Ep 170 The Quiet Ways We Leave Ourselves: Why hard seasons don't require you to disappear from your own life

We often think of self-abandonment as something dramatic. I don't think it usually is. I think it happens quietly. Life gets heavy. Someone needs us. Work gets busy. A parent gets sick. Summer gets chaotic. Grief arrives. Stress piles up. And without ever making a conscious decision, we slowly stop checking in with ourselves. We stop asking what we need. We stop making ourselves part of the equation. This episode isn't about weight loss. It's about the psychology of what happens during hard seasons - and the difference between adapting to life and disappearing from your own life. Because compassion for yourself should never require abandoning yourself. If you've ever found yourself saying, "I'll get back to me when things settle down," this conversation is for you.   When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle