Joseph and Paula bring you Part 1 of one of their most listened to episodes. They will continue to bring you these Encore episodes in between their new ones, as requested by many listeners.

We continue to be grateful for the engagement.

This multi-episode topic is a tough one. Joseph and Paula are talking about abuse. This is not a pleasant topic, but definitely a necessary one. According to the National Statistics on Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people each minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. For one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. Those figures only take into account domestic violence. We are covering 8 different types of abuse. We are examining the different types of abuse, their symptoms, and how to seek support if you find yourself experiencing any of them and how to support a person who has.

Part 1 addresses Physical, Emotional, and Verbal Abuse.

Due to the nature of the content, we hope you will take care while listening.

Resources: You can visit the website we acquired our sourced material at ⁠HealthyPlace.com⁠.

Should you need support for any of the topics we discuss, please use any of these hotlines: Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-4-A-CHILD (800 422 4453) National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233 Missing & Exploited Children Hotline - 1-800-843-5678 Suicide Hotline: Dial 988 4UTrevor for gay and questioning youth - 1-866-488-7386

Questions? If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email them directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Info@lifelivedbetter.net ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession.

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You deserve relationships that uplift and inspire you. By recognizing toxic behaviors, setting boundaries, and focusing on personal well-being, you can protect your energy and create space for healthier connections.

Joseph and Paula are back with another episode! During this episode they are discussing Toxic People! They will share the characteristics of toxic relationships and toxic people, some tools for dealing with them, and how to stay away from them altogether.

Questions? If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email them directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Info@lifelivedbetter.net ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession.

We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.

Sources used in the development of this episode include:

10 Reasons Why Accepting Responsibility in Life is Important

11 Distinct Characteristics That Define a Toxic Person

18 Red Flags You’re Letting Toxic People Sap Your Energy and What You Can Do About It

People who are deeply selfish often display these 12 involuntary behaviors

The Toxic Person Test

Toxic People: How to Recognize and Avoid Them | Psychology Today

Toxic People Will Often Display These 9 Habits

Want to Stop Attracting Toxic People? Then You Need to Accept These 15 Harsh Truths

Why Toxic People Are So Harmful | Psychology Today

In 2025 Joseph and Paula will be opening the vault to share some of their most popular episodes. They are beginning with this one - the number one most listened to episode!

Enjoy venturing back in time with them to one of their first-year episodes ~ Communication Styles.

Enjoy!

If someone asks you to go to dinner, what is your response?

• Sure. I will go if I can pick the restaurant.
• Sure. I will go and I will go to the restaurant you pick.
• Sure. I have no opinion on where we go. But I will complain if it isn't what I secretly wanted.
• Sure. We can go to the restaurant you pick this time and my choice next time.

Each of these responses represent a Communication Style. Do you know your Communication Style?

Listen as Joseph and Paula address the 4 Styles to determine which you most frequently use.

Resourced information:

⁠4 Types of Communication Styles | Alvernia University⁠

Burr, W. R. (1990). Beyond I-Statements in family communication. Family Relations, 39(3), 266. ⁠https://doi.org/10.2307/584870⁠

⁠Understanding Your Communication Style | Princeton University⁠

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠Info@lifelivedbetter.net⁠

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.