Welcome to Dr Sarah: Relationship Success Lab, where high achievers, executives, and entrepreneurs explore relationship fitness, healing from relationship trauma, and creating secure, trusting, and loving partnerships. Designed for those navigating high-stakes careers and relationships, we dive into trauma-informed coaching, relationship wellbeing, and practical strategies to recover from trauma bonding and build meaningful connections. Save your marriage, start building secure relationships and optimizing your relationship wellbeing.

Today, we're joined by Hoda Tahoun, a global consultant in talent development, known for her expertise in personal development, especially in business and relationships. Hoda emphasizes the interconnectedness of different aspects of life, particularly relationships, which can significantly impact personal growth.

Hoda shares her daily routine, highlighting the importance of preparation and intention-setting. She starts her day with gratitude meditation and visualizes success in various aspects of life. This practice helps her maintain a positive mindset throughout the day, enabling her to show up fully for her family, friends, coworkers, and clients.

The conversation delves into self-love and its complexities, acknowledging societal misconceptions and cultural influences. They discuss the subconscious conditioning around love and worthiness, emphasizing the need to confront shame and take responsibility for personal growth. They explore how past experiences, particularly in childhood, shape beliefs and behaviors, and the importance of self-awareness in healing and self-love.

They also touch upon the reluctance some individuals face in taking action towards change, whether due to fear, shame, or uncertainty. Despite external support and inspiration, real transformation begins with an individual's willingness to confront their inner struggles and take the first step towards growth.

Overall, the conversation highlights the journey towards self-love as a deeply personal and transformative process, influenced by both internal and external factors, but ultimately driven by individual choice and commitment to growth.

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Welcome to Trauma Bonding to Secure Relationships with Dr Sarah — the podcast that helps ambitious individuals and couples heal trauma bonding and toxic relationship cycles to build secure attachments and loving healthy relationships.

Hosted by Dr Sarah, psychologist, relationship strategist, and founder of Heal Trauma Bonding and Relationship Success Lab, this show guides you through practical tools and deep insights on:

✅ Healing from trauma bonding, anxious attachment style, and codependency
✅ Building emotional resilience and secure attachment styles a
✅ Improving communication, empathy, and emotional intimacy
✅ Reclaiming your identity, boundaries, and self-worth
✅ Creating lasting relationship happiness and passion

Whether you're recovering from betrayal, navigating codependency, or simply ready to break free from the past, this podcast gives you the clarity, strength, and strategy to move forward

We hope you got massive value from this episode for your own healing and relationship progress.