Self-abandonment is why Self-Love does not stick. If you keep saying yes when you mean no, staying quiet when you have something to say, or pushing through when your body is begging you to stop, this episode names exactly what that pattern is, where it comes from, and what it is costing you.

Self-abandonment disguises itself as kindness, humility, and being low-maintenance. Most of us never question it because it looks so much like virtue from the outside. In this episode I break down what self-abandonment actually is, why it is a learned survival response and not a character weakness, what it does to your body and your relationship with yourself over time, and the 5-word practice that can interrupt the pattern starting today.

Self-Love is not a destination. It is built in the accumulation of small choices to stay with yourself. This episode is where that starts.

In this episode you will discover:

• What self-abandonment actually is and why it disguises itself as being a good person
• The quiet, ordinary moments where you abandon yourself without realising it
• Why this pattern started, why it once served you, and why it no longer belongs in your life
• What self-abandonment does to your body, your energy, and your relationship with yourself over time
• Why Self-Love cannot be built on a foundation of leaving yourself behind
• The 5-word practice that interrupts the pattern in the exact moment it is happening
• Why one small choice to stay with yourself is not just enough. It is the beginning.

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