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Charmingly Toxic

Charmingly Toxic Hosted By Denise Capurso

Hosted by Denise Capurso, licensed therapist, trauma specialist, and unapologetic reality TV junkie, this podcast unpacks the messy world of toxic relationships both on screen and off. With over 25 years of experience helping women heal from narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and relational trauma, Denise brings clinical insight with a side of no-nonsense commentary. From Housewives drama to cult dynamics, controlling in-laws to “too good to be true” partners, Charmingly Toxic shines a light on the patterns that leave us drained, doubting, or downright dizzy. Each episode, you’ll gain tools to spot the red flags, set boundaries that stick, and reclaim your voice—without judgment, and maybe with a little side-eye. So pour a glass, hit subscribe, and join the conversation. Because toxic charm might look shiny, but we’re here to expose the cracks.

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  • 29 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 42 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E40
    May 23 · 49 min

    Summer House Finale, In The City Premiere & The Dark(o)ness of The Valley

    This week Denise and Joanne cover the legal drama surrounding Rhode Island, we recap Summer House, In The City and go deep on Danny's awful behavior on The Valley Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

  • S1 · E39
    May 16 · 45 min

    RH of Rhode Island Family Trauma and Summer House Behavior

    This week we dissect this week’s juicy Bravo gossip, discuss the RHORI family and friendship dynamics and all of the cringe worthy Summer House moments - we are reminded who Kyle really is, and continue to wonder when this season of SH will finally end! Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

  • S1 · E38
    May 9 · 46 min

    Summer House, RHORI and The Valley - a Toxicity Trio

    This week Joanne and I dive into the ever changing friendship dynamic on Summer House and break down Amanda’s behavior and potential manipulation in light of what we now know. We’ll also cover the fun yet messy drama on Rhode Island, Danny’s toxic antics towards Nia on the Valley and cover some of this week’s reality tv juicy gossip. Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

  • S1 · E37
    May 2 · 48 min

    RHoRI and Summer House

    This week, Joanne and I break down RHO Rhode Island, including the moment JoEllen casually mentions she was in a sorority—and guess what? So were we. Shout‑out to all our AGO girl!. We drop quick, spicy takes on why Rula keeps hanging on to Brian, then jump over to Summer House, where a much‑needed break from Kyle and Amanda lets everyone root for Carl and his Soft Bar Opening Era. Carl’s growth is real, and Bailey is absolutely here for it. Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

  • S1 · E36
    April 25 · 40 min

    RHoRI, Summer House and The Valley

    Our hot takes on Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Summer House, and The Valley. In Rhode Island, everyone has a skeleton in the closet and absolutely no interest in protecting anyone else’s. It’s every woman for herself. On Summer House, Amanda is working overtime to get West to smooth things over with Ciara so she and West can eventually go public without blowing up the group. And on The Valley, we’re watching Janet and Jason slowly get iced out of the cast. Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

  • S1 · E35
    April 11 · 44 min

    Summer House and The Valley

    This week on Charmingly Toxic: On Summer House, Carl’s rage toward Kyle is no longer simmering — it’s boiling. Every interaction just confirms what he’s finally admitting to himself: Kyle only cares about Kyle. Then on The Valley, Zach calls out Brittany for refusing to see a single red flag in her new situation with Brandon. And Janet continues to dig her own grave with the cast — she knows she’s on the verge of being iced out, and somehow keeps making it worse. Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

  • S1 · E34
    April 8 · 40 min

    Welcome to Plathville Season Premiere & RHORI Episodes 1 and 2

    We recap Welcome to Plathville Season 8, Episode 1, where Kim is very clearly not interested in aplogizingor giving up control of Lydia — not even a little. Then we jump into the brand‑new Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Episodes 1 and 2 introduce the cast, and somehow everyone is already having an affair, accusing someone of an affair, or quietly lining one up. Rhode Island came in hot. Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

  • S1 · E33
    April 4 · 41 min

    Summer House and The Valley

    The West and Amanda scandal on Summer House is truly beyond words — we’re still trying to make sense of what is happening!.Then over in The Valley, the whole cast is back, Jax is not (see you never), and we’re all wondering the same thing: can we take a full season of Lala? As always, we touch on gossip including Jen Shaw interview (@katecaseyca). Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

  • S1 · E32
    March 28 · 45 min

    Southern Charm Reunion and Summer House

    This week on Charmingly Toxic, we break down the three most toxic men on Bravo this week: Craig, Austen, and Kyle. From emotional immaturity to dark manipulation to their ongoing pattern of devaluing women, these guys continue get worse every season. We are officially ready to kick these guys off the screen. Do we really need them anymore, or is Bravo long overdue for a casting refresh? Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off. Connect with Me 📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching 📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching 🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

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