#185 - Paige's Perspective: Self-Love Isn’t Soft - Why It Scares You and How to Do It Anyway
Podcast:Till The Wheels Fall Off Published On: Fri Apr 11 2025 Description: Have an episode suggestion? Text us!Do you ever feel afraid to love yourself? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, Paige gets real about the fear, discomfort, and confusion that often comes with the concept of self-love. She unpacks why loving yourself can feel unsafe, selfish, or even threatening depending on your past, your programming, and your current relationships.From trauma bonds to people-pleasing, and from sabotaging growth to staying small to make others comfortable—this is a deep dive into why we fear loving ourselves and how we can start showing up differently.This one’s part pep talk, part truth serum, and packed with practical actions that help you go from performing self-love to living it.You’ll learn:The difference between self-love and arroganceWhy some people will fall away when you riseHow trauma makes shrinking feel safeWhat real responsibility looks like when you believe you’re worthy6 grounded ways to start loving yourself in action, not just wordsAnd of course, it ends with a challenge you won’t want to skip.Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages!On the web:www.twfo.comSupport the Show:Buy Us a Coffee!Online Program: www.independentlystrong.comSoberlink Device:www.soberlink.com/wheelsCheck out our blog:https://twfo.com/blogFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@twfo_coupleFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCoupleFollow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_coupleFind Taylor Counseling Group:https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation:Donate Here