The Unfinished Human™

EP20: When Care Becomes Currency - Mistaking Labor for Love


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In this episode of The Unfinished Human, host Lyndsay sharesthoughts on the future of this creative experiment and her journey of self-discovery and creativity, reflecting on the challenges of productivity and the misconceptions surrounding caregiving, love and worth.


Lyndsay explores the intricate relationship betweenself-worth, love, and authenticity. The conversation delves into how our programming and contributions shape our sense of worthiness and the importance of maintaining boundaries in relationships. The discussion emphasizes that loveshould not require self-abandonment and highlights the journey of self-discovery as essential for meaningful connections.


Lyndsay then shares her written piece 'When Care BecomesCurrency,' originally published on TheUnfinishedHuman.com.


Takeaways

·      This year has been a huge learning year for me.

·      I'm feeling burnt out and rethinking my approach to creating and creativity.

·      I want to explore quarterly themes based on creative experiments.

·      I confused usefulness and contribution with worth in my relationships.

·      Love isn't real if it demands your self-abandonment.

·      Caretaking isn't connection; it's a slow bleed.

·      I want depth and reciprocal intimacy in my connections.

·      It's important to set boundaries and recognize self-worth.

 

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome

00:18 The Next Evolution of TUH

05:10 When Care Becomes Currency: Confessions of Labor and Love

11:14 Thank you!

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