Hey everyone! Today, I'm sharing my personal battle with anxiety, which escalated into panic disorder during my ROTC days. 😓 After finally seeking help, I found relief through therapy and Lexapro, but it was my daily routine that truly made a difference. 🌸

I’ll walk you through the practices that keep me grounded, like deep breathing, healthy eating, and staying active with Pilates and walking. 🧘‍♀️💪

Plus, I’ll share three tips to help you manage anxiety:

Deep Breathing 🧘‍♀️: Calm your nervous system with mindful breaths.

Physical Movement 🚶‍♀️: Exercise to release endorphins and reduce anxiety.

Journaling 📝: Process thoughts and set intentions with daily writing.

✨ Bonus: Grab my Anxiety Management Workbook and a FREE daily intention template on my website! 🌟

In this episode of Love Affair With Myself, we're diving into the emotionally charged topic of the silent treatment—a powerful yet often overlooked form of emotional manipulation. Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of silence, wondering what you did wrong? 🤔Join me as I share a personal story of how I navigated this toxic cycle, the impact it had on my mental health, and how I reclaimed my voice and power. We'll discuss why the silent treatment happens, how it can deeply affect relationships, and most importantly, practical steps to protect your emotional wellbeing.Key Takeaways:

Acknowledge & Set Boundaries: Recognize the silent treatment for what it is and express how it makes you feel. 🚫🗣️

Don’t Internalize the Blame: Understand that this behavior is about control, not something you did wrong. 🛑🚫

Encourage Healthy Communication: Promote open dialogue as the foundation of any strong relationship. 💬❤️

In this week's episode of Love Affair With Myself, we're diving deep into recognizing emotional manipulation in relationships with a fun and eye-opening "Put a Finger Down Challenge"! 🖐️💔

Key Takeaways:

Identify Red Flags 🚩: Learn how to spot signs of emotional manipulation like guilt-tripping, gaslighting, and blame-shifting.

Real Talk with Hannah 💬: Hear Hannah’s personal experience with gaslighting and how it shaped her journey to self-empowerment.

Actionable Tips 📝: Discover practical strategies for setting boundaries, seeking support, and rebuilding your self-esteem.

Supportive Resources 📚: Get access to exclusive workbooks and templates to help you navigate your relationships and personal growth.

🚨 Are Toxic Patterns Holding You Back? 🚨

It's time to break free and reclaim your power! 💪

In my latest podcast episode, I dive deep into:

✨ Acknowledging the harmful patterns

✨ Challenging negative self-talk

✨ Reflecting on past unhealthy relationships

✨ Setting empowering boundaries

✨ Prioritizing joyful self-care

✨ Cultivating self-compassion

✨ Envisioning your ideal self-relationship

✨ Seeking validation from within

✨ Practicing forgiveness

✨ Visualizing your confident future

The key? You have the ability to create meaning and joy in your life, right here and now. 🙌

Ready to break free and reclaim your narrative? 🦋 Tune in now!

Aaron's story 🙋‍♂️ is one of self-discovery - growing up feeling different, not understanding why until a friend suggested he might have Asperger's in college. Years later, his wife helped him realize he was on the autism spectrum, a powerful moment of reframing his "deficits" as superpowers. The podcast emphasizes normalizing neurodiversity in the workplace 🏢 - many with ADHD or autism feel misunderstood, with their talents overlooked. The overarching message is one of embracing your differences 🌟 - Aaron shares his journey of celebrating his autism, inspired by books that helped him see his unique strengths. Sharing personal stories can inspire others to do the same and recognize the value in their own neurodivergent perspectives.

This episode explores Hannah's journey of self-discovery through tarot card readings, highlighting how she leverages them to enhance her intuition, gain insights, and manifest her vision, with Trisha's expertise in an action-oriented tarot approach that aligns with Hannah's journal prompts on ownmyoutcome.com.

The "Love Affair With Myself" podcast provides a raw and authentic exploration of overcoming personal challenges, boosting self-confidence, and finding purpose, with the host sharing her own journey and offering expert insights and actionable steps to empower listeners.

In this podcast episode, we dive into how travel can profoundly shape our inner and outer journeys, fostering personal growth, self-discovery, and the confidence to own our destinies.