NEW: Toxic Exes: What the Patterns Mean, How to Co-Parent Through It, and What They Left Behind

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift · May 9, 2026 · 17m

Your toxic ex may be gone, but a clinical psychologist says the damage does not leave with them. Two segments. One conversation that gets into the questions most people are afraid to ask.

What "Toxic" Actually Means and Whether You Are the Problem

"Toxic" is not a clinical label, but a clinical psychologist says it describes patterns that chip away at your emotional safety and self-worth. Boundary violations, manipulation, gaslighting, emotional volatility, controlling behaviour, and relentless criticism are the markers. And if every ex has been toxic, the common denominator is worth…