EPISODE 017 - When Loving Him Meant Losing Herself

Happy Thursday! Triggered by an eye-opening TikTok, I discuss the often overlooked self-neglect women experience, unpack how societal and cultural conditioning contribute to these behaviours, and explore the detrimental effects of over-functioning in relationships. We’ll also touch on the importance of self-advocacy, understanding attachment wounds, and discerning true love from a mere illusion. We're also on YouTube, link below and make sure to subscribe, xx!Want to book a coaching session? All the info is here - https://squ.re/45jq3ueHave a question? Send in an (anonymous) one for Q&A - https://tellonym.me/thesagesorority💘INSTAGRAM// https://www.instagram.com/thesagesorority/TIKTOK// https://www.tiktok.com/@thesagesororityYOUTUBE// https://www.youtube.com/@TheSageSororitysubscribe + leave a (cheeky) rating 💘THE SAGE SORORITY PODCAST - https://feeds.captivate.fm/thesagesorority/spotify: https://spoti.fi/4iVPAhnapple: https://bit.ly/41ZNwO2💘Catch up with Shantel!Instagram// https://www.instagram.com/shantelrousseau/TikTok// https://www.tiktok.com/@shantelrousseauYouTube// https://www.youtube.com/@shantelrousseauonlineShopMy// https://shopmy.us/shantelrousseauLTK// https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shantelrousseau💘———TIME STAMPS00:32 Weather Woes and Podcast Inspiration01:50 The Challenges of Podcasting02:30 Subscribe and Stay Connected05:13 TikTok Inspiration and Desperation08:37 Exploring Desperation in Relationships16:33 Self-Abandonment and Red Flags25:40 The Importance of Self-Advocacy31:08 The Danger of Self-Sacrifice31:37 Cultural Patterns and Gender Roles32:21 Divorce Statistics and Gender Dynamics34:53 Emotional and Domestic Labor Disparities36:16 Health and Financial Impacts of Marriage37:45 Men's Healing Journey and Relationship Dynamics39:57 The Reality of Relationship Expectations54:18 The Importance of Self-Respect and Discernment57:07 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks