Podcast

Charmingly Toxic

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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.

Episodes
59
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
41 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

59 episodes, newest first

  1. Hypocrisy and Lip Liner with a Side of Tipsy Tennis

    Season 1, Episode 59

    Show notes

    Fresh off a trip to LibraFest in NYC, Denise and Joanne recap the latest Bravo episodes and shout out our sorority sisters who met us for an extremely extended brunch last weekend.

    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.

    33 min
  2. Ultimate Girls Trip Finale Recap with some RHOSLC & RHONY Mixed In

    Season 1, Episode 58

    Show notes

    This week Denise and Joanne cover the UGT finale, RHONY and RHOSL, a whole lot of reality tv gossip and the Big Brother finale (yay Devens!)

    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.

    52 min
  3. RHUGT, RHONY & RHSLC

    Season 1, Episode 57

    Show notes

    This week, Denise and Joanne recap the hilarious Ultimate Girls Trip episode, RHONY and SLC. Buckle Up!

    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.

    50 min
  4. Recapping Together in Atlanta! Girls Trip, RHONY and Salt Lake

    Season 1, Episode 56

    Show notes

    This week Denise and Joanne break down three iconic housewives episodes together in person.

    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.

    40 min
  5. Busy Bravo week! Girls Trip, RHONY, SLC and Some Gossip

    Season 1, Episode 55

    Show notes

    This week Denise and Joanne cover the Ultimate Girls Trip, the new RHONY and the lighter parts of SLC and MTVs The Challenge.

    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.

    42 min
  6. Be Cool! RHONY is Back, Baby!

    Season 1, Episode 54

    Show notes

    This week we recap the new RHONY and dissect each new cast member. It should be a season of drama and fun. We also cover the latest Ultimate Girls Trip and The Challenge.

    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.

    32 min
  7. Special Episode! Denise Recaps "Death of the Pastor's Wife" with 2 Guests

    Season 1, Episode 53

    Show notes

    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.

    48 min
  8. RHUGT, The Challenge, Big Brother and Reality Tea!

    Season 1, Episode 52

    Show notes

    It was a light reality tv week yet we still have enough to talk about, covering The Ultimate Girls Trip, The Challenge, Big Brother and lots of 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.

    31 min
  9. Reality Recaps Galore

    Season 1, Episode 51

    Show notes

    This week Denise and Joanne cover the latest reality tv gossip, McBee finale, Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, The Challenge and Big Brother.

    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.

    29 min
  10. Catch Up on the Latest Reality Junk With Us

    Season 1, Episode 50

    Show notes

    This week Denise and Joanne run through a week packed with reality tv gold covering McBee Dynasty, The Valley reunion, we kick off the Ultimate Girls Trip 20th Anniversary and break down the new season of the Challenge

    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.

    42 min
  11. McBee and The Valley Recaps Plus Reality TV Gossip

    Season 1, Episode 49

    Show notes

    This week we break down the McBee businesses and relationships, recap The Valley finale and all the latest gossip from the world of reality tv.

    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.

    38 min
  12. McBee Prison Countdown, In The City Reunion and More Valley Drama

    Season 1, Episode 48

    Show notes

    This week Denise and Joanne discuss McBee Sr's prison drop off and its impact on the family, the In The City reunion part 1 and The Valley Season 3 penultimate episode.

    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.

    41 min
  13. Love Island Post Finale Review, The Valley, In the City and lots of McBee Rumors!

    Season 1, Episode 47

    Show notes

    This week we catch up on the Islanders post villa, recap The Valley, In The City and cover all of the gossip surrounding the McBee family.

    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.

    40 min
  14. Love Island USA Deep Dive!

    Season 1, Episode 46

    Show notes

    This week, special guests Katie and Anabelle join Denise and Joanne to break down this season of Love Island USA and the latest reality TV 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.

    46 min
  15. All the Latest On Bravo and Love Island

    Season 1, Episode 45

    Show notes

    In this week's episode, Denise and Joanne discuss Love Island and recap the busy Bravo week including Rhode Island, The Valley, McBee Dynasty and 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.

    39 min
  16. Bye-Bye Summer House and Hello McBee Dynasty

    Season 1, Episode 44

    Show notes

    Denise and Joanne put the Summer House season to rest, touch on the latest Love Island drama, recap all the latest gossip and get all up into the McBees business.

    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.

    41 min
  17. Beta Blocker Brainwashing

    Season 1, Episode 43

    Show notes

    This week Denise and Joanne continue to try to break down the Summer House reunion even though West and Amanda shared next to nothing, so we add in some fun recaps from The Valley, RHORI and LOVE ISLAND USA!

    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.

    54 min
  18. Bravo, Bravo, So Much Bravo

    Season 1, Episode 42

    Show notes

    Another busy Bravo week! The spicy Summer House reunion continues. We break down the shocking revelations and also discuss In The City, The Valley and RHORI.

    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.

    5:37 Summer House Reunion Insights

    21:53 The Frustration of Editing & Confessionals

    26:23 Rhode Island Revelations and Entertainment Critique

    31:25 Valley Life and Relationship Red Flags

    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.

    40 min
  19. Four Bravo Recaps and Lots of Gossip

    Season 1, Episode 41

    Show notes

    We have lots of content to dissect this week, including the Summer House Finale, In The City, The Valley and the continuation of the slam pig fight on Rhode Island.

    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.

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

    Season 1, Episode 40

    Show notes

    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.

    50 min