Why You Keep Attracting the Same Toxic People and (How to Stop) by Aaron Doughty

This audio excerpt discusses the speaker's journey in understanding how unprocessed emotional patterns from the past manifest in present-day relationships and interactions. The core idea revolves around the concept that external experiences are reflections of internal realities, meaning that attracting certain types of people (e.g., controlling individuals) stems from unresolved internal patterns. The speaker uses personal anecdotes, particularly a challenging experience with a landlord, to illustrate how identifying and processing these internal patterns, rather than controlling external situations, leads to personal growth and transformation. The ultimate goal is to break free from repeating unhealthy patterns by becoming aware of and addressing the underlying emotional wounds. This involves learning to separate one's own energy and emotions from those of others, as taught through the "frame technique," ultimately leading to greater self-awareness and empowered responses.