{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"The Lies We Believe About Ourselves... And How They Quietly Shape Our Lives","description":"What if the biggest thing holding you back... ...isn't your past? What if it's the story you've been telling yourself about your past? In this episode, we dive into one of the most honest conversations we've had yet. From toxic relationships and heartbreak to trauma, healing, and motherhood, we're talking about how the thoughts we believe about ourselves quietly shape our identity, our relationships, and the decisions we make every single day. Because sometimes... The hardest person to convince isn't everyone else. It's ourselves. Along the way (because... rabbit trails \ud83d\udc07), we also talk about: \ud83d\udc94 Why leaving a toxic relationship is only the beginning of healing \ud83e\udde0 The unhealthy thought patterns we don't even realize we're repeating \u2764\ufe0f Why you can grieve something that was never healthy to begin with \ud83e\udd1d The difference between healing and simply surviving \u2728 Why two things can be true at the same time \ud83d\ude4c Learning to move forward without having everything figured out One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation? Just because you've believed something about yourself for years... Doesn't make it true. Healing begins when we're willing to slow down, ask better questions, challenge the stories we've accepted as truth, and replace them with something healthier. We're not therapists. We're not pretending to have all the answers. We're simply two women sharing our stories, what we've learned, where we've failed, what we're still figuring out, and inviting you into the conversation. Because maybe... The freedom you've been looking for starts with one new thought. So grab your coffee... Pull up a chair... And let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Topics in this episode Trauma healing \u2022 Toxic relationships \u2022 Emotional healing \u2022 Self-worth \u2022 Women's mental health \u2022 Mindset \u2022 Thought patterns \u2022 Healing after a toxic relationship \u2022 Personal growth \u2022 Motherhood \u2022 Faith \u2022 Women's wellness \u2022 Emotional resilience \u2022 Healthy relationships \u2022 Hormones &amp;amp; Hot Takes \u2022 Real conversations &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Next week, we're taking this conversation even deeper as we unpack parent relationships, forgiveness, and what it really means to take your thoughts captive. Trust us... you're not going to want to miss this one. Until next time... keep asking questions, keep learning, and let's figure this whole womanhood thing out together. \u26a0\ufe0f Fair warning: We have a tendency to chase rabbit trails. Somehow... They usually lead somewhere worth going. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Hormones &amp; Hot Takes","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/623245","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41970875\/height\/300\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41970875"}