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Self Love — Why It’s Confronting

Self love gets spoken about constantly… but what happens when it doesn’t actually land?

In this episode of Every Womyn & Her Dog, we unpack what self love really is — beyond the surface-level rituals, affirmations, and quick fixes.

Because on paper, it’s about being kinder to yourself.
But in reality… it often asks you to face parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• What self love actually is — and why it often feels vague or out of reach
• The difference between performing self love and living it
• The patterns, beliefs, and experiences sitting underneath self-disconnection
• What shifts when self love genuinely starts to land
• How decisions, boundaries, and identity begin to change
• Why self love isn’t something you think your way into — but move through
• The role of environments and spaces in supporting deeper self-connection

Key Takeaways

• Self love isn’t surface-level — it requires honesty and self-responsibility
• You can’t mindset your way into self love — it’s something you experience and embody
• Feeling disconnected doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means there’s something deeper to explore
• The discomfort is often part of the process — not a sign you’re doing it wrong
• Real self love changes how you live, not just how you think

Featured Speakers

Joanne Lea — Coach, Therapist & Change Maker
Katelyn Dwyer-Taylor — Taylor Made Digital Support
Erin Wallace — Educator & participant of Embodied Womyn, sharing her lived experience of self-discovery and deep self-connection

If This Resonated

If you felt something shift while listening —  that quiet discomfort, that awareness, that pull…

You’re not alone.

Self love isn’t always soft.
Sometimes it’s the moment you realise there’s more truth waiting for you.

Want to chat to Jo about next steps? 

Book a free clarity call to start the conversation.

Relevant Links & Resources

Mama Gena (Regina Thomashauer): Pussy - A Reclamation

And She Rose – 2 Day Immersive Experience designed as an entry point for women to reconnect with who they truly are, clarify what they want, and begin creating a life that feels aligned. 

And She Thrives – 8 Month Immersive journey for women who are ready to deepen their self-l

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