Ep. 246 Obsession, Love and Limerence: Moving from Fantasy to Freedom

Is it true love, unhealthy obsession or limerence? In this episode, Katie explores the psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom around limerence - a state of infatuation with a person or idea. Katie shares how dopamine, social media and the search for external validation often keep us caught in cycles of unfulfilled longing. Learn how to recognise the difference between limerence and genuine love so you can open to greater self-awareness, clarity and personal growth. Thank you to our friends at Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode! Click here to learn more about Katie's favorite Beauty Balm and to try it for yourself. Use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first Banyan purchase!   In this episode about limerence, you'll hear: ~ Click here to join our Spirit Sessions Membership! ~ Why is everyone online talking about limerence right now? ~ What is limerence? ~ The difference between infatuation and love ~ What's going on in the brain when we're in a state of limerence? ~ The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer ~ Psychologist Dorothy Tennov  ~ How to tell if you're in a limerence relationship ~ What do the ancient Buddhist and Tantric texts say on this topic? ~ The "hungry ghost" ~ Breadcrumbing ~ Anticipation vs. actual pleasure ~ How social media and advertisers use hypnosis ~ The Ayurvedic concept of Kāma ~ Making choices from a place of clarity ~ The deep spiritual opportunity limerence offers   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!   Find the full show notes here!