In this weeks episode, Kat explores the concept of belonging and its importance in our lives. She discusses the six core needs of human beings: certainty, variety, significance, connection/love, growth, and contribution. Kat explains how our sense of belonging is formed in childhood and how it can impact our relationships and decision-making as adults. She also delves into topics such as gangs, money, and trauma, highlighting how they can affect our sense of belonging. Overall, the episode emphasizes the significance of belonging and the role it plays in our well-being. In this conversation, Kat Daou discusses the various ways in which we seek belonging within our families, even if it is not in our best interest, highlighting how our family dynamics can influence our behaviors and choices. Kat emphasizes the importance of recognizing and breaking free from unhealthy patterns of belonging in order to live authentically and find true fulfillment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:53 The 6 Core Needs of All Humans 15:05 What does Belonging mean? 26:47 How Unhealthy Belonging Shows Up In Our Lives 27:2 9 Childhood Under 10 Years Old (NICU, Womb + Birth Trauma) 32:46 Adoption + Belonging 35:45 Merging and Enmeshment: Blurring Boundaries 41:07 Gangs + Belonging42:19Money + Belonging 47:57 Romantic Relationships + Belonging 48:28 Understanding the Connection Between Romantic Relationships and Belonging 55:11 Food, Weight, Food Allergies + Belonging 58:50 Addiction + Belonging 01:04:40 Parents Who Create Illness In Their Kids 01:07:02 Parents Who Keep Themselves Sick To Keep Their Family Close 01:09:06 Giving Parents The Benefit Of The Doubt 01:17:06 Career, Purpose, Success + Belonging 01:19:16 The Fear of Not Belonging and the Need for Approval 01:23:53 Episode Wrap Up Connect With Kat: Instagram Website