Knowing Your Worth & Why It's So Hard to Leave Toxic Relationships w/Kerry Rasenberger

Knowing Your Worth & Why It's So Hard to Leave Toxic Relationships w/Kerry Rasenberger

From Mindful and Aware by Mia Stokes

February 26, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

This episode explores the challenges of recognizing and embodying self-worth in the context of toxic relationships with guest Kerry Rasenberger.

In Part 1 of this conversation with certified life coach Kerry Rasenberger, we dive into the difference between knowing your worth and actually embodying it. Why is it so hard to leave a relationship when you know it isn’t right for you? Why do we ignore red flags? Why does love bombing feel so intoxicating? We talk about: The difference between self-love and self-abandonment Gut intuition vs. fear of the unknown Why familiarity keeps us stuck Love bombing and early red flags Losing yourself in relationships The “puzzle piece” mindset for healthy love Why we give our power away If you’ve ever known something wasn’t aligned but stayed anyway… this episode will validate you deeply. Part 2 dives into trauma bonds, narcissistic patterns, and how to truly break free. Watch the Mindful & Aware podcast on YouTube! Follow Kerry on Instagram @kerrylifecoach More info about Kerry -> @kerrylifecoach | Facebook | Linktree Follow my Instagram @mindfulandawarepod & TikTok @mindfulandawarepod

People in this episode

Host: Mia Stokes

Guest: Kerry Rasenberger

Topics covered

  • self-worth
  • toxic relationships
  • self-love
  • love bombing
  • red flags
  • gut intuition
  • trauma bonds

Keywords

  • self-worth
  • toxic relationships
  • love bombing
  • red flags
  • self-love
  • gut intuition
  • trauma bonds

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