EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 10 MIN
Limerence - Why You Got Hooked on Them, Not Someone Else
from You, Reclaimed Project · host Madalina Podgorean
In this episode, we talk about why you didn’t get this obsessed with just anyone. We look at why certain people trigger limerence while others don’t — nothing to do with destiny, but rather, because they activate something specific in you.We explore how unconscious attraction works through projection, Jungian archetypes, and familiar emotional patterns from early relationships. If this person felt unusually magnetic, this episode will help you understand why they stood out, what they may have been reflecting back to you, and why limerence is often less about the person and more about the pattern they activated in you.Chapters00:00 Intro01:38 Is it Them, or is it You?02:03 Jungian Archetypes – The Anima and Animus05:35 Familiar Dynamics – Dad, is that You?Free ResourcesAttachment Style Quiz https://youreclaimedproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/Calm Down Toolkit https://youreclaimedproject.com/calm-down-toolkit/About the showYou, Reclaimed is where we talk about how to take our lives back from the lasting effects of childhood trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation—so we can finally live on our own terms.DisclaimerI’m not a therapist or medical professional. The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is based on personal experience and research. It’s not a substitute for therapy, medical advice, or professional treatment. If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, please contact a licensed mental health provider or emergency services in your area.
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In this episode, we talk about why you didn’t get this obsessed with just anyone. We look at why certain people trigger limerence while others don’t — nothing to do with destiny, but rather, because they activate something specific in you.We explore how unconscious attraction works through projection, Jungian archetypes, and familiar emotional patterns from early relationships. If this person felt unusually magnetic, this episode will help you understand why they stood out, what they may have been reflecting back to you, and why limerence is often less about the person and more about the pattern they activated in you.Chapters00:00 Intro01:38 Is it Them, or is it You?02:03 Jungian Archetypes – The Anima and Animus05:35 Familiar Dynamics – Dad, is that You?Free ResourcesAttachment Style Quiz https://youreclaimedproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/Calm Down Toolkit https://youreclaimedproject.com/calm-down-toolkit/About the showYou, Reclaimed is where we talk about how to take our lives back from the lasting effects of childhood trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation—so we can finally live on our own terms.DisclaimerI’m not a therapist or medical professional. The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is based on personal experience and research. It’s not a substitute for therapy, medical advice, or professional treatment. If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, please contact a licensed mental health provider or emergency services in your area.
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