Do you find yourself avoiding hard conversations, putting your partner's needs before your own, or hiding the "messy" parts of yourself in your relationship? You might be suffering from a "Good Girl" hangover, and it's sabotaging the deep, authentic connection you crave.
In this deeply insightful solo episode, Dr. Jenny uses her 9-year relationship as a case study for healing people-pleasing and avoidant attachment patterns. She gets vulnerable about how both she and her husband had to unlearn their "good girl" and "good boy" conditioning to build a partnership rooted in realness, not performance. This isn't just about love; it's about the messy, beautiful work of showing up as your full self and allowing your partner to do the same.
This episode is a masterclass in moving from a relationship built on fear and avoidance to one built on trust, play, and radical authenticity.
KEY MOMENTS:04:15 - Healing "Good Girl" & "Good Boy" Conditioning in a Relationship
05:50 - The #1 Tip: Know Your (and Your Partner's) Attachment Style
07:45 - The Fear of Being a "Burden" & Hiding Your Messy Human Self
15:04 - Committing to Your Own Growth is an Act of Respect for Your Partner
20:44 - The "Shit Platter": Being Honest About the Baggage You Both Bring
24:37 - The Antidote to the Mundane: Prioritizing Play & Weirdness
39:52 - Your Pleasure is Your Responsibility (Not Your Partner's)
47:18 - The Myth of Monogamy: Why Your Partner Can't Be Your Everything
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