Why is building human connection so difficult in modern dating? This week on Lovely, ⁠⁠Mehak⁠⁠ talks to Aubrey Aust, researcher and podcast host of Hint of Trauma, to decode the complexities of modern relationships. They explore how cultural norms have warped our perceptions of love (and boyfriends) and dive deep into the cycles of hyper-independence versus people-pleasing. This episode is a masterclass on why vulnerability is the essential, non-negotiable key to building truly secure connections. Aubrey shares her personal journey of navigating non-traditional relationships, offering a path to finding fulfillment and relational trust in today's hyperconnected digital age. Don't miss this must-listen guide to understanding what human connection is actually all about. Listen to Hint of Trauma and follow Aubrey's work at www.aubreyaust.com. Hosted by: Mehak ⁠⁠@whathemehak⁠⁠ on TikTok and ⁠⁠@whathemehak_⁠⁠ on IG Producers: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak | Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan 🔗 ⁠⁠Subscribe to Hyphenly⁠⁠,  our new newsletter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us!  Don’t forget to subscribe!  If you'd like to share your thoughts about this episode or others, you can contact info@immigrantlypod.com. Follow us: ⁠⁠@immigrantlypods (IG)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@immigrantly⁠⁠ (TikTok) | ⁠⁠@love_lypod⁠⁠ Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@immigrantlypod.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices