When Love Meant Being Saved

Episode Title: When Love Meant Being Saved Episode Summary: Have you ever mistaken being “rescued” for being loved? In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of how I learned to stop relating to people as someone who needed saving—and what happened when I finally showed up as my whole self. We’ll explore how our patterns of relating shape our confidence, our ability to connect, and even our risk of burnout. If you’ve ever wondered why belonging feels so hard—and how to rebuild connection that feels like freedom—this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

Why some relationships thrive on “fixer and fixed” dynamics—and why that eventually crumblesHow our ability to relate authentically impacts our resilience and burnout riskThe power of building Relational Capacity—trust, connection, and psychological safety—with othersHow showing up as your whole self transforms both your relationships and your leadership

Links & Resources: 👉 BurnoutStarterKit.com 👉 LatitudeLeaders.com

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