Hyper-independence can feel like a badge of honor — but often, it’s just survival in disguise.
In this episode of The Upgrade with L, host Lauren Hayes dives deep into the real story behind hyper-independence, emotional healing, and learning to trust again.

We’re unpacking:
•How hyper-independence starts as protection but eventually leads to isolation
•Why emotional healing challenges your relationship with control, vulnerability, and support
•The hidden costs of carrying everything on your own

This conversation is for anyone navigating healing journeys, rebuilding self-trust, setting boundaries, and redefining personal growth after trauma or burnout.

If you’ve been carrying it all alone for too long, this one’s for you.
Healing doesn’t mean losing your strength — it means learning a new kind.

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