Why Is It So Hard to Receive Love? The Psychology of Self-Worth with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

About this episode

Why is it so hard to receive love, even when we desperately want it? In this episode, psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco and I unpack the hidden side of self-worth: how our early relationships shape the way we see ourselves, why love can sometimes feel threatening, and why shame may be a bigger problem than insecurity itself. You will learn… Why we sometimes pull away from people who love us How your attachment style can shape your self-worth and the way you experience relationships Why being “secure” shouldn’t mean becoming perfectly healed, unbothered, or free of insecurity How you can work with memories to soften the way painful experiences affect your self-worth…