If receiving love, help, or support feels uncomfortable, even though a part of you deeply craves it, this episode is for you.We’re exploring hyper-independence: where it comes from, how it quietly shapes your relationships, and why control often hides beneath self-reliance.Whether you tend to overfunction for others, downplay your needs, or keep people at arm’s length, this will hit home.I’ll walk you through:What hyper-independence really looks like (the obvious and less obvious signs)The nervous system root of not 'needing anyone'How this pattern blocks emotional intimacy, even with the right peopleWhy emotional receptivity feels vulnerable, and how to practice itA more balanced way to relate: interdependencePlus: some real-life stories from my own journey, and practical ways to start softening, receiving, and being seen.EASING ANXIETY PRACTICE - click here to get free accessA sequence of somatic practices to soften anxiety in the body, so you can find which tools your nervous system actually relaxes to.EASING ANXIETY: Free guided practice. Click here to get access :)2 Spots available for 1:1 work: Learn more hereConnect with Jenelle:WebsiteInstagram: @jenelleannetteEmail: [email protected]