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28. How Defense Mechanisms Show Up in Relationships (and Leave Everyone Feeling Misunderstood)
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Self Centered™ with Katie and Allie by Katie Kurtz and Allie West
Episode notes
Ever wonder why someone flips out over simple feedback? Or why you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around certain people?
This episode breaks down how ego strength (or the lack of it) impacts your self-talk and emotional regulation, as well as how people perceive (or distort) reality and show up in relationships. Whether you’re someone who tends to spiral in shame or you’re trying to make sense of someone else’s defensiveness, we help you decode the emotional roots beneath the behavior.
YOU'LL LEARN:
- How a strong ego helps you handle feedback, self-soothe, and show up with integrity
- What a weak ego looks like in others (think denial, blame, and projection)
- Why fragile egos can’t handle feedback and often push others away
- How to tell if someone is emotionally mature or stuck in a primit ...
Keywords
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