Why You Stay in Almost Relationships That Leave You Starving (with Kendall Brown)
Why does it feel safer to chase someone who won’t fully choose you… than to receive the real thing?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Women’s Trauma & Relationship Coach Kendall Brown to explore the painful cycle of situationships, breadcrumbs, and “almost” love—and why so many women with anxious attachment stay stuck in it.
We dive into the deep emotional roots of why being “almost chosen” feels addicting, how trauma and emotional neglect shape what we accept, and why being under-loved can feel familiar—but also fucking exhausting.
Kendall shares a raw story from her own journey of waking up from the cycle of crumbs, and together we unpack the nervous system imprint that keeps so many women tolerating love that’s inconsistent, confusing, and half-hearted.
You’ll learn:
The red flags of breadcrumbing you might be overlooking
Why “he’s not that bad” is a trauma response in disguise
How to rewire your nervous system to stop craving chaos and start craving connection
And the first steps to breaking free from the illusion of “almost” love
If you’ve ever felt like you were starving in a relationship that almost gave you what you needed—but never truly did—this episode is your permission slip to walk away and remember what you’re worthy of.
You were never meant to settle for crumbs. You were meant for the whole damn meal. 🍽️💔
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