You Have to Be Healthy to Be in a Healthy Relationship with Therapist Matthew Phifer
Matthew Phifer, MSEd, is a therapist, speaker, trainer, and toxic relationship, narcissism, trauma and emotional abuse expert. He is the founder and owner of Matt Phifer Coaching. His trainings, which feature original work, has been presented in multiple states and countries and he is regularly featured on the radio, publications, and online.
Matthew’s videos attract millions of viewers and his podcast “Toxic to Triumph has been heard in over 100 different countries and is featured on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and iHeart Radio.
In this episode, Matthew explains how to properly set yourself up for healthy relationships, the importance of processing your emotions, and why even healthy relationships need some drama from time to time. Tune in to hear why Matthew believes mutual respect, defined boundaries, and purposeful self-care are the key components to beneficial relationships.
MATTHEW'S TAKEAWAYS
You have to be healthy to be in a healthy relationship.
We have to take responsibility for ourselves and our healing.
Relationships will not always be perfect.
If you don’t understand how to process your emotions, you will be toxic to your partner.
Relationships need some drama.
A big reason why toxic relationships exist is because there are no boundaries.
When we dont set boundaries, we cant tell the difference between toxic people versus healthy people.