Welcome back to The Uncensored Self Podcast.

Today’s episode is a real, honest, behind-the-scenes conversation with my partner, Derek Sobek. We talk about what makes our relationship work, what surprised him about me early on, and how trust, receiving, and intention have changed everything for both of us.

In this episode, we cover:

• What most people would never guess about our relationship and our level of connection

• The shift from protection mode to real trust and partnership

• Why receiving was hard for me and what it actually looked like in real life

• The small relationship habits that matter more than big gestures

• Equal power, but different, and what men actually want from ambitious women

This episode isn’t just about relationships—it’s about identity. Who you are when you stop performing, stop protecting, and start letting yourself be supported.

Watch now and learn how to:

• Spot the patterns that keep you guarded, transactional, and exhausted

• Build a relationship that feels collaborative instead of combative

• Practice receiving without shame, keeping score, or trying to “earn” love

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