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we all grew up watching the same movie- the prince, the kiss, the credits, the happily ever after. 🤍 but no one ever showed us part two. no one told us what real love actually looks like after the credits roll.

this week on the self love archives, i'm getting honest about the fairy tale lie: how growing up on disney and "happily ever after" quietly set us up to expect love to be perfect, effortless, and low-effort- and why that expectation keeps so many of us stuck. (i'm a pisces, a romantic, and a former princess-obsessed little girl, so trust me, i had to unlearn this one myself.)

here's the reframe: real love isn't something that falls into your lap. it's built. the conflict, the hard conversations, the growth- those don't happen in the absence of love, they happen because of it. and the most impressive thing you can do for your inner child isn't waiting to be chosen… it's learning to choose yourself.

we get into what healthy, conscious, reciprocal relationships actually feel like, the one question that tells you everything ("does my inner child feel safe here?"), and why real love is so much better than any fairy tale.

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when was the last time you did something genuinely cool- not productive, not responsible, just cool? 🤍

this week on the self love archives, we're talking about getting out of your comfort zone and doing the things that make your inner child go, "wait, we get to do that?"

here's the truth i keep coming back to: staying in your comfort zone is what keeps you small. comfort feels safe, but comfort is also a ceiling and when you let comfort decide how high you can go, you're really letting fear design your whole life. i don't want that for you, and your inner child definitely doesn't either.

in this episode i'm sharing how i've been building up to my first-ever solo trip by taking myself on monthly solo dates, the simple "what if it goes right?" reframe that quiets the fear, and why the smallest brave thing- a new coffee shop, a conference, complimenting a stranger- still counts. i also get personal about my upcoming solo trip to montana and why it means more to me than i can put into words.
this is your permission slip to do the thing. let's make it a self-love summer. 🌸

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welcome to june, friends. 🤍 this month on the self love archives, our theme is impressing your inner child- a tender, joyful episode all about admiration and magic.

we've spent the spring healing her and letting her play. now i want us to become the person she always looked up to- not by leaving her behind, but by moving forward hand in hand with her. in this episode, i'm walking you through three simple but powerful ways to impress your inner child: doing the things we've been saving for "special people," consistently choosing yourself, and creating a life that actually feels worth living.

i'm also giving you four weekly journal prompts to help you reconnect with your younger self all month long, plus i'm kicking off our June self love book club read: Untamed by Glennon Doyle.

your inner child didn't dream about you surviving- she dreamed about you living. let's make this a self-love summer. 🌸

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being dangerously beautiful isn’t about perfection- it’s about presence.

in this episode, we’re redefining beauty as something deeper: self-trust, softness, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t ask for permission. we talk about feminine energy, emotional safety, and the small shifts that make you magnetic without trying.

this is your reminder that the most unforgettable version of you is the one that feels the most like you.

check out the inspiration for this episode:

Jillz Guerin: https://www.youtube.com/@JillzGuerin

The Vault of Silence: https://r77unf.substack.com/p/as-a-woman-how-to-be-dangerously?r=49h81&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true

gēnu magazine: https://genumagazine.substack.com/p/beauty-is-what-happens-when-a-woman?r=49h81&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true

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sooo excited to share this episode with you- all of the whimsy wellness that changed my life. because even if it's woo woo, why not try it? if it works- it might just change your life in little ways too.

let's track on stardust together: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stardust-period-tracker/id1495829322

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this episode is for the moments when life feels heavy and you’re not really sure how to shift out of it.

we’re talking about whimsy- not as something childish or unrealistic, but as something deeply powerful. something that can actually change the way you feel, think, and move through the world. something that is even powerfully contagious to the people around you. 

in this episode, i’m sharing the why behind whimsy- the psychology of it, the science of it, and how small, playful moments can help break negative thought loops, regulate your nervous system, and remind you that joy is still available to you even in the worst of times [and let's be honest, the world is feeling bleak and overwhelming right about now]

if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just a little disconnected from yourself- this is your reminder that it doesn’t have to stay that way.

inspired by The Psychology of Your 20s

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you’ve done the healing- now it’s time to actually enjoy your life.

this episode is your permission to stop overthinking, embrace joy, and start living more freely, playfully, and unapologetically in the most aggressive way possible.

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in this april book club episode of the self-love archives, we’re joined by author kathleen ives to talk about her book 7 ways to live in joy today.

we explore simple, realistic ways to bring more joy into your everyday life without overwhelm- from small mindset shifts to practical tools you can actually use. if you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to feel happier, this conversation offers a gentle, accessible path back to yourself.

grab kathleen's book here

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are your habits actually about your health or about being desirable? 

in this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between caring for your body and performing it. from beauty standards to feminine hygiene, we’re questioning what we’ve been taught, where it comes from, and how to reconnect with what truly feels right for you.

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