Cultivating Authentic Self-Love: Healing from Shame and Embracing Inner Child with Karel

In this episode of the Bite Size Podcast, Lorayne Michaels interviews Karel, a certified mindfulness and self-love coach, who specializes in helping women heal from shame and self-loathing. Karel shares her personal journey, the challenges of traditional therapy, and the transformative power of authentic self-love and inner child work.Key Discussion Points:1. The Journey to Mindfulness and Self-Love (Timestamp: 0:56)   - Karel discusses her background in the health industry and her transition to coaching, focusing on authentic self-love and inner child healing.2. Limitations of Traditional Therapy (Timestamp: 7:40)   - Karel explains how the therapy industry has become influenced by capitalism and the medical model, leading to a loss of the healing message and a focus on treatment rather than authentic self-love.3. Understanding Inner Child Work (Timestamp: 13:56)   - Karel delves into the concept of inner child work, explaining how unresolved wounds from childhood can manifest as self-destructive behaviors and how addressing these wounds with compassion and love can lead to healing.4. The Power of Authentic Self-Love (Timestamp: 18:40)   - Karel explores the difference between coping mechanisms taught in traditional therapy and authentic self-love, emphasizing the importance of connecting with a genuine desire for self-care and self-compassion.5. Practical Steps for Cultivating Mindfulness and Self-Love (Timestamp: 26:02)   - Karel provides practical tips for listeners to begin their own journey of mindfulness and self-love, including the importance of pausing, asking oneself what is needed, and nurturing oneself in a compassionate way.Resources:- Karel's Website: anchoredawakening.com- Karel's Instagram: @AnchoredAwakeningConnect with Karel on Instagram or her Website Book a call with me: HERECheck out how you can be a part of the ARMOR UP vision HEREWhere you can find me:Instagram YouTubeEmail Me: [email protected]