51 | Is Emotional Baggage Sabotaging Your Friendships?

You want meaningful friendships. You need connection. But something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the ghost of friendships past. Perhaps it's a breakup, a betrayal, or a childhood full of unhealthy relationship dynamics. If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking a new connection, replaying old stories in your head, or second-guessing your worth in someone else’s life — this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you. In this episode, Cecelia explores how emotional baggage from the past can affect your ability to form and sustain healthy adult friendships. You’ll learn:

• How past hurt impacts new relationships

• The subtle signs your friendship baggage might be showing up

• Why self-awareness is key to breaking unhealthy patterns

• Tips for moving forward and building stronger, more secure friendships

Whether you're recovering from toxic friendships, rebuilding after emotional wounds, or trying to figure out how to let people in without fear, this episode will speak to your heart.

🎧 Listen now if you’ve ever searched for: “Why can’t I make new friends?” “Friendship anxiety” “Letting go of toxic friendship patterns” “Healing before new relationships”

✨ If you feel like baggage really, truly is a problem for you, and you need help dealing with it, please contact a qualified therapist or counselor in your area.

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