Why You Can't Stop Over-Functioning (+ What It's Really Costing You)

What if the reason you feel unhappy in love + life has nothing to do with success… and everything to do with an unhealed relational wound? In this episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with clinical psychologist + relationship expert Dr. Molly Burrets to explore why so many high achievers feel unfulfilled in their relationships, their purpose + within themselves. We talk about how over-functioning, self-sabotage + "doing it all" can actually be rooted in deeper emotional patterns formed early in life and how success can sometimes mask the very wounds that are still asking to be seen + healed. Dr. Molly shares how our core values shape our decisions, relationships, and sense of purpose, and how misalignment with those values can quietly lead to dissatisfaction in both love + life. We also explore how unconscious wounds drive partner selection, why we often repeat the same relationship patterns, and what it actually takes to break free. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still feel unfulfilled, stuck in the same relationship dynamics, or unable to truly receive love and support, this episode offers a powerful reframe + a new path forward.

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Guest Bio:

Dr. Molly Burrets is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles with 20 years of experience specializing in couples therapy and women's mental health. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California (USC) and runs a private practice in Los Angeles, where she treats couples and women. Her work as a media psychologist and thought leader has appeared in Vogue, TIME Magazine, Newsweek, CNBC Make It, HuffPost, and Brides magazine. She has been featured as a relationship expert on dozens of podcasts and news shows, and she is currently filming the first season of her own podcast about relationships, Kissing Frogs. ====

Connect with Guest:

Website: https://www.drmollyburrets.com Instagram @drmollyburrets ===

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