In this empowering episode of the Holiday Survival Podcast, we dive into the complexities of dealing with toxic personalities, particularly narcissistic behaviors during the festive season. 

Join Erin Billings in an important conversation with Stacey Sanderson, a registered psychotherapist and expert in narcissism, as they discuss defining toxic relationships, differentiating toxic behaviors from narcissistic traits, handling toxic situations during the holidays, setting boundaries, and finding joy amidst difficult family dynamics.

Key Learnings

Understanding the formal definition of toxic relationships and how to discern toxic behaviors.

Differentiating between toxic individuals and those with narcissistic traits.

Strategies to cope with toxic family dynamics during the holidays, including self-inquiry, setting boundaries, and compassionately detaching.

Recognizing narcissistic behavior patterns and their impact on family gatherings.

Creating an exit plan, relying on safe individuals, and protecting oneself from ‘flying monkey’ attacks in toxic family settings.

About Stacey Sanderson

Stacey Sanderson is a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice, a teacher, leader and author. She is passionate about empowering sensitive people and empaths to heal, set boundaries and regain their power - because the world needs them! Stacey takes a holistic approach in everything she does.  When she’s not working, she loves running, cooking, the outdoors and being a spiritual mystic. 

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About Erin Billings

Erin Billings is the Founder of CLIQ Management, a done-for-you content creation and media management services agency. Erin gained her expertise working in the music industry as a professional musician, music director, and producer working with artists from American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and Grammy and Tony Award Winners.

She also worked in corporate and non-profit spaces, working with agencies, production houses, and houses of worship producing anything from podcasts to stage productions to conventions and conferences, both live and virtual. Erin is the host of two other Top Ranked Podcasts, the Touchy Subjects Podcast and the Magnetize Me Podcast with co-host Ai Nguyen.

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