Ep 1 - What Self-Love Really Means: Foundations & Misconceptions

Welcome to the very first episode of The Self-Love Path. In this vulnerable debut, I share my journey from childhood anxiety and eating disorder recovery to spiritual awakening, motherhood during a pandemic, and discovering my calling as a certified Self-Love Coach. Together, we’ll explore what self-love truly means—not just surface-level self-care, but deep shadow work involving forgiveness, self-awareness, and choosing yourself again and again. I’ll share the seven foundational elements of self-love, debunk common misconceptions, and close with a poem from my collection, “My Roots Grow Strong.” This is your invitation to bloom.Key Moments:[0:55] Leading with courage over fear | [7:12] Why childhood shapes everything | [12:41] Miscarriage and the healing journey that followed | [14:51] My rainbow baby born during the pandemic | [17:23] Publishing my poetry collection and overcoming imposter syndrome | [20:14] Becoming a certified self-love coach | [22:31] The 7 foundational elements of self-love | [26:47] Debunking self-love misconceptions | [30:32] Poetry reading: “Follow the Light”Connect with Melissa:✨ Website: melissaforselflove.com✨ Instagram: @radiantmelissaspratt✨ Book a Free Self-Love Call: calendly.com/hello-melissaforselflove/permissiontobloom✨ Substack: The Self-Love Path This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theselflovepath.substack.com