You First- A Journey to Self
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You First- A Journey to Self
The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Seen in Love (It’s Not Your Standards)
Have It All Series | Episode 3:
Title - The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Seen in Love (It’s Not Your Standards)
Ambitious women are not bad at love.
But many of us are exhausted in our relationships without knowing why.
In this episode of the Have It All series, I’m sharing why staying in masculine energy inside your relationship slowly depletes intimacy, connection, and safety and why it often leaves you feeling unseen, over-responsible, and emotionally tired.
I recorded this episode from my bedroom after a very emotional morning because this conversation isn’t theoretical. It’s lived. You’ll hear real moments, real regulation tools, and the exact shifts that changed how I show up in love.
We talk about:
• Why over-explaining, managing, and controlling kills intimacy
• The difference between communication and emotional leadership
• How masculine energy works beautifully in business but backfires in relationships
• What it actually means to be soft and strong at the same time
• How to soothe yourself without shutting down or suppressing emotions
• When to speak up and when to regulate first
• Why receiving is one of the most powerful relationship skills women can learn
If you haven’t listened yet, I highly recommend starting with Episode 1 and Episode 2 of the Have It All series.
Episode 1 breaks down worthiness and why wanting it all isn’t the problem.
Episode 2 explores emotional safety and the self-leadership skill ambitious women were never taught.
Episode 3 builds on both and shows you how to apply this work directly inside your relationship.
Next week, we’ll talk about discernment. How to know what’s yours to carry, what isn’t, and how to set boundaries without hardening your heart.
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