You Don't Have to Do Everything Alone—Here's Why You Think You Do

Описание: In this conversation, Helen Bass discusses the concept of hyper-independence as a trauma response that many individuals, particularly women, develop as a survival strategy. She explains how this behavior manifests in over-functioning and constant stress, and emphasizes the importance of learning to receive support from others. The discussion highlights the biological underpinnings of hyper-independence and offers practical steps for individuals to begin the process of letting go of their armor and allowing themselves to be supported, ultimately moving from a state of survival to one of expansion and growth.

Takeaways

Your hyper-independence is not a personality trait.
Hyperindependence to you equaled safety.
You are walking through life wearing a suit of armor.
The fight response often looks like over-functioning.
You can need things and still be safe.
Receiving can feel like a weakness.
It is time to let yourself be supported.
You have proven you can survive on your own.
It is safe to be big and it is safe to be held.
What is one thing you're going to let someone else handle?


Chapters

00:00 Understanding Hyper-Independence
02:49 The Biology of Hyper-Independence
04:25 The Practice of Receiving Support

Links

→ FREE Resources (Calm Reset + tools): https://www.sincerepractice.com/free

→ Sincere Reset (9-week support + teaching group):https://www.sincerepractice.com/reset

→ Trauma-Informed Therapy (Los Angeles + Online):https://www.sincerepractice.com/therapy