In this solo episode, Jon Murphy, PMHNP-BC, lays out five brutally honest reasons why it’s time to stop tolerating toxic people this year. Whether it’s a parent, partner, boss, or friend group — you’ll walk away with clarity, tools, and a few laughs. Boundaries aren't mean — they’re necessary.

00:00 – Intro
01:03 – #1 They Drain Your Energy
02:32 – #2 They Make You Sick
06:19 – #3 They Make You Feel Crazy
10:27 – #4 They Don’t Want What’s Best for You
14:04 – #5 They Will Never Change
17:35 – Wrap-up & final thoughts

🔗 Show Notes / Links

– Blog: Line by Line
– Podcast Network: Compass Point Institute
– Website & clinical care: www.myfocuspath.com
– YouTube: Compass Point Institute

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or treatment. The views expressed are my own, drawn from clinical experience and personal perspective. If you’re in crisis, please seek support from a licensed professional or emergency services.

In the first episode of TOXIC, we start where most people don’t — with the question:

Why did no one else think this was a problem?

Being raised by emotionally immature parents or staying in toxic group dynamics can leave you second-guessing your own reality. It doesn’t have to be physical abuse to be damaging. Subtle patterns like chronic guilt, gaslighting, triangulation, and emotional neglect shape the nervous system — and how we learn to survive.

We unpack what “toxic” really means, how group psychology distorts individuality, and why your reactions today might be rooted in things you never had the words for.

You don’t have to rehash the past. But you do have to stop minimizing it.