115. But Am I Abandoning Myself?

Life After Diets

In this episode, we dive into the concept of self-abandonment and the journey towards self-compassion. We explore the role of shame and the profound loneliness that often accompanies self-abandonment. By learning to separate feelings from shame and embracing self-care, we can navigate life's challenges without losing ourselves. Topics include:

• Exploring the journey of self-discovery and self-care.
• Overcoming the tendency to self-abandon during challenging moments.
• Reflecting on how survival once meant self-abandonment.
• Discovering the power of maintaining balance without losing oneself.
• Understanding the importance of taking breaks without self-abandonment.
• Embracing permission to "check out" when needed.
• Navigating life's challenges without losing oneself.
• Distinguishing between self-abandonment and self-care.
• Learning to separate feelings from shame and judgment.
• Stef and Sarah’s personal experiences of reclaiming control during challenging times.
• Making conscious choices for self-nurture.
• Unpacking the connection between self-abandonment and shame.
• Breaking free from the cycle of self-rejection and self-abandonment.
• The heart-wrenching loneliness of self-abandonment.
• Reflecting on the journey from self-abandonment to self-compassion.
• Introverts and extroverts

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