🎧 Episode 19: How You’re Conditioned to Love
đź“ť Episode Summary:
On today’s episode, Liz encourages us to dive deeper and think about our early years. Specifically, the love we experienced in that time. By doing so, Liz shows us how to better understand how that love shaped the way we love others, and ourselves, now. If you’re curious as to why you love the way you love, or searching for a better understanding of any of your relationships, this episode is for you!
đź’¬ Episode Notes:
The ways we love are learned from what we experienced and witnessed growing up.
Love isn’t just an emotion — it’s also an action and a practice within close relationships.
Dysfunctional or toxic childhood environments can create shame and fear of commitment.
Every person deserves to know they are worthy of love and belonging simply for being human.
A lack of love or affirmation during childhood can hinder emotional development and security.
When caretakers fail to meet emotional needs, we build defenses or seek unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Emotional pain can lead to shutting down one’s needs as a form of protection.
Self-awareness allows us to understand how we were conditioned to love — and to change unhealthy patterns.
With willingness and learning, it’s possible to rewire how we love and connect.
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