Worthy of Love (formerly Openly Spoken)
Worthy of Love (formerly Openly Spoken) is the podcast to help you show up, speak out, and be seen in healthy relationships. We talk about self love, sexuality, relationships, recovering from toxic relationships, and learning to heal and thrive after heart break. Hosted by mindfulness expert and certified self love & relationship coach, Cilia Antoniou, who supports ambitious women with a history of toxic relationships feel deeply connected in love.
Episodes
In this episode, I'm discussing the importance of self-intimacy and how it can lead to healthier relationships and deeper connections because this helps you stop believing the LIE that you are "too much" when it comes to dating and relationships.
Because this is such a common thing with my 1:1 coaching clients, I address the common fear of being 'too much' in love, explaining that this fear is rooted in societal conditioning, partic...
Jen Dayton returns to discuss the power of choice in relationships, the impact of societal conditioning, and the complexities of coming out. They explore the dynamics of queer relationships, the expectations placed on parenting, and the importance of emotional intelligence in navigating personal connections.
Jen shares their coming out story, the reactions from family, and the lessons learned about self-acceptance and relationship s...
Julianna shares her journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of chosen family versus given family, the importance of setting boundaries, and the significance of self-love. She discusses her experiences with demisexuality, chronic illness, and the power of positive relationships, emphasizing the need for authenticity and gratitude in life. Julianna's humor and insights provide a refreshing perspective on navigating life's challen...
Sara Thornhill shares her personal journey of coming out, navigating relationships, and the importance of self-discovery and healing within the LGBTQIA community. Sara is a lesbian heartbreak Resilience Coach, empowering lesbians and queer people to get over their ex and get back to themselves
This episode touches on the challenges faced during her coming out process, the impact of societal norms, and the significance of meditation ...
Watch the video version of this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/X1hEFXB1LbI
Be sure to come back every Tuesday this month for episodes where we pass the mic over to our LGBTQIA+ guests with 3 brand new episodes. Some of these clips are from previous years, here's a list of the guests in order of appearance along with links to their episodes and/or their social media links:
In this episode of Openly Spoken, Cilia discusses the importance of women reconnecting with their bodies, emphasizing the disconnection epidemic prevalent in society. She explores the significance of language, particularly the word 'pu$$y', and how reclaiming it can empower women.
Cilia shares practical exercises to foster a deeper connection with one's body and enhance pleasure, ultimately advocating for a more embodied and authent...
Jenn grew up not wanting kids but has found herself happily mothering her adopted daughter the universe gave her through her current partnership.
In this chat, we explore the complexities of motherhood, particularly from the perspective of someone who initially did not want children. Jenn shares her journey of adopting her daughter and the lessons she has learned about parenting, identity, and self-discovery.
Jenn Hartt is a creati...
Holly is a TEDx speaker, an award-winning author, and intuitive healer. You may have heard her voice on one of the hundreds of podcasts or networks she's contributed to. Drawing inspiration from her journey, Holly channels her life experiences into her writing and healing practices. When she's not writing, speaking or helping others live the life they dream about, you may find her dancing, listening to K-pop, or planning her next t...
Holly is a TEDx speaker, an award-winning author, and intuitive healer. Holly channels her life experiences into her writing and healing practices. In this conversation, we explore themes of aging, self-expression, the journey of personal identity, and how to navigate this all while having healthier relationships.
Holly shares some great insights on getting needs met in relationships and speaks specifically to how to do that as an i...
Deciding whether or not to have kids is a tough decision to make and this isn't spoken about openly enough. For me, I always wanted and assumed I would one day have kids and I just happened to wait long enough to where I knew a lot more about the world, and I really enjoyed my life. Things are peaceful for me and my husband in our mid-30s- something we didn't really have in childhood so we've been really struggling to choose 100% y...
We're talking about healing the mother wound from the perspective of ancestral work today with Elizabeth Kipp who shares her insights on the impact of ancestral trauma on present experiences and the significance of self-love and grounding in personal growth.
Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing®, Compassionate ...
In this episode, Cilia discusses the origins of toxic relationships, emphasizing that they often begin in the home. She shares her personal experiences and insights on how family dynamics, communication, and emotional abandonment shape our relationship patterns.
Cilia highlights the importance of understanding and healing the mother and father wounds to break free from toxic cycles and cultivate healthy love. The conversation encou...
In this storytelling conversation, I got to hear all about Jenn's journey with toxic relationships- which she shared so openly and candidly to normalize that this is such a hard cycle to get out of. (And she gets to be married to the love of her life now!)
Jenn Hartt is a creative strategist, world traveler, and storyteller with a passion for connecting people through authentic stories. As the founder of Jenn’s Way, she helps entre...
In this episode, I'm chatting with Lucie Al, business coach and wealth expansion mentor. We explore themes of trust, clarity, and the complexities of personal and professional growth. We discuss the impact of fear, particularly the fear of death, on fulfillment and decision-making.
The dialogue delves into the significance of intuition, the creative power of melancholy, and the challenges of navigating teenage years and generationa...
In your journey of healing, self love, and ending the cycle of toxic relationships, you might eventually (or might have already) come across some spiritual practices that make you feel at home. I think these tools are beautiful and can help us know ourselves more deeply, AND I see a lot of women giving their power away to these tools by treating them as ultimate, literal Truth.
In this episode, I share my candid thoughts on this wi...
Reesa Morala is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Reesa is the owner of Embrace Renewal Therapy & Wellness Collective and host of The Real Family Eats. She is dedicated to being a parenting ally, helping parents create thriving families by prioritizing their relationship. Both ventures aimed with the goal of helping parents feel less alone in the hard and supporting their success as a family.
In this conver...
In this episode of Openly Spoken,I sat down with Sara Thornhill, a master meditation coach and founder of Queer Calm Collective. We explore the transformative power of meditation, the importance of addressing pain and trauma, and the journey of self-discovery and healing.
Sara shares her personal experiences with trauma, motherhood, and the significance of self-love and community in the healing process. The conversation emphasizes ...
This is a part two episode with Nervous System Regulation Coach, Sofia Ejaz. This time, we get more specific on what you're actually doing within nervous system regulation work, why it's important, and what's possible when you lean into it.
We discuss how understanding and regulating one's nervous system can help break free from survival patterns, leading to healthier relationships and a deeper sense of self-acceptance. The conversa...
I'm sharing a topic that's near and dear to my heart, one I've mentioned in previous episodes, Sacred Sexuality. What the heck is it, why is it important, and how can you get started.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple podcasts or Spotify so more women can see this!
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Shaté Hayes is a Career and Business Strategist on a mission to help creative professionals everywhere feel a sense of purpose and pride in their careers. She's the founder of Career Steward, were she helps creatives monetize their independent work so they can build fulfilling, well paying careers on their own terms.
In this conversation, Shaté Hayes shares her journey from being a professional dancer to helping creative professiona...
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