#145 | How Lindsaya VanDusen Transformed Her Life Through Self-Acceptance, Self-Care and Resilience

In this heartfelt episode of the Kintsugi Podcast, I sit down with Lindsaya VanDusen, a wellness warrior, mom, and advocate for self-love and authenticity. Lindsaya shares her inspiring journey from struggling with self-acceptance to embracing her true self. She discusses her transformative experience with breast implant removal, the challenges of loving her body, and the profound impact of community and self-love practices.Key Quotes from Lindsaya: "I live in a place of such deep empowerment because I am more than my body.""For so long, I've abused my body. I've treated it like something that had let me down rather than realizing it has always carried me, it has always forgiven me, it has always kept me safe.""My love for my body, the soul that's contained within this meat suit, is so much admiration for what she has done for me."Highlights:Self-Love and Empowerment: Lindsaya discusses the pivotal moment when she decided to embrace self-love and empowerment, despite societal pressures and personal struggles.Breast Implant Journey: A candid recount of Lindsaya’s decision to get breast implants, the subsequent health challenges, and the courageous decision to have them removed.Community and Support: The importance of community in Lindsaya’s healing process and how she created a supportive space for others on similar journeys.Body Positivity: Lindsaya's journey to appreciate and love her body, highlighting the importance of body positivity and self-acceptance.Resources:Pause, Breathe, Reflect App: A mindfulness app designed to help bring mindfulness to everyday moments.Wellness Warriors Community: Lindsaya's supportive community for individuals on a wellness journey.Connect with Lindsaya:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteIf this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. Discover how to scroll less and live more by taking my Free Smartphone Wellness Audit by clicking phone.Did you know that stickers are wonderful visual cues to help you create healthy habits? You can get one of my free Pause Breathe Reflect sticker by clicking sticker.To discover more and sign up for My RIPPLE EFFECT newsletter by clicking Ripple Effect.We can also connect on LinkedIn.Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am. Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength. My name is Michael I help people prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day and heal, growth and develop more resilience. I'm not a doctor or therapist. But I have been through the “ringer” as they say. I was involved in a cycling accident that my trauma team doesn’t know how I survived. Along the way, I’ve tried it all to heal and in my podcast, I share what I’ve learn in hopes that something might help you. Plus, I want to create a connection with you so you’re not alone in your journey. You’ve got this!If you feel you need more mental health support, please contact NAMI. This is a good place to start. If you have a question or comment, please reach out to [email protected]. With Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, listeners explore resilience through personal stories of trauma, scars, and injury, while learning to overcome imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism with self-compassion, self-love, and self-worth. Through insightful discussions on stress management, mindfulness practices, and digital wellness, the show offers practical tools like breathwork, grounding techniques, visualization, and daily affirmations for anxiety relief and stress relief. Inspired by the art of kintsugi, the podcast embraces healing as a process of transformation, encouraging a shift in perspective from worry and overwhelm to gratitude and personal growth. By exploring the mind-body connection, micro-dosing strategies for emotional well-being, and holistic approaches to self-care, this podcast empowers listeners to cultivate emotional resilience and live with greater balance and intention.