindsetShift #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalHealing #MoneyMindset #PersonalDevelopment #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfGrowth #RedefiningWealth

EP 78: Forgiveness vs. Moving On: What It Actually Takes to Heal

What if you never forgive them? What if you move on, build an amazing life, heal completely, and you still never forgive what they did? In this episode, Samantha challenges the cultural and religious pressure of "forgiveness culture" and reveals a truth nobody is talking about: forgiveness and moving on are not the same thing. If you’ve been trapped in a guilt loop trying to force a feeling you don't genuinely have, this conversation is your permission slip to stop. We break down the sneaky way forced forgiveness protects harm doers, why cultural and family expectations keep you stuck, and the practical 5-step roadmap to completely reclaim your life, space, and peace, all without ever handing out an apology they didn't earn. You aren't bitter; you're boundaried. Let's talk about what you actually need to be free. 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/i-miss-me-a-journal-for-the-version-of-you-youve]  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/reclaiming-you-ebook--i-miss-me-journal-bundle] 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal [http://bit.ly/fthjournal]] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT [https://hustling-mover-691.kit.com/21c53a9d3e] and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou] Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/] Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou] Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ [https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou] #Forgiveness #MovingOn #HealingJourney #RelationshipAdvice #BreakupRecovery #LettingGo #SelfGrowth #PodcastRecommendation #MentalHealthMatters #Closure

EP 77: How to Rebuild Self-Trust After Someone Broke It

If you’ve been doubting yourself after heartbreak, gaslighting, or constantly second-guessing your decisions… this episode is for you. 💔✨ In today’s conversation, Samantha breaks down how self-trust gets damaged, why your gut instincts went quiet, and the step-by-step roadmap to rebuilding confidence in yourself again. From gaslighting and ignored red flags to learning the difference between intuition and anxiety, this episode will help you reconnect with your inner voice and trust yourself without fear. 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/i-miss-me-a-journal-for-the-version-of-you-youve]  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/reclaiming-you-ebook--i-miss-me-journal-bundle] 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal [http://bit.ly/fthjournal]] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT [https://hustling-mover-691.kit.com/21c53a9d3e] and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou] Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/] Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou] Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ [https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou] #SelfTrust #HealingJourney #GaslightingRecovery #TrustYourGut #EmotionalHealing #SelfWorth #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingAfterToxicRelationships #PersonalGrowth #WomenHealing #InnerHealing #Intuition #SelfLoveJourney #AnxietyHealing #podcastforwomen

EP 76: The First 30 Days After a Breakup: A Survival Guide for Not Going Back

If you just went through a breakup and every part of you wants to go back, this episode is for you. Your brain is literally going through withdrawal, and I'm going to walk you through exactly why these first 30 days matter, what NOT to do, and a day-by-day survival plan to help you get through this without going back.You are not alone. And you WILL make it through this. 💛 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/i-miss-me-a-journal-for-the-version-of-you-youve]  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” [https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/reclaiming-you-ebook--i-miss-me-journal-bundle] 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal [http://bit.ly/fthjournal]] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT [https://hustling-mover-691.kit.com/21c53a9d3e] and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou] Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/] Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou] Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ [https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou] #BreakupHealing #NoContact #HeartbreakRecovery #BreakupAdvice #HealingJourney #EmotionalHealing #SelfWorth #MentalHealthPodcast #RelationshipHealing #MovingOn #HeartbreakPodcast #SelfHealing #ToxicRelationships #HealingAfterBreakup #personalgrowth