About this episode

The episode explores the dynamics of infatuation and idealizing others, highlighting how it can disempower individuals and affect their self-worth.

Putting other people on a pedestal or becoming infatuated may seem harmless, but when you do that, you actually disempower yourself. So why do so many of us find ourselves idealizing other people in our lives, from friends and colleagues to romantic partners? The answer lies in your nervous system and protective parts. They believe that if the most perfect person can choose you, then that means you’re lovable.

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Baldwin

Topics covered

• infatuation
• idealization
• romantic partners
• self-worth
• nervous system
• mental health

Keywords

• infatuation
• idealization
• romantic relationships
• self-esteem
• nervous system
• mental health

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