Mel Robbins: I Was the Toxic One in My Relationship—Here’s What I Did to Fix It (Fan Fav)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on: October 19, 2022. What up, guys? It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we dive deep and come out stronger. Today, I'm so freaking excited because I'm sitting down with someone who needs no introduction but deserves all the freaking respect – Mel Robbins! This episode is beyond special as she shares deeply personal insights about relationships, self-reflection, and owning our toxic behaviors. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this real talk. Mel Robbins, the fiery motivational speaker, best-selling author, and star of the Mel Robbins podcast, opens up like never before, giving us all the raw advice we need on spotting toxic relationships and identifying our own role in them. Plus, we get the scoop on how her marriage hit rocky waters and was pulled back with some hard-hitting truth bombs. Honestly, it's an episode full of those nuggets we really need to hear to know when we're in a toxic relationship and, more importantly, if we're the toxic one. Get ready to self-reflect, be empowered, and take freaking control of your relationships, homie. SHOWNOTES 00:00: Introduction to Mel Robbins and today's impactful topic 00:31: Relationship struggles and candid confessions 01:14: Spotting toxic behaviors and taking responsibility 02:28: Disrespect and crossing lines in partnerships 03:28: Real-life example of relationship dynamics 04:34: Are you being the disrespectful one? 08:14: Cardboard box and communication issues 14:19: Signs of toxic relationships and owning your part 30:03: Breadwinner resentment and financial dynamics 44:41: Importance of communication and therapy 48:59: Personal growth and relationship challenges 56:23: How to handle changes in a relationship 01:08:56: Are partners willing to meet halfway? FOLLOW MEL ROBBINS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/melrobbins Website: https://melrobbins.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  SKIMS: Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/woi  #skimspartner  Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISA Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa NPR Fresh Air: Tune into Fresh Air from NPR to hear some of the most insightful interviews anywhere—wherever you get your podcasts. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices