Becoming Liz: On Truth, Tenderness & Trusting the Unknown

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Some conversations feel like coming home—and this one is exactly that.

In this deeply honest and expansive episode of The Right Room, Hilary Phelps sits down with Liz Baker Plosser—author of Own Your Morning and former Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health—for a conversation about change, self-trust, and what it really means to become who you are.

Hilary and Liz first met in a professional setting, but within minutes it was clear: this wasn’t just a meeting—it was the beginning of a true connection. Their bond grew from shared values and mutual respect into a treasured friendship built on truth, humor, and a love for asking better questions.

Now, in this episode, they explore everything from career transitions and letting go of titles, to mental health, sobriety, infertility, strength training, and the quiet inner work that so many high-achieving women are doing behind the scenes.

Liz opens up about walking away from a major career in wellness media—not because she had to, but because she felt called to step into something more aligned and more personal. She shares the discomfort and growth that came with “turning the cab light on,” as she puts it, and beginning the vulnerable work of becoming Liz—not the job title, not the brand—just her.

Together, Hilary and Liz explore the nuanced differences between self-esteem and self-confidence, and how so many women chase the latter while quietly neglecting the former. Liz reflects on her decision to stop drinking—not as a moment of rock-bottom, but as a conscious choice to prioritize clarity, energy, and leadership. She also speaks honestly about her experience with infertility, and the emotional toll it took on her identity and sense of worth.

Through it all, one thing is clear: this is a woman who is learning to show up for herself—not perfectly, but powerfully.

🛠️ Key Takeaways:

•Self-esteem and self-confidence are not the same. True growth comes from building internal trust, not external validation.

•Reinvention is brave. Walking away from a dream job doesn’t mean failure—it means you’re ready for a new chapter.

•Sobriety isn’t always about hitting rock bottom. Sometimes it’s simply choosing to feel better, sleep better, and lead better.

•Infertility is more common than we think—and more silently painful. Compassion is key.

•Boundaries protect peace. Especially in seasons of transition.

•Arrogance is not celebrating wins—it’s refusing to listen.

•Strength training isn’t just physical. It’s a practice in presence, self-trust, and reclaiming agency over your body.

•Using your voice changes everything. Especially when it’s hard.

•We never know what someone is carrying. Compassion matters.

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