24. Finding Freedom from Feeling Unwanted with Jo

Buckle up! Especially if you've ever felt like you're not enough, or that something is wrong with you. This episode of Finding Freedom will help you break free from that lie, just as you'll see it do for Alex. The version of him that walked into this conversation did not make it out alive.

Why does finding meaningful connection feel so difficult, even when you're doing everything you can to make it happen? In this episode of Finding Freedom, Peter Crone speaks with Yotam, a young man who has spent years struggling to build lasting romantic relationships and friendships. Despite being outgoing and genuinely wanting connection, he repeatedly finds himself feeling rejected, unwanted, and alone. Together, they explore how painful experiences from our past can shape the way we see ourselves, influencing our relationships in ways we may not even recognize. If you've ever felt like you're always the one making the effort, worried that people will eventually leave, or struggled to understand why meaningful relationships seem so difficult to maintain, this conversation offers a powerful new perspective on the fear of rejection and our desire for love and belonging.

As a working mother of two young children, Anne feels overwhelmed by the constant demands of everyday life and the pressure to get everything right. She wants nothing more than to be present with her daughters, yet finds herself consumed by worry, responsibilities, and the feeling that there's always something more she should be doing. In this heartfelt conversation, Peter Crone helps Anne explore the expectations she grew up with and how those same patterns may be shaping her experience of motherhood. Together, they examine the weight of perfectionism, the fear of repeating familiar behaviors, and what it means to create a different experience for herself and her children.

After his father unexpectedly left when he was 13, Shaune learned how quickly the people and things we love can disappear. Decades later, despite building a successful life and finding a loving relationship, he still finds himself waiting for the other shoe to drop. In this deeply personal conversation, Peter and Shaune explore fear of loss, anxious attachment, people pleasing, and the exhausting need to protect ourselves from what might happen next. What begins as a conversation about relationships reveals something much deeper about the fear that quietly shapes how we see ourselves, the people we love, and the future ahead.

When Amra was eleven years old, war turned her world upside down. Although she eventually built a beautiful life with her husband and son, the fear she experienced as a child never truly left. For decades, she found herself expecting the worst, living in constant anxiety, and believing she was never fully safe. In this deeply moving conversation, Peter explores how past experiences can continue shaping the way we see ourselves and the world long after the danger has passed. Together, they uncover the difference between living through fear and living through possibility, revealing that the greatest battle isn't always the one around us, but the one within.

After years of struggling with addiction, self-sabotage, and the belief that something was fundamentally wrong with him, Cameron joins Peter to explore the stories that have shaped his life. Together, they uncover how changing the way we see ourselves can open the door to a completely different way of living.

Jo has spent much of her life believing she wasn't the one people chose. After years of comparing herself to others, suppressing difficult emotions, and searching for love outside herself, she begins to uncover the deeper pattern that's been shaping her relationships all along. In this moving conversation, Peter explores self-rejection, shame, emotional suppression, and the longing to be accepted. Together, they reveal how the freedom we've been searching for isn't found in being chosen by someone else, but in learning to make space for every part of ourselves. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide professional advice. The views expressed are those of the host and participants alone.

In this special episode Peter interviews Dr. Vasant Lad who has played a huge role, not only in Peter's life, but in bringing Ayurveda to the west. Dr. Lad is a top Ayurvedic Doctor with over 40 years of professional and clinical experience. If you're interested in holistic health, healing, and living a more vital life, this episode is for you. Enjoy! Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide professional advice. The views expressed are those of the host and participants alone.

After losing her newborn son, Tegan found herself questioning everything she thought she knew about trust, grief, and life itself. In this deeply moving conversation, Peter and Tegan explore what it means to face unimaginable loss without losing yourself, and how even our darkest experiences can become an invitation to live more fully. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide professional advice. The views expressed are those of the host and participants alone.

What you’re about to hear are excerpts from the 3-month Mastermind program. Two Masterminders bring different experiences and challenges, with the common goal of finding freedom from suffering. In this episode, Peter works with Barry and Jeanette as they explore the limitations they've carried for years. Through both conversations, a deeper understanding and new possibilities begin to emerge. Interested in the Mastermind? Join the live Mastermind Q&A at petercrone.com/mastermind-qa Both guests featured in this episode generously gave their explicit permission for their coaching sessions to be shared publicly. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide professional advice. The views expressed are those of the host and guest alone.