What if the messiest parts of your life were actually the key to your confidence and healing?
In this light-hearted yet profound episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, we’re joined by best-selling author Jen Pastiloff for a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation on embracing imperfections, healing from within, and living without regret.
We share raw, personal stories—of grief, eating disorders, trauma, and the everyday chaos of life—and explore how to stay rooted in self-love and confidence even when everything feels shaky.
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Episode Topics:
- Pushing through fear and self-judgment to live your fullest life
- Using humor as a healing tool
- Releasing rigidity on the self-growth journey with daily(ish) practices
- Following the “school of whatever works”
- Owning your imperfections and finding freedom in the mess
- Healing past traumas with grace, compassion, and self-forgiveness
No matter what you’ve been through or how broken you feel—you are worthy of a beautiful, joy-filled life. Tune in and begin rewriting your story from the inside out.
We’re so grateful you’re here. As a mother-daughter duo, we’re passionate about having real, honest conversations about the challenges we all face—and the healing that’s possible when we begin within.
This July, we’re diving deep into confidence, self-worth, self-advocacy, and purpose. In this episode, we explore how to live your most authentic life by embracing imperfection and aligning with your truth.
We’ll share how to build confidence from the inside out by quieting your inner bully—with kindness, compassion, and even a little humor. It's time to stop waiting for perfection and start living fully—just as you are.
Join us next Tuesday for another heartfelt and healing episode of Life Happens with Barb Michelle! 💕
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- https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/
- https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/
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https://www.instagram.com/jenpastiloff/?hl=en
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