How To END Self-Abandonment (With Clear,...

I dive deep into the root causes of the abandonment wound and how childhood disconnection leads directly to chronic self-abandonment in adulthood. I break down common side effects like people-pleasing, oversensitivity to criticism, and internalizing shame, which can quietly sabotage your relationships. Finally, I share clear, actionable steps you can start using right away—including building interoceptive awareness, learning to pause, and a 14-day self-prioritization challenge—to stop abandoning yourself and reclaim your inner truth.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00:00 - Introduction to Self-Abandonment

00:01:16 - Understanding the Abandonment Wound and What Forms It

00:03:35 - The Side Effects of an Abandonment Wound

00:14:51 - How to Flip the Script and Address the Shame

00:20:38 - Separating Personhood from Behavior

00:22:56 - Shifting the Fault to Where It Belongs

00:25:46 - Building Interoceptive Awareness

00:28:48 - Installing a Pause Before You Respond

00:31:33 - The 14-Day Self-Prioritization Challenge

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