Becoming Who I Needed

In this very first episode of Mess on Me, I open up about my journey with mental health and how it shaped me into the person I once needed during my hardest moments. Instead of the usual surface-level advice you see online, I’m sharing real stories and lessons from my own life. I talk about the struggle of setting boundaries, the cost of trying to be more “assertive,” and how I rediscovered my sensitive nature as a strength—not a weakness. To me, real healing isn’t about running away from your wounds, but running toward them—facing your pain with self-reflection so you can truly begin to heal. This episode lays the foundation for what this podcast is all about: honest, messy, and real conversations on growth, self-acceptance, and unconditional love. Get full access to Mess On Me at valentinageova.substack.com/subscribe