#340 Recognizing Your Traitor Within with Jessica Anne Pressler
In today's expert episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist and author Jessica Anne Pressler to discuss her new fiction novel, Your Traitor Within. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, why she chose storytelling to illuminate cycles of self-abandonment and toxic relationships, and how early childhood fears—especially fear of abandonment—can transform into people-pleasing and fawning behaviors in adulthood. We talk about the concept of the "traitor within," how to begin recognizing and healing self-sabotaging patterns after heartbreak, and what it really takes to break free from unhealthy relationship cycles. Whether you've experienced abuse or simply struggled with setting boundaries in dating, you'll find practical advice for moving forward and, most importantly, healing your own heart.
