Office Ours: The Truth About Toxic Friendships

Podcast: Two Peas on a Pod · Podcast Nation

Opublikowano: 2026-10-29

What if the word "toxic" is actually getting in the way of understanding what's really going on in your friendship? Dr. Miriam Kirmayer explores why the term toxic has become a shorthand for any difficult friendship, and why this label might be obscuring the real work needed to heal or end a connection. She explains how the language of toxicity can provide a temporary sense of relief or false clarity, but often fuels shame and limits our options for growth. Dr. Miriam breaks down three crucial dimensions (severity, chronicity, and scope) to help listeners differentiate between friendships...