Today, Kendra is exploring the concept of microabandoning: the small, repeated decision to overlook your own needs. She explains how this can lead to full self-abandonment, causing significant emotional and physical stress. Kendra gives strategies for combating micro-abandonments, and encourages listeners to choose themselves by making small, intentional decisions to prioritize their own needs and well-being, aiming for a more fulfilling and balanced life.

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to the Summer of Me 00:25 Introducing the Substack Community 01:08 Understanding Micro Abandonment 04:54 Defining Micro Abandonment 05:42 Self-Silencing Behaviors 09:45 Minimizing Your Feelings 12:07 Shrinking to Keep Others Comfortable 13:31 Embracing Uniqueness and Rejecting Conformity 14:34 The Trap of Over-Functioning 16:00 Listening to Your Body's Signals 17:35 Unmet Needs and Emotional Starvation 19:39 Psychological Drivers of Self-Abandonment 21:24 Micro Choosing Yourself: Steps to Self-Rediscovery 26:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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