Join Shana and Ashley for this episode of RelationFix where they explore the concept of self-love. What is self-love? Why is it important? How do we build self-love? Answer all these questions and more in this engaging and captivating conversation about the ways that we can love ourselves first.  Resources: Mating in Captivity a book by Esther Perel (bookshop.org) Love Warrior: A Memoir a book by Glennon Doyle Melton and Glennon Doyle (bookshop.org) The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love a book by Sonya Renee Taylor, Ijeoma Oluo, and Ijeoma Oluo (bookshop.org) Quotes: "If self-love says 'I love you,' self-care says 'Prove it.'" - Cleo Wade "Self-esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual, and still hold yourself in high regard." -Esther Perel Videos: Mel Robbins - 5 Second Rule: Use This To Control Your Brain - Mel Robbins (youtube.com) Iyanla Vanzant - My Cup Runneth Over: Why You Should Put Yourself First | Oprah's Lifeclass | Oprah Winfrey Network (youtube.com) Other: Self-Care Worksheet from Brown University: self care assessment and planning.pdf (brown.edu) Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education Music: ROA *Check out our podcast website: https://relationfix.podbean.com/ *Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationfixpod/ *And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relationfixpod?lang=en