Why Is It so Hard to Receive?

In this week's episode of Love Is..., I'm unpacking something tender and true: the resistance we feel when someone offers us care, love, or support—and how it messes with our nervous systems. We're exploring: Why "I'll do it myself" can feel safer than softness. The hidden cost of always being the strong one. And why learning to receive is actually the most radical relationship shift you can make. I also share a story about a client who couldn't orgasm with her partner because she couldn't let go long enough to be fully present. This episode is a loving nudge to invite more ease, more surrender, and more pleasure.   Suggested Reading: All About Love by bell hooks – A timeless exploration of love as an action and an ethic, including the ways we learn (and unlearn) how to receive it. The Art of Receiving and Giving by Betty Martin – A deeper dive into consent, touch, and the internal dynamics of receiving with presence and clarity.