Restore Your Inner Warrior® | Defeat Self-Doubt, Uncertainty & Worry to Achieve Personal Success with Confidence

Restore Your Inner Warrior® | Defeat Self-Doubt, Uncertainty & Worry to Achieve Personal Success with Confidence

Download on the App Store

Restore Your Inner Warrior® | Defeat Self-Doubt, Uncertainty & Worry to Achieve Personal Success with Confidence episodes

  • How Many Life Sentences Will You Live Enslaved to Fear, Doubt & Worry Tied to Old Thinking?

    Audio version. Video version available at https://youtu.be/ogBKgfVkChs. 

    Today I want to talk more about exodus and our departure from an old way of life and thinking. Like I mentioned last episode, I’ve lost A LOT of time wandering aimlessly in my own wilderness before I figured out I need to just step into the promise land where I then learned how to live to my fullest. If you no longer want to remain a slave to your fears, doubts, unresolved trauma, and the anxiety these cause, this episode and mini series are for you.

    In today’s episode, we’ll

    • Continue to explore what it means to experience an exodus in our personal lives.
    • Talk more about the biblical Exodus and how it connects to our own journey to freedom.
    • Unpack some additional strategies to stop wandering around aimlessly in the wilderness of our darkest hours and Exodus.
    • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

      • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
      • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
      • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
      • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
      • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
        • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
        • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
        • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
        • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
        • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
        • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

          Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

           

          27 min
        • Ready to Live in Freedom? This Mini Series Leads You from Fear, Doubt & Anxiety into the Promise Land

          [Audio version of episode 19. Watch video version at https://youtu.be/t3zUNtVTcSk.]

          Today I want to talk to you about exodus, as in our departure from an old way of life and thinking. I don’t know about you, but I’ve lost A LOT of time wandering aimlessly in my own wilderness before I stepped into the promise land and learned how to live to my fullest. If you no longer want to remain a slave to your fears, doubts, unresolved trauma, and the anxiety these cause, this episode and mini series are for you.

          In today’s episode, we’ll

          • Explore what it means to experience an exodus.
          • Learn a little backstory on the biblical Exodus and how it connects to our own journey to freedom.
          • Start to unpack some strategies to stop wandering around aimlessly in the wilderness of our darkest hours.
          • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

            • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
            • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
            • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
            • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
            • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
              • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
              • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
              • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
              • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
              • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
              • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

                 

                32 min
              • Don't Know When to Keep Pushing Through & When to Change Course? Gain New Skills to Navigate Tough Situations

                Watch video version at https://youtu.be/CWoBU_APo9M. 

                If you struggle to know when to keep pushing through a situation and when to shift course or bring in help and reinforcements, this episode is for you. So many of us have felt this type of uncertainty or have lost our way as the circumstances of a situation seem to bury us alive. I’ve had my share of these experiences and cannot wait to share with you how I work around obstacles to ultimately achieve the desired outcome. I’m grateful you’re here with me as we continue down this inner healing path. If you’re done letting a sense of defeat steal your peace, joy, and direction in life, may this episode help you level-up your self-love game as you continue to restore your inner warrior to live with fierce confidence. 

                In today’s episode, you’ll 

                • Gain insights into the relatable struggle to know when to push through and when to consider changing course or bringing in some help, other strategies, and/or new ideas.
                  • Hear about some of my recent struggles in this area and how I navigated them. 
                    • Learn some tips to help you in your next challenging situation.  
                    • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

                      • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
                      • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
                      • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
                      • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
                      • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
                        • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
                        • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
                        • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
                        • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
                        • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
                        • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                          Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis. 

                          31 min
                        • Advocating for truth and justice reform: In conversation with Dr. Raj Bothra and Producer Prashant Shah

                          [Audio version. Watch video version at https://www.youtube.com/@jeniferdebellis. 

                          In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Raj Bothra, whose tell-all memoir I coauthored, and Prashant Shah, the movie producer and CEO of Bollywood Hollywood Production who’s producing the film version that releases summer 2026. It seems fitting to follow-up my forgiveness series with this intimate conversation about Raj’s incredible story from the time he was falsely arrested and imprisoned for 1301 days until his trial and unanimous 12-0 jury acquittal. As you will learn, Raj endured tremendous offense and torment from his own government and yet maintained his strength, peace, and confidence that the truth—his truth—would set him free. His inner warrior shined brightly in these otherwise dark spaces. His story is a testament to the power of fighting for justice while operating in a forgiveness mindset that holds no grudges. May his story of courage, perseverance, and unshakable faith inspire you. Find more about the book USA v Raj, which releases in a week, in the show notes below as well as more on the film.

                          USA v Raj is a MUST READ, INSPIRING TRUE STORY now available in paperback with a motion picture by BOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION coming summer 2026. This tell-all memoir dares to share the truth behind one of the biggest federal false arrest and imprisonment scandals of the decade. This is a story about federal government corruption and a broken judiciary that turns innocent people into convicted criminals with their unchecked power and weaponized obsession with winning at any cost. This is also an innocent man's story of gratitude, steadfast faith, and endurance to persevere until the end of a war waged against him. Imagine being an immigrant from India who worked hard and lived by integrity for 50 years to achieve his American dream. Then, imagine waking up one morning to an indictment that leads to a three-and-a-half-year period of unlawful detention and torture. The pages within retrace my journey to become a renowned surgeon, interventional pain specialist, and activist for just causes and my fight to survive my false arrest and 1301-day imprisonment, which led to a unanimous acquittal by a jury at trial. May you be encouraged as this story leads you through the many twists and turns of a grueling experience marked by trials, tribulations, and, ultimately, triumphs.

                          Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

                          • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
                          • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
                          • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
                          • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
                          • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
                            • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
                            • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
                            • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
                            • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
                            • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
                            • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                              Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

                               

                              1 hr 23 min
                            • Move Beyond Negative Emotions to Rebuild a Forgiveness Mindset—#5 in a 5-Part Series on How To Overcome Toxic Thinking

                              Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/aYWNCR--WKY.  

                              There is something truly empowering about sharing your suffering and having even just one other soul validate your moment of suffering. When this happens, it’s truly a lifeline in our healing journey. Yet, sometimes that just doesn’t happen for us with the people involved with the hurt or offense. So, how do we get past those barriers that surround our negative emotions to forgive, heal, and thrive again?

                              This episode focuses on moving beyond our internal barriers and negative emotional reactions to rebuild our forgiveness mindset. As I mentioned in previous episodes: FORGIVENESS is a complex concept and something many of us struggle with. This is why I split this FORGIVENESS series into five parts to give each defining element its own space. In this 5th episode, you’ll

                              • Get a refresher on how forgiveness is more for us than those who hurt or offend us.
                              • See behind the scenes of how I’ve learned to walk in forgiveness despite external things outside my control.
                              • Learn how to heal and thrive as you break through those inner barriers and overcome the negative emotions that result from offense and hurt.
                              • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

                                • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
                                • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
                                • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
                                • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
                                • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
                                  • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
                                  • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
                                  • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
                                  • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
                                  • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
                                  • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                                    Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

                                    40 min
                                  • Struggle to Forgive If Justice Hasn’t Been Served? Overcome Toxic Thinking with This 5-Pt Series

                                    Watch the video version https://youtu.be/eWkAe2CpZDo.

                                    If you struggle to forgive in the face of what feels like injustice, this episode is for you. As I mentioned in previous episodes: FORGIVENESS is a complex concept and something many of us struggle with. This is why I broke down this FORGIVENESS series into five sessions to give each defining element its own space. In this 4th episode, you’ll

                                    • Gain some insights into how forgiveness and healing work when justice hasn’t been served.
                                    • Hear about a recent crisis I survived that tested my forgiveness mindset.
                                    • Get some tips to navigate your own offenses and hurts as you cultivate restorative justice.
                                    • In the final episode in this series, we’ll explore

                                      • Moving beyond our internal barriers and negative emotional reactions to rebuild our forgiveness mindset.
                                      • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

                                        • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
                                        • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
                                        • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
                                        • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
                                        • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
                                          • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
                                          • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
                                          • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
                                          • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
                                          • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
                                          • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                                            Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

                                             

                                            45 min
                                          • Does Your Fear of Vulnerability Keep You from Forgiving Offenses-This 5-Pt Series Offers Ways to Overcome Toxic Thinking

                                            Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/8Ybux8oZWsw. 

                                            In the last two episodes, we talked about unforgiveness and how adopting a forgiveness mindset leads to emotional healing AND improves our quality of life. I know how real the struggle is to forgive and move on especially when there’s injustice or a lack of accountability. I also know how forgiveness empowers us to confidently reclaim our peace, happiness, and self-worth. I’m grateful you’re here with me as we continue down this healing path. If you’re done letting unforgiveness steal your peace, joy, and direction in life, may this five-part series help you level-up your self-love game as you continue to restore your inner warrior to live with fierce confidence.

                                            As I mentioned in the last episodes: FORGIVENESS is a complex concept and something many of us struggle with. For this reason, I’ve broken down this FORGIVENESS series into five episodes to give each defining element its own breathing room.

                                            In this 3rd episode, you’ll

                                            • Get a deeper understanding of how forgiveness works when we fear vulnerability and reopening wounds.
                                            • Hear about my own struggles, trials, and successes in the face of vulnerability and rehashed offenses and hurts.
                                            • Learn how to operate with a forgiveness mindset that empowers you as it works to strength train and restore your inner warrior.
                                            • In the remaining two episodes in this series, we’ll explore

                                              • The need for justice and accountability
                                              • Moving beyond our internal barriers and negative emotional reactions to rebuild our forgiveness mindset
                                              • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

                                                • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
                                                • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
                                                • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
                                                • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
                                                • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
                                                  • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
                                                  • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
                                                  • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
                                                  • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
                                                  • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
                                                  • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                                                    Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

                                                     

                                                    26 min
                                                  • Do Hurt & Pain Make It Hard to Have a Forgiveness Mindset? This 5-Part Series Offers Ways to Overcome Toxic Thinking

                                                    [Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/fkDhVtD0jt8.]

                                                    Last episode, we began our exploration of unforgiveness and how adopting a forgiveness mindset leads toward emotional healing AND an improved quality of life. I know how real the struggle is to forgive and move on. I also know how forgiveness empowers us to confidently reclaim our peace, happiness, and self-worth. I can’t wait to lead you down this healing path. So, if you’re done letting unforgiveness steal your peace, joy, and direction in life, may this five-part series help you level-up your self-love game as you continue to restore your inner warrior to live with fierce confidence.

                                                    As I mentioned in the last episode: FORGIVENESS is a complex concept and something many of us struggle with. For this reason, I’ve broken down this FORGIVENESS series into five episodes to give each defining element its own breathing room.

                                                    In this 2nd episode, you’ll

                                                    • Gain better clarity about the impacts of deep hurt and pain associated with offense
                                                    • Learn more about the grief and healing process that lead to a healthy forgiveness mindset
                                                    • Get a behind-the-scenes view of how I developed a forgiveness mindset and use it to fuel my self-love AND self-first lifestyle.
                                                    • In the remaining three episodes in this series, we’ll explore

                                                      • Fear of vulnerability and reopening wounds.
                                                      • Need for justice and accountability
                                                      • Moving beyond our internal barriers and negative emotional reactions to rebuild our forgiveness mindset
                                                      • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

                                                        • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
                                                        • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
                                                        • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
                                                        • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
                                                        • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
                                                          • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
                                                          • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
                                                          • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
                                                          • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
                                                          • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
                                                          • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                                                            Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

                                                             

                                                            36 min
                                                          • Struggle to forgive & let go of offenses, resentment & bitterness? This 5-part series offers strategies to overcome toxic thinking with a forgiveness mindset

                                                            [Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/ke4bwOoBraE.]

                                                            Last episode, we talked about perfectionism and healing our emotions associated with this mindset. Today I want to shift our focus toward another area in our emotional healing journey that keeps us stuck and distracted from living our best life: Unforgiveness. I know firsthand how real the struggle is to forgive and move on. I also know how forgiveness empowers me to confidently reclaim my peace, happiness, and self-worth. So, if you’re done letting unforgiveness steal your peace, joy, and direction in life, may this five-part series help you level-up your self-love game as you continue to restore your inner warrior to live with fierce confidence.

                                                            FORGIVENESS is a complex concept and something many of us struggle with. For this reason, I’ve broken down this FORGIVENESS series into five episodes to give each defining element its own breathing room.

                                                            In this episode, you’ll

                                                            • Gain better clarity about how forgiveness AND unforgiveness work.
                                                            • Learn more about this first forgiveness focus: the struggle to let go of offense, resentment, and bitterness.
                                                            • Get a behind-the-scenes look at what I’ve learned firsthand about operating in unforgiveness and how adopting a forgiving mindset IS A POWERFUL self-love AND self-centered act.
                                                            • In the remaining four episodes in this series, we’ll explore

                                                              • Deep hurt and pain associated with hurt and offense.
                                                              • Fear of vulnerability and reopening wounds.
                                                              • Need for justice and accountability
                                                              • Moving beyond our internal barriers and negative emotional reactions to rebuild our forgiveness mindset
                                                              • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

                                                                • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
                                                                • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
                                                                • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
                                                                • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
                                                                • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
                                                                  • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
                                                                  • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
                                                                  • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
                                                                  • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
                                                                  • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
                                                                  • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                                                                    Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

                                                                     

                                                                    45 min
                                                                  • Sick of perfectionism & always falling short? Why self love is your best defense against the anxiety and stress of failed perfection

                                                                    [Watch video version at https://youtu.be/ipyXRG1SLjo.]

                                                                    In previous episodes we talked about ways to heal our inner wilderness by confronting fear, doubt, and recalibrating how we navigate difficult situations. Today’s episode will peel back the layers on the perfectionism onion to dissect how and why it stinks up our life and contributes to those difficult situations. A few days ago, we talked about how to identify and deal with enemies in our camp—you know, those folks and triggers that keep us on our toes during interactions. What if I told you that we are sometimes the foe and one setting off triggers in our quest to have everything go perfectly or exactly as we want?

                                                                    Not only does this make things stink for us when things don’t go as planned. It stinks on one level or another for everyone involved. That’s right, perfectionism is a stinky onion that stings everyone’s eyes who comes in contact with it. It even makes us cry in frustration at times. Or walk away with unfinished business because we just can’t handle the sting or stench. But don’t give up hope. I’m about to show you how to flip your thinking and actions so you can still be yourself and a person who wants and gets those high quality interactions and outcomes you desire.  

                                                                    In this episode, you’ll

                                                                    • Gain a deeper understanding of the difference between perfectionism and doing things with excellence.
                                                                    • Hear how my own experience with these concepts helped reshape my perspective AND the way I plan and live my life.
                                                                    • Learn some tricks you can try to retrain your thinking on striving to live with excellence in place of perfection.
                                                                    • Your Next Steps & Ways to Connect

                                                                      • Book a ZERO TO CLEAR COACHING CALL with me to get BIG PICTURE VISION on your goals at https://book.squareup.com/appointments/b5u2dxruv989x3/location/L33TVWCMK1CS0/services/5KFLBON3LNAYLMIW5VEVCH3B.
                                                                      • BECOME AN INSIDER & sign up for weekly news at https://restoreyourinnerwarrior.org/become-an-insider.
                                                                      • Join my free FB community of women just like you—the Restore Your Inner Warrior Sisterhood. Here’s a safe space to get tips, share stories & find community support.
                                                                      • If this podcast inspired you, FOLLOW my channel & consider leaving a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts.
                                                                      • Find my books at JeniferDeBellis.com/buy-books-merch.
                                                                        • Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free is an award-winning self-help guide for survivors of abuse & physical violence.
                                                                        • USA v Raj: The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals is out in paperback & eBook with movie coming soon.
                                                                        • New Wilderness is an award-winning collection about raising a mentally ill daughter who survives brain cancer & the rough terrain that follows.
                                                                        • Blood Sisters is a collection of my coming-of-age stories.
                                                                        • Other merchandise available at RestoreYourInnerWarrior.com.
                                                                        • I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness, self-esteem, and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path.

                                                                          Music by Mykola from Pixabay free content use. Author photo: Marci Curtis.

                                                                           

                                                                          52 min

                                                                        About Restore Your Inner Warrior® | Defeat Self-Doubt, Uncertainty & Worry to Achieve Personal Success with Confidence

                                                                        From the publisher's feed

                                                                        Do you crave better self-esteem and confidence but feel stuck in a fog of uncertainty? If you’re ready to step into a life you love, this show is for you. I’m JENIFER DeBELLIS—award-winning author, teacher, and speaker. I show women like you how to cut themselves free from worry, self-doubt, and uncertainty as they get clear on their future and confidently plan for personal success. I cannot wait to share the secrets I learned on my own journey that will help you thrive with assurance, purpose, and passion as you RESTORE YOUR INNER WARRIOR®. If you're ready to transform your life, turn off those distractions and tune into this show.