Ever find yourself spiraling in “why me?” energy—or slapping on a fake smile, insisting “I’m fine” when you’re anything but?
Yeah. Been there. Both sides of that coin will wear you out. That’s why this episode?
It’s a lifeline.
Fresh off an emotional and empowering experience speaking at my first ever women’s leadership conference, I’m unpacking a topic that hits deep: the difference between self-pity, self-denial, and self-compassion—and why knowing how to navigate between them is one of the most important skills you’ll ever learn.
In this episode, I share:
✨ The sneaky ways self-pity shows up and keeps us stuck
✨ How self-denial masquerades as strength (but quietly breaks us down)
✨ My 3-A’s Framework for building real, usable self-compassion
✨ Why community, storytelling, and getting outside your comfort zone changes everything
This episode is your permission slip to stop faking it and start truly supporting yourself—through the messy moments, the heartaches, and the healing. Whether you're grieving, growing, or just trying to keep your head above water... this one’s for you.
Need extra support?
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