The Power of Putting Yourself First with Val Jones: Overcoming People Pleasing & Embracing Self-Care

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse.In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Val Jones shares her journey from chronic people-pleasing and "Good Girl Syndrome" to living with confidence, healthy boundaries, and self-worth. Through honest reflection, she explains how choosing to put herself first transformed her mental wellness, relationships, and personal growth.Together, we explore why self-care is not selfish, how emotional abuse and people-pleasing can disconnect us from our authentic selves, and what it takes to break free from patterns rooted in guilt and perfectionism. Val encourages listeners to redefine "selfish" as an act of self-respect, showing that prioritizing your needs allows you to show up more fully for yourself and others.Drawing from her book, The Selfish Year: The Power of Putting Yourself First, Val shares practical insights on building confidence, setting healthy boundaries without guilt, and reconnecting with your mind, body, and values. This conversation is a reminder that emotional healing begins with self-awareness, curiosity, and giving yourself permission to live authentically.If you've ever struggled with burnout, low self-worth, or the pressure to constantly put others first, this episode offers encouragement to reclaim your voice, embrace self-love, and create lasting mindset shifts.Ways To Engage: Instead of asking yourself, "What's wrong with me?" try asking: "What's wrong?" Approach yourself with curiosity rather than criticism. The way you speak to yourself has the power to shape your healing.National Domestic Violence Hotline📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)📱 Text START to 88788#SelfCare#PersonalGrowth#WomenEmpowerment#PeoplePleasing#SelfLove#MentalHealth#HealingJourney#Boundaries#SelfWorth#AuthenticLiving#PersonalDevelopment#MindsetShift#EmotionalHealing#WomenSupportingWomen#ConfidenceBuilding#BurnoutRecovery#EmpoweredWomen#TraumaRecovery#LifeTransformation#PodcastForWomenTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 4:12 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 14:34 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 21:31 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 29:36 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 35:04 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 41:47 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 45:05 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 55:47 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 58:59 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:02:31 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠