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Is your relationship toxic or just difficult?
In this episode, Jim and Teresa are joined by their daughter Ellie for an honest, funny, and eye-opening conversation about the difference between healthy conflict and harmful patterns.

Together, they unpack:

  • The difference between disagreements and emotional abuse
  • Red flags vs. relationship growth opportunities
  • Control disguised as “protection”
  • Why discernment and patience matter in dating
  • How to build relationships rooted in trust, not fear

With 44 years of marriage, therapy and coaching expertise, and one candid family discussion, this episode helps you spot toxic behavior, understand emotional safety, and protect your peace.

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Jim & Teresa have been married for 44 years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.

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Chapters

1. Are You in a Toxic Relationship? When to Work Through It or Walk Away (00:00:00)

2. Meet The Family: Jim, Teresa, and Ellie (00:01:11)

3. Toxic vs. Difficult (00:02:15)

4. Marriage is Hard, Not Bad (00:06:31)

5. Red Flags, Compatibility & Ignoring Early Warnings (00:12:22)

6. What Discernment Looks Like In Dating (00:17:20)

7. Jealousy, Power & Control In Relationships (00:30:07)

8. The Silent Treatment vs. Healthy Repair (00:34:08)

9. Why People Stay In Toxic Relationships (00:41:15)

10. Three Key Differences Between Toxic & Difficult (00:44:31)

11. Gaslighting in Relationships (00:53:48)

12. When It’s Time To Get Professional Help (01:04:25)

13. Closing Thoughts (01:09:32)

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