This episode of Life Sucks, Now What?!? explores the concept of self-love as a solution to emotional wellness issues. It emphasizes the importance of building a relationship with oneself and practicing “separation with reparation” in our relationship with ourselves. Dr. Natalie discusses the neurobiology of relationships and the role of oxytocin in connection and love. The conversation also touches on the impact of attachment theory and the need for compassionate self-awareness as we try to build a better relationship with ourselves. Dr. Natalie provides examples of how self-love can address issues like procrastination and encourages listeners to cultivate self-compassion and empathy for themselves. Keywords: self-love, emotional wellness, relationships, separation, reparation, neurobiology, oxytocin, attachment theory, self-awareness, self-compassion, empathy, Dr. Natalie, Life Sucks Now What, podcast on mental health, mental health care, counseling, therapy Takeaways - Self-love is a powerful tool for addressing emotional wellness issues. - Building a relationship with oneself and practicing separation and reparation can strengthen emotional well-being. - Oxytocin plays a crucial role in connection and love. - Attachment theory highlights the importance of early relationships in neurodevelopment. - Self-awareness and self-compassion are essential for cultivating self-love. - Self-love requires effort and ongoing practice. __________________________________________________ To Learn More About Dr. Natalie Marr, check her out at: ⁠NatalieMarrCounseling.com⁠ __________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with ⁠NatalieMarrCounseling.com (https://⁠NatalieMarrCounseling.com) ⁠ and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She IS NOT offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ⁠⁠ CALL 988 Crisis Text Line: ⁠ ⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/ ⁠⁠ Text HOME to 741741