
← Sex, Love, and Addiction14. Aug. · 35 Min.
Stop Setting Yourself on Fire To Keep Everyone Else Warm Part 1
Dr. Rob is joined by compatibility specialist Jena Jake. Together they discuss the power of feeling a pain so strong that you are finally ready to stop self-abandoning. They explore the importance of awareness and boundaries, what it looks like to build a life alone, and strategies for carefully choosing the self-talk and blaming that so many of us face in unhealthy relationships.
TAKEAWAYS:
[2:03] Jena’s transition from marital therapy to executive coaching.
[3:35] What are we looking for when choosing a partner?
[6:07] Identifying patterns that feel like love.
[8:42] Jena’s ABA formula, including awareness and healthy boundaries.
[12:24] Your inner self needs you to stop giving yourself away.
[15:10] Facing your wake up moment.
[17:00] Yes, you can build a life alone.
[17:53] Seen, safe, supported, sought after and satisfied.
[22:28] Rebuilding trust after betrayal.
[27:55] Be careful about self-talk and blame.