{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Unconditional Love: Are You Giving It, or Just Hoping for It?","description":"Hi, it\u2019s Deb, In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Dana and I dive into a topic that touches every one of us - unconditional love. I\u2019m talking about the real, raw kind of love that challenges us to heal\u2026 even when it hurts. We talk about how ego sneaks into our relationships and how so many of us end up giving love with strings attached - without even realizing it. I share what I\u2019ve learned over years of teaching and doing deep spiritual work: true unconditional love starts with being authentic to your soul\u2026 and letting others love you the only way they know how. If you\u2019ve ever felt like you give so much and get so little back, or if you\u2019re healing from pain caused by someone you loved, this conversation is for you. Let\u2019s shift the story together. Let\u2019s heal. Let\u2019s grow. Timestamps to help you find your moment: 3:08 \u2013 Why we\u2019re all here to learn about love 7:14 - The difference between ego love and unconditional love 10:22 - Why we crave validation (and how to stop) 14:13 - Can you love someone who deeply hurt you? 17:48 - Are you loving without conditions, or keeping score? 19:27 - Why your healing begins with changing your story &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; In this episode, I talk about: \u2705 Loving yourself even when others don\u2019t know how \u2705 How to break free from ego-driven expectations \u2705 Healing from past wounds without needing validation \u2705 Why your soul chose these challenges (yes, even that one) \u2705 How to see others as souls\u2014especially when they\u2019ve hurt you With love and truth, Deb&amp;nbsp; #SpiritedStraightTalk #DebSheppard #UnconditionalLove #HealingJourney #EgoVsSoul #SpiritualGrowth #EnergyHealing #EmpathSupport #GriefHealing #ConsciousLove &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Spirited Straight Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/debsheppard.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36596570\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/188437020"}