The Toxic People Detox

Dr. Shayla D. Williams•www.thetoxicpeopledetox.com

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A practical guide to finding peace in the midst of toxic people.

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Episodes

Dealing With Toxic Co-Workers Using Email [Episode 10]

For this episode I talk about email scripts that you can use to deal with toxic situations at work. I will not go through all of them, but I will highlight a few. There are 11 scripts that are available on my site as a free download. There is a link in the description. After you download your scripts, there is a special offer for a 2018 calendar with 365 prompts for dealing with toxic people. Each month has a theme. There are also action plans to help you stay on track. [2:52] Where to get the s...

Nov 15, 2017•20 min•Ep. 10

Toxic People Profile: The Passive Aggressive [Episode 9]

This is the first in a series of toxic people profiles that I will visit from time to time. Today’s profile is the passive aggressive. “Funny thing about passive aggressive people, they can smile and throw you under the bus, then get you to apologize for getting upset about it.” They’re like snipers. They take shots at you and you won’t even know where the bullets are coming from. [1:18] How passive aggressive folk operate Signs you're dealing with a passive aggressive [2:06] 1. A classic sign t...

Nov 08, 2017•14 min•Ep. 9

Dealing With Toxic Family Members [Episode 8]

This is a touchy subject. There aren’t any easy answers, but there are answers. There are hard truths that may be difficult to accept. Always seek the advice of a professional before making any major decisions. On today's episode: [1:59] 1. People who are controlling, meddling [8:01] 2. People who won’t let you grow and change [10:55] 3. People who like to pick fights [13:10] 4. People who play the victim [13:58] 5. People who withhold affections [15:40] Solutions [16:21] – Taking the direct app...

Nov 03, 2017•22 min•Ep. 8

Arrogance vs. Confidence [Episode 7]

I’ve said previously that we fear our own success for a variety of reasons. One thing I didn’t mention was the fear of appearing arrogant. Which brings us to the title. What is the difference between arrogance and confidence? [2:04] The defining trait between the two [3:41] The truth behind why arrogant people are the way they are [6:30] How we can misinterpret arrogance [8:20] How to see arrogant people for who they are [9:13] The dark truth about false humility [10:18] Why introverts can be se...

Oct 30, 2017•14 min•Ep. 7

How to Keep Calm in an Argument – 5 Tips [Episode 6]

“A battle of ego has no winner.” [1:10] Why do arguments escalate? [1:43] Lay the ground rules – Do this before you get into any argument. When you can be objective because if you wait until an altercation, it’s too late. You can easily get riled up if you don’t lay the foundation. That’s why people have trouble staying centered in an argument. That is what keeps you grounded. [4:24] Technique 1. Give them a way out. [6:30] Technique 2. Discover the real issue. [9:41] Technique 3. Acknowledge th...

Oct 25, 2017•16 min•Ep. 6

Getting Motivated & Dealing With Rejection [Episode 5]

Welcome to The Toxic People Detox, a practical guide for finding peace in the midst of toxic people. It’s not about changing toxic people but changing how you respond to them and doing so in a productive, healthy way. Today, I interview a former student Ms. Maci Brinson. She is currently a graduate student working on her Masters in physiology at the University of Louisville. Read Full Transcript Dr. Shayla: Hello and welcome to another episode of Toxic People Detox. A practical guide to finding ...

Oct 18, 2017•14 min•Ep. 5

The Fear of Success [Episode 4]

Welcome to The Toxic People Detox, a practical guide for finding peace in the midst of toxic people. It’s not about changing toxic people but changing how you respond to them and doing so in a productive, healthy way. This is Episode 004 – The Fear of Success & How to Overcome It. If there’s one thing you can count on with toxic people, is that they fear your success. What happens when you fear your own success? Why would you fear your own success and how can you overcome it? In today’s epis...

Oct 16, 2017•18 min•Ep. 4

Toxic People vs Difficult People- What’s the Difference? [Episode 3]

Toxic People are difficult, but not all difficult people are toxic. In this episode, we explore the difference between a toxic person and a difficult person. Although they are sometimes used interchangeably, I do make a distinction. 1:16 - Why being difficult is not always a bad thing. 5:08 - Gas-lighting and why it's so insidious 7:26 - What to do when someone is gas-lighting you in a conversation 7:37 - Being polite vs being assertive 8:34 - How I got over the fear of being impolite 9:30 - Whe...

Oct 11, 2017

8 Characteristics of An Awesome Life [Episode 2]

In today's episode, I talk about this little gem called the 8 dimensions of wellness. These aspects of life will wax and wane in different stages of our lives. If one is out of tune then focus on bringing that aspect back into the picture. The key is not balance but rather harmony.

Oct 08, 2017•21 min•Ep. 2

My Story & 4 Lessons Learned [Episode 1]

Welcome to The Toxic People Detox, a practical guide for finding peace in the midst of toxic people. In today's episode I discuss my dealings with toxic people and 4 lessons I learned from them. If's there's one thing you can take away from this episode is that a battle of ego has no winner!

Oct 07, 2017•18 min•Ep. 1

What Is The Toxic People Detox? [Episode 0]

What is The Toxic People Detox? The term “toxic people” was coined by psychologist Dr. Lillian Glass. The word “toxic” is a substance that can cause harm to living organisms. As a noun, the word “detox” means the process of ridding oneself of unhealthy or toxic substances. Realistically, we cannot always physically remove toxic people from our lives. The good news is that might not always be necessary. The toxic people detox is a practical approach to finding peace in the midst of toxic people. ...

Oct 07, 2017•10 min

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