Avissa Ilkhan is an addiction counselor working with the homeless and those with HIV in the Los Angeles region. She shares her challenging stories of loss and of finding self-compassion in bleak times.

In this episode you will learn these totally rad tips:

• How practicing self-kindness and reaching out for help when needed can lead to personal growth • How leaning into your strengths can assist with all life obstacles • How practicing mindfulness, awe or recognizing that “beauty if where you find it” can improve overall happiness