Red flags from toxic relationships are now revealed! Dr. Valerie Sussman is a survivor, a healer, and a creative force on a mission to empower women to reclaim their voices, heal their wounds, and create lives that are nothing short of masterpieces. As a writer, artist, and retired pediatrician, Valerie brings a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and irreverent wit to her work, creating a safe and inspiring space for women to explore their stories, express their truths, and transform their pain into power. As a Caroline Strawson-certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist and a graduate of renowned coaching programs like Martha Beck's "Wayfinders" and Claire Zammit's "Feminine Power," Valerie brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to her volunteer work as a coach and mentor to ex-foster youths, and as a writing coach for incarcerated individuals, reflecting her deep commitment to empowering others to share their stories and heal their wounds.

In episode 510 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out if Dr. Sussman missed her work as a Pediatrician, what are the signs that she missed from a toxic relationship, what is emotional abuse, how narcissistic relationships make you doubt your reality, what is the difference between a toxic relationship and a healthy relationship, how you support a friend who is in a toxic relationship, can someone heal from narcissistic abuse, and why play a good form of healing. Enjoy!