EP 51 - When Your Family Isn’t Giving you the Love You Need (Sunday Shot)

Feeling safe and secure is a fundamental need, but a lot of us don't experience this growing up. This episode looks at the impact of emotionally immature and unavailable parents on their children's sense of safety and well-being. I share personal experiences and insights on how the lack of emotional support from parents can leave a lasting void, affecting one's ability to feel truly safe and secure in the world - and what we can do about it. In this episode, we talk about: The deep, existential sense of safety that comes from having emotionally mature and available parents The struggles of those who didn't have this support The ways people try to fill the void left by emotionally immature parents The importance of recognizing our parents' humanity The impact of their emotional maturity on their parenting and our well-being Listeners will gain valuable insights into: The challenges of growing up with emotionally unavailable parents The importance of building bridges over the emotional void. The significance of finding supportive relationships outside the family Practical advice on seeking emotional support from mentors, friends, and chosen family The importance of self-reliance and personal growth. Knowing when walking away or going "no contact" is the right choice Tune in to this compassionate episode to explore the complexities of emotional safety, the impact of parental emotional maturity, and the journey towards finding and building meaningful, supportive relationships. Whether you'd like to consider your own experiences or are looking for ways to support someone you love, this episode is for you. This episode is a Sunday Shot: a short and sweet solo episode with a runtime of approximately 10 - 20 minutes.  More About Lisa Marie: To learn more about Lisa Marie, get more content, or schedule a one-on-one coaching session, visit her website at: www.lisamarieconnections.com or her contact page, at: www.lisamarieconnections.com/connect Follow her on Instagram: @lisamarieconnections AFTER THE EPISODE: Love the podcast? Please rate the show and leave a review! Know someone who would benefit from hearing this episode? Please consider sharing it with them! PLEASE NOTE: The "From Lemons to Limoncello" podcast and content posted by Lisa Marie DeSanto is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this website, the podcast, linked to content, or from coaching sessions is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.