

How to Be the Love You Seek with Dr. Nicole LePera
May 21, 2024
Dr. Nicole LePera, a holistic psychologist and bestselling author, shares her insights on fostering authentic relationships by starting with self-love. She discusses the profound impact of childhood trauma on adult connections and emphasizes the need to build emotional awareness for healthier interactions. Nicole highlights the importance of distinguishing intuition from trauma responses and offers strategies to expand stress tolerance. Join her in exploring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and heart for transformational healing.
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Self-Connection
- Emotional connection with yourself is crucial for connecting with others.
- Disconnection from your own emotions creates distance in relationships.
LePera's Realization
- Dr. LePera realized in her 30s that her lack of emotional connection in relationships stemmed from her own disconnection.
- She often blamed others, but realized she was recreating a learned disconnection.
Expanding Stress Tolerance
- Healing isn't about eliminating stress, but expanding your window of tolerance.
- Focus on increasing your capacity to handle stress without resorting to habitual reactions.