Episode 2:Red Flags, Lust & Lessons: Why We Stay in Toxic Love (and How to Break Free)

Too many women have asked themselves: “Did I miss the red flags?” 💔 In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, host Barbara L. Parker, MA, LPCC-S sits down with an incredible panel — Miriam White, Stephanie Brooks, Lauren Marsh, Joy Jackson, and co-host Mary Kent — to unpack what society taught us about love, why we ignore the warning signs, and how to finally break free from unhealthy relationships.

🔥 Topics we dive into:

• Why “butterflies” and passion can blind us to toxic patterns
• How lust, orgasms, and dopamine keep us stuck in bad relationships
• The role childhood and family dynamics play in what we accept as “normal”
• Faith, counseling, and redefining vows after heartbreak
• Real stories of resilience, growth, and moving beyond toxic love

This is a candid, funny, and deeply vulnerable conversation about the cycles that keep women trapped — and the powerful choices that set us free. If you’ve ever stayed too long, ignored red flags, or questioned your definition of love, this episode will empower you to see clearly and heal deeply.

✨ Powerfully Broken Podcast exists to help you break unhealthy cycles and reclaim your peace, purpose, and power.

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