Are you falling in love with someone’s potential - or just expertly ignoring reality? In this episode of Freud Made Me Do It, we dissect the defense mechanism of idealisation: that sneaky little habit of turning ordinary humans into untouchable gods (and being shocked when they bleed). From worshipping lovers to overestimating mentors, we’ll unpack the roots of idealisation, the early wounds it masks, and the emotional crashes it sets you up for. You'll learn why putting people on pedestals always ends in dust, and how to step into relationships (and self-worth) with both eyes open. Packed with sharp examples, therapist truth bombs and the signature sarcasm you’ve come to love, this is your wake-up call in podcast form.

Soul Path Alchemy is a space for depth, clarity and the quiet turning of truth. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for - gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does.

Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity. If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for; gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does.

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