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Emotional Currency and the Cost of Overgiving: A Conversation with Dr. Wendy Perkinson

June 17, 2025 • Dwayne Barnes • Season 2 • Episode 1

In this pivotal episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes, we explore the deep, often unseen cost of emotional overgiving and how to reclaim your sacred energy and live from a place of power, not depletion.

Joining me is my dear friend and transformational leader, Dr. Wendy Perkinson, a communication expert, leadership educator, and a living testament to the strength of resilience, purpose, and faith. Together, we dive into the meaning of emotional currency, why protecting it is essential for your freedom, and how to break the cycle of overextending yourself.

If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained, undervalued, or stretched thin, this conversation will help you realign with your true worth and move forward with peace, clarity, and strength.

🔹 Inside this episode:

The true meaning of emotional currency and why it's sacred
The hidden dangers of chronic overgiving
How to set powerful emotional boundaries without guilt
Daily practices for replenishing your emotional reserves
Why leadership, faith, and authenticity are key to emotional freedom

This is your invitation to stop surviving and start thriving.

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