Becoming a Relational Adult

The podcast episode explores the importance of becoming a relational adult and meeting our own basic relational needs. It emphasizes that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves, and our relationship with ourselves determines how we experience the world and all other relationships. The episode discusses the need for affection, acceptance, validation, autonomy, security, trust, empathy, prioritization, connection, and space in our relationships. It highlights the importance of meeting these needs for ourselves and not solely relying on others to fulfill them. The episode encourages listeners to work on accepting, validating, and prioritizing themselves, as well as developing empathy and trust in their relationship with themselves.