In this episode of The Quest For Self, we explore what happens when you slowly stop choosing yourself and how self-silencing in relationships, friendships, and even at work can quietly disconnect you from who you truly are.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself trying to keep the peace, avoid conflict, or make others comfortable, you’re not alone. Many of us trade our voice for stability, our needs for approval, and our dreams for what feels familiar, until one day, we don’t recognize the person we’ve become.

Through personal storytelling and deep reflection, this episode dives into:

• Why we stay in situations that don’t fulfill us

• How self-love is more than affirmations, it’s action

• The psychology behind choosing comfort over growth

• What it really means to start choosing yourself again

If you’re navigating healing, personal growth, or redefining who you are after losing yourself in love, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Because choosing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s the beginning of everything.

In this episode of The Quest for Self, we explore what positivity really means and why positive thinking isn’t something people are just born with, it’s a practiced daily choice rooted in real mental health work. You’ll hear about how everyday challenges like anxiety, self‑criticism, and overthinking can make life feel heavy, and why choosing self‑care and emotional resilience matters more than trying to always “be positive.” Through personal growth stories of grieving a relationship and supporting a loved one through severe illness, we uncover how gratitude, mindful habits, and small actionable steps can help anyone move forward even when it feels hard. This episode also dives into the difference between negativity as a default and choosing positivity as an intentional mindset. We then share practical tools listeners can use like naming emotions honestly, mindfulness practices, expanding awareness, and protecting emotional energy to help build emotional well‑being. You’ll walk away with a grounded understanding of how resilience, self‑compassion, and consistent tiny actions shape a lifelong journey of growth. Whether you’re struggling with setbacks, grief, self‑improvement, or just a tough day, this conversation reminds you that every step, even the smallest, leads you to a better version of yourself.

In this episode of The Quest for Self we explore how our mindset often becomes the biggest obstacle before we even try. We share real stories from a brutal HIIT bear hold class to a power yoga face plant that reveal how easily we shut ourselves down with an automatic no. Instead of letting fear or doubt steer us, we learn to pause, question our limiting beliefs, and replace “I can’t” with “I’ll try.” We walk you through three powerful steps to overcome mental blocks first ask yourself where that no is coming from second start tiny even a 5 second stretch a minute of movement or a quick walk counts and third celebrate every step even the smallest. Because every tiny attempt matters and those little steps compound into personal growth and transformation. By the end of this episode our invitation is clear give yourself permission to try new things even if it’s messy scary or imperfect. Let this be your reminder that every step you take leads you to a better version of yourself one little yes at a time.