{"podcast":{"title":"Breaking Cycles with Maria","slug":"breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238","podcast_index_feed_id":6618238,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/breaking-up-with-toxicity/","website_url":"https://breaking-up-with-toxicity.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3512fb13-808d-4756-9a00-8262d9c3f321/0F96017D-754B-41B8-A7DA-8CFAACE1CD0A-1-1-4.png","author":"Maria Shkreli","episode_count":30,"summary":"Breaking Cycles with Maria is an honest and relatable podcast about relationships, emotional patterns, self-awareness, anxiety, attachment, dysfunctional dynamics, and the things we normalize without even realizing it. Hosted by Maria Shkreli, LMHC, author of Breaking Cycles and Breaking Up with Toxicity, the podcast explores the messy, complicated, and very human side of life — from unhealthy relationship patterns and family dynamics to workplace stress, life transitions, emotional reactions, and the cycles that quietly shape us. Some episodes are educational. Some are conversational. Some may challenge the way you see yourself, your relationships, or the people around you. Because the truth is… we all have patterns. Some help us grow. Some quietly keep us stuck. Through real conversations, psychological insight, personal reflection, and a little bit of spice, Maria helps listeners better understand the patterns they repeat, the emotional experiences they normalize, and how to navigate life with greater awareness, clarity, and emotional health. No perfection. No pretending. Just real conversations about life, relationships, and breaking unhealthy cycles.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-06T02:20:47.981511+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238"},"episode":{"title":"EP 16: It’s Not Your Anger — It’s Your Relationship With It","slug":"ep-16-it-s-not-your-anger-it-s-your-relationship-with-it","published_at":"2025-11-06T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238/ep-16-it-s-not-your-anger-it-s-your-relationship-with-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238","url":"https://breaking-up-with-toxicity.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/db22e0da-8fcd-416d-b23f-df1b498107b3.mp3","summary":"Anger isn’t the problem — it’s how we use it. In this raw and eye-opening episode, Maria Shkreli, LMHC, breaks down anger, the three faces of toxic rage — Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Splitting, and Narcissistic Rage — the enabler, and how they destroy connection, trust, and peace. You’ll learn how these emotional explosions start, what fuels them, and why they’re more about fear and control than strength. Maria shares powerful examples of what this looks and sounds like in real life — from the partner who screams to feel seen, to the parent who weaponizes silence, to the coworker who burns bridges to protect their ego. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to recognize, stop enabling, and start healing from the rage that runs deep in dysfunctional systems. Because you can’t call it passion when it’s really pain. Listen if you’ve ever: Walked on eggshells around someone’s temper Confused chaos with love Felt guilty for setting boundaries Or realized your anger has been running the show  It’s time to face the fire without letting it burn you.","meta_description":"Anger isn’t the problem — it’s how we use it. In this raw and eye-opening episode, Maria Shkreli, LMHC, breaks down anger, the three faces of toxic rage —…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2242,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238/episodes/ep-16-it-s-not-your-anger-it-s-your-relationship-with-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238/ep-16-it-s-not-your-anger-it-s-your-relationship-with-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}