Navigating Toxic Relationships | Christian Relationship Counseling, Loneliness, Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Self-Esteem

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Are you unhappy in a toxic Christian relationship or marriage and stuck because you are constantly waiting for him to change? Are you confused trying to discern God’s will for your relationship? Do you feel like you have lost the ability to feel emotionally safe in your marriage? Have you lost yourself because you are so focused on how to make your relationship work? 
I am so excited you are here! This podcast will help you create emotional safety, discover God’s will for your relationship, find yourself again, and choose faith over fear! 
Hello Sisters, I am Dr. Wendy Burchett, doctor of psychology and licensed marriage and family therapist. I am also a Christ follower who spent 20 years trying to figure out how to find my way out of toxic relationships and rediscover my identity to create a life I loved. 
I was stuck and confused about God’s will for me, waiting for others to change, hoping I was enough. I was afraid of staying and scared to death to leave. I finally realized if I wanted change I had to find safety for myself, quit waiting on others to change, and focus on building identity to move forward. 
I created a method to get unstuck in relationships and begin to build an identity in Christ that worked for me, while giving me freedom from anxiety, fear and toxicity. I can’t wait to share it with you! 


If you are ready to… 
Understand God’s will for your relationship
Take action without fear
Discover your identity 
Find emotional safety
And create an awesome plan for your future.. 
Then this podcast is for YOU! 

Grab some courage and your coffee! Let’s dive in! 

Episodes

Aug 12, 2026

20 min

"Did you know you can grieve a relationship while you're still in it?"
"What if the sadness you can't explain is actually missing the person you thought you fell in love with or grieving the marriage you dreamed of having?” 
In today’s episode I will  help you to identify hidden grief in your life and how to process grief in the messy middle of your relationship. Also we will explore what the Bible says about grief and His promises to comfort and help you THROUGH! 
Next Steps: 
Connect: Email me to join email list for weekly tips and encouragement at drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com
Join our supportive community: Free Facebook group "Navigating Toxic Relationships" https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
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Aug 12, 2026

20 min

Aug 10, 2026

15 min

Are you so exhausted that no matter what you do, you can't catch up on rest? Do you feel as if you "can't take one more thing" or you may break down in tears in the middle of the grocery store? 
You need an episode on "self-care"! In today's episode I share information about what real self-care looks like and 3 easy tricks to implement today to get you feeling better fast!
PS. And they really work, they are backed by science! 
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Join my email list at: drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  
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Aug 10, 2026

15 min

Aug 5, 2026

25 min

You might be familiar with the kind of tired that doesn't come from lack of sleep. 
It's the tired of loving someone and bracing for them at the same time.
It's the tired of hoping tonight will be different, and already knowing, somewhere underneath the hope, that it probably won't.
It's the tired of asking yourself, "What's wrong with me, that I am miserable to stay but I just can't leave"
If that's you right now — if you are exhausted from loving in an unsafe place-you aren't broken! I will share in this episode today how to begin to move from feeling broken to bold!
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Join my email list at: drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  
Podcast:  https://feed.podbean.com/navigatingtoxicrelationships/feed.xmlConnect:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drwendyburchett
 

Aug 5, 2026

25 min

Aug 3, 2026

27 min

Have you been feeling frozen with fear about the future?
Do you hear yourself telling others how “stuck” you feel? 
Are you afraid to stay in your relationship but also afraid to leave stuck with indecision? 
In today's episode I am sharing how to navigate the fear of the future that keeps you stuck and frozen. I will be giving you 4 steps to begin facing your fear, understanding what motivates you and how to get moving again towards living a life you love.  
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Join my email list at: drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  
Podcast:  https://feed.podbean.com/navigatingtoxicrelationships/feed.xmlConnect:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drwendyburchett
 

Aug 3, 2026

27 min

Jul 29, 2026

16 min

If love has ever left you feeling anxious, confused, fearful or like you have lost the person you used to be, you are in the right place! 
In today's episode I discuss the feeling of loneliness you may feel in an unhealthy relationship. Sometimes you can feel more lonely inside a relationship than when you are alone! I will give you three steps to reduce loneliness and begin to feel connected again. 
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Join my email list at: drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  
Podcast:  https://feed.podbean.com/navigatingtoxicrelationships/feed.xmlConnect:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drwendyburchett
 

Jul 29, 2026

16 min

Jul 27, 2026

27 min

If love has ever left you feeling anxious, confused, fearful or like you have lost the person you used to be, you are in the right place! 
In today's episode I discuss a tool to help you move forward in your life and relationship called Radical Acceptance. I am offering 4 practical steps you can take to begin practicing acceptance and to feel more peace in your life. 
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Join my email list! Email me at: drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  
Podcast:  https://feed.podbean.com/navigatingtoxicrelationships/feed.xmlConnect:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drwendyburchett
 

Jul 27, 2026

27 min

Jul 23, 2026

18 min

If love has ever left you feeling anxious, confused, fearful or like you have lost the person you used to be, you are in the right place! 
In today's episode I will discuss way to know if your relationship is "toxic" and the difference between unhealthy relationships traits and going through a difficult season, as well all do. I go over 5 signs your relationship is unhealthy and what you can do to begin understanding your relationship better! 
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Join my email list! Email me at: drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  (individual therapy consultation or individual coaching)
Podcast:  https://feed.podbean.com/navigatingtoxicrelationships/feed.xmlConnect:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drwendyburchett
 

Jul 23, 2026

18 min

Jul 21, 2026

15 min

If love has ever left you feeling anxious, confused, fearful or like you have lost the person you used to be, you are in the right place! 
In today's episode I will discuss the loss of identity that happens when we focus so much on making a relationship work, that we lose the knowledge of who we are. I will discuss ways to begin getting in touch with aspects of yourself you have felt like you have lost. 
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Contact:  drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  (individual therapy consultation or individual coaching)
Podcast:  https://feed.podbean.com/navigatingtoxicrelationships/feed.xmlConnect:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drwendyburchett
 
 

Jul 21, 2026

15 min

Jul 13, 2026

22 min

If love has ever left you feeling anxious, confused, fearful or like you have lost the person you used to be, you are in the right place! 
In today's episode I will help you begin to differentiate what responsibility you realistically carry, and what is someone else’s responsibility. Also I will discuss gaslighting and self-doubt, and learn what God says about condemnation vs. conviction. 
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Contact:  drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  (individual therapy consultation or individual coaching)
Podcast:  https://feed.podbean.com/navigatingtoxicrelationships/feed.xmlConnect:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drwendyburchett
 
 

Jul 13, 2026

22 min

Jul 13, 2026

18 min

If love has ever left you feeling anxious, confused, fearful or like you have lost the person you used to be, you are in the right place! 
In today's episode I discuss the feeling of shame many Christian women carry when their relationship is toxic, abusive, chaotic or addiction is present.  I offer hope to begin emotional healing, stop isolating, find the person you used to be, consider what identity in Christ looks like, and hope for freedom from fear of the future. 
Next Steps: 
If love has ever left you feeling anxious, confused, fearful or like you have lost the person you used to be, you are in the right place! 
In today's episode I will introduce you to the purpose of the podcast, and describe what a toxic relationship looks like. I offer hope to begin emotional healing, find the person you used to be, consider what identity in Christ looks like, and hope for freedom from fear of the future. 
Next Steps: 
Join a supportive community of Christian women learning to Navigate Toxic Relationships at the free Facebook group Navigating Toxic Relationships at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/
Podcast:  https://feed.podbean.com/navigatingtoxicrelationships/feed.xmlConnect:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1348519390664188/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drwendyburchett
Contact:  drwendy@navigatingtoxicrelationships.com  (individual therapy consultation or individual coaching)
 
 
 

Jul 13, 2026

18 min

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