Episode Throwback: When Toxic Patterns Show Up in Unexpected Places with Mary Rauber

Hot Takes on Healing with Jess Leone

We’re throwing it back to one of the more powerful episodes in the Fly On a Wall series—where you get unfiltered access to the real, raw, and deeply personal conversations I have with the women who know me best!

In this standout moment, Mary peeled back the curtain on something that hits way too close to home for so many: toxic work environments. She shared her story of walking away from a soul-sucking job, the red flags she ignored, and the patterns she finally recognized—ones that mirrored an abusive romantic relationship she had survived years before.

Same dynamic, different mask.

Together, we dove into:

• What narcissistic behavior looks like outside of romance

• Why toxic patterns repeat (and how to break them)

• The power of boundaries... even when they feel impossible

• How true friendships help you come back home to yourself

Mary also opened up about surviving an abusive ex who nearly took her life and how she reclaimed her joy, her independence, and her sunshine.

If you’ve ever felt trapped, questioned your worth, or wondered how the hell to get unstuck, this episode is your reminder: you’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay stuck.

💬 Originally aired in April, but just as relevant now as ever.

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We will see you next Wednesday for our next #throwback episode!