Listen "Passive Aggression: A Difficulty to Self-Soothe or Self-Advocate"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode of the Butterfly Season Podcast, Aisha dives deep into understanding passive-aggressive behavior and how it stems from an inability to self-soothe or advocate for oneself. She shares personal stories and insights from her own journey, emphasizing how we often engage in others' coping mechanisms instead of addressing our own.Aisha introduces a concept she calls "scratching someone else's itch" — where we take on emotional burdens that aren’t ours to fix. She explores how we can reclaim our energy, self-advocate, and foster healthier relationships by setting boundaries and practicing self-soothing.Resources and Links:Purchase the Butterfly Season Guided Transformation Journal HERE.Get 10% off your order with the code "PODCAST" at checkout.Unsure whether you're in Caterpillar, Cocoon, or Butterfly Season? Take the free quiz HERE.Follow Aisha on Instagram @aisha and Butterfly Season on Instagram and TikTok.Watch Butterfly Season Podcast episodes on YouTube.Show Highlights:[03:15] Introduction to "Scratching Someone’s Itch" and how it represents engaging with others’ coping mechanisms.[08:45] The connection between passive aggression and an inability to self-soothe.[15:30] Examples of how we self-abandon in relationships by taking responsibility for others’ emotions.[22:10] Aisha shares personal stories of passive-aggressive behavior and how to overcome it through self-advocacy.[30:50] Setting boundaries and understanding what’s your responsibility vs. what isn’t.[35:00] How self-soothing and reclaiming your energy can build healthier, more authentic connections.Sponsors:Try our vegan, non-GMO water additive packed with probiotics, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C for healthy skin and gut. Visit Get Gloci and use code "AISHA MARSHALL" for a special offer.
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