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In this episode, I talk about self abandonment and the subtle ways we disconnect from who we really are. This is a real and unfiltered conversation about mask wearing, people pleasing, nervous system conditioning, and the survival strategies we learn long before we ever realize we are using them.
I share how I spent years adapting, performing, smoothing edges, chasing approval, and calling burnout normal. I talk about the pressure to be likable, the fear of disappointing others, and the quiet ways we override our own needs to stay safe. I also share the parts of myself I pushed down, the boundaries I ignored, and the unhealthy relationship with alcohol that became my nightly escape from the version of me I kept performing.
This episode breaks down what self abandonment actually is, where it comes from, how it gets wired into the nervous system, and why it becomes so automatic that we barely notice it happening. I explain the slow leak that happens when we keep shape shifting, the resentment and anxiety that follow, and the moment you realize the life you built looks good but does not feel good.
If you have ever felt like a chameleon, a high achiever who cannot exhale, a black sheep in every room, or someone who keeps performing to stay accepted, this episode will help you understand why. We talk about people pleasing, boundaries, burnout, emotional suppression, and the patterns that keep us disconnected from our authentic self.
This is the beginning of learning how to come back home to yourself. Welcome to This Seems Personal.
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