It's All About Healing
It's All About Healing
Robin Black
Emotional Scars and the Hidden Traps of Toxic Love, with Nicole Kranz: Episode 404
51 minutes Posted Aug 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
A Bullfight As A Relationship Metaphor
Why We Chase Toxic Love
Conflict As A Healthy Signal
Self Respect And The Truth Of No
Leaving New York And Losing Health
Verbal Violence And Sexual Coercion
Love Bombing Loyalty And Why It’s Hard To Leave
Therapy Shame And Saying It Out Loud
PTSD The Body Keeps The Score
Ayahuasca India Yoga And Cleansing
Fear Of Conflict And Modern Dating
Where To Find Nicole And Final Advice
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Send us Fan Mail The “nice” part of a toxic relationship can be the most dangerous part, because it teaches you to doubt your gut. Robin Black sits down with author Nicole Krantz to unpack emotional scars, manipulation, and the slow slide from comfort into control, using the unforgettable metaphor that inspired her book This Is Bullshit, Not A Love Story. We dig into why people stay, why “just leave” is the wrong question, and how love bombing and loyalty can make the truth feel impossible to...