{"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 24: Not Everyone Is a Narcissist: Personality Traits Are Not Diagnoses","slug":"ep-24-not-everyone-is-a-narcissist-personality-traits-are-not-diagnoses","published_at":"2026-01-29T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238/ep-24-not-everyone-is-a-narcissist-personality-traits-are-not-diagnoses","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/5febd2b5-1d8d-4020-a5f8-e255c9567a86.mp3","summary":"Narcissist. Borderline. Toxic. But here’s the problem— personality traits are being confused with personality disorders , and that confusion is costing people clarity, peace, and the ability to respond accurately in their relationships. In this episode of Breaking Up With Toxicity , licensed mental health counselor Maria Shkreli breaks down the real difference between personality traits and personality disorders , using clear, real-life examples from romantic relationships, families, and everyday interactions. You’ll learn: What personality traits actually are and how they show up under stress What makes a personality disorder fundamentally different Why clinically diagnosed personality disorders are far less common than social media suggests How mislabeling people can keep you stuck—or push you to leave too fast The key question that helps you tell the difference between discomfort and danger This episode isn’t about diagnosing anyone. It’s about discernment, nuance, and understanding what you’re actually dealing with —so you stop outsourcing clarity to the internet. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re overreacting, minimizing something serious, or trying to fix something that was never flexible to begin with, this episode is for you. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace therapy, diagnosis, or professional mental health treatment. Content discussed does not constitute clinical assessment or diagnosis of any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional support for their own circumstances.","meta_description":"Narcissist. Borderline. Toxic. But here’s the problem— personality traits are being confused with personality disorders , and that confusion is costing pe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":655,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breaking-up-with-toxicity-6618238/episodes/ep-24-not-everyone-is-a-narcissist-personality-traits-are-not-diagnoses/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-24-not-everyone-is-a-narcissist-personality-traits-are-not-diagnoses.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}