{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"I\u2019ve Never Been Loved| A Therapist and Social Psychologist Explains Why","description":"Many people quietly carry the belief: \u201cI have never been loved.\u201d In this episode of Dr. Katina Talks, therapist and social psychologist Dr. Katina Clarke explores why some individuals feel unloved even after long relationships or marriage. After watching an interview where a well-known actress said she had \u201cnever been loved,\u201d Dr. Katina noticed something striking in the comments section. Many people shared the same experience. Drawing from her work in relational consulting, counseling, and social psychology, Dr. Katina explains why this statement often reflects deeper emotional needs rather than a simple absence of love. In this episode she introduces five reflective questions that can reveal the deeper story behind that belief. Topics discussed include: \u2022 how people define love and why emotional safety matters \u2022 what individuals prioritize when choosing partners \u2022 relationship patterns and the role of familiarity \u2022 emotional intensity versus emotional connection \u2022 emotional capacity within relationships \u2022 beliefs about worth, acceptance, and what we deserve Dr. Katina also explains why relationship pain is often connected to the lens through which we choose partners, rather than simply whether love existed. This conversation invites listeners to pause before concluding \u201cI have never been loved\u201d and instead examine the experiences, patterns, and expectations that shape their relationships.   Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:15 The \u201cNever Loved\u201d Moment 01:43 Question 1 Define Love 02:46 Question 2 Partner Priorities 05:05 Question 3 Patterns and Familiarity 07:05 Question 4 Emotional Capacity 09:23 Question 5 What You Deserve 10:02 Clarity Changes Choices 11:05 Journal Invitation and Closing   Continue the Reflection If this conversation resonates with you, the reflection continues in Dr. Katina\u2019s guided journal: Love by Dr. Katina A 30 Day Guided Journal designed to help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape how you show up in relationships and in life. Available on Amazon. Because meaningful change rarely happens in one moment. It happens through small moments of awareness.   Important Disclaimer This podcast is hosted by a licensed counselor and life consultant. All content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional counseling, therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Listening to this podcast or completing exercises in the journal does not establish a counselor\u2013client or coach\u2013client relationship. If you would like to schedule counseling (Delaware residents) or life consulting services, please visit: Yellow Door Consulting This podcast is not monitored for crisis or emergency situations. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe distress or a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.   Learn More Podcast resources and free journal prompts: DrKatinaTalks.com ","author_name":"DrKatinaTalks","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/518108","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40507105\/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\/199758645"}