Self‑love isn’t a mood or a mantra — it’s self‑respect. In this episode of UpLift Women’s Wellness, LMFT Ilona Varo joins Bethany and Auria for a grounded conversation about what it actually looks like to put your needs back at the center of your life.

Together, they explore the difference between genuine self‑care and avoidance, how resentment builds when women chronically deprioritize themselves, and why self‑love is less about perfection and more about flexibility, honesty, and the willingness to meet yourself with curiosity instead of criticism. Ilona shares how subconscious identities — the quiet labels we inherit or repeat to ourselves — shape behavior, and how shifting those identities can open the door to more supportive choices.

Bethany and Auria also talk about the role of values, identity, and daily habits in building a life that feels aligned, not performative. If you’re navigating burnout, identity shifts, or pressure‑heavy wellness spaces, this conversation pairs naturally with the way we redefine strength inside Head 2 Toe Strength — where real health is measured by energy, capacity, and lived experience, not aesthetics.

If you’re rebuilding trust in your body or learning how to care for yourself without guilt, our inclusive strength coaching supports real bodies in real life at Strength Coaching. For women exploring the emotional patterns behind self‑talk, boundaries, or identity, Auria’s relational and emotional work offers grounded support at Therapy with Auria. And if you want help integrating these ideas into your daily life, our values‑aligned performance coaching provides clarity and direction at Performance Coaching.

This episode meets you exactly where you are — and invites you to treat yourself with the same respect, care, and compassion you extend to everyone else.

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Dating in 2025 feels like a maze — apps, mixed signals, ghosting, and the pressure to “just know” who’s right for you. In this episode of UpLift Women’s Wellness, LMFT and relationship specialist Emily Kirkbride joins Bethany and Auria for a grounded, honest conversation about what it actually takes to build connection that feels steady, safe, and sustainable.

Together, they explore how attachment styles show up in modern dating, why early interactions matter more than the apps want you to believe, and how to recognize the difference between genuine compatibility and the kind of chemistry that burns out fast. Emily shares practical insights on emotional intimacy, validation, and repair — the real foundations of long‑term partnership — while Bethany and Auria talk about the realities women face when navigating dating culture, from premature intimacy to the exhaustion of trying to read between the lines.

If you’re rebuilding trust in yourself after past relationships, or learning how to date in a way that honors your energy and capacity, our values‑aligned performance coaching at Head 2 Toe Strength supports clarity, confidence, and decision‑making that actually fits your life. And if you’re exploring the emotional patterns that shape how you connect, communicate, or choose partners, Auria’s relational and emotional work at Therapy with Auria offers grounded support without judgment. For women navigating the physical side of stress, fatigue, or re‑entry into movement while dating or in partnership, our inclusive strength coaching meets you where you are at Strength Coaching.

This episode is for anyone trying to date with intention, build relationships that nourish instead of deplete, and choose connection that feels steady, reciprocal, and real.

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What does real health look like when you strip away aesthetics, pressure, and the noise of diet culture? In this episode of UpLift Women’s Wellness, Bethany and Auria answer your most common questions about digestion, metabolism, energy, and the signals your body sends when something isn’t working.

Bethany breaks down why bloating happens, how digestion actually starts long before food reaches your stomach, and why so many women blame themselves for symptoms that are rooted in physiology — not failure. They also talk about the myth of “slowed metabolism,” the role muscle loss plays as women age, and why short, consistent movement often matters more than intensity.

The conversation moves into intermittent fasting, quick‑fix trends, and the way diet culture convinces women to distrust their own bodies. Bethany and Auria explore how misinformation spreads online, why so many women feel blamed for their symptoms, and what it means to advocate for yourself in medical and fitness spaces that often overlook women’s lived realities.

If you’re navigating fatigue, low energy, or the physical effects of stress, our evidence‑based, inclusive strength coaching at Head 2 Toe Strength supports real bodies in real life without pressure or perfection. For women wanting clarity, direction, and values‑aligned decision‑making, our performance coaching model offers grounded support at Performance Coaching. And if you’re exploring the emotional patterns that shape self‑advocacy, self‑trust, or body image, Auria’s relational and emotional work at Therapy with Auria provides space to understand those experiences without judgment.

This episode is a reminder that health isn’t a look — it’s how you feel in your body, your energy, your sleep, and your daily life.

You deserve care that adapts to you, not the other way around.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Experience care that actually centers you⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Start with a Free Alignment Call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠download the Free Strength Training Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which includes a simple, anywhere‑friendly workout to help you begin.