Description
Have you ever gone through a season of life where you feel like you've completely lost yourself? Maybe it was a toxic relationship, a major life transition, burnout, or just a period where you feel disconnected from the person you used to be.
In this episode, we're talking about how to find yourself again, rebuild your confidence, and start creating a life that actually feels like YOURS.
After moving to New York, navigating difficult relationships, leaving situations that no longer served me, and spending a lot of time figuring out who I wanted to become, I've learned that finding yourself again isn't necessarily about becoming a completely different person. Sometimes it's about getting back to your own needs, building a life outside of other people, and slowly learning to trust yourself again.
We're getting into:
- Why having a healthy routine and smaller goals can help when life feels overwhelming
- Learning to be alone and why solo experiences can build self-confidence
- Breaking out of codependent patterns and learning to advocate for yourself
- How to put yourself out there, meet new people, and create new experiences
- Choosing how you want to feel instead of waiting for external circumstances to change
- Why sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is walk away
Whether you're recovering from a difficult season, feeling stuck in a rut, or simply ready for a new chapter, I hope this episode reminds you that you can always start building a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 How to find yourself when you've lost yourself
00:50 Welcome to the podcast
01:02 What wellness actually means to me
02:25 My experience with losing and finding myself
03:20 What I wish I had done differently
03:38 Moving to NYC & navigating a difficult transition
05:13 Codependency, toxic relationships & finding stability
06:44 Rebuilding your routine and setting smaller goals
08:00 Creating a social life and putting yourself out there
09:14 Why structure, goals & routine matter
10:20 Learning to do things alone
11:35 Taking time to heal and rebuild your identity
12:01 Building healthier friendships and relationships
13:33 A lesson in independence from a pasta-making class
14:21 Why being comfortable alone changes what you tolerate
14:57 Becoming NBHWC board certified
15:59 Giving yourself time to find yourself again
16:19 Getting out of your comfort zone and saying yes to life
17:05 Choosing the feeling you want to experience
18:18 My solo trip to Porto & a reminder to change your energy
19:41 The power of choosing to feel good
20:48 Putting yourself out there and connecting with people
22:01 Being the person who brings the energy
23:17 Choosing yourself, even when it's uncomfortable
24:00 Trusting yourself enough to walk away
24:40 Life updates: fitness, the bulk & trying Pilates
27:14 Final thoughts
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If you're experiencing a mental health crisis or need additional support, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional. This episode shares my personal experiences and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
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