RHONJ Taught Us This Toxic Relationship Lesson w/ Dr. Brianna Diorio | DLIS

Why do we stay in toxic relationships even when we know better? On this episode of Don’t Let It Su, Chef Stu is joined by Dr. Brianna Diorio, life coach and neuroscience expert, to break down the real psychological reasons we cling to unhealthy relationships, chase closure, and ignore red flags. They unpack why your brain prefers familiar chaos over peace, how ego and loss aversion keep you stuck, and why “hope” might actually be your biggest enemy. Plus, they dive into Bravo psychology, RHONJ dynamics, narcissism myths, and why accountability is the ultimate glow-up. This is tough love, Jersey-style — science-backed, funny, and painfully relatable.

00:00 Why Your Brain Chooses Chaos
03:05 RHONJ, Teresa vs Melissa, & Family Trauma
05:00 “If You’re Easily Offended, You’re Easily Manipulated”
08:25 Why Your Brain Is Lying to You
12:10 Loss Aversion & Staying Too Long
16:05 Why Rock Bottom Isn’t Required
19:10 Choosing Yourself Feels Like Grief
22:05 Why Closure Never Works
25:30 Apologies Without Change = Manipulation
29:00 Cutting Off Friends & “Access Denied”
33:00 Narcissism, Therapy Language & Accountability
37:45 Final Truth: Standards Over Feelings


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