We Can Do Hard Things How to Find Good Love After Bad with Lily Collins (Best Of)
Jan 29, 2025
The podcast dives into the journey of overcoming toxic relationships and building healthier connections. Lily Collins shares her personal experience of recognizing emotional toxicity and how she learned to trust herself again after leaving an unhealthy relationship. The discussion highlights the importance of healthy communication, self-awareness, and vulnerability in recovery. Listeners will enjoy insights on navigating trust and trauma, along with the transformative power of support in rediscovering joy and personal growth.
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Physical Manifestations of Toxic Relationship
- Lily Collins experienced physical manifestations of emotional distress in a past toxic relationship, including acne, panic attacks, and kidney infections.
- She didn't initially connect these issues to the relationship, only realizing the connection later in life.
Impact of Early Toxic Relationships
- Early toxic relationships are formative and influence later relationship choices.
- Young women aged 18-24 experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence.
High School Peer Support
- In high school, Lily participated in a peer support program that offered teen therapy.
- This program provided a safe space for open discussion without adult presence, fostering connection and reducing stigma around feelings.
