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  • Why You Can't Set Boundaries (And How It's Destroying Your Sense of Self)

    Why You Can't Set Boundaries (And How It's Destroying Your Sense of Self)
    Jan 7 2026
    In this empowering episode, we explore:Why setting boundaries feels so difficult for so many people, how childhood dynamics shape our ability to say no, and how reclaiming responsibility for your emotions, time, and energy is the foundation of self-respect, identity, and healthy relationships.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why “boundaries” became a buzzword — and what people still misunderstand about them (01:48)* Reframing boundaries as self-regulation instead of walls or punishment (03:36)* Why boundaries are meant to protect your nervous system and inner peace (03:56)* How flexible boundaries create healthier relationships over time (04:28)* Why people with poor boundaries often grew up without a voice (06:50)* How childhood silencing leads to adult guilt and people-pleasing (07:54)* Enmeshment: when children become emotional regulators for parents (13:35)* Why guilt and shame surface when you finally try to set boundaries (18:25)* The fawn response: people-pleasing as a trauma response (28:36)* How sacrificing yourself destroys self-trust and identity over time (36:32)* Why disappointing others is unavoidable — and necessary (33:25)* How boundaries teach others how to treat you (23:29)* Why over-explaining weakens boundaries instead of strengthening them (48:50)* The moment boundaries stop being scary and start feeling empowering (47:12)* How self-respect grows every time you choose yourself (53:34)📙Follow Nick and Lily on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s Website💻Visit Lily’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Boundaries Are About Regulating Yourself — Not Controlling OthersBoundaries exist to protect your peace, not to punish or manipulate people.“A boundary isn’t a wall — it’s how you keep your nervous system intact.”Lesson 2: Most Boundary Issues Start in ChildhoodWhen children aren’t allowed to have opinions or say no, they grow into adults who fear disappointing others.“If you were never allowed to say no as a child, it makes sense that it feels dangerous now.”Lesson 3: Enmeshment Destroys IdentityWhen a child becomes responsible for a parent’s emotions, the child never gets to become themselves.“You can’t build a sense of self if you’re busy regulating someone else.”Lesson 4: Guilt Is Not a Moral CompassGuilt often keeps people stuck — looping instead of healing.“Guilt isn’t growth. It’s a burden you were taught to carry.”Lesson 5: People-Pleasing Is a Trauma ResponseFawning isn’t kindness — it’s survival.“If I keep you happy, I’ll be safe.”That belief keeps people trapped for decades.Lesson 6: You Are Not Responsible for Other People’s EmotionsAllowing others to feel discomfort is not abandonment — it’s respect.“You don’t need to rescue people from their feelings.”Lesson 7: Over-Explaining Weakens BoundariesYou don’t owe anyone a courtroom defense for protecting your peace.“Clarity is stronger than justification.”Lesson 8: Boundaries Teach Others How to Treat YouSelf-respect creates external respect — not the other way around.“When you respect yourself, the line becomes visible.”Lesson 9: You Can Care and Still Set LimitsBoundaries do not mean you don’t care — they mean you do.“Caring doesn’t require self-abandonment.”Lesson 10: A Strong Relationship With Yourself Comes FirstYou live with yourself your entire life.That relationship determines every other one.“Disappointing others is sometimes the price of self-respect.”Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    57 min
  • Why We're Becoming Weaker As A Society (And How To Fix It)

    Why We're Becoming Weaker As A Society (And How To Fix It)
    Dec 30 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore:How to use technology as a tool instead of a crutch, why unchecked device use quietly steals your agency, and how reclaiming responsibility for your time reconnects you with your innate power to consciously direct your life.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Using technology to support your life instead of controlling it (01:10)* The difference between conscious tech use and unconscious dependency (01:22)* How devices subtly numb you from the changes you know you need to make (01:36)* Why distraction often replaces fulfillment without you noticing (01:50)* Asking the hard question: who is really directing your life? (02:05)* Why no one else can manage your life or your time for you (02:18)* Taking full responsibility for your choices as a turning point (02:32)* The moment empowerment clicks when you reclaim agency (02:47)* Reconnecting with your innate power to influence your future (03:02)* Choosing to consciously direct your life instead of handing that power away (03:18)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Technology Should Support Your Life — Not Run ItDevices are tools, not decision-makers.When they start dictating your behavior, your agency quietly disappears.“Technology should serve you — not replace you.”“Support is different than control.”Lesson 2: Distraction Often Masks AvoidanceExcessive screen time can numb you from the changes you know you need to make.“Distraction feels harmless until you realize what it’s costing you.”“What you avoid today becomes what controls you tomorrow.”Lesson 3: No One Else Is Coming to Manage Your LifeResponsibility can feel heavy — but it’s also where your power lives.“No one can direct your life for you.”“Responsibility isn’t a burden — it’s access to freedom.”Lesson 4: Ownership Creates EmpowermentThe moment you accept full responsibility for how you use your time, something shifts internally.“Power returns the moment excuses leave.”“Your life responds when you take ownership.”Lesson 5: Your Time Reveals Your PrioritiesHow you spend your attention is how you shape your future.“Your calendar tells the truth before your words do.”“Time is where intention becomes reality.”Lesson 6: Awareness Is the Gateway to ChangeYou can’t adjust what you refuse to look at.“Awareness turns unconscious habits into conscious choice.”Lesson 7: Fulfillment Requires Conscious DirectionA fulfilling life doesn’t happen by accident — it’s designed through choice.“Fulfillment begins where autopilot ends.”Lesson 8: Reclaiming Power Feels Like Remembering SomethingWhen you reconnect with your agency, it feels familiar — because it’s always been there.“Power isn’t gained — it’s remembered.”Lesson 9: Preparing for the Future Requires HonestyBeing honest about where the world is headed allows you to adapt intentionally.“Clarity about the future creates confidence in the present.”Lesson 10: You Are Meant to Direct Your Own LifeYour life experience should be shaped by your values — not external forces.“The most important decision is who gets to steer your life.”“Choose to direct your life instead of handing that power away.”Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    13 min
  • The Procrastination Trap and Why Your Mind Doesn't Allow you To Take Action

    The Procrastination Trap and Why Your Mind Doesn't Allow you To Take Action
    Dec 23 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore:Why fear feels overwhelming before you start but fades once you take action, how building a new business mirrors everyday skills you already trust yourself to do, and how a simple framework can help you break free from feeling stuck and finally move toward the life you want.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why complex tasks feel effortless once they become familiar (01:10)* How driving is a perfect example of fear turning into automatic confidence (01:22)* Why building a business follows the same learning curve as everyday skills (01:35)* The importance of simply getting started instead of waiting to feel ready (01:48)* How research replaces fear with clarity and direction (02:01)* Why fear feels intense but is never actually fatal (02:14)* How the mind exaggerates risk and discomfort to keep you safe — and stuck (02:28)* Recognizing the “heavy weight” feeling as a signal that something needs to change (02:44)* Introducing a simple framework for identifying what’s really holding you back (03:02)* Why honoring your gifts and chasing your dreams matters more than ever (03:20)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Fear Shrinks Once You Start MovingFear feels overwhelming before action, but it loses its power the moment you engage.“Fear thrives on hesitation — not action.”“Nothing changes until you take the first step.”Lesson 2: Confidence Is Built Through RepetitionWhat once felt terrifying becomes automatic through practice and exposure.“Confidence is just familiarity over time.”“You weren’t born knowing — you learned.”Lesson 3: Building a Business Isn’t Special — It’s LearnableEntrepreneurship follows the same process as any other skill you’ve mastered.“Every expert was once a beginner.”“You already know how to learn hard things.”Lesson 4: Your Mind Exaggerates Danger to Keep You ComfortableFear often sounds urgent, dramatic, and catastrophic — but it’s rarely accurate.“Fear feels fatal, but it never is.”“Your mind is loudest when you’re about to grow.”Lesson 5: Getting Started Is More Important Than Getting It RightMomentum comes from movement, not perfection.“Clarity follows action — not the other way around.”Lesson 6: Feeling Stuck Is a Signal, Not a FailureThat heavy weight you feel isn’t weakness — it’s information.“Stuck doesn’t mean broken — it means misaligned.”Lesson 7: You Don’t Need the Full Picture to BeginYou can start changing your life before you fully understand what’s holding you back.“You don’t need certainty — you need direction.”Lesson 8: Simple Frameworks Create Massive ChangeStructure gives your mind something solid to stand on when everything feels unclear.“Simplicity creates momentum.”Lesson 9: You Can Pull Yourself Out of Long RutsEven a decade of stagnation can be reversed with the right tools and commitment.“It’s never too late to start choosing yourself.”Lesson 10: The World Needs You Living Your PurposeWhen you honor your gifts, you don’t just change your life — you impact others.“Your dreams matter more than your fear.”“The world needs more people who choose courage.”Enjoyed This Episode? You May Also EnjoyHelp Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    15 min
  • How To Save Yourself Once You Realize No One's Coming To Save You

    How To Save Yourself Once You Realize No One's Coming To Save You
    Dec 16 2025

    In this empowering episode we explore: What it really means to take responsibility for your life, release old patterns that no longer serve you, and step into lasting change—one grounded, intentional step at a time. This episode shares a personal journey from numbing and hopelessness to sobriety, gratitude, and a life that finally feels aligned, along with an invitation to begin that same transformation for yourself.

    In this value-packed episode, we cover:

    00:00 – Letting go of old connections that no longer serve youHow growth naturally creates distance from people and patterns that don’t align anymore.

    03:45 – Reclaiming personal responsibility and agencyWhy you are the deciding force in what you experience and create in your life.

    07:20 – Why real change happens step by stepAn introduction to the five-part video series and the importance of sustainable progress.

    11:10 – Life on the other side of addiction and numbingA raw reflection on sobriety, gratitude, and what genuine healing can look like.

    16:05 – From hopelessness to faith and fulfillmentHow inner work reshapes not just behavior, but your entire relationship with life.

    20:30 – An invitation to begin your own transformationDetails on accessing the free video course and joining the Relationships With a Soul community.

    Connect with Nick:

    📙Follow Nick on Substack

    🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand

    💻Visit Nick’s Website

    Key Lessons From This Episode

    * Personal transformation begins when you accept that you are the creator of your life, not a bystander.

    * Growth often requires allowing old connections and identities to fade without guilt.

    * Healing isn’t instant—it happens through consistent, intentional steps over time.

    * Sobriety and self-awareness open the door to gratitude, clarity, and meaning.

    * Change is possible even when life once felt hopeless and overwhelming.

    * You don’t have to do this alone—community and guidance matter.

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    Help Grow The Podcast:

    Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:

    * Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform

    * Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable



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    15 min
  • The Real Reason Why You Experience Resistance With Your Goals In Your Life

    The Real Reason Why You Experience Resistance With Your Goals In Your Life
    Dec 9 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore how the stories you tell yourself shape your self-worth, how childhood fears still influence your adult decisions, and why rewriting those fears is the key to true inner transformation.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Rewriting the old stories you’ve carried about not mattering or not being enough (01:10)* How self-talk can reshape your identity and your entire emotional foundation (01:22)* The importance of recognizing where your deepest fears originally came from (01:35)* Understanding how early emotional wounds still keep you stuck today (01:48)* Why identifying the real fear beneath your behavior creates instant clarity (02:01)* Inviting deeper self-exploration to uncover your true emotional blocks (02:15)* Why sharing your story can accelerate healing and reduce shame (02:28)* Affirmation and encouragement for anyone actively doing inner healing work (02:42)* How this kind of introspective work creates transformation from the inside out (02:55)* Staying committed to the path of self-growth because it leads to lasting change (03:10)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: You Can Rewrite Your Internal StoryThe beliefs you formed in childhood aren’t permanent. You can update them.“Your story doesn’t end where it began.”Lesson 2: Your Deepest Fears Have an Origin PointEvery fear you carry was learned somewhere — and it can be unlearned.“Fear is a teacher, not a life sentence.”Lesson 3: The Real Fear Is Often Hidden Under the SurfaceYou must look deeper to understand what truly keeps you stuck.“What you fear in the present often comes from the past.”Lesson 4: Self-Compassion Rebuilds Self-WorthTelling yourself you matter can undo years of internalized doubt.“You are allowed to speak to yourself with love.”Lesson 5: Sharing Your Story Breaks ShameOpening up to someone you trust can accelerate the healing process.“Your story becomes lighter the moment it’s spoken.”Lesson 6: Inner Work Is What Creates Lasting ChangeSurface-level fixes fade — but emotional work transforms you permanently.“Real growth happens from the inside out.”Lesson 7: You Deserve Support on Your Healing JourneyReaching out for connection reinforces that you’re not alone.“Healing quickens when witnessed.”Lesson 8: Progress Comes From Staying on the PathMomentum builds when you remain committed, even when it feels challenging.“Consistency is what turns healing into transformation.”Lesson 9: You Are Capable of Becoming Who You Needed Growing UpReparenting yourself gives you the love and reassurance you never received.“You can become the person your younger self needed.”Lesson 10: Inner Healing Redefines What’s Possible for Your LifeWhen fear loosens its grip, your desires and goals come alive again.“When you heal the root, the entire tree grows differently.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    25 min
  • How Self-Medicating Almost Destroyed My Life (And how I turned things around)

    How Self-Medicating Almost Destroyed My Life (And how I turned things around)
    Dec 2 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore why we turn to certain habits to escape ourselves—and how honest self-reflection becomes the first step toward getting unstuck.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Asking yourself why you’re really engaging in certain habits or behaviors (01:10)* The difference between healthy exploration and emotional escapism (01:22)* How occasional experimentation can be useful — but chronic avoidance becomes destructive (01:34)* The painful truth about waking up years later and realizing you haven’t moved forward (01:48)* Why awareness of your coping mechanisms is the beginning of real change (02:05)* Using reflection to redirect your life instead of losing years to avoidance (02:18)* How one small act of self-respect begins the transformation process (02:32)* The importance of taking one thing from each episode and applying it (02:45)* Why choosing a supportive environment accelerates your healing (02:58)* Surrounding yourself with people who are doing the work every day (03:12)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Your Habits Reveal Your True IntentionsEvery action has a “why” behind it — and getting honest about that “why” is the key to growth.“Your behaviors are trying to tell you something — if you’re willing to listen.”Lesson 2: Exploration Is Healthy — Escapism Is NotTrying new things can expand your life, but using them to avoid your feelings keeps you stuck.“The difference isn’t the activity — it’s the intention behind it.”Lesson 3: Escaping Life Delays Your FutureAvoidance compounds quietly. One day you wake up and realize nothing has changed.“A decade can disappear when you’re busy running from yourself.”Lesson 4: Awareness Is the First Step to FreedomYou can’t change what you don’t acknowledge. Awareness breaks the pattern.“Honesty with yourself is the beginning of every transformation.”Lesson 5: Small Actions Build Self-RespectApplying even one small insight creates momentum and reinforces your worth.“Change doesn’t start with huge decisions — it starts with one act of self-respect.”Lesson 6: Reflection Moves You ForwardAsking yourself tough questions pulls you out of auto-pilot and reconnects you with your direction.“Self-reflection is what turns your life back on track.”Lesson 7: Your Environment Shapes Your EvolutionYou grow faster when you surround yourself with people doing the inner work.“Healing accelerates in the right company.”Lesson 8: Supportive Communities Keep You AccountableBeing around others on the same path keeps you aligned and consistent.“Your network determines the standard you rise to.”Lesson 9: Consistency Beats IntensityYou don’t need massive change — you need daily alignment.“Tiny honest steps beat big fake leaps every time.”Lesson 10: You Always Have the Power to Redirect Your LifeNo matter how long you’ve been escaping, the moment you return to yourself, change begins.“The next chapter starts the moment you choose to face your life, not run from it.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    12 min
  • The Fear Of Speaking Up And The Quick Fix

    The Fear Of Speaking Up And The Quick Fix
    Nov 25 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore how speaking your truth, asking better questions, and expressing yourself openly builds deep self-respect and inner confidence.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Why appreciation instantly disarms people who try to shame you (01:10)* How thanking someone for feedback protects your emotional power (01:22)* Why questioning others builds self-respect instead of conflict (01:38)* How asking for clarity strengthens your inner confidence (01:52)* Speaking your mind as a pathway to self-trust (02:05)* Why expressing yourself is an act of inner leadership (02:20)* Building a relationship with yourself in a world that teaches you to ignore it (02:38)* How saying “yes” to life is the beginning of self-alignment (02:55)* Why trusting yourself is the cornerstone of emotional resilience (03:08)* Being authentic even when it’s uncomfortable — and how that expands your life (03:22)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Appreciation Disarms ShameResponding with gratitude takes the power away from anyone trying to make you feel small.“People lose their leverage when you don’t take the bait.”“Appreciation is an unexpected form of strength.”Lesson 2: Asking Questions Builds Self-RespectWhen you seek clarity, you show yourself that your curiosity and needs matter.“Questions are courage in disguise.”“Every time you speak up, you reinforce your own worth.”Lesson 3: Self-Trust Comes From Expressing Your TruthSharing your thoughts—even imperfectly—strengthens your belief that you can rely on yourself.“Your voice is how your inner self knows you’ve got its back.”Lesson 4: Authenticity Is The Fastest Path to GrowthBeing honest, even when uncomfortable, aligns you with the person you’re becoming.“Authenticity isn’t easy, but it’s always liberating.”Lesson 5: A Relationship With Yourself Is Your Real FoundationIn a world full of noise, distractions, and expectations, the bond you build with yourself determines your emotional freedom.“You’re the one person you can’t escape — make that relationship solid.”Lesson 6: Saying Yes to Life Creates Inner ExpansionLife responds when you open yourself to possibility instead of fear.“Openness is the beginning of transformation.”Lesson 7: Trusting Yourself Is an Act of SafetyWhen you can rely on your own choices, the world becomes less threatening.“Self-trust turns uncertainty into opportunity.”Lesson 8: Discomfort Is Evidence of Alignment, Not FailureEvery time you choose honesty over silence, discomfort is just proof that you’re growing.“If it feels uncomfortable, it probably matters.”Lesson 9: Speaking Your Mind Moves Your Life ForwardYou stop waiting for permission and start leading your own journey.“Your truth is the engine of your momentum.”Lesson 10: Inner Respect Grows Through ActionEvery question you ask, every boundary you set, every truth you speak — they’re all deposits into your self-worth.“Self-respect isn’t built in your head — it’s built in your actions.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to Relationships With A Soul at newsletter.nickneve.com/subscribe
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    11 min
  • The Most Important Type Of Relationship You're Missing

    The Most Important Type Of Relationship You're Missing
    Nov 18 2025
    In this empowering episode, we explore what it really means to become your own best ally and stop relying on external validation to feel whole.In this value-packed episode, we cover:* Becoming your own best ally and why it changes everything (01:10)* The trap of relying on external circumstances to feel good (01:31)* Why most people lack self-trust and don’t even realize it (02:12)* The quiet inner voice trying to guide you—if you slow down enough to hear it (02:24)* Why no one else can ever fully meet your needs (03:07)* How nurturing your inner relationship creates emotional stability (03:26)* Simple tools to communicate with your inner self more deeply (04:12)* The real reason you stay stuck and avoid big life decisions (05:11)* How realizing others don’t truly understand you frees you from judgment (06:45)* Why boundaries are essential—especially with draining family dynamics (07:55)Connect with Nick:📙Follow Nick on Substack🪷 Explore The Relationships With A Soul Brand💻Visit Nick’s WebsiteKey Lessons From This EpisodeLesson 1: Internal Validation Is the Only Stable FoundationYou can surround yourself with support and encouragement, but none of it matters if you don’t trust yourself.Self-worth becomes unshakeable only when it comes from within.“Confidence is an inside job.”“Your life doesn’t change until you decide you’re worth changing for.”Lesson 2: Your Inner Voice Always Knows What You NeedBeneath the noise of daily life is a quiet, childlike voice trying to guide you toward truth.When you ignore it, you feel lost. When you listen, things finally make sense.“Your inner voice isn’t quiet — your life is just too loud.”“Alignment begins the moment you stop abandoning yourself.”Lesson 3: Most People Live Externally-Driven LivesWe wait for circumstances to shift before we allow ourselves to feel good, keeping us stuck in emotional dependence.“If your happiness depends on the world, you’ll always feel unsafe.”“Freedom begins when you decide to stop outsourcing your peace.”Lesson 4: You Can Meet Far More of Your Needs Than You ThinkYou’ve been conditioned to expect others to take care of you, but you have far more power to self-resource than you realize.“You are not as helpless as you were taught to believe.”“Self-support is the ultimate form of self-respect.”Lesson 5: Self-Trust Is What Unlocks Life DecisionsBig moves—new careers, relationships, relocations—become possible only when you trust your ability to handle the outcome.“Clarity doesn’t create courage — self-trust does.”“When you believe in your own capability, nothing feels too risky.”Lesson 6: Fear of Judgment Is a Massive IllusionMost people don’t know you well enough to have meaningful opinions about you. Realizing this frees you from performing.“People aren’t judging you — they’re projecting themselves.”“The fear of judgment disappears once you see how little others truly understand you.”Lesson 7: People’s Opinions Are Mostly About Their ComfortDisapproval often happens because your growth disrupts someone else’s expectations—not because you’re wrong.“Their reaction reflects their comfort, not your truth.”“Your evolution will threaten the people who benefit from your stagnation.”Lesson 8: Boundaries Are Acts of Self-RespectBoundaries—especially with draining family members—protect your inner child and prevent ongoing emotional harm.“Distance can be an act of love — especially love for yourself.”“Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re protection from repeated injury.”Lesson 8: Boundaries Are Acts of Self-RespectBoundaries—especially with draining family members—protect your inner child and prevent ongoing emotional harm.“Distance can be an act of love — especially love for yourself.”“Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re protection from repeated injury.”Lesson 9: Numbing Disconnects You From Your Inner SelfWhen you drown out your inner world with distractions, substances, or constant noise, you lose access to the part of you that needs healing most.“Numbing feels like relief, but it’s really self-abandonment.”“Your healing begins the moment you stop hiding from yourself.”Lesson 10: The Relationship With Your Inner Self Is the Most Important One You’ll Ever HaveThis relationship becomes your support system, your clarity, your courage, and your inner safety.“The inner you is the partner you’ll have for the rest of your life.”“When you build a home within yourself, you stop searching for one outside.”Enjoyed This Episode? You Might Also Enjoy:Help Grow The Podcast:Since this is a new podcast, I’d really appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can help grow the podcast:* Follow the Relationships With A Soul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform* Share this episode with a friend who you think will find it valuable Get full access to ...
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    11 min
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