Episode 266: You're Giving Too Much! Uncovering How Anxiety Disguises Itself as Holiness
Being Human
What if the reason you feel anxious, resentful, or exhausted from "doing the right thing" isn't a lack of generosity—but anxiety hiding behind virtue? This episode explores the crucial difference between authentic Christian self-gift and giving that's really about survival, revealing how true sacrifice should expand freedom, not erase you. Key Topics: * The difference between Christian self-gift and anxiety-driven giving * Why humility is not the same as self-erasure * How attachment wounds can fuel overgiving * How dependent and narcissistic patterns reinforce each other * Why true love always increases freedom Learn More: * Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) * Casti Connubii (Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on Christian Marriage) * Being Human episode on the Dependent Defense Pattern: * Ep. #265: Jerry Maguire, Gollum, and the Fear of Not Existing * Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation * Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn