Self-Love (But Hear Us Out)...it’s not what you think

Self-love has become one of those phrases that gets tossed around so much it almost loses meaning. Bubble baths. Face masks. “Treat yourself.” But what if real self-love is actually much deeper — and much harder — than that?In this episode, Katherine and Leah have an honest conversation about what self-love actually looks like in real life, especially for women and mothers who have spent years tying their worth to productivity, caregiving, achievement, and being everything to everyone else.We talk about: Why self-love isn’t about perfection or aesthetics  The exhausting inner dialogue so many women live with  How shame and self-forgiveness are deeply connected  The pressure moms feel to constantly put themselves last  The “autopilot” problem and how easy it is to lose yourself in the day-to-day  Why receiving love can feel harder than giving it  Small, practical ways to start rebuilding trust and compassion with yourself This episode is vulnerable, reflective, and deeply human — not a checklist for becoming a “better” version of yourself, but an invitation to stop abandoning the person you already are.If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, falling short, or struggling to offer yourself the same grace you give everyone else… this conversation is for you.Because maybe self-love doesn’t start with becoming someone new. Maybe it starts with finally being willing to stand on your own side.Find us @polishedprints and @memle.moms/@cozyhearted or @beforewegetitright on substack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.