This Year I Choose Me: Rise Without Shrinking

In this episode, I open up about the insecurities that still surface beneath the calm, the whispers of “you’re not enough,” “you don’t belong,” and “who are you to take up space?” I talk about the lifelong pattern of feeling worthy only when I’m serving others, the jealousy and self-doubt that show up in unexpected moments, and the old childhood wiring that tells me to hide my emotions instead of reaching out.I share how my journey into psychology was born from a desperate need to understand myself and find healing, and how moments of genuine kindness cracked me open in ways I didn’t expect. Even after years of inner work, the old patterns kept returning: shrinking, overgiving, isolating, collapsing, starting over.This morning, something shifted. During meditation, I began to cry, and what poured out next became a promise to myself — a written reclamation of my worth, my boundaries, my energy, and my belonging. In this episode, I read that promise out loud, naming everything I’m releasing and everything I’m stepping into.This is my year to choose myself, honor myself, and rise without shrinking. And I invite listeners to explore what promises they’re ready to make to themselves, too.Send us Fan Mail Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might need these words today.To stay connected, follow along for upcoming Untamed Voices episodes and reflections.Remember: your story matters. Your truth belongs.Until next time — stay free, stay human, and keep listening to your untamed voice.Join Untamed Voices Community group of FB https://www.facebook.com/share/g/178tQDFCLb/Follow me on Insta @ https://www.instagram.com/untamed_voices_lvr?igsh=dWJuZnR0dDQwbjhv&utm_source=qrPodcast DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or professional mental health treatment. No client information or session content is ever shared. Any examples discussed are generalized, composite, or drawn from the counselor’s personal experiences and do not represent individual clients.Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. The counselor does not provide individualized advice through public platforms and maintains professional boundaries with current clients.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.