117. When Love Isn’t Enough: Walking Away from the Fixer Fantasy

In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Marina shares the most transformative relationship experience of her life—the one that finally broke the cycle of being the fixer in love. With raw honesty, she opens up about falling for someone with immense potential, a soulful connection, and an incredibly difficult past. But more importantly, she shares how she finally walked away—not just physically, but emotionally and somatically—from the belief that her love could save someone who didn’t want to be saved.This is not just a story of heartbreak; it’s a story of nervous system healing, boundary reclamation, and rewriting the blueprint of what love feels like. If you've ever stayed in a relationship hoping the other person would change, if you've ever been hooked by potential instead of reality, or if you’ve lost yourself trying to fix someone else—this episode will speak to the deepest parts of you.Marina invites you into her process of grieving not only a romantic relationship but also her relationship with her father, and how all of it ties back to her childhood pattern of trying to earn love through healing others. She reflects on her own addiction—not to substances, but to hope, to the fixer fantasy, and to the deep desire for emotional safety. Through this heartbreak, she found a sense of freedom she never knew was possible.❥Join The Unburdened Heart Program: https://marinayt.com/the-unburdened-heart ❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"I was addicted—not to him—but to his recovery. That was my drug.""I used to fall in love with who people could be. Now I fall in love with how they treat me.""Healing isn’t just knowing better. It’s feeling differently. It's your nervous system learning what safety actually is.""The fixer in me always saw souls. But now, I’m learning to love what’s real.""I grieved the love story that never happened—because potential isn’t love, and fantasy isn’t reality."trauma healing, somatic healing, relationship patterns, fixer mentality, codependency, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, heartbreak recovery, boundaries, breaking trauma bonds, Marina Yanay-Triner, Deep Within podcast

What if the real reason you're exhausted isn’t your job, but the invisible emotional labor you’ve been carrying for everyone else? In this raw and vulnerable solo episode, Marina opens up about her own burnout—not from overworking, but from being the fixer, the emotional container, and the one who always says “yes.”This is a conversation for the silent supporters. The ones who grew up too soon, who manage everyone else’s stress while ignoring their own. Marina shares the painful yet liberating truth about the toll this emotional responsibility takes on your nervous system—and what happens when you finally stop.She talks about grief, guilt, shame, and the unexpected discomfort of being supported after years of self-sacrifice. Whether you've been the emotional anchor in your family, your relationships, or your community, this episode will help you reclaim your energy, redefine responsibility, and begin the journey toward rest, reciprocity, and nervous system safety.You are not selfish for choosing ease. You are not wrong for wanting to be held too. You’re just finally learning to be free.❥Join The Unburdened Heart Program: https://marinayt.com/the-unburdened-heart ❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“There is very real burnout that comes from carrying the nervous systems of other people.” “Fixing doesn’t feel like work—until your nervous system breaks down.” “Letting go of emotional responsibility isn’t easy. It’s grief, growth, and radical rest.”“Your life doesn’t have to feel hard to be valid. Ease is not a betrayal—it’s a birthright.”“The transition from fixer to free is messy, heartbreaking, and completely worth it.”emotional burnout, somatic healing, fixer in relationships, nervous system healing, emotional labor, boundaries, rest and recovery, personal growth, healing childhood trauma, over-responsibility, somatic coaching, Marina Yanai Trainer, deep within podcast

In this raw and deeply validating conversation, I sit down with Nadine Zumot—Certified Money Coach and Somatic Practitioner—to explore how emotional spending, undercharging, and money shame are often survival responses rooted in trauma. Nadine’s journey from financial chaos to embodied wealth wisdom is not only inspiring but incredibly relatable for anyone who’s ever felt like they were “bad with money.” We talk about the nervous system’s role in our financial decisions, why traditional budgeting advice doesn’t work for trauma survivors, and how to begin cultivating a more compassionate and powerful relationship with money. If you’ve ever hustled for safety, overspent to feel worthy, or stayed small in your business out of fear—this episode is for you. You’ll leave feeling seen, empowered, and ready to rewrite your money story.Connect with Nadine:https://www.saveamillioncents.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nadinezumot/https://www.saveamillioncents.com/empoweredspender❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“Emotional spending isn’t a character flaw—it’s a nervous system trying to regulate.”“Money trauma isn’t just about not having money—it’s about what you had to do to survive without it.”“You can’t budget your way out of a trauma response.”“True financial empowerment begins when you stop bypassing your body’s wisdom.”“You’re not irresponsible with money—you’ve just never been taught to feel safe with it.”money trauma, emotional spending, money mindset, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, money coaching, financial trauma, undercharging, worthiness, holistic money healing, somatic practitioner, Nadine Zumot, nervous system and money, trauma-informed finance, financial empowerment, healing money wounds, podcast for women, money podcast, financial wellbeing

What if pleasure wasn’t something to be ashamed of—but a powerful, healing force that reconnects you to yourself and your body?In this raw and empowering conversation, I’m joined by Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach, Lauren Elise Rogers, whose pain-to-purpose journey has shaped her deeply compassionate and trauma-informed approach to sexuality and relationships.We explore how cultural conditioning, purity culture, and childhood messaging have impacted our ability to feel safe in our bodies, ask for what we need, and express desire without guilt. Lauren offers a grounded, embodied take on everything from non-monogamy and long-term relationships to body image, queer identity, and reclaiming pleasure in midlife.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, unsure how to voice your needs in intimacy, or weighed down by shame around sexuality—this episode is your permission slip to come home to yourself.Connect with Lauren:www.sexedforyou.comwww.sexedforyou.com/freeconsulthttps://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“Pleasure is not a luxury—it’s a birthright, and a vital part of healing.”“Shame can’t survive in the presence of compassion and curiosity.”“Embodiment is the process of remembering your body is a safe place to live.”“There is no one ‘right’ way to do relationships—only what’s aligned with your truth.”“The journey isn’t about being perfect at intimacy, it’s about becoming more present to yourself in the process.”sexuality healing, embodied intimacy, relationship coaching, non-monogamy education, pleasure without shame, trauma-informed relationships, healing through pleasure, body-based intimacy work, holistic sex education, reclaiming desire, purity culture recovery, LGBTQIA+ healing, safe intimacy practices, somatic sex therapy, women’s sexuality coach

In this deeply nourishing episode, I’m joined by somatic healing coach and podcast host Karena Neukirchner for a grounded, honest conversation about what it actually means to process emotions in the body — and why it’s often the missing link in our healing.Karena shares how unresolved trauma lives in the nervous system, how we internalize early life experiences in our tissues, and what it looks like to feel to heal without spiraling or bypassing.We explore how anxiety, shutdown, overthinking, and people-pleasing often stem from emotional suppression — and how somatic emotional processing can guide us back to safety, self-trust, and internal freedom. Karena offers powerful insight into how she works with the body as a map, a mirror, and a messenger.If you’re exhausted from “understanding” your patterns but still feeling stuck, this conversation is a powerful reminder: the healing you’re craving may not be found in your mind — but in your body.Connect with Karena:https://helloinnerlight.com/My free Feel It To Heal It Mini-Course: https://helloinnerlight.com/mini-courseSomatic Healing Hub: https://helloinnerlight.com/somatic-healing-hub❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“If we want to move forward in life, we have to make space for what’s still unresolved in the body.”“Your body is not broken — it’s trying to protect you.”“You don’t need more mindset work. You need your body to finally feel safe.”“Feeling is healing — but feeling without safety is re-traumatizing. That’s why somatic work matters.”“Our emotions aren’t problems to solve. They’re signals asking to be heard.”somatic healing, nervous system regulation, emotional release, trauma healing, embodiment practices, anxiety healing, self-trust journey, trauma-informed therapy, inner child healing, healing anxiety, holistic trauma recovery, somatic processing, feel to heal, emotional healing, podcast for women, somatic meditation, nervous system support

In this deeply affirming conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Laryssa M. Creswell—therapist, author, speaker, and fierce advocate for trauma recovery. Known for her compassionate and practical approach to healing, Dr. Laryssa opens up about the invisible burdens many women and teen girls carry, how generational trauma shapes our lives, and the power of finally being seen and heard.We talk about what trauma-informed care really looks like in practice, how to gently reclaim your voice, and why boundaries are a necessary act of self-respect—not selfishness. Dr. Laryssa also shares powerful insights from her book The Invisible Weight We Carry, offering wisdom on moving from survival mode into healing and empowerment.Whether you’re navigating trauma, looking to break generational cycles, or simply yearning to feel more connected to your truth—this episode is a must-listen.Connect with Dr Laryssa:https://fearlesslyinspiredsolutions.com/www.instgram.com/fearlesslyinspiredsolutions_annapolishttps://a.co/d/bMhaSm8, https://fearlesslyinspiredsolutions.com/❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"The journey to healing often begins with allowing ourselves to be honest about what we've survived.""Boundaries are not walls—they’re bridges to self-respect.""You can’t break generational cycles if you’re still pretending everything is fine.""We don’t heal in isolation. We heal in safe, compassionate relationships.""Your story doesn’t define your worth—how you rise from it does."trauma healing, women's mental health, breaking generational trauma, therapy for women, reclaiming your voice, emotional healing, trauma-informed care, somatic healing, therapist podcast, Black women in therapy, healing trauma in teens, boundary setting, inner child healing, self-worth

When you’ve spent your life making yourself smaller to keep the peace, it can feel terrifying to finally speak your needs, set boundaries, and let yourself be fully seen. But that’s where real connection begins.In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share the painful unraveling that led me to let go of a marriage, confront childhood trauma, and face the grief of family estrangement. But more importantly, I share the unexpected beauty that came after: the formation of a soul family—people who truly see, hold, and honor the real you.We explore:Why people-pleasing is often a survival strategy rooted in childhoodHow to recognize the difference between surface friends and soul-aligned onesWhat emotional safety really feels like—and how to start cultivating itThe paradox of growth: why pain can be a portal to transformationAnd how to receive support, even if it’s something you were never taughtIf you’ve ever felt like the black sheep… if you’re longing for deeper connection… or if you’re navigating the grief of leaving a life that kept you small—this one’s for you.❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“We often stay in situations that feel less painful than the pain we’re trying to mask.”“You won’t be discovered if you’re not showing up as your full self.”“When someone is conscious and doing the work alongside you, it’s a completely different relationship.”“We crave deep connection—but safety has to come first.”“Chosen family isn’t about blood—it’s about being seen, safe, and supported.”trauma healing, chosen family, emotional safety, nervous system healing, people pleasing recovery, soul growth, inner child healing, somatic healing, relational trauma, finding your people, heart-led community, deep connection, authenticity, personal growth, healing after divorce, childhood trauma healing, nervous system regulation, self abandonment recovery

Have you always been the helper, the fixer, the one who jumps in to rescue everyone else—even when it leaves you drained, burnt out, or unseen? In this episode, Marina takes you step-by-step through the transformation from being the fixer in your relationships to embodying a new way of connection rooted in nervous system safety, vulnerability, and self-trust.Drawing from her own healing journey, Marina shares how this pattern often stems from early childhood experiences, where fixing was the only way to feel safe or loved. She explains how to map out your relational patterns, meet the 'fixer' part of you with compassion, and slowly expand your capacity to receive and be vulnerable—without abandoning yourself or trying to save everyone around you.This episode isn’t about shaming the fixer part of you—it’s about listening to it, understanding it, and gently creating space for a new kind of connection. Marina also shares tangible somatic practices you can begin using today and invites you to a free masterclass where you can dive even deeper into healing this pattern from the inside out.JOIN THE FREE MASTERCLASS: https://marinayt.com/masterclass-stop-being-a-fixer❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:Fixing is often a nervous system response—not a personality trait. It’s how we learned to feel safe.”“Your fixer part isn’t bad—it’s a younger version of you that once had no other choice.”“When we stop trying to fix others, we finally get to ask: what do I actually need in this moment?”“There’s a part of you that wants to fix, help, and rescue—and that part needs you now, not someone else.”“Receiving can feel terrifying when you’ve spent a lifetime being the one who gives. Start small.”#FixerMentality #HealingRelationships #TraumaHealing #SomaticHealing #CodependencyRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #InnerChildHealing #StopFixingOthers #HealingJourney #CompassionateHealing #ChildhoodWounds #CPTSDRecovery #SelfTrust #BoundariesAreLove #EmotionalHealing #RelationshipPatterns #PersonalGrowth #DeepWithinPodcast 

"I thought being the fixer made me lovable—but it was just making me invisible."In this powerful episode, Marina explores the unseen weight of becoming the emotional adult too early in life, and how those childhood patterns quietly shape our adult relationships. From people-pleasing to overgiving, she unpacks why so many of us feel unseen and unsupported, and what it truly takes to release the fixer role. Together we explore how childhood conditioning creates these patterns, the nervous system’s role in keeping you stuck, and the gentle somatic tools that can help you unwind them. Most importantly, you’ll be reminded that you are worthy of support, love, and being fully seen. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying it all, this episode offers a path back to wholeness.JOIN THE FREE MASTERCLASS: https://marinayt.com/masterclass-stop-being-a-fixerJournaling Questions:❓In your childhood, what were you praised for — and what was ignored?❓How does fixing create safety for you - and how does this completely make sense through your childhood?❓What needs do you meet by fixing, and what emotions that you struggle to sit with come up if you don't fix (it can help to think about a particular scenario and tune into your body for this)?❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"I thought being the fixer made me lovable—but it was just making me invisible.""Becoming the emotional adult too early teaches you to overgive, but it robs you of feeling supported.""Your nervous system isn’t broken—it’s just doing what it learned to survive.""Healing means releasing the fixer role so you can finally be fully seen, supported, and loved.""You don’t have to carry it all. Wholeness begins when you allow yourself to be held."fixer role, people pleasing, childhood trauma healing, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, emotional neglect, inner child healing, trauma recovery podcast, relationship healing, overgiving burnout, stop being a fixer, self compassion, embodied healing

Have you ever found yourself drawn to people who are “projects”? Do you tend to over-function in relationships, always fixing, rescuing, or holding everything together?In this vulnerable and powerful solo episode, I share my personal journey of becoming the fixer—how this survival strategy took root in my childhood, shaped my romantic and platonic relationships, and ultimately became an addiction rooted in trauma. From love addiction to burnout, I unpack the emotional cost of over-responsibility and the path I took to begin healing, feeling, and reclaiming myself.This episode is for you if:You constantly attract emotionally unavailable or chaotic partnersYou feel responsible for other people’s healing or happinessYou’ve lost yourself in trying to be “the helper”You're ready to stop managing relationships and start being in themWe’ll explore how early trauma teaches us to fix, why it becomes so addictive, and how to begin shifting these patterns somatically—with compassion, not shame.JOIN THE FREE MASTERCLASS: https://marinayt.com/masterclass-stop-being-a-fixer❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:“Fixing became a way to numb the pain of my childhood.”“If you don’t show yourself, what are people going to see?”“Being the helper isn’t love—it’s a role we play to feel safe.”“I wasn’t in the relationship. I was managing it.”fixer in relationships, rescuer complex, love addiction, trauma healing, cptsd recovery, nervous system regulation, somatic healing, childhood trauma, people pleasing, emotional codependency, trauma-informed healing, attachment wounds, healing relationships, helper syndrome, inner child healing