115. But Am I Abandoning Myself?
Episode description
In this episode, we dive into the concept of self-abandonment and the journey towards self-compassion. We explore the role of shame and the profound loneliness that often accompanies self-abandonment. By learning to separate feelings from shame and embracing self-care, we can navigate life's challenges without losing ourselves. Topics include:
- Exploring the journey of self-discovery and self-care.
- Overcoming the tendency to self-abandon during challenging moments.
- Reflecting on how survival once meant self-abandonment.
- Discovering the power of maintaining balance without losing oneself.
- Understanding the importance of taking breaks without self-abandonment.
- Embracing permission to "check out" when needed.
- Navigating life's challenges without losing oneself.
- Distinguishing between self-abandonment and self-care.
- Learning to separate feelings from shame and judgment.
- Stef and Sarah’s personal experiences of reclaiming control during challenging times.
- Making conscious choices for self-nurture.
- Unpacking the connection between self-abandonment and shame.
- Breaking free from the cycle of self-rejection and self-abandonment.
- The heart-wrenching loneliness of self-abandonment.
- Reflecting on the journey from self-abandonment to self-compassion.
- Introverts and extroverts
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