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Navigating Toxic Relationships | Christian Relationship Counseling, Loneliness, Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Self-Esteem

by Dr. Wendy Burchett, PsyD., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Biblical Relationship Strategist and Addiction Specialist

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About the show

***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Are you unhappy in a toxic Christian relationship or marriage and stuck because you are constantly waiting for him to change? Are you confused trying to discern God’s will for your relationship? Do you feel like you have lost the ability to feel emotionally safe in your marriage? Have you lost yourself because you are so focused on how to make your relationship work? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you create emotional safety, discover God’s will for your relationship, find yourself again, and choose faith over fear! Hello Sisters, I am Dr. Wendy Burchett, doctor of psychology and licensed marriage and family therapist. I am also a Christ follower who spent 20 years trying to figure out how to find my way out of toxic relationships and rediscover my identity to create a life I loved. I was stuck and confused about God’s will for me, waiting for others to change, hoping I was enough. I was afraid of staying and scared to death to leave. I finally realized if I wanted change I had to find safety for myself, quit waiting on others to change, and focus on building identity to move forward. I created a method to get unstuck in relationships and begin to build an identity in Christ that worked for me, while giving me freedom from anxiety, fear and toxicity. I can’t wait to share it with you! If you are ready to… Understand God’s will for your relationship Take action without fear Discover your identity Find emotional safety And create an awesome plan for your future.. Then this podcast is for YOU! Grab some courage and your coffee! Let’s dive in!

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Publisher: Dr. Wendy Burchett, PsyD., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Biblical Relationship Strategist and Addiction Specialist
Genre: Health & Fitness
Releases: Several times a week
Typical length: 17 min
Latest episode: October 8, 2026
Charts: 1 today