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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 46 MIN

Self-Love Isn't Bubble Baths: The Uncomfortable Truth About Choosing Yourself in Your 30s — with Lisa Bennett

from Females Thriving Over Thirty · host Jasmine Foley & Soraya Barrera

What if everything you've been told about self-love is wrong?We're taught self-love means bubble baths, face masks, and affirmations in the mirror. But real self-love in your 30s often looks uncomfortable — letting friendships go, setting boundaries that disappoint people, and choosing a life that doesn't match the timeline society handed you.This week, Jasmine and Soraya are joined by Lisa Bennett — emergency responder, open-heart surgery survivor, and the reigning Ms Universal Petite Australia 2026 — for an honest conversation about what self-love really means when you've had a brush with death and decided to live differently.Whether you're feeling stuck, behind, or just ready to stop people-pleasing, this episode is a permission slip to start choosing yourself.✨ What You’ll Learn in this episodeWhy self-love is uncomfortable (and why that's the point) Lisa's three pillars of self-love: physical, emotional, and environmental How to set boundaries with friends without guilt • The "love / not love" list exercise that can change your life in one afternoon Why your timeline doesn't have to match anyone else's How to stop comparing yourself to social media Doing things alone — and learning to enjoy your own company Why dressing well (even at home) genuinely changes your mood Trusting your gut when something in your life isn't rightConnect with Lisa: 📲 Instagram: @MissLisaBennett and @SheDaredToLoveHerself💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] announced part 1 of her secret project and you can now subscribe and read weekly essays on her substack. It’s free!!!  https://lifeunscheduled.substack.com/self love, self love journey, boundaries, women in your 30s, personal growth, female empowerment, mental health, people pleasing, comparison, social media, friendships, female friendships, mindset, women's wellness podcast, growth in your 30s, life advice for women, choosing yourself, self care that works.

What if everything you've been told about self-love is wrong?We're taught self-love means bubble baths, face masks, and affirmations in the mirror. But real self-love in your 30s often looks uncomfortable — letting friendships go, setting boundaries that disappoint people, and choosing a life that doesn't match the timeline society handed you.This week, Jasmine and Soraya are joined by Lisa Bennett — emergency responder, open-heart surgery survivor, and the reigning Ms Universal Petite Australia 2026 — for an honest conversation about what self-love really means when you've had a brush with death and decided to live differently.Whether you're feeling stuck, behind, or just ready to stop people-pleasing, this episode is a permission slip to start choosing yourself.✨ What You’ll Learn in this episodeWhy self-love is uncomfortable (and why that's the point) Lisa's three pillars of self-love: physical, emotional, and environmental How to set boundaries with friends without guilt • The "love / not love" list exercise that can change your life in one afternoon Why your timeline doesn't have to match anyone else's How to stop comparing yourself to social media Doing things alone — and learning to enjoy your own company Why dressing well (even at home) genuinely changes your mood Trusting your gut when something in your life isn't rightConnect with Lisa: 📲 Instagram: @MissLisaBennett and @SheDaredToLoveHerself💌 Stay ConnectedSubscribe for more real-life conversations that uplift, inform, and empower women 30+.Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirtyBusiness/guest inquiries: [email protected] announced part 1 of her secret project and you can now subscribe and read weekly essays on her substack. It’s free!!!  https://lifeunscheduled.substack.com/self love, self love journey, boundaries, women in your 30s, personal growth, female empowerment, mental health, people pleasing, comparison, social media, friendships, female friendships, mindset, women's wellness podcast, growth in your 30s, life advice for women, choosing yourself, self care that works.

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