Addicted to Love: When Chemistry Turns Toxic

Why do we ignore red flags… even when we know better ? In this raw, revealing, and wildly relatable episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone , Anne Bonney sits down with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards—speaker, spiritual counselor, and author of The Venus Flytrap ( unpack the messy, magnetic, and sometimes destructive reality of toxic relationships. Stephen shares the true story behind his book. It's about a passionate, chaotic relationship that had everything: intense chemistry, emotional highs, devastating lows… and a whole lot of red flags he chose to ignore. So why do we do that? This conversation dives deep into: 🔥 The real reason we overlook obvious warning signs 🔥 How we slowly lose ourselves in relationships (without even noticing) 🔥 The hidden beliefs—like worthiness, trust, and fear of abandonment—that drive our choices 🔥 Why toxic relationships can feel addictive (yep, literally) 🔥 How to break the cycle and stop repeating the same patterns in a different person Stephen doesn’t hold back. He owns his mistakes, shares the uncomfortable truths, and reveals how hitting “enough is enough” became the turning point for real change. And here’s the kicker: You already know the red flags when you see them… you’re just choosing not to listen. This episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and ask: What am I tolerating… and why? Because the real transformation doesn’t happen when you find the “right” person …it happens when you finally face yourself. Want more from Dr Edwards? Instagram [ X [ ] Facebook [ LinkedIn [ TikTok [ Website [ Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

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Addicted to Love: When Chemistry Turns Toxic is an episode from Igniting Courage with Anne Bonney by Anne Bonney.

This episode is 38:28 long.

This episode was published on May 11, 2026.

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