Inner Bonding

How do you tell the difference between a true spiritual teacher and someone who is subtly using you? In this timely and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Margaret Paul tackles a topic that is as widespread as it is rarely addressed: spiritual deception. Not the obvious, overt kind — but the subtle kind, where false prophets speak kindly, share genuine insight, and still manage to keep you dependent, doubtful, and disconnected from your own inner authority. Dr. Paul explains that a false prophet is not defined by what they say, but by their intent. She walks through the key red flags to watch for, the qualities that distinguish true spiritual teachers from those seeking power, and why the most important protection is a strong connection to your own inner and higher knowing.  Come explore how to develop discernment, strengthen your loving adult, and learn to trust truth over charm in Discerning False Prophets here on the Inner Bonding podcast.   Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul   Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com.   Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/  

What does it actually mean to take emotional responsibility — and why do so many of us get it wrong? In this illuminating episode, Dr. Margaret Paul cuts through the confusion around one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth. She explains why emotional responsibility is not self-blame and certainly not a burden. True emotional responsibility is an act of love — toward yourself and toward the inner child who carries your deepest feelings and needs your compassionate presence. Dr. Paul explores how the wounded self distorts emotional responsibility into shame, how fear keeps us from showing up for our own feelings, and what it looks like to become the loving, compassionate adult your inner child has always needed. She also draws a powerful distinction between self-blame, which comes from fear, and true responsibility, which comes from love — and shows how that shift alone can begin to transform your inner world. Come explore Emotional Responsibility and What It Really Means, and begin the journey toward genuine emotional freedom, deeper relationships, and a more grounded, peaceful self.   Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul   Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?   Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.   Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com.   Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/  

Have you ever felt yourself slowly disappearing in a relationship? In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores one of the most common — and most overlooked — blocks to true intimacy: self-abandonment. She unpacks why so many of us lose our voice, our needs, and our sense of self in relationships, and what it truly takes to love deeply without betraying yourself. Dr. Paul guides us through the critical difference between love and attachment, how fear-based relating leads to resentment and emptiness, and why two whole, self-connected people are the foundation of any genuinely loving relationship. She also shares how the Inner Bonding process helps you develop the loving adult within — so you can show up honestly, set loving limits, and experience the kind of closeness that doesn't come at the cost of who you are. Come explore what it means to love without losing yourself in How to Create Loving Relationships Without Losing Yourself, and begin building the intimacy you've always wanted — from the inside out.   Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul   Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?   Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.   Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com.   Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/  

How often do you say an affirmation, but don't follow it with action? In this powerful episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores how to create loving affirmations that truly support the outcomes we desire, and how taking aligned, loving action is essential to manifesting our gifts and purpose. She dives into how we define our sense of worth, why our efforts matter more than outcomes, and how our intentions shape the quality of our relationships. As loving actions create loving feelings, she reminds us that the wounded self often drives false beliefs. By returning to our personal power and emotional freedom, we can begin to make our affirmations genuinely work for us.   Come explore how to align your inner voice with meaningful action in Why Affirmations Might Fail Without Inner Bonding, and begin showing up for yourself in a way that truly supports your growth.   Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul   Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?   Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.   Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/    Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/  

With practice, you can become a loving adult father to yourself, even if you never had one. In today's episode, Dr. Margaret Paul dives into how the “loving adult father” shows up in our lives, why we need both the nurturing energy of an inner mother and the action-oriented guidance of an inner father, and how intentional self-compassion becomes the catalyst for real transformation. Because without that inner loving father, the inner child can feel unseen and abandoned. But when you choose to lead yourself with love, you create space for deeper peace, stability, and joy in every area of your life. Listen in as we explore how real growth isn't just about awareness — it's about choosing loving actions, setting boundaries that honor your worth, and becoming the steady, supportive presence you've always needed.   Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul   Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?   Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.   Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/    Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

What makes your soul and your inner child truly come alive? Many spend their lives seeking approval or safety, yet few ask the one question that opens the door to a meaningful life: What brings me joy to offer the planet? In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores how childhood conditioning and "survival mode" bury our natural aliveness under a mountain of obligation and numbness. Learn how to shift from the ego-wounded self to the inspired expression of your soul's true blueprint. If you're ready to stop going through the motions and reconnect with your purpose, this conversation offers the path back to your authentic self. Ready to reclaim your spark? Tune in to the full episode of Inner Child: What Makes You Come Alive? to dive deep into the Inner Bonding process and subscribe for weekly wisdom on self-healing. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/    Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/  

Are you aware of how deeply your thoughts shape your relationships? In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores how our thoughts directly influence our actions, our relationships, and the decisions we make. She unpacks how more supportive, compassionate thoughts can help us feel grounded and authentic, how our thinking shapes our access to inner and spiritual guidance, and why awareness and intentionality are powerful tools for shifting from a controlling mindset to a loving one. The wounded self often speaks with urgency and fear—but it does not reflect the full truth of who you are. The loving adult speaks with clarity, steadiness, and compassion, and reflects your inherent worth. Tune in as we explore how to shift from the wounded self into the loving adult—so you can show up in your life and relationships with greater trust, clarity, and self-worth.   Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul   Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?   Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.   Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com.   Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

Is your kindness truly coming from love… or from fear? Many of us believe we are being kind when we are actually being “nice” to avoid rejection, conflict, or disapproval. But this form of niceness often leads to self-abandonment—saying yes when we mean no, hiding our truth, and overriding our needs to keep the peace. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores the difference between ego-driven niceness and authentic kindness that comes from the Loving Adult. Discover how true kindness does not require you to betray yourself, and how it becomes a powerful force for emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection. If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, setting boundaries, or being kind without losing yourself, this conversation will help you reconnect with your truth and experience kindness as strength—not weakness. Join our community of Loving Adults—tune in to the full episode and continue your healing journey. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review. About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. Join the Love Yourself: A 3–Day At-Home IB Experience: https://innerbondinghub.com/sp/self-love/  Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/    Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/ #InnerBonding #Kindness #LoveYourself

Is your gratitude practice actually a way of bypassing your pain? Many of us use "being grateful" to please others, but forced gratitude is often just an ego-wounded trap. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores the shift from ego-driven appreciation to the authentic, spiritual gratitude of the Loving Adult. Discover how emotional honesty is the true key to calming your nervous system and dissolving fear. If you've ever felt "guilty" for not feeling grateful enough, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner child and find a peace that feels real. Join our community of Loving Adults—watch the full journey here and subscribe to never miss an insight: The Magic of Gratitude From the Loving Adult. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com. Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

Is your "wounded self" keeping you in a cycle of blame and victimhood? Many people feel trapped in situations they think they can't control. When this happens, it's easy to focus on external problems and hope others will change. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explains why this outward focus often keeps people feeling powerless and stuck. She explores how the “wounded self” leads to patterns of blame, self-judgment, and victimhood—and why real change begins by turning inward. Through the Inner Bonding® process, Dr. Paul shares how shifting false beliefs, raising your emotional frequency, and becoming open to learning can help you break free from stuck patterns. When we feel stuck, it's easy to focus on external problems, but real freedom begins by turning inward. Listen in as we unpack how to reclaim your power and reconnect with your inner guidance. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com. Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

What if your daily thoughts shape your emotions, relationships, and choices? How could embracing this power change your life? In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores emotional responsibility by examining the creative nature of thought. She explains how thoughts generate feelings, influence energy and behavior, and contribute to either peace or suffering. Dr. Paul offers clear insight into how wounded self thoughts create cycles of anxiety, limitation, and disconnection, while loving adult thoughts foster safety, clarity, and inner peace. This conversation invites you to become more aware of which voice is guiding you and to consciously choose thoughts that support healing and emotional responsibility. Watch the full episode of Emotional Responsibility: Loving Thoughts vs. Wounded Thoughts. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of 15 books, including “Lonely No More: The Astonishing Power of Inner Bonding”,  “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "How to Become Strong Enough to Love? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals and couples how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates the Inner Bonding Mastercircle  and Intensives, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through her books, her powerful 30-Day courses, and through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. You can learn Inner Bonding now by visiting her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or by emailing her at margaret@innerbonding.com.   Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

Many people believe that their inner child is running their life, but what if that belief is actually keeping them stuck? In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul clarifies why this common assumption is not only inaccurate but often harmful to true healing. She explains how Inner Bonding defines the inner child as the soul self—our true essence of love, compassion, creativity, and joy. She contrasts this with the wounded child, or ego-wounded self, which is formed through false beliefs and fears absorbed during childhood and throughout life. By understanding this distinction, you can stop blaming your feelings and begin using them as valuable inner guidance. Listen to the full episode of Inner Child vs. Wounded Child — What's Really Running Your Life. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com. Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Dr. Margaret Paul & Dr. Erika Chopich, Co-Creators of Inner Bonding® Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/  

Guilt and shame are emotions many people carry quietly, often without realizing why they feel so painful or persistent. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul clarifies the essential difference between guilt and shame, and between their healthy and toxic forms. She explains how healthy guilt and shame help guide learning and change, while toxic guilt and shame are rooted in false beliefs about responsibility and self-worth. Gain practical insight into using guilt and shame as inner guidance rather than remaining trapped in self-judgment and repeated patterns. Tune in to the full episode of Understanding Guilt vs. Shame — Healthy vs. Toxic (and How to Heal). Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. You can learn Inner Bonding now by visiting her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or by emailing her at margaret@innerbonding.com. Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Dr. Margaret Paul & Dr. Erika Chopich, Co-Creators of Inner Bonding® Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

Are you carrying the weight of shame from your past?  In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul addresses how to heal shame rooted in childhood disobedience, rebellion, or bullying, and why these behaviors are expressions of a wounded self rather than evidence of being a bad person. Drawing on the Inner Bonding® process, Dr. Paul explains how hurtful behavior often develops as a way to manage fear, pain, and powerlessness. She explores why feeling shame is actually a sign of conscience and emotional health, and how compassionate self-inquiry enables real healing. Explore the full episode of Healing Shame After Being a Bully or “Mean Child.” About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. You can learn Inner Bonding now by visiting her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or by emailing her at margaret@innerbonding.com. Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/ Books: https://innerbonding.com/list-product/10/books.html Courses: https://innerbonding.com/show-page/159/home-study-courses.html Free Resources: https://innerbonding.com/show-page/160/free-help.html

What does it truly mean to take loving care of yourself without guilt? In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores the profound difference between surface-level self-care and deep emotional self-responsibility. Moving beyond spa days and external fixes, she invites you into a compassionate understanding of emotional self-care—learning to listen inwardly, honor your feelings, and respond to your inner needs with love rather than judgment. Dr. Paul explains how tuning into your feelings allows you to recognize when you're abandoning yourself and how guilt, anxiety, depression, and shame often signal a call for deeper self-attunement. Through the lens of the Inner Bonding® process, she reveals why loving yourself is not selfish, but essential for healthy relationships, emotional fulfillment, and authentic connection with others. Listen to the full episode of How to Take Loving Care of Yourself Without Guilt. About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of 15 books, including “Lonely No More: The Astonishing Power of Inner Bonding”,  “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "How to Become Strong Enough to Love.” Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals and couples how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates the Inner Bonding Mastercircle  and Intensives, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through her books, her powerful 30-Day courses, and through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. You can learn Inner Bonding now by visiting her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or by emailing her at margaret@innerbonding.com.   Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

Do you experience intense anxiety in social situations? Discover the root cause and how to heal it.

Do you know the difference between fear coming from your own thoughts and when is it coming from real and present danger? Learn to distinguish what fear you can trust and what fear you can't trust. 

Are you waiting for someone to rescue you? Wait no longer for someone else. Instead, learn to become the loving adult that your inner child has been waiting for.

Discover the underlying cause of the cycle of losing and gaining, and what you can do to permanently lose weight. 

Developing self-worth is an inside job – not something someone else's approval can give to you. Others love can help you, but not until you are also loving yourself.

Discover the profound healing that occurs when you learn how to heal the false beliefs of your wounded self and reconnect with your inner child – your true soul self. 

Is true partnership with a beloved important to you? This episode will clarify what erodes partnership and what creates it.

Discover how to take loving care of yourself while caring for a friend, partner, or family member who is ill or emotionally dysregulated.

Every day I hear clients say to me, “I am not good enough." This is core shame. Learn how shame can be a way of attempting to have control over others and God.

Underlying all addictive behavior is the intent to avoid painful feelings. Addictions are a major form a self-abandonment, leading to the aloneness and emptiness that often underlie addictive behavior. Practicing Inner Bonding heals addictions.

No one likes our wounded self, and we don't like others' wounded self, so when we allow our wounded self to be in charge in our relationships, we are not compatible with anyone.

Our society is more violent than ever. It's time to understand where violence comes from and what we can each do about it.

Abandonment wounds from childhood abuse, or from being left or ignored, or from being bullied, ridiculed or teased, can be healed within a relationship. 

Do you trust your intuition and your higher guidance? Learning to trust yourself is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, and this podcast will help you learn to do this.

Our feelings are a powerful source of inner guidance, of intuition, of inner knowing. This is why Step One of Inner Bonding is learning to be present in your body with your feelings.

Prayer is a powerful way of staying centered and connected with yourself and your guidance. Discover the many ways there are to pray and meditate that can being you the fullness of peace, joy, and love. 

Are you an authoritarian or permissive parent? Are you overtly or covertly trying control your children. Discover the false beliefs that lead to trying to control your children, what the consequences are, and how else to parent. 

Dr. Margaret Paul explains that true health and longevity depend on three pillars: eating an organic, ancestral diet, enjoying regular movement, and managing stress through practices like Inner Bonding, which fosters emotional self-care and loving action. By combining these, she remains healthy and vibrant into her eighties, and encourages gradual, enjoyable lifestyle changes and self-kindness to support lasting vitality.

What do you do when you feel powerless over others and events? Do you avoid the feeling with various self-abandoning behaviors, or do you open to learning about what's loving to you when you feel helpless over a person or situation?

If you don't know who you are as a soul, then you are likely identifying yourself as your wounded self, and you are not your wounded self. Learn how to know your own true self and validate your goodness. 

Is the fear of making a mistake or being wrong limiting you and causing your stress?  Discover how to heal a fear of making mistakes.

Do you find yourself looking for a process or modality that will heal you? Healing is an active internal process, not a passive external process, as you will see in this podcast.

In this podcast, I share the two vital choices I made many years ago that completely changed my life, as well as healed me from serious physical illness.

Knowing who you are as a soul changes everything in your life. If everyone knew they are the light, our planet would be loving and peaceful.

Is your past defining your present and your future? Are your false beliefs that you absorbed as you were growing up determining your current feelings and behavior?

What do you do in the face of challenge and uncertainty? Do you get stuck in fear or are you able to see it as an opportunity for growth? We don't have control over the challenges that life throws us, but we do have total control over how we deal with them. 

The word "control" can be confusing. When is it beneficial to control and when is it harmful? How do you try to control in your relationships? Communication problems, lack of intimacy, and sexual problems are often the result of controlling behavior. 

Do you sometimes have confusion regarding the value of a relationship? Do you tend to feel trapped in relationships and end up shutting down and withdrawing? Do you want to share love, but find yourself isolating or pulling away or pushing others away? 

Are you a woman who rarely or never thinks about sex? Have you believed that something was wrong with you? Do you love your partner, but sex is missing from your relationship? Discover a common underlying cause of a lack of sexuality in long-term relationships. 

Do you have problems having truly connected friendships? Do you wonder why others have friends and you don't? Learn the secret to creating deep and lasting friendships.

All feelings have vital information for us. Instead of avoiding your feelings with various addictions, why not learn about about the very important information your feelings are telling you?

Do you spend most of your time judging and criticizing yourself and others, or do you focus on uplifting yourself and others? You might be amazed at what wonderfully positive things occur when you focus on uplifting yourself and others.

Discover when it is loving and appropriate to apologize and when apologizing is a form of control. Discover the difference between the guilt that can lead to a controlling apology, and the remorse that can lead to a genuine heart-felt apology and to true change.  

When others are mean or rejecting, do you tend to take their behavior personally? If you stopped taking it personally, what would you be feeling? 

Are you having a hard time finding a loving and connected relationship? Are you ready to heal the blocks that may be in the way of attracting your beloved? Discover the essential ingredient to attracting your beloved and creating a loving relationship. 

Are you ready to discover the pathway to happiness? We are a pleasure seeking society, yet this is not leading to happiness. Discover the secrets to achieving the deep and abiding happiness that we all seek.