Inner Bonding

What makes your soul and your inner child truly come alive?

Many spend their lives seeking approval or safety, yet few ask the one question that opens the door to a meaningful life: What brings me joy to offer the planet?

In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores how childhood conditioning and "survival mode" bury our natural aliveness under a mountain of obligation and numbness. Learn how to shift from the ego-wounded self to the inspired expression of your soul’s true blueprint. If you’re ready to stop going through the motions and reconnect with your purpose, this conversation offers the path back to your authentic self.

Ready to reclaim your spark? Tune in to the full episode of Inner Child: What Makes You Come Alive? to dive deep into the Inner Bonding process and subscribe for weekly wisdom on self-healing.

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About Dr. Margaret Paul
Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?

Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.

Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ 

 

Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul:
Website: https://innerbonding.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

Are you aware of how deeply your thoughts shape your relationships?

In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores how our thoughts directly influence our actions, our relationships, and the decisions we make.

She unpacks how more supportive, compassionate thoughts can help us feel grounded and authentic, how our thinking shapes our access to inner and spiritual guidance, and why awareness and intentionality are powerful tools for shifting from a controlling mindset to a loving one.

The wounded self often speaks with urgency and fear—but it does not reflect the full truth of who you are. The loving adult speaks with clarity, steadiness, and compassion, and reflects your inherent worth.

Tune in as we explore how to shift from the wounded self into the loving adult—so you can show up in your life and relationships with greater trust, clarity, and self-worth.

 

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About Dr. Margaret Paul

 

Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?

 

Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.

 

Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at [email protected].

 

Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul:
Website: https://innerbonding.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

Is your kindness truly coming from love… or from fear?

Many of us believe we are being kind when we are actually being “nice” to avoid rejection, conflict, or disapproval. But this form of niceness often leads to self-abandonment—saying yes when we mean no, hiding our truth, and overriding our needs to keep the peace.

In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores the difference between ego-driven niceness and authentic kindness that comes from the Loving Adult. Discover how true kindness does not require you to betray yourself, and how it becomes a powerful force for emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection.

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, setting boundaries, or being kind without losing yourself, this conversation will help you reconnect with your truth and experience kindness as strength—not weakness.

Join our community of Loving Adults—tune in to the full episode and continue your healing journey.

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About Dr. Margaret Paul
Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?

Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.

Join the Love Yourself: A 3–Day At-Home IB Experience: https://innerbondinghub.com/sp/self-love/ 

Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ 

 

Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul:
Website: https://innerbonding.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

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Is your gratitude practice actually a way of bypassing your pain? Many of us use "being grateful" to please others, but forced gratitude is often just an ego-wounded trap.

In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explores the shift from ego-driven appreciation to the authentic, spiritual gratitude of the Loving Adult. Discover how emotional honesty is the true key to calming your nervous system and dissolving fear.

If you’ve ever felt "guilty" for not feeling grateful enough, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner child and find a peace that feels real.

Join our community of Loving Adults—watch the full journey here and subscribe to never miss an insight: The Magic of Gratitude From the Loving Adult.

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About Dr. Margaret Paul
Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?

Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.

Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at [email protected].

Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul:
Website: https://innerbonding.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

Is your "wounded self" keeping you in a cycle of blame and victimhood?

Many people feel trapped in situations they think they can’t control. When this happens, it’s easy to focus on external problems and hope others will change.

In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul explains why this outward focus often keeps people feeling powerless and stuck.

She explores how the “wounded self” leads to patterns of blame, self-judgment, and victimhood—and why real change begins by turning inward. Through the Inner Bonding® process, Dr. Paul shares how shifting false beliefs, raising your emotional frequency, and becoming open to learning can help you break free from stuck patterns.

When we feel stuck, it’s easy to focus on external problems, but real freedom begins by turning inward.

Listen in as we unpack how to reclaim your power and reconnect with your inner guidance.

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About Dr. Margaret Paul
Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God?

Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program.

Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at [email protected].

Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul:
Website: https://innerbonding.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/