"Is Your Fear of Abandonment Running the Show?": Uncover the Hidden Stories Holding You Back
Are you constantly striving for perfection, afraid to fail, or feel like you’re just not enough? Your fear of abandonment might be the root cause. Join Positivity Influencer Rita Ernst and Gail Kraft, author, speaker, and spiritual guide, as they dive deep into how the fear of abandonment shapes our behavior, decisions, and relationships—especially for high achievers.
In this eye-opening episode, Gail shares her personal journey of uncovering how early fears of rejection and abandonment have fueled her perfectionism and drive for control. Together, Rita and Gail explore:
💥 How fear of abandonment manifests in perfectionism and the fear of failure
💥 Embracing imperfection as a pathway to true self-acceptance
💥 The importance of letting go of control to build more authentic connections
💥 Strategies to shift your mindset from fear to growth and empowerment
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unworthy, hiding behind perfection, or fearing rejection, this episode is for you. Get ready for powerful insights and actionable tools to break free from these limiting beliefs and embrace your inner self fully.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and YouTube
Airing Thursday at 5 PM ET
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Time Stamps:
02:09 - Uncovering Subconscious Stories & Limiting Beliefs (The core theme is introduced)
03:06 - The Roots of Abandonment: Early Experiences & Impact (Key issue explored)
06:10 - Seeking Love Through Achievement: A Common Pattern (Important behavioral manifestation)
09:31 - Creating Your Reality: Shifting Perspective & Power (Key empowering concept)
10:49 - The Wake-Up Call: Recognizing Repeating Patterns (Turning point in Gail's story)
12:02 - Accessing Subconscious Wisdom: The Body Holds the Truth (Technique for self-discovery)
13:22 - Forgiveness & Healing: Releasing Past Wounds (Crucial step in the journey)
17:41 - Patterns in Life & Relationships: How Inner Stories Manifest (Broadening the impact)
20:20 - Taking Control: Internal Solutions vs. External Dependence (Empowering message)
24:02 - Questioning Your Stories: The Key to Change (Actionable advice)
29:02 - Understanding Your Inner Voices: The Internal Landscape (Introduction to managing internal dialogue)
32:44 - Ego as a Worker: Managing Your Inner Critic (Key metaphor for self-management)
34:59 - Embracing All Parts of Yourself: Integration for Wholeness (The positive outcome)
37:49 - The Power of Coaching & Therapy: Different Paths to Healing (Resources and support)
39:15 - Creating a New Relationship with Your Internal Narrator (The podcast's overarching goal)
Connect with Gail Kraft: gailkraft.com
