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Welcome to another powerful episode of *The Season of Self-Love* with your host, Nyomi Banks! Today, we’re diving deep into the complexities of healing from betrayal and learning to love ourselves through adversity. Joining us is the incredibleCathelina, author of *The Box*, a novel that explores depression, family trauma, and the journey to emotional healing.
In this intimate conversation, Cathelina opens up about her personal experiences with depression, beginning from a traumatic incident in her childhood, and how she navigated years of internal struggle. Together, Nyomi and Cathelina discuss the themes in *The Box*, strategies for managing depression, and how writing became a form of healing for Cathelina. They also touch on the power of self-betrayal and the importance of self-compassion on the road to recovery.
**What You’ll Learn in This Episode:**
- Cathelina’s journey through depression and how it shaped her personal and professional life.
- The healing power of writing and turning pain into art.
- How to recognize self-betrayal and move beyond it to embrace self-love.
- Practical strategies for managing depression, including daily affirmations, exercise, and meditation.
**Key Takeaways:**
Healing is possible, and you are not alone. Cathelina’s story is a testament to resilience, the power of self-reflection, and the importance of reaching out for help. Through her book *The Box*, she offers readers a way to connect with their own healing journey.
**Guest Info:**
Cathelina Duver - Author of *The Box*
Instagram: @CatalinaDuver](https://instagram.com/catalinaduver)
Get *The Box* on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
**Call to Action:**
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Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."
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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES
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## 🙏 CLOSING
Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.
Love yourself first so you can love others well.
**Have a good one.** 💜
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