The Venus Fly Trap Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards and co-hosted by Emme Erl, The Venus Fly Trap Podcast explores toxic relationships, emotional trauma, healing, personal growth, and human connection through raw conversations and real-life experiences.

Blending psychology, spirituality, humor, and honest storytelling, each episode uncovers the hidden patterns that shape our relationships — and how healing can lead to transformation.

If you’ve struggled with love, attachment, heartbreak, or rediscovering yourself, this podcast is for you.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

“Stephen is a great guest—very calm and focused! He shared insights that will transform your mind and relationships.”

—Anthony Guastella Anthony Guastella Wellness

EP1: The Venus Fly Trap

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In the very first episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards an author and transformational speaker, uncovers the shocking true story behind his book, The Venus Fly Trap: Sex, Lies & Repercussions.

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EP2: The Hidden Power of Toxic Relationships

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this powerful episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores the deep emotional and psychological layers of toxic relationships, trauma, addiction to unhealthy attraction, childhood wounds, and self-destruction, while also revealing how these painful patterns repeat, why people ignore red flags, and how vulnerability, self-awareness, and emotional healing can transform suffering into growth and personal reclamation.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

“Guest Stephen Edwards was a thoughtful and engaging voice on Date The Right 1 on NEW Streaming Network. He shared meaningful insights on personal ownership, self-awareness, and recognizing relationship patterns that truly resonated with the audience. His reflections on vulnerability, accountability, and reclaiming authenticity added depth and heart to the discussion. It was a genuine, unhurried conversation that felt both impactful and inspiring.”

—Cece Shatz Date the Right one

EP3: The Dark Night of the Soul

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this deeply personal and emotionally intense episode of The Venus Flytrap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards has a raw conversation about toxic relationships, emotional pain, mental health, trauma, and self-discovery, exploring how unresolved wounds shape who we love, why people stay trapped in harmful cycles, and how awareness, vulnerability, and acceptance can become the foundation for healing and transformation.

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EP4: Why People Stay in Toxic Relationships

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this powerful episode of The Venus Flytrap Podcast, they discuss toxic relationships, emotional dependency, self-worth, and why people stay stuck in harmful patterns, while exploring how trauma, fear, and low self-esteem shape attachment and how healing begins through self-awareness, self-ownership, and breaking cycles of emotional chaos.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

I just wanted to share my heartfelt thanks for your time, wisdom and the meaningful conversation we had on your HT Podcast episode. It's an honour to amplify your voice and share your message with our listeners. Your insights will undoubtedly support many on their healing and growth journeys.

—Rania E. The Healing Train Podcast

EP5: The Red Flags We Ignore: How Toxic Relationships Reveal the Wounds We Need to Heal

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this powerful episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores the deeper roots of toxic relationships and why so many people find themselves repeating the same painful patterns over and over again.

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EP6: Nothing happens to you, Everything happens for you.

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

Through powerful stories, personal experiences, and spiritual insights, Stephen challenges the victim mindset and reveals how the meaning we assign to life's events shapes our future. He discusses accountability, healing from toxic relationships, the power of perspective, daily habits that build resilience, and his own profound experiences with synchronicity, faith, and spiritual connection.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

I really enjoyed meeting you yesterday. The first part of the podcast was incredible! In anway, I made a friend yesterday. You have a great energy about you!

—Aleks U Mind Triumph Podcast

EP7: The Power of Forgiveness: The Key to Freedom from Toxic Relationships

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this deeply personal and transformative episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores one of the most difficult yet liberating aspects of healing from toxic relationships: forgiveness.

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EP8: Wanna Know Why You Keep Attracting the Same Toxic Relationship?

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this powerful episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores one of the most frustrating questions people ask themselves after heartbreak: Why do I keep attracting the same type of person over and over again?

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Podcaster's Rave Review

Working with the VFT23 team was an outstanding experience from start to finish. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a professional, flexible, and genuinely supportive group of people. From the initial conversations and email exchanges to coordinating schedules and bringing the production to life, the entire team demonstrated exceptional communication, rapport, and teamwork throughout the process. Each person that I interacted with made the experience seamless, welcoming, and enjoyable, and I truly appreciated the grace and flexibility they extended while working around my schedule. Special shoutout to Raycah for always being so kind and helpful. In all of my dialogue with the team, it never felt transactional — it felt collaborative, human, and mission-driven. The opportunity to sit down with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards was equally impactful. Dr. Edwards brought an incredible level of vulnerability, honesty, wisdom, and strength to the conversation. What stood out most was his ability to reframe adversity — emphasizing the idea that life does not simply happen to us, but can also happen for us through the lessons, growth, and perspective gained along the way. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and authentic reflection, he created a conversation that was deeply relatable and grounded in humanity rather than perfection. What made the experience especially meaningful was Dr. Edwards's willingness to openly discuss his own struggles, mistakes, and personal growth rather than speaking from a place of superiority or detached expertise. That level of authenticity allows people to feel less alone. It transforms pain into purpose and turns personal messes into messages that can genuinely help others heal, grow, and keep moving forward. I'm truly thankful to both Dr. Edwards and the VFT23 team for helping create a conversation rooted in resilience, compassion, humility, and hope. I will certainly be recommending other podcasters to reach out to you all if they want to collaborate with a stellar team 🙏 Thank you Team VFT23! Much love and blessings to you all. Gratefully, Cam

—Cam Campbell Real Resilience Talk Podcast

EP9: Why We Stay in Relationships That Hurt Us

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this revealing episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores one of the most difficult questions in relationships:
Why do we stay with people who hurt us?
Drawing from personal stories from The Venus Fly Trap, Sex, Lies, and Repercussions, Stephen shares the emotional highs, devastating lows, and powerful lessons that kept him trapped in a relationship he knew was unhealthy.

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EP10: The Patterns That Create Toxic Relationships

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this foundational episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores the hidden patterns that shape every relationship in our lives—and why so many people unknowingly repeat the same painful experiences over and over again.
Drawing from his own journey of healing, personal development, spirituality, and relationship struggles, Stephen explains how the emotional conditioning we receive during childhood influences not only our romantic relationships but also our relationship with money, career, success, self-worth, and life itself.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

“It's not every day that you get the chance to speak with someone as courageous and as humble as Stephen Paul Edwards. Our conversation started by exploring his book - Venus Fly Trap - and very quickly moved deeper into the realms of vulnerability, overcoming shame and rebuilding his life after an addictive relationship with someone he deeply loved, but could also see was bringing him down. A raw conversation about life and how to have the courage to change the course they are taking.”

—Einav Avni Healing Conversation

EP11: The Lies You Believe About Yourself

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this eye-opening episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores how the beliefs we develop during childhood quietly shape every decision, relationship, and experience throughout our lives. Stephen explains how repeated thoughts become patterns, how negative self-beliefs create self-fulfilling prophecies, and why changing your life begins by changing the stories you tell yourself.

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EP12: The Things You Cling To Are Holding You Back

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this thought-provoking episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores one of the greatest obstacles to lasting peace and fulfillment: attachment. Whether we're attached to relationships, money, success, possessions, or even our own beliefs, Stephen explains how looking outside ourselves for happiness inevitably leads to suffering. Drawing from spirituality, personal experiences, and timeless wisdom, he reveals why true fulfillment can only be found by reconnecting with who we really are.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

"Dr. Stephen Edwards' story is a journey of unexpected twists and turns. He left me asking myself repeatedly, "Why didn't you just leave?" The way he intertwines the ups and downs of his story is a masterclass in storytelling. He was a great guest and I highly recommend him to other shows."

—Deston Rogers Founder/Host, Eagle Freedom Presents

EP13: Heartism: A New Way to Live

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this landmark episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards introduces the philosophy of Heartism—a way of living centered on love, wisdom, authenticity, compassion, and the evolution of human consciousness. Rather than encouraging people to follow personalities, Stephen invites listeners to embrace timeless principles that guide them back to who they truly are. Drawing from decades of study with some of the world's leading thinkers, personal experiences, and spiritual insights, he explains why lasting transformation comes from living from the heart rather than the ego.

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EP14: The World Has It Backwards

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this powerful episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards continues exploring the philosophy of Heartism by challenging one of society's deepest assumptions—that success comes from living in our minds rather than our hearts.
Drawing on the wisdom of the Yupik Elders of Alaska, Stephen explains why modern society has become an "inside-out society," prioritizing achievement over meaning, performance over authenticity, and making a living over truly living.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

'Having Stephen Paul Edwards on the podcast felt easy in the best way. No guarding, no pretending, no trying to sound impressive. Just two men having an honest conversation about the things that actually shape a life. Stephen spoke openly about relationships, masculinity, failure, growth, and the responsibility that comes with self-awareness. He didn’t hide behind concepts or theory. He owned his patterns, his blind spots, and the lessons that only come from getting it wrong and choosing to look at yourself instead of blaming others. What I respected most was his depth and presence. He listens. He reflects. He speaks from lived experience, not ego. There’s a steadiness to him that makes hard topics feel safe to explore, and that’s rare. This conversation will land with men who are ready to be honest with themselves. I’m grateful for Stephen’s openness and the trust he brought into the space. He’s someone you want more of in these conversations, not less.”

—Chris Chandler-Yates Motivated Masculine Men Podcast

EP15: The Energy You Carry Creates the Life You Live

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this thought-provoking episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores the powerful connection between energy, emotion, and the relationships we create. Drawing from ancient wisdom, personal experiences, and the ideas of Nikola Tesla, Stephen explains how everything in the universe exists as vibration—and how fear, resentment, anger, and unresolved emotional wounds lower our vibration and influence the people and experiences we attract.

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EP16: The Only Person You Can Change Is You

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this deeply honest episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards reflects on the painful lessons hidden within four marriages, childhood trauma, and a lifetime of repeating the same relationship patterns. Rather than blaming others for his past, Stephen shares how true healing began when he recognized the one constant in every relationship—himself. Through personal stories, humor, and powerful insights, he explains why taking responsibility isn't about accepting blame; it's about reclaiming the power to change your life.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

Dr Edwards was a fantastic guest on the Own Your Essence Podcast. He is engaging, easy to talk with, and brings both energy and depth to every conversation. His ability to connect personal stories with universal themes like trust, fear, and growth made for a compelling and meaningful episode. We truly appreciated the openness and wisdom he shared with our audience.

—April DeMille Own Your Essence Podcast

EP17: Remember Who You Really Are

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this profound episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores one of life's deepest questions: Why are we here? Drawing from spirituality, sacred geometry, consciousness, and the philosophy of Heartism, Stephen explains that life is not about becoming someone different—it's about remembering who you've always been.

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EP18: The Gift Hidden Inside Every Pain

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this deeply reflective episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores one of life's greatest paradoxes: the experiences that hurt us the most often become the very experiences that awaken us. Using his own journey through toxic relationships, childhood trauma, and years of repeating the same emotional patterns, Stephen explains why pain is never meaningless. Instead, every challenge carries a gift, every setback offers a lesson, and every difficult relationship presents an opportunity to remember more of who we truly are.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

I found Stephen, to be very open about his personal experiences and appreciated how articulate and frank he was in sharing his story and what he learnt, I'm sure my audience will benefit hugely from his insights.

—Lyn Smith HEARTS Entwined Podcast

EP19: EP 19: You Don't Have a Relationship Problem. You Have a Pattern Problem.

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this eye-opening episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards reveals that toxic relationships are rarely the real problem. Instead, the real issue lies in the unconscious patterns we've carried since childhood—patterns that quietly shape the people we choose, the lives we create, and the experiences we continue to repeat. Stephen explains why so many people leave one painful relationship only to find themselves in another that feels remarkably similar. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement, he challenges listeners to move beyond blame and victimhood, embrace personal responsibility, and recognize that lasting change begins from within.

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EP20: Stop Waiting for Your Life to Change

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this inspiring episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards reminds us that transformation doesn't happen by accident—it happens through intentional choices made every single day.
Building on the principles of Heartism, Stephen explains why so many people spend years waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect relationship, or the perfect opportunity before they allow themselves to truly live. The reality, he says, is that the life you've been waiting for begins the moment you decide to take responsibility for creating it.

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Podcaster's Rave Review

Thank you so much for joining me on Dare to Be Us! 🎙️ Your story is powerful, authentic, and inspiring, and I'm honored we got to share it with our community.

—Ruth Dare to Be Us

EP21: The Silent Killer of Relationships

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this eye-opening episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards reveals why the greatest threat to most relationships isn't betrayal—it's complacency. Stephen explains how couples often stop doing the very things that made them fall in love in the first place. The compliments become less frequent, the conversations become shorter, appreciation fades, and small acts of kindness slowly disappear. While these changes may seem insignificant at first, they create tiny cracks that eventually become deep divides.

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EP22: Healing Begins When You See the Pattern

Host: Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

In this revealing episode of The Venus Fly Trap Podcast, Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards explores the next stage of personal transformation: moving from awareness to pattern recognition. Stephen explains that toxic relationships are not random misfortunes or cruel punishments—they are mirrors reflecting the fears, beliefs, and emotional patterns we have yet to heal. Rather than blaming the other person, he challenges listeners to ask a more empowering question: What is this relationship trying to teach me?

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Podcaster's Rave Review

Dr. Stephen Edwards was an absolute treasure to speak with. From the moment the conversation started, it felt less like a formal interview and more like sitting around the table with friends sharing honest conversations over a glass of wine. The atmosphere was relaxed, insightful, vulnerable, and genuinely enjoyable. What stood out most was Dr. Edwards' willingness to openly discuss the toxic relationship he experienced and the lessons he learned from it. It was incredibly refreshing to hear a male perspective delivered with such honesty, emotional depth, and vulnerability. He allowed his emotions to come through naturally, both in conversation and through the pages of his book, which made the entire experience feel deeply authentic. The Venus Fly Trap was an incredible read. One of my favorite things about it was how clearly Dr. Edwards' voice comes through to the reader—it truly feels like he is speaking directly to you throughout the story. The book is raw, emotional, thought-provoking, and yes... definitely spicy in all the best ways. We would absolutely welcome Dr. Edwards back for another conversation anytime. Honestly, by the end of the interview, it felt like we had made a new friend, and we genuinely look forward to hopefully meeting him in person someday. And now that Book 2 has been released, I cannot wait to dive into it. Highly recommend both the conversation and the books.

—Shannon Lamkin Travel Time Stories Podcast