This episode is powerful and heartfelt, and is all about moving from self-sabotage to self-welcoming with self-care, reclaiming body love and inner wisdom. Today Patricia dives into the inner critic that lives in all of us, the voice that tells us we’re not good enough. But what if it’s not only the world that’s to blame? What if it’s the stories we tell ourselves? Patricia shares a deeply personal journey of body shame, low self-worth, and the lifelong impact of unrealistic beauty standards. From the harsh truths about the media's influence to the importance of self-welcoming over self-improvement, this episode calls on women, and all listeners, to reconnect with their true essence, their "sage" within. Through reflections on culture, parenting, and healing, you'll discover how embracing your natural, authentic self isn’t just liberating, it’s revolutionary.   Concepts Discussed: body positivity overcoming low self-esteem unrealistic beauty standards self-worth and parenting emotional healing women empowerment body image issues makeup-free movement self-acceptance for women sage mindset vs saboteurs generational healing confidence in your own skin   Notable Quotes: “It’s not always the world telling us we’re not good enough. Sometimes, it’s just the stories we tell ourselves from our own perceptions.” “My Mindful Poetic Stories podcast isn’t about self-improvement, it’s about self-welcoming.” “If all women woke up and decided to love their bodies, half the beauty industry would collapse.” “You are loved for your unique miracle self. Now repeat that to yourself.” “Flawless doesn’t exist in nature, so why are we trying to chase it?” “When we come home to ourselves, our world changes for the better”. We live in a society which is very much dependent on roles and roles depend on how other people see you, so we all want to be seen in the best possible light and society punishes us for being authentic Gabor Mate "I don't have ugly ducklings turning into beautiful swans in my stories. I have ugly ducklings turning into confident ducks. Maeve Binchy "We get courage from other people's stories. We get consolation from the way they tell about failures, disappointments and crises. It means that we are not alone." Maeve Binchy   Call to Action - If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs a reminder of their worth. - Follow the podcast and leave a review on your favourite platform—it helps more people join this self-love revolution. - Tag me on Instagram with your favourite takeaway using #MindfulPoeticStoriesPodcast. - Subscribe for weekly reminders to reconnect with your beautifully imperfect self.   www.pacoaching.co.uk or email on hello@pacoaching.co.uk