Toxic Love to Spiritual Growth
Host: Katie Wrigley
In this episode of Podmasana, spiritual counselor and author Stephen Paul Edwards shares the untold story behind his memoir, The Venus Flytrap. From Blackpool to Beverly Hills, Stephen explores how a tumultuous relationship became his greatest spiritual teacher.
Discover the power of soul contracts, why “nothing happens to you, it happens for you,” and how ego death opens the doorway to freedom. A must-listen for anyone navigating heartbreak, codependency, or seeking meaning in life’s most challenging relationships.
Special note: this episode briefly touches on some aspects of sexuality that may be unfomfortable for some listeners.
Key Topics:
Practical wisdom for finding meaning in suffering without spiritual bypassing
Stephen’s journey: Blackpool, England → Florida → spiritual counselor & author
The Venus Flytrap memoir: love, obsession, betrayal, and awakening
Soul contracts: relationships as divine invitations to evolve
“Nothing happens to you, it happens for you” philosophy in practice
Bipolar disorder, mental health stigma, and spiritual growth
Codependency, addiction, and breaking toxic relationship cycles
Ego death as liberation, not destruction
The mirror principle: external relationships reflect internal work
Breath, awareness, and connection as spiritual anchors (ABC)
Self-forgiveness as the foundation for forgiving others
Wealth, luxury, and the illusion of material happiness
Navigating the “new sexual revolution” and evolving perspectives on monogamy
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