Ep. 6 How Your Ego Keeps You Stuck

Ep. 6 How Your Ego Keeps You Stuck

Episode 6: How Your Ego Keeps You Stuck The ego isn’t the enemy—but it can be the very thing keeping you from growing. In this episode, we dive into the protective role of the ego, how it forms, and the subtle ways it can keep us stuck in fear, defensiveness, familiar patterns, and limitation. Because while the ego is often trying to protect us from pain, rejection, or failure… it can also stop us from expanding into new versions of ourselves. I talk about the difference between a healthy ego and a wounded ego, how the ego can hide inside perfectionism, people-pleasing, control, and validation-seeking, and why growth often feels threatening to the parts of us that crave familiarity and certainty. We also explore: * the ego’s role in relationships and self-abandonment * fear of failure, rejection, and being seen differently * defensiveness, identity, and attachment to old stories * why healing can feel uncomfortable to the ego * how to become aware of your ego without shaming yourself If you’ve been feeling stuck, resistant to change, or caught in the same patterns even when you know better—this episode is for you. If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper— You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusic And explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below. ⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠ [https://www.gracielaserena.com/] If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference. And as always— Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Ep. 5 Why You Keep Attracting The Same Kind Of Person

Episode 5: Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of Person If your relationships keep feeling the same—draining, confusing, inconsistent, or one-sided—it’s probably not just bad luck. There’s a pattern underneath it. In this episode, we dive into the connection between self-abandonment, nervous system patterns, and the roles we unconsciously play inside our relationships. Because it’s not just about who we attract—it’s also about what we tolerate, overlook, and continue choosing. I talk about how relationships can act like mirrors, why familiarity can feel like chemistry, and the deeper reasons we stay in dynamics that don’t actually feel good for us. We also explore: * over-giving and people-pleasing * avoidant dynamics and emotional unavailability * why “chemistry” can sometimes be nervous system activation * the small moments where self-abandonment begins * how to start interrupting old relationship patterns If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why does this keep happening to me?”—this episode is for you. If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper— You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusic And explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.gracielaserena.com/] If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference. And as always— Your truth isn’t too much. Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Ep. 4 How To Choose Yourself (In Real Time)

Episode 4: How to Start Choosing Yourself (In Real Life) Choosing yourself sounds empowering… until it means disappointing someone, saying no, missing out, or doing something differently than you normally would. In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to start choosing yourself in everyday life—and why it can feel so uncomfortable at first. I share my experience of navigating the beginning of my music career, the fear of missing out, and the deeper fear underneath it all: being forgotten. We also dive into the small ways we abandon ourselves daily, how to start building self-trust, and why discomfort doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong. If you’ve been struggling to honor your needs, set boundaries, or stop over-explaining yourself, this episode will help you start making choices that feel more aligned—even when they feel unfamiliar. If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper— You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusic And explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.gracielaserena.com/] If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference. And as always— Your truth isn’t too much. Your voice isn’t the problem. Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Ep.3 Why Your Nervous System Is Running Your Love Life

Episode 3: Why You Go Back (Your Nervous System Explained) Have you ever known something wasn’t right… and still found yourself going back? In this episode, we’re diving into the why behind self-abandonment—specifically, how your nervous system plays a powerful role in the patterns you feel stuck in. This isn’t about a lack of discipline or willpower. It’s about what your body has learned to feel safe in. I share a personal story about being in a relationship I couldn’t leave—and how that eventually led me back into another familiar pattern. We also explore everyday moments you might not even realize are driven by your nervous system, like over-texting, over-giving, or staying in situations that don’t feel right. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with yourself for “knowing better” but not doing better, this episode will help you understand why—and start approaching yourself with more awareness and compassion. If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper— You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusic And explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the link below. ⁠https://www.gracielaserena.com⁠ [https://www.gracielaserena.com/] If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference. And as always— Your truth isn’t too much.Your voice isn’t the problem.Stay there…in that place where it’s real.

Ep. 2 The Ways Your Abandoning YOURSELF (And don't even notice!)

You’re not “too nice.” You’re not “too much.” But you might be abandoning yourself. In this episode, we’re talking about the sneaky, everyday ways you put yourself second—saying yes when you want to say no, over-giving, staying quiet, and ignoring what you know doesn’t feel right. This goes deeper than people-pleasing. These patterns can keep you stuck in draining relationships and disconnected from your own needs, voice, and boundaries. I’m breaking down what self-abandonment actually looks like, why it happens, and how to start shifting it—without becoming someone you’re not. If you’ve been feeling drained, stuck in the same patterns, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself… this one’s for you. If something in this episode resonated and you’re feeling the pull to go deeper— You can connect with me on Instagram: @gracielaserenamusic And explore ways to work with me (including Coming Home and Devotional) through the links below. https://www.gracielaserena.com [https://www.gracielaserena.com/] If this podcast is supporting you, you can help it grow by following, sharing it with someone in your life, or leaving a review—it truly makes a difference. And as always— Your truth isn’t too much. Your voice isn’t the problem. Stay there… in that place where it’s real.