In episode seven of 'This Mortal Life,' Susie shares a deeply personal and emotional journey from self-loathing to self-love. She recounts discovering a box of old photos that starkly contrasted her self-perception with her actual past appearance. Susie details her struggles with feelings of unworthiness, exacerbated by a series of unsuccessful rhinoplasties aimed at fixing both her deviated septum and her self-esteem. With the help of a life coach, Susie learned to love herself, realizing that true self-worth comes from within and not from external changes. She emphasizes the importance of letting go of self-hate to begin the path to self-love. Susie’s story is a powerful reminder that appearances can be deceiving and that personal acceptance is an ongoing process.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup

00:48 Rediscovering Memories and Self-Worth

02:26 The Journey of Self-Love

05:31 Struggles with Physical Appearance

08:39 The Path to Inner Happiness

10:47 Reflections on Aging and Self-Acceptance

12:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Get full access to This Mortal Life with Susie Ruth at susieruth.substack.com/subscribe