Are You Giving Too Much? The Hidden Cost of One-Sided Relationships

The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility · Nov 5, 2026 · 50m

Have you ever found yourself giving so much to others that somewhere along the way, you lost sight of yourself? Are you giving from a place of genuine love and connection, or from a deeply ingrained belief that love, acceptance, and belonging must somehow be earned?

In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck is joined by her husband, Adam Yazbeck, for an exploration of reciprocity in relationships, the hidden costs of people-pleasing, and the delicate balance between giving, receiving, and honoring our own needs. From starting out as an actor to working in…