Why do we keep repeating the same patterns in love, conflict, and self-worth? In this episode of Badass Books & Besties, we dive deep into The Origins of You by therapist Vienna Pharaon—a transformative guide to understanding the emotional wounds that shape our adult lives and how to finally heal them.
You’ll uncover the five core wounds we all carry—worthiness, belonging, prioritization, trust, and safety—and learn how they influence everything from the way we communicate to the way we love. Through real-life examples, journal prompts, and reflection practices, you’ll explore how to:
✨ Recognize when your past is showing up in your present.
✨ Name and understand your emotional wounds without shame.
✨ Rebuild self-trust and create safety in your body.
✨ Communicate your needs clearly and set healthy boundaries.
✨ Reclaim your authenticity and stop performing for love.
This episode is equal parts self-study and soul work—a compassionate roadmap to healing the younger parts of you that still crave love, safety, and belonging.
📚 Book discussed: The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon
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