What if the real reason your relationship feels hard, or even exhausting, isn't because you're broken... but because your inner child is still carrying wounds she never had the chance to heal?In this powerful and deeply honest episode, I sit down with Dr Lurve, Australia’s leading love and relationship expert, to unpack how our childhood wounds show up in adult relationships and how true healing begins from within.Dr Lurve blends modern psychology, emotional intelligence, and real talk to help individuals and couples build emotional safety, deepen connection, and experience lasting love by starting with themselves.We explore the abandonment wound, anxious and avoidant patterns, nervous system regulation, and how to tell the difference between a trigger and a real relationship red flag. This episode is the conversation you didn’t know you needed, and one you'll come back to again and again.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:How inner child wounds play out in adult loveThe anxious-avoidant cycle and why it keeps repeatingThe role of your nervous system in love, safety, and sabotageHow to know if it’s your trauma talking or a real relationship issueGrounding practices to calm your body before reactingWhat healthy repair and real emotional intimacy actually look likeABOUT DR LURVE:Dr Lurve is a nationally recognised relationship expert and media personality specialising in modern relationships. With degrees in psychology and coaching, plus certifications in NLP, CBT, hypnotherapy, and more, she’s been featured across Channel 7, ELLE, Marie Claire, and Body + Soul for her honest, heart-led approach to love, connection, and healing.RESOURCES & LINKS:Follow Dr Lurve on Instagram: @drlurve Explore Dr Lurve’s work: www.drlurve.comJoin the LIVE round of Naturally Well Doors are officially open. This isn’t just another wellness program. It’s identity work, nutrition redefined, and mindset rewired. Join us here🌱 Fuel your body with the protein I use every single day. Get your Tropeaka discount here or use code HAYLEYMORCOM at checkout.If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that she’s not alone. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.Follow Hayley on Instagram: @hayley_morcomFollow Hayley on Facebook: HayleyMorcom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.