You're Not Chasing Love, You're Chasing Relief from Rejection

About this episode

Thais Gibson discusses how the pursuit of love is often a response to unresolved emotional issues rather than genuine connection.

In this episode, Thais Gibson explains why chasing love is often driven by nervous system activation and unresolved core wounds, not true romantic connection.

People in this episode

Host: Thais Gibson

Topics covered

• love
• rejection
• nervous system
• core wounds
• romantic connection

Keywords

• chasing love
• rejection
• nervous system activation
• core wounds
• romantic connection

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