Empower U 2 Podcast

In this episode, number 158, titled After the Fall: Moving Forward Through Love, Career, and Life Loss, I’m getting real about something we all face — loss.

Whether you’ve had to let go of a relationship, a job, or even a version of yourself, I want to talk about how we begin again.

I’ll guide you through what grieving with intention looks like, how to reconnect with your identity, and the power of creating new rhythms after the fall.

Healing doesn’t have a deadline, but it does have direction — and I’m here to walk it with you, one step at a time. Let’s dive in. 

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Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

I’m inviting you to slow down, take a deep breath, and sit with this powerful affirmation: “No matter what happens around me, I am still blessed.” 

Life can bring loss, uncertainty, and pain—whether it's a job, your health, your peace of mind, or someone you love. But in this moment, I want you to remember that your breath, your presence, and your ability to keep moving forward are all signs that you are still covered, still held, and still blessed.

No matter what’s happening in your home, your world, or your heart, God is still with you—and if God is in you, then nothing can truly shake who you are. 

My friend, I want you to be empowered for greatness—because without greatness, there’s no you. And without you, there is absolutely no greatness.

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

In this episode, I’m inviting you to take a deep breath, settle in, and join me on a journey of affirmation and truth. This is your moment to declare what is—and that is: love finds you now. Not later. Not someday. But now.

We’re breaking through the false beliefs that tell you you're unworthy of love because of past pain—whether from a failed relationship or a family member who walked away. I remind you that you deserve love, not because you earned it, but because it's your birthright.

Together, we affirm:
 🌀 “I deserve love now.”
🌀 “Love finds me now.”
🌀 “It is my birthright to receive love now.”

We use our breath to anchor these truths into our spirit. When we say now, we bring the spiritual into the physical. Love is no longer something distant or reserved for others. Love is within you. Love is God. And when you know that, you attract love effortlessly.

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

Love is not something you have to earn, perform for, or chase. It is something you allow. So many of us have been conditioned to believe that love is transactional—that we must do something in order to be worthy of receiving it.

But today, I want to affirm with you that love is already within you. You don’t have to strive for it, because it’s not outside of you. It is you. I am love. You are love.

As we breathe together and speak these affirmations, I encourage you to let this truth settle deep within your spirit.

Allow love to expand you, to strengthen you, and to move through your life with power. Let go of the need to prove yourself worthy of love. You already are. This episode isn’t just about listening—it’s about embodying. So repeat it with me, or in your own quiet moments: I

 am love. Love is not something I earn; it is something I allow. This is your reminder that everything you desire—love, abundance, peace—begins with what you believe about yourself. And you, my friend, are already enough.

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

Today, in episode 154 of season two, we’re diving into a belief that many of us silently carry: the idea that we have to earn love. Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “I’m not productive enough… not attractive enough… not helpful enough…” But what you’re really saying is, “I’m not worthy of love.” And today, I’m here to lovingly challenge that.

Let’s be real—this belief often starts in childhood, when love was given only if we met expectations. Maybe you were praised only when you got good grades, or affection came when you were quiet, polite, and easy to handle.

Over time, that praise turned into a pattern: “If I perform, I’m loved. If I don’t, I’m not.” That’s called conditional regard, and it creates deep insecurity. But hear me—real love doesn’t work like that.

Real love sees your flaws and stays. It doesn’t punish you for being human. And most importantly, love begins with you. So today, I’m going to give you tools to start unlearning that old belief.

We’re doing the work—mirror work, journaling, affirmations—because you don’t have to do more to be more. You just have to be. You are already enough.

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

Together, we affirm: "I am living a fuller and more abundant life." Even if you don't yet see it in your surroundings, I want you to know that you have the power to pull your dreams from the spiritual into the physical. 

Through deep breathing, speaking life over yourself, and believing in your greatness, you are planting seeds for a future filled with peace, strength, wealth, and abundance—not just for you, but for generations to come.

I know it’s been hard lately, my friends, but I want you to feel deep within that you are destined for more. 

Stay in this space as long as you need, repeating the truth over your life. This episode was meant for you, and I believe that by affirming your abundance now, you are stepping into everything you have been hoping for. 

Remember: without greatness, there’s no you—and without you, there’s no greatness.

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

I want you to know that you are stronger than you believe. Let go of disappointments, forgive yourself, and be loving to who you are. Every challenge you face is building your emotional endurance, and you are capable of overcoming anything that comes your way. 

Remember, you are stronger than your mind wants you to believe. Keep affirming your strength as you continue breathing deeply and embracing peace.

God has a divine purpose for your life, and you are ready for what’s to come because you are built for this. 

Continue to affirm, “I am stronger than my mind wants me to believe,” and know that your words hold the power to change your reality. As you journey through life’s challenges, I want you to trust that your strength is growing. 

Keep affirming your power, and know that you are on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

Today’s episode is all about “Five Ways to Stop Being Mean to Yourself and Love Again.” So many of us walk around with harsh inner critics, unaware of how deeply our thoughts and words shape our reality. It’s time to stop tearing yourself down and start choosing self-compassion instead. Because healing starts with how you talk to you.

First, you have to speak to yourself the way you’d speak to a friend. If you wouldn’t call a friend stupid, ugly, or unworthy, why do it to yourself? 

Replace those negative statements with truth and grace. Next, challenge your thoughts. Not every thought you think is a fact—especially the ones rooted in fear, failure, or comparison. 

Instead of saying “I’ll never be good enough,” say, “I’m learning, growing, and evolving every day.” And please, don’t compare your journey to someone else’s highlight reel on social media or even to your younger self—you are not behind, you are becoming.

Lastly, set boundaries that honor your growth. That means saying no without guilt, limiting time around energy-drainers, and tuning in to what you need—not what others demand of you. 

Healing isn’t just about recovering from past wounds—it’s about changing the way you treat yourself today. You deserve softness. You deserve love. You deserve to feel safe in your own presence. Let’s start there. ❤️

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

The affirmation for today is "I was made to thrive and flourish." We often get caught in negative thinking, believing things won’t work out, but I’m here to remind you that you are meant to thrive, not just survive. 

You were made to soar like an eagle, growing and being abundantly blessed in every area of your life — success, peace, wealth, and health.

As we breathe together, let this affirmation resonate deeply within you: "I was made to thrive and flourish." 

This is your time. You are not held back by limiting beliefs or fears anymore. You were created to step into greatness, and I want you to feel empowered for it. 

Remember, without greatness, there’s no you — and without you, there’s no greatness. I’ll see you in the next episode!

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.

Are you emotionally ready to date after a breakup or divorce? So often, we rush into new relationships thinking we can just "move on" by finding someone new, but that only leads to repeating old patterns and getting hurt again.

Trust me, I've been there! It's crucial to heal first. You’ve got to take the time to process your feelings, find peace with your past, and most importantly, learn to love and enjoy your own company before welcoming someone else into your life.

Once you're emotionally healed, you'll know exactly what you want in a relationship and you won't settle for anything less than what you truly deserve.

The key to healing is allowing yourself the space to grieve, setting healthy boundaries, and focusing on self-love.

Therapy, journaling, and spending time doing what you love are powerful tools on this journey.

Remember, healing is not a race. It’s about getting to a place where you’re whole, strong, and excited about the future, without fear or desperation. When you're truly healed, you’ll attract the right kind of love into your life, and trust me, it’ll be worth the wait.

So, if this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs it. Together, let’s make sure you’re healed and ready when love comes knocking.

We love hearing from our listeners! Send us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions through our Fan Mail on Buzzsprout.

Thank you for listening to Empower U2 podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into empowering content, visit our website at https://natashaparisspeaks.com/

If you want more empowerment, we have something that will support your growth and decrease your self-doubt. You can pre-order The Mental Health Therapist Expert's new book: https://bit.ly/OwnYourPowerByNatashaParis 

I look forward to empowering you on this journey of personal growth and finding joy in life's challenges. Remember, you have the power to live your best life.

Be EMPOWERED for GREATNESS!!

Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.