Ep 119: Love Without Self-Abandonment

from Unlearning · host Shayna Naus

Valentine’s week often brings pressure, comparison, and questions about worth, especially if you’ve learned to equate love with effort or self-sacrifice.In this episode, we explore:How self-abandonment shows up in love and relationshipsWhy love learned through survival feels intense but exhaustingWhat love feels like in a regulated bodyWhy safety matters more than chemistryHow to move through Valentine’s week with more softness and self-trustThis is a grounding, honest conversation about redefining love, starting with yourself.

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