# "Are Your Friends Hurting You...or are you the Problem"

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Podcast: [The Real Talk With Dr. B. Pope and Fee The Busy Bee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-real-talk-with-dr-b-pope-and-fee-the-busy-bee-6792485)
Published: 2026-03-28T16:25:58+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/therealtalklive/2669818
Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/246713/2669818/therealtalklive/2026_03_28_16_24_53_9c366614-cc9b-455a-8831-4d72aa37a659.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3395

## Resource

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we dive deep into a question many people avoid but desperately need to ask: Are your friends helping you grow—or slowly tearing you down? This “Real Talk” conversation uncovers the hidden signs of toxic friendships that often go unnoticed until the damage is already done. We break down what toxic behavior really looks like—from subtle jealousy and constant negativity to manipulation, lack of support, and emotional draining. Backed by real-life scenarios and research, the episode highlights how both men and women experience unhealthy friendships differently, yet suffer similar emotional consequences.

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