In today’s episode, I confront the Dominant Dogma that tells us: “It is better to give than receive.” I’ll touch on the nuance that acknowledges the importance of giving while also knowing that putting that “giving” instinct into overdrive is unsustainable. I’ll explore how folks (especially women) in service-based work are constantly fed this message, and how these cultural norms have impacted me in my creative and personal life. Lastly, I’ll discuss the freedom on the other side, where we can belong to ourselves, together.