In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on my own journey of growth and transformation after one of those “life just smacked me in the face” kind of changes. I’ll share the messy bits of my healing (yep, the ones we’d all rather hide), how I had to get brutally honest with myself, and the surprising way I found my way back to passion and purpose.
We’ll talk about why self-worth is non-negotiable, how community can hold you up when you’re done pretending to have it all together, and why telling the real story (not the Instagram highlight reel) is where the magic happens.
Most importantly, I’ll remind you that trusting yourself and choosing growth over survival is the difference between existing and actually living. And of course, I’ll let you in on what’s next for this podcast and the coaching work I’m here to do.
So buckle up—this one’s raw, real, and maybe the permission slip you’ve been waiting for.
00:00 – Why I’m Bringing This Podcast Back (and What’s Different This Time)
02:40 – The Plot Twists That Changed Everything
05:38 – How I Found My Spark Again (Spoiler: It Wasn’t Pretty)
09:42 – Mirror, Mirror: The Truth Self-Reflection Showed Me
12:57 – Trauma, Tantrums, and Turning It Into Power
16:36 – Finally Learning to Love the Woman in the Mirror
20:27 – The Retreat That Flipped My Whole Identity on Its Head
24:50 – Owning My Shit and Discovering What I’m Really Made Of
30:11 – Boundaries: AKA My New Superpower
33:47 – Gratitude, Growth, and a Glimpse at What’s Next
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