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March 13, 2025 24 mins

Have you ever considered how your daily habits reflect your relationship with yourself and others? In our latest episode of Pleasure Principles, we explore this deep connection with special guest Anna Shalina, a renowned expert on personal transformation. Anna shares valuable insights from her book, Habit Freedom, guiding listeners through the intricacies of how our habits inform our intimacy levels. The discussion highlights the importance of self-love as the foundation for all relationships, demonstrating how being kind to ourselves can significantly enhance our connections with those around us. Throughout the episode, we address the array of numbing habits that can stand in the way of meaningful relationships, ranging from overworking to binge eating. Anna provides practical steps and strategies to recognize and overcome these habits, emphasizing that breaking free requires an innate comfort with discomfort. Understanding the difference between productive and limiting habits can empower listeners to make choices that promote emotional growth and intimacy in their relationships.  As we unpack Anna’s insights, we urge you to consider the limits you currently accept in your life and challenge you to strive for deeper connections. The episode concludes with a powerful reminder: “Do the hard thing.” This motto emphasizes the immediacy of action in personal growth and relational enhancement. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that truly reflects the transformative power of habits and the relationships we cultivate in our lives. Ready to change your life? Listen now, and don't forget to leave us a review or share the episode with someone who needs to hear it!

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