Themes: Father Wound, Self-Healing, Inner Child, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Neglect, Emotional Unavailability, Perfectionism, Boundaries, Trust Issues

Summary: This episode will cover everything you need to know about a father wound, including what is a father wound, how to recognize if you have one and how to start healing it. I will discuss the origins of this wound and share my own personal experiences, as usual. This wound can significantly affect our romantic partnerships and how we attach to others, so it is crucial to understand it better. Feel free to show your love and share this episode with anyone who might benefit from this information!

(00:00) Introduction to the father wound

(03:07) Manifestations of the father wound

(05:54) Recognizing childhood dynamics

(09:18) Signs: boundaries & trust issues

(13:03) Self-sabotage

(16:49) Attachment styles

(18:05) Hyper-independence

(19:11) Self-worth + self-esteem issues and need for control

(21:33) Perfectionism and people-pleasing

(23:58) Connection between empathy and trauma

(25:11) Attraction to unavailable partners

(29:06) Healing through writing & community

(32:54) Inner child work

(35:30) Nervous system

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