In this episode, we explore how emotional avoidance and self-abandonment often disguise themselves as being “helpful,” “productive,” or “strong.” Whether it's saying yes too quickly, fixing others’ emotions, or numbing out with distractions, these patterns are not bad habits - they’re survival strategies we picked up when it wasn’t safe to feel or express ourselves. We look at where these behaviors come from, why they served a purpose, and what they’re costing us now.

We discuss gentle, practical ways to begin recognizing and shifting these patterns. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of why it’s hard to stay with yourself emotionally and how beginning to do so—even for a few seconds at a time—is a powerful act of healing.

We don’t always notice

when we’re

abandoning ourselves –

it can look like overdoing,

over giving, or overcommitting.

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