Breaking the Grip - Finding Faith and Freedom from Toxic People
Kris Reece

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- The REAL Reason Toxic People Hijack Your Peace
You know their tactics. You recognize the patterns. You may have even set boundaries. So why can one text, conversation, or look from a toxic person still send your anxiety through the roof?
In this episode, we uncover why toxic people can continue to hijack your peace even when you know exactly what they are doing. You’ll learn how your nervous system can become trained to expect danger, how hypervigilance keeps you focused on managing other people’s reactions, and why information alone is not enough to create lasting transformation.
If you are tired of walking on eggshells, overthinking every interaction, or allowing someone else’s disapproval to control your peace, this episode will help you become more deeply rooted in who God says you are.
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👉 Get the FREE No Regret Response Guide - If They Do THIS in an Argument, They’re a Narcissist
Have you ever brought up a legitimate concern, only to end the conversation defending yourself, apologizing, or wondering how the original issue disappeared?
In this episode, we uncover three common moves toxic people use when confronted: flipping the script, rewriting the story, and redirecting the conversation to escape accountability. You’ll learn how to recognize these patterns while they’re happening, stay anchored to the original issue, and stop chasing resolution from someone committed to distortion.
If difficult conversations consistently leave you confused, guilty, or mentally replaying everything for days, this episode will help you recognize the pattern and respond with greater clarity, wisdom, and peace.
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👉 Antagonistic Narcissist: Hidden Warning Signs
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👉 https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/ - THIS Is How God Will Silence the Lies They Spread About You
What do you do when someone spreads lies about you, twists your story, and convinces others that you are the problem?
In this episode, we look at the story of Joseph to uncover how God responds when your name is being falsely attacked. You’ll discover how God can use lies to expose people’s hearts, why your character and fruit can speak louder than constant self-defense, and how slander can ultimately free you from the need for human approval.
You’ll also learn why God’s vindication may not happen on your timeline, but that doesn’t mean He isn’t working. The same God who restored Joseph can use what was meant to harm you for a greater purpose.
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👉 Manipulation Tactics of a Narcissist: Why Explaining Yourself Always Backfires
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👉 https://krisreece.com/narcissist-survival-guide/ - Don’t Defend Yourself to a Narcissist. God Says Do This Instead
Have you ever tried to explain yourself to a narcissist, only to have your words twisted and somehow end up feeling like the problem?
In this episode, we uncover why defending and overexplaining yourself can keep you emotionally trapped in toxic relationships. You’ll learn why some people are not seeking understanding, how constant defensiveness can steal your peace and make you question your own reality, and what Scripture shows us about responding differently.
Discover how to stop chasing validation, strengthen your identity in God, let your life speak for itself, and embrace the power of peaceful silence.
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👉 False Biblical Teachers: The 7-Second Test That Exposes Them
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About Breaking the Grip - Finding Faith and Freedom from Toxic People
Breaking the Grip Podcast from Kris Reece is a podcast to help you navigate difficult relationships and conquer codependency biblically. Here is where you find faith and freedom from toxic people.
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