In this raw and insightful conversation, Kirsten opens up about the deep impact her parents’ divorce — and her own — had on her sense of self, relationships, and emotional patterns.
She shares how childhood dynamics led to people-pleasing, codependency, and emotional attunement that became survival tools in adulthood. But through reflection, therapy, and inner work, she has begun to shift toward empowerment, reciprocity, and authentic self-love.
If you've ever questioned your "picker," stayed too long in a one-sided relationship, or struggled to prioritize yourself in love, Kirsten’s journey will deeply resonate.
💗 This episode is a gentle invitation to forgive yourself, understand your patterns, and move toward the love you truly deserve.
💬 Topics We Explore:
The emotional impact of childhood divorce on adult love
Patterns of people-pleasing and codependency in relationships
Learning to identify emotional cues and unmet needs
The “faulty picker” — and how to change your relationship blueprint
Cultivating self-love that includes your flaws
Seeking kindness, balance, and emotional maturity in love
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Relationships and Personal Growth
06:09 Navigating Divorce and Its Aftermath
11:15 Patterns in Romantic Relationships
16:41 Breaking the Cycle of Codependency
21:32 Reflections on Parental Relationships
26:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
30:26 Introduction to Weconcile and Relationship Building
30:27 The Importance of Communication in Relationships
🎯 Keywords:
divorce healing, people pleasing, codependency recovery, self-love after breakup, emotional trauma in relationships, how to build self-worth, conscious dating, attachment healing, childhood wounds and love patterns
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#SelfLoveJourney #DivorceRecovery #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalHealing #ConsciousRelationships #CodependencyHealing #TheYearningHeartPodcast