In this episode, we talk about what a life for yourself looks like, what really is "self-love" and healing. From expectations to heartache, we talk about when and how we heal, and how to really listen and trust your heart.  I had the pleasure to sit down with  @NajwaZebian . Najwa is a best-selling author, poet, activist, speaker, and educator.  The search for a home—what Najwa describes as a place where the soul and heart feel at peace—was central to her early years. She has written extensively about what 'finding a home within' means, and how to heal our hearts.  

In this unfiltered conversation, we discuss what self-love actually means. This definition of self-love is discussed through the lens of culture and community, as well as what happens we live a life for others. We also talk about heartbreak and the idea of hope, denial, the "villain ex", as well why it's important to listen to our heart when it says to "never again" wanting to fall in love. This is an episode you want to listen on repeat and share with a friend that may benefit as well.   

Follow Najwa Zebian: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@najwazebian?lang=enWebsite: https://najwazebian.com/ You can also find Najwa's latest book on scribd :  "Trust Your Heart - Lead Your Journey to Self-Discovery from Within"   https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/623447285/Trust-Your-Heart-Lead-Your-Journey-to-Self-Discovery-From-Within  WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: 00:00 Intro 01:36 What inspired Najwa to write? 07:30 Does culture impact 'self-love'? 14:27 How to live for yourself and not others 23:37 The truth about heartbreak 31:10 Building a home within yourself 33:54 What does 'Buying Myself Flowers' mean when dating? 40:51 "Hope" can be a 'dead plant' 45:52 Should we villainize our ex?   57:26 Can you stay friends with someone who hurt you? 01:08:05 Who is Najwa, really?01:10:31 Advice on heartbreak and healing 01:21:41 Learn more about Najwa’s new book: Trust Your Heart

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