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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 23 MIN

#2: The lessons I wish I knew before my healing journey began

from Because I Love Myself First · host orla.foster

In this episode, I’m opening up about the key lessons I wish someone had shared with me before I began my healing journey. From battling the pressure to conform to societal norms, to learning how to build true self-worth, I’m sharing the hard-earned truths that shaped my growth - so you don’t have to learn them the hard way.We’ll explore what it really means to heal from the inside out, how to stop outsourcing your value, why deep healing work goes beyond surface-level self-care, and how self-trust can completely change your life. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries, people-pleasing, or wondering why healing feels so hard, this episode is here to help you feel seen - and supported.Whether you're just starting your personal growth journey or you've been doing the work for a while, these reflections will help you reconnect with your power, honour your worth, and move forward with more clarity and self-love.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:[0:00] - Introduction: The healing truths I wish I learned sooner[1:32] - Why sacrificing yourself to fit in only leads to self-abandonment[4:39] - You can't heal in isolation — the importance of community and support[8:21] - Understanding self-worth beyond titles, roles, and validation[11:42] - Talking isn’t enough — why real healing takes aligned action[14:15] - Trusting yourself is the most powerful shift you'll ever make[18:54] - How your relationship with yourself teaches others how to treat you[21:33] - Final thoughts: Embracing your healing journey with compassion and courageLINKS & RESOURCESConnect with me on Instagram hereBook a connection call with me hereIf this episode spoke to you, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast - it helps others find this space of healing and self-love. Don’t forget to follow and share with someone who might need to hear this today 💛Scandinavianz - happydaysCreative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)Free Download: hypeddit.com/scandinavianz/happydays

In this episode, I’m opening up about the key lessons I wish someone had shared with me before I began my healing journey. From battling the pressure to conform to societal norms, to learning how to build true self-worth, I’m sharing the hard-earned truths that shaped my growth - so you don’t have to learn them the hard way.We’ll explore what it really means to heal from the inside out, how to stop outsourcing your value, why deep healing work goes beyond surface-level self-care, and how self-trust can completely change your life. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries, people-pleasing, or wondering why healing feels so hard, this episode is here to help you feel seen - and supported.Whether you're just starting your personal growth journey or you've been doing the work for a while, these reflections will help you reconnect with your power, honour your worth, and move forward with more clarity and self-love.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:[0:00] - Introduction: The healing truths I wish I learned sooner[1:32] - Why sacrificing yourself to fit in only leads to self-abandonment[4:39] - You can't heal in isolation — the importance of community and support[8:21] - Understanding self-worth beyond titles, roles, and validation[11:42] - Talking isn’t enough — why real healing takes aligned action[14:15] - Trusting yourself is the most powerful shift you'll ever make[18:54] - How your relationship with yourself teaches others how to treat you[21:33] - Final thoughts: Embracing your healing journey with compassion and courageLINKS & RESOURCESConnect with me on Instagram hereBook a connection call with me hereIf this episode spoke to you, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast - it helps others find this space of healing and self-love. Don’t forget to follow and share with someone who might need to hear this today 💛Scandinavianz - happydaysCreative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)Free Download: hypeddit.com/scandinavianz/happydays

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