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Ep. 9 When Closeness Feels UnsafeHave you ever wanted love, connection, and intimacy—but found yourself pulling away when it actually arrived?In this episode, we're exploring avoidant attachment through a compassionate lens. Because avoidance isn't necessarily about not caring. Often, it's a protective strategy developed when vulnerability, dependence, or emotional closeness didn't feel safe.We'll talk about how avoidant patterns can show up in relationships, friendships, and even our relationship with ourselves. From hyper-independence and emotional shutdown to the fear of needing others, we'll unpack what may be happening beneath the surface and why so many people find themselves caught between wanting connection and fearing it at the same time.We also explore:the roots of avoidant attachmenthyper-independence and self-relianceemotional distance and withdrawalthe fear beneath vulnerabilityhow avoidance can protect us—and limit ussmall ways to begin creating safer connectionWhether you identify with avoidant tendencies yourself or you've loved someone who does, this episode offers a deeper understanding of one of the most misunderstood attachment patterns.Because sometimes the walls we built to protect ourselves are the very things keeping us from the connection we crave.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below.⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Anger gets a bad reputation. We're taught to suppress it, fear it, or judge it—but what if anger isn't the problem?In this episode, we explore the deeper purpose of anger and why it may be one of the most misunderstood emotions we experience. I share a powerful realization from a recent festival experience and unpack the connection between anger, grief, boundaries, and self-abandonment.We'll talk about the difference between anger and aggression, what unexpressed anger turns into, and how learning to work with our rage can become a pathway to healing, truth, and deeper self-understanding.We also explore:the connection between anger and griefwhy many of us were taught to suppress angerresentment, people-pleasing, and emotional builduphealthy ways to express and move angerhow anger can help us reconnect with ourselvesIf you've ever felt ashamed of your anger—or disconnected from it entirely—this episode offers a different perspective.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below.⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Ep. 7 The Small Shifts I Made In My Relationship That Made REAL CHANGEOver the last few years, I've made countless changes in my life—but some of the most impactful weren't the big, dramatic ones. They were the small moments where I chose to pause instead of react, communicate instead of assume, and take responsibility for my own healing.In this episode, I'm sharing some of the micro shifts I've made in my relationship that have led to massive changes over time. Not because my relationship became perfect, but because I started showing up differently within it.We explore how nervous system work, self-awareness, and personal growth actually play out in everyday moments—from difficult conversations and misunderstandings to learning how to feel safe, connected, and honest with another person.We'll talk about:responding instead of reactingtaking ownership of your triggerscommunicating needs more clearlyletting go of old relationship habitscreating safety through consistency and trustIf you've ever wondered what healing looks like beyond the books, podcasts, and personal development work, this episode offers a real-life look at how small changes can transform the way we love and connect.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below.⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Episode 6: How Your Ego Keeps You StuckThe ego isn’t the enemy—but it can be the very thing keeping you from growing.In this episode, we dive into the protective role of the ego, how it forms, and the subtle ways it can keep us stuck in fear, defensiveness, familiar patterns, and limitation. Because while the ego is often trying to protect us from pain, rejection, or failure… it can also stop us from expanding into new versions of ourselves.I talk about the difference between a healthy ego and a wounded ego, how the ego can hide inside perfectionism, people-pleasing, control, and validation-seeking, and why growth often feels threatening to the parts of us that crave familiarity and certainty.We also explore:the ego’s role in relationships and self-abandonmentfear of failure, rejection, and being seen differentlydefensiveness, identity, and attachment to old storieswhy healing can feel uncomfortable to the egohow to become aware of your ego without shaming yourselfIf you’ve been feeling stuck, resistant to change, or caught in the same patterns even when you know better—this episode is for you.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below.⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Episode 5: Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of PersonIf your relationships keep feeling the same—draining, confusing, inconsistent, or one-sided—it’s probably not just bad luck. There’s a pattern underneath it.In this episode, we dive into the connection between self-abandonment, nervous system patterns, and the roles we unconsciously play inside our relationships. Because it’s not just about who we attract—it’s also about what we tolerate, overlook, and continue choosing.I talk about how relationships can act like mirrors, why familiarity can feel like chemistry, and the deeper reasons we stay in dynamics that don’t actually feel good for us.We also explore:over-giving and people-pleasingavoidant dynamics and emotional unavailabilitywhy “chemistry” can sometimes be nervous system activationthe small moments where self-abandonment beginshow to start interrupting old relationship patternsIf you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why does this keep happening to me?”—this episode is for you.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠⁠⁠If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much. Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Episode 4: How to Start Choosing Yourself (In Real Life)Choosing yourself sounds empowering… until it means disappointing someone, saying no, missing out, or doing something differently than you normally would.In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to start choosing yourself in everyday life—and why it can feel so uncomfortable at first.I share my experience of navigating the beginning of my music career, the fear of missing out, and the deeper fear underneath it all: being forgotten. We also dive into the small ways we abandon ourselves daily, how to start building self-trust, and why discomfort doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong.If you’ve been struggling to honor your needs, set boundaries, or stop over-explaining yourself, this episode will help you start making choices that feel more aligned—even when they feel unfamiliar.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below.⁠⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠⁠If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much. Your voice isn’t the problem. Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Episode 3: Why You Go Back (Your Nervous System Explained)Have you ever known something wasn’t right… and still found yourself going back?In this episode, we’re diving into the why behind self-abandonment—specifically, how your nervous system plays a powerful role in the patterns you feel stuck in.This isn’t about a lack of discipline or willpower. It’s about what your body has learned to feel safe in.I share a personal story about being in a relationship I couldn’t leave—and how that eventually led me back into another familiar pattern. We also explore everyday moments you might not even realize are driven by your nervous system, like over-texting, over-giving, or staying in situations that don’t feel right.If you’ve ever felt frustrated with yourself for “knowing better” but not doing better, this episode will help you understand why—and start approaching yourself with more awareness and compassion.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below.⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

You’re not “too nice.” You’re not “too much.”But you might be abandoning yourself.In this episode, we’re talking about the sneaky, everyday ways you put yourself second—saying yes when you want to say no, over-giving, staying quiet, and ignoring what you know doesn’t feel right.This goes deeper than people-pleasing. These patterns can keep you stuck in draining relationships and disconnected from your own needs, voice, and boundaries.I’m breaking down what self-abandonment actually looks like, why it happens, and how to start shifting it—without becoming someone you’re not.If you’ve been feeling drained, stuck in the same patterns, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself… this one’s for you.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram:@gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the links below.https://www.gracielaserena.comIf this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

I Thought I Was Confident (My Story)This is where it begins.For a long time, I thought I was expressing myself…but I was actually performing—shaping my voice, softening my truth, and abandoning myself in ways I didn’t even realize.In this episode, I’m sharing my story—the patterns I found myself in, the relationships that reflected them back to me, and the moment I could no longer stay quiet.This is about the gap between who you are and what you actually say.The cost of holding it in.And what starts to shift when your body finally feels safe enough to tell the truth.If you’ve ever felt like you were living a life that wasn’t for you, putting on a mask, or unable to tell your truth…. this ones for you.If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper—You can connect with me on Instagram:@gracielaserenamusicAnd explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the links below.https://www.gracielaserena.comIf this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference.And as always—Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.