When Love Had Rules: Unconditional Love and Generational Wounding

Episode 336 · 12 min · February 11, 2026

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Why do so many capable, responsible adults still feel like they’re doing something wrong? Why does rest feel uncomfortable?Why does being fully seen feel risky?Why can love feel like something you have to maintain? In this episode, Lauren explores the quiet but powerful impact of conditional love — the kind that doesn’t look abusive or dramatic, but subtly teaches a child that belonging must be ea

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