From Victim to Victor: How to Kick Some Toxic Ass | Mariel Buque PT 1 (Fan Fave)

Women of Impact

Impact Theory

Society & Culture, Relationships, Education

4.8 • 701 Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In this gripping episode of Women of Impact, I want you to think about how much your own words or insecurities, pains and traumas have been used against you to keep you under control. Today, I’m joining forces with psychologist Mariel Buque to tackle the topic of manipulation head-on. Mariel, who went through a two-year grieving process after escaping a toxic relationship herself, shares her insights on shutting down toxic people. From recognizing the signs of manipulation to standing up for yourself without losing control, Mariel doubles down on the kind of advice that can help you finally break these toxic cycles. “We may never actually get any kind of ‘I’m sorry’, any kind of validation for our experiences, and so what we need to do is move on and find ourselves yet again.” -Mariel Buque Discover the tricks and tactics of controlling partners, the impact of gaslighting, and effective strategies to reclaim your power. If you're tired of being manipulated and want to break free from toxic cycles, this episode is a must-listen. And be sure to check out part 2 of this life-changing conversation. We move from unpacking the control game manipulators play to setting up manipulator proof boundaries that will help you move accordingly once you’re free. If you’re ready to deep dive on healing intergenerational trauma and breaking the toxic cycles you find yourself in, check out Mariel’s book, Break the Cycles: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593472497⁠? Follow Dr. Mariel Buque: Website: ⁠https://www.drmarielbuque.com/⁠ Podcast: ⁠https://breakthecyclewithdrmariel.buzzsprout.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.marielbuque/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKa79peiy6CJf2RDI13YNeQ⁠ Follow Me Lisa Bilyeu: Website: ⁠https://www.radicalconfidence.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:42.5	today's topic may hit a little bit of a nerve, but I promise you, by the end of this episode, you'll know exactly what to do and what to say to shut down either your toxic X, your future
0:49.2	toxic X, or any toxic people that actually may get in your way that are actually trying to hurt you.
0:55.0	Now, instead of complaining about how toxic they are and just labelling them,
0:59.0	my guest, Marielle Bouquet, who went through a two-year grieving process
1:03.1	after escaping a very toxic relationship herself,
1:06.1	is joining me to help you escape these vicious freaking cycles of manipulation and gas sliding.
1:13.2	From recognizing the signs to standing up for yourself without actually spiraling out of control,
1:18.1	we're tackling it all in this two-part conversation.
1:22.4	So get ready as Mario explains exactly how to slam the freaking door on toxic character assassins.
1:28.3	And we're making sure that if someone is twisting your truth to keep you under control, under their thumb,
1:34.7	then you'll have a game plan on not only how to fight back, but how to stand tall and absolutely take your power back.
1:43.1	Mahomi, I know that you're here to gain that confidence, to be a freaking badass, but it takes time.
1:48.9	It takes skill.
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