Season 2 of A New Way to Love, Live & Lead begins with a deep dive into the root of every disconnection — self-abandonment.

In this opening episode, Cheryne Blom, Master Coach, author and founder of The Self Mastery Hub, explores why so many of us lose ourselves in roles, relationships, and responsibilities… and what it really means to come home to ourselves again.

You’ll learn how childhood conditioning, fear of rejection, and the need for approval keep us stuck in patterns of people-pleasing and over-giving — and how awareness and compassion can open the door to healing.

Midlife isn’t a crisis; it’s a homecoming.

It’s the moment we stop abandoning ourselves and start living in alignment with who we truly are.

In This Episode:

   •   What self-abandonment looks like in daily life (and why it happens).

   •   The difference between living other-focused vs self-connected.

   •   How fear, guilt, and people-pleasing disguise themselves as love.

   •   The cost of disconnection — emotional exhaustion, resentment, and anxiety.

   •   The first step back: awareness, compassion, and honest self-inquiry.

   •   A simple Self-Connection Ritual to ground you in presence and truth.

Remember:

Self-abandonment is the habit of neglecting or disregarding yourself. Self-connection is the courage to stay in your power.

🧘‍♂️Self-Connection Practice of the Week

Find a quiet moment today.

Place your hand on your heart and ask: “Where have I been leaving myself behind?”

Breathe. Then whisper: “I’m here. I’m listening. I’m not leaving.”

Key Takeaway:

You can’t heal what you won’t acknowledge.

Coming home to yourself starts with noticing where you left.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Discover your Hidden Fear Persona. This is your hidden stress response you default into. Knowing this helps you quickly break old patterns and return to awareness.

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👉 And remember: Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s your awakening. Self-connection is the key step to coming home to yourself.

Thank you for being a part of my community!

With gratitude and love,

Cheryne X