The former Vanderpump Rules star Rachel Leviss opened up about her toxic relationships with her exes on her podcast.
The Scandal That Rocked VPR
Rachel Leviss, who was once a part of the popular reality show Vanderpump Rules, made headlines last year when it was revealed that she had an affair with Tom Sandoval, who was dating Ariana Madix at the time. The scandal, dubbed as Scandoval by the fans, caused a huge backlash against Rachel and Tom, who were both friends with Ariana. Rachel left the show after season 10, while Tom and Ariana broke up after nine years of being together.
However, in a recent episode of season 11, Tom confessed that he still loves Rachel and wants her back. This prompted Rachel to speak out about her relationship with him on her podcast, Rachel Goes Rogue, where she also discussed her previous relationship with James Kennedy, another VPR cast member.
The Manipulation Tactics of Love Bombing
In the latest episode of her podcast, Rachel invited Pastor Cal from Married at First Sight to talk about love and relationships. She revealed that both Tom and James used a technique called love bombing, which is a form of emotional manipulation that involves showering someone with excessive affection and attention, only to withdraw it later and use it as a tool of control.
Rachel said that she felt like a frog in boiling water, who does not realize the danger until it is too late. She said that both Tom and James made her feel special and loved, but gradually isolated her from her friends and family, and made her dependent on them. She said that they also gaslighted her, which is another form of manipulation that involves making someone doubt their own reality and sanity.
Rachel said that she realized that her relationship with Tom was not love, but a form of abuse. She said that she fell for one narcissistic a**hole after another, and that she is now working on healing herself and finding her self-worth.
The Future of Rachel Leviss and VPR
Rachel said that she has no plans to return to Vanderpump Rules, and that she is focusing on her podcast and her other projects. She said that she hopes that Ariana can forgive her for what she did, and that she wishes her the best. She also said that she has no contact with Tom or James, and that she is happy to be single and free.
Vanderpump Rules is a reality show that follows the lives of the staff and friends of Lisa Vanderpump, a restaurateur and a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The show is currently airing its 11th season on Bravo.
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