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Jul 2024
20m 43s

The Queen of Not Breaking Up

Jenny Meinen
About this episode

In this episode, Jenny candidly shares her past struggles with being her best self, dealing with emotions, and being honest and authentic in relationships when it comes to ending things. 

Jenny recalls her cringe-worthy breakups from her youth, as she remembers resorting to creating a fight in a mall and using a payphone to end a relationship instead of dealing with emotional confrontation. She reflects on various instances where she stayed in relationships longer than she wanted, driven by the fear of hurting her partner's feelings and the anxiety of having difficult conversations. 

An anonymous friend joins the conversation and provides another fascinating perspective on the difficulties of ending relationships and the emotional turmoil involved. Jenny also shares practical methods for becoming more vulnerable and improving communication. She highlights the value of inner child work and how connecting with your subconscious needs can reveal deep-rooted patterns that influence your behavior.

Tune in to this episode for a heartfelt and insightful discussion on communicating your true authentic self in the context of dating and relationships.

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