Ep #274: The Cost of Being Defensive

#274: Defensiveness is a protective mechanism embedded in our evolutionary history that we can be grateful for, but it can also be painful to you and those you’re in relationship with. What can you do to step out of this deeply ingrained habit?Tune in this week to learn where defensiveness stems from and how to cultivate patience and compassion towards yourself and others when it shows up. I’m showing you the connection between defensiveness and self-esteem, why thought work often isn’t enough to stop this habit, and my favorite remedies for reducing the impulsivity of your defensive responses.Get full show notes and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/274 Mentioned in this episode:Why You’re Stuck: A Live Workshop SeriesJoin me for Why You’re Stuck — a live Zoom workshop on April 30 at 8PM ET. We’ll explore the nervous system roots of self-doubt + people-pleasing. Click here to save your spot: https://feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/workshop-podcastWorkshop Series

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The Feminist Wellness podcast offers empowering holistic medicine, psychology and life coaching advice for smart women who believe they can live powerful, fulfilling lives with more self-worth, self-love, and true self-care. Equal parts nervous system science and witchy woo, Béa Victoria brings it all together to help you see how your socialization, conditioning, and family blueprint are keeping you feeling stuck in life. If you’re ready to shake the codependent, perfectionist, and people-pleasing thoughts that keep you searching for external validation, putting yourself last and everyone else’s needs and opinions of you first, this is the show for you. Download my free suite of meditations at https://beatrizalbina.com/free-meditations/ as a thank you for reviewing the show!