This week on The Thing About Love, we’re unpacking the real cost and reward of putting yourself first.

It doesn’t always look pretty. Choosing yourself can feel selfish, lonely, or even wrong at first. You may lose people, face guilt, or be misunderstood. But here’s the truth: protecting your peace and setting boundaries is the only way to stop abandoning yourself.

In this episode, I share the hard truths, the emotional challenges, and the freedom that comes with choosing peace over approval. Because the glow-up isn’t just external, it begins when you finally prioritize yourself.