My first ever guest woo!!!! In this episode, my dear friend Aeryn and I talk about what it means to feel confident in your own skin. Body confidence starts with acceptance. Acceptance that you are so much more than your body. Acceptance that your body doesn’t have to be perfect to be loved. Acceptance that your body will change and that is perfectly normal. At the end of the day, people will remember your beautiful, loving soul…not the body that carried it.

Why is it so hard to let go of control? Why is it so hard to release all of those self imposed pressures and labels? This is something I’ve been struggling with recently. The idea of letting go of all attachments is very foreign to me and I’m sure to many of you as well. It’s scary not knowing what lies on the other side. You don’t know who you are without these attachments or who you’ll become when you let go…but that’s the exciting part! Embrace the uncertainty, and you will be rewarded.

This is such a scary, devastating, and confusing time…but you are not powerless. You can educate yourself and advocate with facts and genuine care. The more you learn, the more you’re inspired to create change. We are all in this together and we can’t stop fighting for the basic human rights that we deserve. Here are some website to start with: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion https://donate.amnestyusa.org/page/105264/donate/2 https://www.aclu.org/news/reproductive-freedom/six-ways-join-fight-for-abortion-rights-roe-v-wade

After you identify your inner child, it’s time to nourish them. Be the person you needed at the time. Protect and uplift them by the way you speak and treat yourself. Do little things each day that connect you to your inner child by allowing yourself to tap into that childlike innocence and learn to see the wonder in everyday things. Congratulate yourself for every little accomplishment and don’t let anyone take that away from you. Make little you proud of the person you are today.

Let’s be honest, these hurt more than relationships sometimes. You romanticize the potential of “what could be” if only you were official. So you stick around… longer than you should, hoping you can change their mind. When it ends, you feel like you lost something you never really had. It sucks. You don’t have to accept this bare minimum anymore. So, here’s some advice on how to get that deep, genuine connection that you desire.

You don’t need to work on healing 24/7. Periods of rest are not a bad thing; in fact, they are essential. Resting can feel boring or unsettling, especially in a world that measures success on productivity. Listen to your body and rest if you need. Learn to be content at this stage of stagnation and have faith that blessings are coming.

EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a form of therapy that helps you process and reduce symptoms of trauma. There is a listener advisory as I talk about my own trauma and my experiences with EMDR. If this is something you’re interested in, I hope this episode empowers you to take that next step in your healing journey:)

You know that little voice in your head that guided your decision making? That’s your intuition speaking to you. Being intuitive is a skill you have to practice; but once you learn how to use it, it can become your saving grace. Recognizing and understanding the signs sent to you is a form of intuition and it takes time to understand. You may not be a believer, but keep an open mind, do some experimenting, and I guarantee you’ll be surprised by your innate abilities.

Guys this one’s mainly for you….ladies stick around too. If you’re listening, I’m proud of you for taking steps to better yourself and become a better partner. For the boys: here’s some tips on what a girl looks for in a genuine relationship. For the girls: here’s some standards that’ll help set you up for a healthy relationship:)

Stop shrinking yourself to fit into the mold of what society says is desirable. You’re not meant to be like everyone else. You’re meant to be unique and those qualities are what people love and admire about you. Embodying your truest self is one of the hardest things to do at this age but you can do it. Here’s some encouragement on where to start:)