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The Guilt Girl
"The Guilt Girl" with Grace Bithell, LCSW is the only FUN podcast devoted entirely to inappropriate guilt, toxic shame, and learning to heal from it. Every week Grace and a guest will discuss what to do to break shame cycles in motherhood, divorce, religion, body image, and every other aspect of life you can think of. Sometimes you'll also hear Taylor Swift quotes and Grace's take on pop culture. Prepare to stop feeling like you're always in trouble and to have some humor while you heal.
The Guilt Girl
I Would Love To Be Nonchalant But Unfortunately I Am Insane (Sorry I'm Not Low Maintenance)
summary
In this episode, Grace Bithell celebrates her birthday with a giveaway and discusses the roles shame plays in relationships, particularly the expectation to be low maintenance. She explores the impact of shame on expressing needs and the transactional nature of relationships, emphasizing the importance of advocating for oneself and redefining love beyond caregiving and expectations.
takeaways
- It's okay to have needs in a relationship.
- Shame can prevent us from asking for what we need.
- Transactional relationships can lead to resentment.
- Love is not about what you do for someone else.
- Being low maintenance can harm relationships.
- It's important to communicate needs clearly.
- Women often feel guilty for having needs.
- Relationships should be a partnership, not a transaction.
- Self-advocacy is crucial for healthy relationships.
- You are worthy of love and support without conditions.
Giveaway Shirt: Used as an episode artwork
Chapters
00:00
Birthday Celebration and Giveaway
08:47
Transactional Relationships and Unmet Needs
14:21
The Role of Shame in Relationships
19:26
Advocating for Your Needs