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Breaking Toxic Relationship Cycles Without Starting Over Again | The 'NEW' Marriage | Ep363

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Jan 13, 2026
Explore why traditional therapy often fails to break toxic relationship cycles. Learn how personal responsibility and consistent inner work can create lasting change. The hosts discuss the pitfalls of labeling partners and the importance of recognizing emotional reactivity. They emphasize that breaking patterns starts with self-transformation, urging listeners to define who they want to be and actively embody that change. Consistency and self-reflection are key to avoiding past mistakes and fostering healthier relationships.
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INSIGHT

You Are The Common Denominator

  • Breaking relationship cycles starts with the individual because you are often the common denominator in repeat patterns.
  • Cass Morrow argues therapy can raise awareness but true change requires personal responsibility and identity work.
ANECDOTE

Therapist Referred Client Story

  • A woman in therapy was told to work with Cass and Kathryn to stop choosing the same men and become whole before dating.
  • Kathryn Morrow shares this story to show clients seek their program when therapy identifies unbroken cycles.
ADVICE

Heal Before You Commit

  • Do the internal work before entering a new serious relationship to avoid repeating past patterns.
  • Stop reactive behaviors, learn red flags, and build non-reactive habits before committing to someone.
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