#86 From Toxic Patterns to Personal Empowerment with Sonnet Daymont

Discover the keys to building healthy, fulfilling relationships with insights from our conversation with Sonnet Daymont, a seasoned marriage and family therapist. Gain a deep understanding of the complexities of toxic relationships and learn to spot harmful patterns that can impede personal growth. Sonnet shares her journey from working with children to specializing in complex trauma and abuse, offering a wealth of knowledge on the "dark triad" of personality traits often linked to abusive behaviors. We emphasize the importance of self-awareness and identifying personal needs to ensure consistent kindness from partners, guiding you toward relationships that uplift and empower.

Our discussion doesn't shy away from the challenges of online dating, especially for older adults. Drawing from Anderson's revelations in "Love Fraud" and "Senior Sociopaths," we highlight the ongoing risks posed by individuals with dark triad traits. Recognizing manipulative tactics like "love bombing" and understanding their roots in past trauma form a crucial part of our conversation. We also explore therapeutic avenues like bibliotherapy and trauma-informed massage therapy, providing actionable steps for healing and growth. With a focus on reparenting and self-care, this episode aims to equip you with the tools to transform your relationship landscape and nurture self-love.

Chapters

• 0:00 Nurturing Healthy Relationships and Avoiding Toxicity
• 7:49 Navigating Healthy Relationship Recovery
• 21:38 Recognizing and Healing From Toxic Relationships