Wounded Boy, Healed Man
Wounded Boy, Healed Man is a journey into the depths of healing, exploring how personal challenges and past wounds shape who we become. Through honest conversations and insights, this podcast offers a space for reflection, resilience, and growth, especially for those navigating mental and emotional wellness.
Wounded Boy, Healed Man
Ep. 13 - I'm Doing Everything Right—So Why Don’t I Feel Loved?
Episode Teaser:
You’re doing everything right—so why does love still feel out of reach? In this episode, we’re talking about the masks we wear to be loved, the hidden cost of keeping them on, and what it really takes to be seen.
Show Notes:
1:00 - What this podcast is really about, why this episode matters more than ever right now
1:58 - Why I disappeared for a while & the survival mode I’ve been stuck in
3:30 - The masks we wear aren’t just habits—they’re contracts we signed without realizing it
5:34 - Breaking down the common masks:
- The Perfectionist Mask – How it traps high-achievers in a cycle of never feeling good enough
- The Emotional Camel Mask – Why selflessness can become a prison
- The Performer Mask – The hidden cost of always trying to entertain and be “valuable”
10:28 - The moment you realize you want out—the exhaustion of keeping up the act
16:40 - The irony of conformity: why trying to be the “ideal” makes you disappear
18:54 - What actually makes people magnetic? Why quirks, weirdness, and realness matter more than a perfect projection
20:30 - The 8 Mile rap battle moment – Owning your flaws so no one else can use them against you
21:58 - The real fear of being seen: why unmasking is terrifying, but the alternative is worse
25:02 - My personal struggle with this—why this episode is really a message I needed to hear myself
26:13 - Closing thoughts – The risk of taking the mask off, the reward of being truly known, and why I appreciate you for being here
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