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Why Is Asking for Help So Hard? The Proud Inner Child


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Archive Episode: Discover why it can be hard to ask for or accept help when we need it, and how our childhood experiences affect our ability to reach out.

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Does asking for help from other people make you feel not good enough, weak, stupid, a failure, or a burden?

If you are struggling with a life problem, do you still stubbornly resist the idea of reaching out, or do you reject any support offered to you by friends, family or professionals?

Your hosts, husband and wife team, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher and therapist), and Alexandra Lees (wellbeing coach and feng shui consultant), explain what drives this self-sabotaging behaviour and how you can change it.

Episode highlights:

  • The real reason you are too proud to ask for or accept help from other people, and why you emotionally shut down when facing life problems.
  • How negative childhood experiences (embarrassment, criticism, judgmental parenting etc.) create an inner child story, that keeps you stuck.
  • Real-life examples of how adults can be impacted by their inner child story.
  • How to mentally reframe asking for help, and find an appropriate ‘give and take’ balance in your relationships.

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Other related episodes on our YouTube channel that will help you:

  • The Emotional Pendulum - Your Mood Swings Explained
  • The Inner Child Illusion - How to Break Free From Your Inner Child’s False Story
  • Why Do We Push Love Away?
  • Rescuer & Fixer Syndrome Explained - Signs of a Codependent Relationship 

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Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

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