67. The art of unlearning: finding love, defining dealbreakers, & making relationships work

We're overdue for a dating episode! Let's talk the evaluation stage... deciding your dealbreakers, finding love, and the importance of self-love and boundaries as learned through past romantic experiences. --- Summary: Have you ever found yourself caught in the snare of an unhealthy relationship or stuck in negative emotional patterns? In this episode, Lucy and I get real about the power of unlearning these patterns, as she courageously shares her personal journey of love and healing in the light of her past. We explore the importance of self-reflection and the role it plays in understanding and regulating our emotions, along with any underlying mental health issues. In this candid conversation, Lucy reveals her struggles and victories in love, offering a raw, unfiltered perspective on relationship dynamics. We delve into topics like discerning between infatuation and compatibility, setting boundaries, and decoding the tricky terrain of long-distance relationships. Lucy's experiences will guide you on how to identify your own must-haves and nice-to-haves in a partner and navigate the oftentimes complex world of relationships. Toward the end, we shift gears to discuss how pinpointing our core values can fuel our ambition and guide our life direction. Lucy offers invaluable advice on how to understand our own wants and needs, and how taking control of our emotions can lead to personal growth. Join us as we shed light on the power of unlearning, communicate our boundaries effectively, and navigate love, relationships, and personal growth. --- Topics: Relationships, Unlearning, Mental Health, Communication, Core Values, Long-Distance Love, Trust, Infatuation, Compatibility, Boundaries, Expectations, Ambition, Goals, MVP List, Open Mind, Malleable, Reflection, Emotions, Control, Acceptance, Flaws, Appreciation, Gratitude --- ★ This episode features Lucy Lei, Founder of Roots Collective YVR. Connect with her on Instagram at @lucy.zhl. --- Timestamps: (0:00:00) Navigating Burnout and Personal Growth (0:10:16) Balance and Passion in Life (0:18:35) Overcoming the Need for Exceptionalism (0:26:43) Reflecting for Positive Change (0:38:02) Approaching Relationships and Friendships (0:43:41) Sharing Mental Health Struggles With Parents (0:51:56) Navigating Disordered Eating and Body Image (1:00:27) Navigating Relationship Insecurities and Growth (1:07:27) Prioritizing Shared Values in Relationships (1:17:19) Values and Saying No in Relationships --- *** These show notes were generated with the help of ⁠Podium AI⁠. This frees up time for me to focus on my fav part of podcasting — the speaking and conversations themselves! For my writing, you may read my newsletter at ⁠megkuang.substack.com⁠. ☺️ --- ⊹ LINKS ⊹ ❤ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megkuang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meg Mondays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 Reads & Listens: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megkuang.com/brainfood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌻 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@megkuang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@musings.with.meg⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- ♡ SUPPORT ♡ Leave me a rating/review ★★★★★ ⁠Become a paid subscriber⁠