The Hidden Cost of Ambition in Love with Talia Bombola | 72

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The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 72
Guesting Talia Bombola

We’re told to love ourselves and set boundaries—but how do you actually do that?

In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with therapist and confidence specialist Talia Bombola, LMFT to break down what real self-worth looks like, how to build lasting confidence, and what actually defines a healthy relationship.

Whether you’re a high achiever struggling to balance work and love, or someone working through feelings of not-enoughness, this conversation is for you.

Topics we cover:
 • How to rewire your self-worth
 • Why overachievers often burn out in love
 • Confidence vs performative self-assurance
 • What a healthy relationship actually looks like
 • How to balance ambition with intimacy
 • Why “good enough” is sometimes the healthiest goal

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https://taliabombola.com/rewireyourrelationships/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taliabombola/

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Timestamps:
00:00 Understanding Self-Worth and Relationships
02:52 Balancing Work and Relationships
06:03 The Impact of Burnout on Relationships
08:51 Navigating Modern Dating Challenges
12:06 The Importance of In-Person Social Skills
15:02 Distinguishing Confidence from Self-Worth
21:03 The Interplay of Confidence and Self-Worth
23:22 The Journey to Self-Acceptance
27:03 The Impact of Childhood on Self-Worth
34:02 Parenting and Its Role in Self-Esteem
39:11 The Challenge of Giving Love Freely
43:09 Self-Love as a Foundation for Relationships
46:50 Gratitude and Growth Through Adversity


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🎙️ About Jack:
I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.

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