Ep 138. Not Letting Trauma Define You, with your Self-Love Bestie, Sarah Viliamu

In this deeply inspiring episode, Ash sits down with Sarah Viliamu, founder of The Self Love Supply, to explore her extraordinary journey of resilience, healing, and empowerment. From experiencing childhood homelessness and family violence to navigating the heartbreak of recurrent miscarriages, Sarah opens up about the adversity that has shaped her and the tools that have helped her rise above it.  With openness and wisdom, Sarah shares the practices that have supported her path to healing, highlighting the power of self-love, the importance of community, and the courage it takes to keep showing up when life feels unbearable. She reflects on how personal struggles can impact relationships and offers insight into the ways grief can also deepen connection and compassion.  Sarah also gives a glimpse into the upcoming Empowered Her event, created to inspire women, foster meaningful connection, and remind us all of the strength that comes from standing together. This is an episode about finding light in the shadows, embracing vulnerability, and choosing resilience as a way forward.The episode highlights are:00:00 Introduction and Sensitive Topics Warning00:51 Meet Sarah Villiamu: A Journey of Resilience03:29 Life Changes: Pregnancy and Family Dynamics05:12 Behind the Smile: The Reality of Miscarriage08:33 Coping with Loss: Tools for Healing10:40 The Complexity of Grief and Support14:28 Navigating Relationships Through Grief17:00 The Role of Friends in Times of Loss18:06 Childhood Experiences: A Unique Upbringing22:58 Impact of Family Violence on Relationships25:03 Escaping Reality: Coping Mechanisms26:24 The Journey to Modeling and Body Image30:05 Self-Acceptance and Inner Healing37:16 Creating Community: The Self Love Supply39:43 Empowered Her Event: A Space for Women43:14 Non-Negotiables for a Fulfilling LifeFollow and connect with Sarah below: Instagram @sarahviliamuInstagram @theselflovesupply Tiktok @sarahviliamuFind out more about The Empowered Her Event here.Empowered Her 2025 Event Discount Code = Use the code BTS50 for $50 off the ticket price!To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website ⁠https://www.ashbutterss.com/free-resources⁠Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠Website⁠  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.