In this episode, Yana Empowers interviews Samantha Newsome, a licensed clinical social worker, about the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. They discuss the importance of recognizing and unlearning self-sabotaging behaviors, improving communication skills, and navigating relationships where one partner is not doing their own inner work. Samantha emphasizes the need for self-awareness, therapy, and understanding the root causes of certain behaviors. They also touch on the role of childhood trauma in seeking redemption through relationships and the tendency to try to fix others. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of healing and personal growth in building healthy relationships. The conversation explores the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships and the ongoing journey of healing. The speakers discuss the dynamics of abusive relationships, the role of dissociation as a coping mechanism, and the challenges of breaking free from unhealthy patterns. They emphasize the importance of self-compassion and grace in the healing process and the need to recognize and address the behaviors that stem from childhood trauma. The conversation also touches on the intergenerational transmission of trauma and the responsibility to create healthier relationships for future generations. In this conversation, Samantha and Yana discuss the importance of discernment, patience, and self-reflection in relationships. They emphasize the need to uncover and strengthen inner wisdom and to assess relationships from a place of self-awareness. They also explore the impact of childhood trauma on relationship patterns and the importance of seeking support and healing. The conversation highlights the significance of grace, compassion, and self-acceptance in navigating relationships and overcoming shame and guilt. They encourage listeners to explore the root causes of anxiety and time pressure and to prioritize their own well-being and growth.