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What actually makes someone likable? In this episode, we unpack the truth behind real connection. From childhood wounds to self-worth and social energy, we reveal the three powerful traits that make people naturally gravitate toward you. This isn’t about fake charm or surface-level popularity, it’s about showing up as your authentic self and building a life you love from the inside out. If you’ve ever struggled to feel seen or wondered what really draws people in, we’re here to help you feel understood, inspired, and equipped.

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Show notes:
(3:04) The first step: Like yourself
(6:18) How childhood shapes likability
(10:12) Being liked Vs. Being authentic
(12:56) What makes you approachable
(15:23) Alex shares his experience and the incredible progress he has made under the coaching of both Emilia and Bianca.
(19:30) Curiosity is your superpower
(21:01) Why self-focus blocks connection
(23:35) The toddler story that says it all
(27:15) The real secret to being liked
(30:47) Outro

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In this episode of Evolve Ventures, we challenge the belief that you need to “feel ready” before taking action. Through honest personal stories and powerful psychological insights, we explore what truly drives change and why waiting for motivation might be what’s holding you back. You’ll learn how momentum begins, how your brain miscalculates risk, and a simple framework to help you take action, even when it’s hard.

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#373 | How to Tell if You're Dissociating - https://apple.co/3H5JNaH
#331 | Are You Emotionally Immature? - https://apple.co/42Zshw3

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Show notes:
(1:42) Bianca’s story: The wake-up moment
(4:41) The real reason we stay stuck
(6:39) Motivation follows action, not feelings
(9:06) The dopamine myth explained
(11:52) The four keys to real change
(14:19) Post-traumatic growth and self-belief
(19:52) How your brain miscalculates risk
(23:08) Neurodivergence and motivation
(27:34) A simple framework to build momentum
(30:01) How to get support and take action
(32:56) Outro

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We’ve been taught to chase happiness like a finish line. In today’s episode, we peel back the layers of what happiness really is. Together, we explore the longing beneath the surface, the need for safety in our nervous systems, the quiet power of consent in relationships, and the kind of fulfillment that doesn’t shout, but steadies. If you’ve ever felt like something was missing, even when life looked good on paper, this conversation is for you.

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#386 | The #1 Skill You Need to Learn to Be Happy - https://apple.co/4k0TRjp
#340 | Finally Putting an END to Self-Doubt - https://apple.co/3NY3QIg

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Show notes:
(2:15) The one question that stops everyone
(4:36) Redefining what happiness looks like
(6:22) How stress hijacks your fulfillment
(12:19) Why most people never feel safe
(15:18) Kayleigh talks about the supportive and caring environment within the Evolve Ventures team.
(17:27) The role of consent in relationships
(20:41) Childhood messages that distort happiness
(23:42) Inner safety is the foundation
(26:07) You are the barrier and the key
(28:37) Outro

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Why do we crave extraordinary love but settle for chaos? In this raw and revealing episode, we share personal truths about toxic relationships and unpack the real reason most couples struggle. Together, we explore why love isn’t enough, how nervous system regulation changes everything, and what it takes to build a healthy connection. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship that looks fine on the outside but feels wrong inside, this conversation is your lifeline.

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#369 | How Your Attachment is Preventing You From Love - https://apple.co/3GWn5Sk
#372 | How To Repair A Relationship Rupture - https://apple.co/4im9u4O

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Show notes:
(2:04) Bianca’s pattern of toxic love
(4:31) What actually makes a relationship work
(10:08) The martyr mindset and identity loss
(13:30) Self-soothing: The missing relationship skill
(19:38) Why do we stay in unsafe love
(23:58) Safety creates space for truth
(27:28) Love isn’t enough, leaving still hurts
(30:38) Emotional safety is the real game-changer
(36:15) Outro

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What if the life you long for is waiting on the other side of what you avoid? In this soulful 400th milestone episode, we open the door to fears we once buried, including emotional, mental, and behavioral ones, and show how each fear held the keys to our growth. Through raw stories and quiet revelations, we trace the path from hiding to healing. If you’ve been shrinking, silencing, or stalling, consider this your gentle push toward the freedom you were made for.

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#379 | What is Your Go-To Shame Response? - https://apple.co/43utfSY
#321 | Motivation Monday: It's Okay NOT to Know - https://apple.co/3YSdemH

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Show notes:
(3:25) The avoidance of sharing success
(5:03) Why women-led podcasts are rare
(10:30) Top 0.25% and what it means
(15:18) The real cost of avoidance
(17:04) Here's what Matthew has to say about the Evolve Ventures community and how it has helped in his journey.
(20:56) Behavioral, cognitive, and emotional avoidance
(24:48) Start small: Steps to show up
(27:01) How avoidance quietly runs your life
(31:44) Outro

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Comparison steals joy, and it's everywhere today. In today’s episode, we untangle the quiet grip of comparison, the scrolling, the self-judgment, the childhood wounds that whisper “you’re not enough.” From digital illusions to deeply rooted doubt, we trace the path back to your inherent worth.

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#385 | Are You Protecting Your Inner Child? - https://apple.co/42TAaEI
#342 | Why You Feel You Can Never Do Enough - https://apple.co/4djzUT4

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Show notes:
(2:16) The self-esteem trap
(4:22) Comparison and social media illusions
(7:37) False on the cover
(11:02) The truth behind “perfect” lives
(18:57) Beauty doesn’t define your value
(21:02) Compare wisely, not unfairly
(24:22) What healing from comparison feels like
(26:35) Looking back with compassion
(30:19) Outro

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In this heartfelt episode of Evolve Ventures, we explore how unmet needs and old beliefs shape the ways we all seek love, safety, and control. Together, we reflect on the patterns we carry, the truths we avoid, and the growth we’re capable of when we face it all with honesty and care.

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#331 | Are You Emotionally Immature? - https://apple.co/42Zshw3
#390 | Why Can't I Trust Myself? I'm Trapped - https://apple.co/3GK2cde

Out of the Mud (OOTM): "The Skills for Being a Great Partner" - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-tSEztgpRHaPogd-Z2Xbbg#/registration

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Show notes:
(2:36) The subtle side of manipulation
(4:19) How unmet needs shape behavior
(7:25) People pleasing is manipulation
(9:01) Guilt trips from family members
(11:28) Amanda highlights the impact of group coaching with Evolve Ventures, sharing how it has significantly contributed to her personal growth.
(14:06) The link between shame and silence
(18:01) The tiny mental shift
(22:06) Why capacity, not intent, matters
(24:39) Outro

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Have you ever said yes when everything inside you screamed no? In today’s raw and honest episode, we explore the hidden cost of people-pleasing through Bianca’s vulnerable story and hard-earned wisdom. Together, we unpack how the craving for love and acceptance can slowly lead us to abandon ourselves and how we can choose differently. If you've ever felt the sting of regret after putting yourself last, this conversation is for you.

Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:
#379 | What is Your Go-To Shame Response? - https://apple.co/43utfSY
#386 | The #1 Skill You Need to Learn to Be Happy - https://apple.co/4k0TRjp

Out of the Mud (OOTM): "The Skills for Being a Great Partner" - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-tSEztgpRHaPogd-Z2Xbbg#/registration

Learn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/

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Show notes:
(2:31) Bianca's 26th birthday
(6:15) The cost of saying "yes" to please
(9:02) Holiday breakdown from heartbreak and wine
(12:26) How low self-worth feeds people pleasing
(15:48) The tipping point every pleaser faces
(21:41) The truth that snapped her out of it
(22:53) Rewriting the story on her 30th birthday
(25:36) Why discomfort doesn’t mean you're wrong
(27:18) Are they loving the real you?
(29:07) Why manipulators target people pleasers
(33:41) Outro

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