Healing Authority Issues: Lilli Bewley's Path to Self-Love and Healthy Relationships
Healing feels so damn good because I can be myself forever. I don't have to worry about people attacking me, because I have the resources, support and internal self-love to just be in this world.
Ever feel like you crumble under authority or constructive criticism? In this episode of The Lilli Bewley Podcast, Lilli opens up about her struggles with authority figures and how she learned to overcome them. She talks about the gut-wrenching anxiety she used to feel when faced with unsolicited advice or criticism, which often spiraled her into a state of defensiveness and self-doubt.
Lilli shares a vivid example of feeling that familiar pit in her stomach when pulled over by a cop, even when she hadn't done anything wrong. Relationships, too, were a minefield if people weren't constantly validating her or making her laugh. Lilli's breakthrough came when she realized that these reactions were rooted in childhood trauma.
As a child, she had to walk on eggshells to keep herself safe, and that scared little girl was still running the show in her adult relationships. She asks listeners if they want to keep showing up as children in their interactions and encourages them to embark on their own healing journeys. Healing, according to Lilli, feels incredibly liberating.
She now enjoys being herself without the fear of being attacked because she has built a solid foundation of self-love and internal strength. This transformation has allowed her to attract healthy people and relationships into her life. Lilli emphasizes that she didn't achieve this alone; she surrounded herself with supportive individuals who nurtured her growth.
She also extends an invitation to her upcoming masterclass on breaking codependent patterns, offering listeners a chance to attract healthier relationships and people into their lives. Tune in to hear Lilli's heartfelt story and gain insights into overcoming authority issues and childhood trauma for a more fulfilling life.