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#249: Conquering the Fear of Being Seen
Manage episode 424160096 series 2622058
In today’s episode, we get into the topic of the fear of being seen, exploring the underlying trauma that leads to avoidance behaviors and vulnerability in relationships.
We discuss the common thoughts, actions, and patterns that arise when individuals struggle with feeling exposed and unworthy. Additionally, we address the impact of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and exclusion on the development of these fears.
Episode 249 also highlights the symptoms of low self-worth and how they manifest in perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment.
In this episode, we cover…
- 04:04 Common patterns when you have a fear of being seen
- 04:48 The risk of personal development
- 07:55 Using perfectionism and people-pleasing as ways to exempt yourself from criticisms
- 11:09 Self-abandonment as a means to hide yourself
- 12:09 Making a list of things you're proud of about yourself
- 13:16 Why being humble is actually quiet confidence
- 14:47 Why you're afraid of people getting access to you
- 15:45 The traumas that lead to fear of being seen
- 21:08 How the fear of being seen manifests for love addicts
- 25:04 How the fear of being seen manifests for love avoidants
- 26:45 Disassociating to keep yourself safe
- 31:28 How to work on your fear of being seen
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Sign up for the Healed and Loved Woman Retreat waitlist.
- Listen to Episode 163: How Childhood Emotional Neglect Leads to Love Addiction
- Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Join The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled.
- Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to find the upgraded versions of previously announced programs and their replacements.
Connect with us:
- Website: Blackgirlsheal.org
- Instagram: @BlackGirlsHeal
- TikTok: @blackgirlsheal
- Facebook: Black Girls Heal
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Black Girls Heal podcast, and I'd love you to help me spread the word. Don’t forget to come back next week for the new episode.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGH for a great deal: happymammoth.com
* Check out Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/bgh
* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BLACKGIRLSHEAL
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-girls-heal/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
276 episoder
Manage episode 424160096 series 2622058
In today’s episode, we get into the topic of the fear of being seen, exploring the underlying trauma that leads to avoidance behaviors and vulnerability in relationships.
We discuss the common thoughts, actions, and patterns that arise when individuals struggle with feeling exposed and unworthy. Additionally, we address the impact of childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and exclusion on the development of these fears.
Episode 249 also highlights the symptoms of low self-worth and how they manifest in perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment.
In this episode, we cover…
- 04:04 Common patterns when you have a fear of being seen
- 04:48 The risk of personal development
- 07:55 Using perfectionism and people-pleasing as ways to exempt yourself from criticisms
- 11:09 Self-abandonment as a means to hide yourself
- 12:09 Making a list of things you're proud of about yourself
- 13:16 Why being humble is actually quiet confidence
- 14:47 Why you're afraid of people getting access to you
- 15:45 The traumas that lead to fear of being seen
- 21:08 How the fear of being seen manifests for love addicts
- 25:04 How the fear of being seen manifests for love avoidants
- 26:45 Disassociating to keep yourself safe
- 31:28 How to work on your fear of being seen
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Sign up for the Healed and Loved Woman Retreat waitlist.
- Listen to Episode 163: How Childhood Emotional Neglect Leads to Love Addiction
- Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Join The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled.
- Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to find the upgraded versions of previously announced programs and their replacements.
Connect with us:
- Website: Blackgirlsheal.org
- Instagram: @BlackGirlsHeal
- TikTok: @blackgirlsheal
- Facebook: Black Girls Heal
Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Black Girls Heal podcast, and I'd love you to help me spread the word. Don’t forget to come back next week for the new episode.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BGH for a great deal: happymammoth.com
* Check out Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com
* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/bgh
* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/BLACKGIRLSHEAL
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-girls-heal/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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