In this episode, I explore what it really means to feel your feelings and why avoiding them can keep you stuck in stress, anxiety, and rumination. After moving through grief and heavier emotional waves of my own, I’ve been reminded how powerful it is to let emotions move through the body instead of pushing them down. 🌙 In this episode, we talk about: What it actually means to “feel your feelings” How unprocessed emotions get stored in the body Completing the stress cycle Spi

In this episode I explore what energetic boundaries really are, why empaths and highly sensitive people often struggle with them, and how to stay open and connected without absorbing everything around you. 🌙 In this episode, we talk about: What it means to be an empath Why sensitive people tend to absorb others’ emotions and energy The difference between co-regulation and emotional absorption How energetic boundaries support healthier connection Gentle grounding and decompre

In this episode of The Expanding Self Podcast , I explore what authenticity looks like in real life, how to recognize when you’re out of alignment with your true self, and gentle ways to come back home to who you truly are. 🌙 In this episode, we talk about: What the authentic self actually is (and what it isn’t) Common signs you’re living out of alignment How people-pleasing and self-abandonment show up Simple practices to reconnect with your intuition and inner truth How au

In this episode, I explore the emotional, spiritual, and deeply human process of letting go. Whether it’s a relationship, a friendship, a job, a home, or an old version of yourself, endings are some of life’s hardest moments… but also some of the most transformative. I share personal stories of relationships that broke me open, friendships that shifted, and identities I’ve outgrown. Through these experiences, I’ve learned that letting go isn’t about giving up, it’s about hono

In this episode of The Expanding Self Podcast,  I explore what happens when we start to really notice the world around us - the small, ordinary details that so often go unseen. From walks with my dogs to quiet morning rituals, I share how choosing awareness over autopilot has helped me reconnect with gratitude, presence, and a deeper sense of peace. When we slow down enough to notice...the light on the wall, the sound of our breath, the way the air feels on our skin, life exp

In this episode of The Expanding Self Podcast,  I share what I’ve been learning about the art of detachment, not as indifference, but as freedom. I open up about my own experiences with relationships, change, and loss, and how learning to let go has helped me create more peace, presence, and trust in life’s unfolding. Detachment doesn’t mean you stop caring, it means you stop clinging. It’s learning to appreciate what’s here, without trying to control how it stays. 🌿 In this

In this episode of The Expanding Self Podcast,  I explore the quiet power of slowing down and how moments of stillness can bring clarity, peace, and realignment. I share my own stories of learning to pause, listen, and trust the unfolding, even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. From finding mindfulness in everyday life to understanding why rest is a form of growth, this episode invites you to see stillness as a sacred part of the process, not a pause from it. 🌿 In th

In this first episode of The Expanding Self Podcast,  I’m opening up about what it means to begin before we feel ready, to show up exactly as we are, even when it’s messy, uncertain, and new. Together, we’ll explore the beauty of starting imperfectly, the power of presence, and how authentic growth and self-discovery often begin the moment we stop waiting to be ready. The Expanding Self  is about personal growth, mindfulness, and becoming who you already are, one honest momen