Episode 1: Be Unapologetically Aware

Hey Rare Ones! Welcome, welcome, welcome to the very first episode of my podcast, the Be Rare Podcast! This is the space I've created just for you – where I want us to feel safe to be HUMAN, where I want to push you to GROW into the woman you truly DESIRE to be, and where we learn how to turn our PAIN into undeniable POWER. You’ve always had that spark within you, that fire that makes you THAT GIRL. You just needed the reminder. Consider this your reminder: BE RARE.

In this inaugural episode, I’m diving deep into something incredibly fundamental and, honestly, something that was a huge turning point for me: the power of unapologetic self-awareness. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re constantly hitting the same brick walls no matter what you do, this episode is especially for you.

I get really real in this first episode about my own journey. I share that pivotal, sometimes uncomfortable, moment when I realized that the key to unlocking a different life for myself wasn't about pointing fingers outward or waiting for someone else to change. It was about turning that gaze inward, taking a hard look in the mirror, and acknowledging my own reflection – the good, the bad, and the messy. I had to see that if I wanted a different outcome, it had to start with me.

From navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and the complexities of my relationships to the crucial, often challenging, work of breaking free from generational patterns that weren’t serving me, I lay bare the raw truths about learning to recognize unhealthy cycles. I talk about the courage it takes to confront those deeply ingrained limiting beliefs that have held me back and the ongoing process of doing the inner work required for real, sustainable change.

This episode isn’t about making you feel bad or dwelling on past mistakes. Absolutely not. It’s about the empowerment that washes over you when you start to truly see yourself – your strengths, your weaknesses, your triggers, your patterns. I talk about what it felt like to finally release the crushing need for external validation, to stop pouring all my energy into trying to "save" or change others before even tending to my own needs, and what it means to unapologetically, bravely, put myself first in a way that has led to incredible healing and transformation.

If you're tired of feeling like you're stuck on a loop, repeating the same old scenarios in your life, this episode offers a powerful starting point. It’s my heart-to-heart with you, a gentle yet firm nudge to embrace self-awareness not as a form of criticism, but as the ultimate act of self-love and the most potent catalyst for profound change.

Here are some key takeaways I hope you get from this first conversation:

• Self-awareness is truly the first step to transformation. You simply cannot change what you don't acknowledge within yourself. Period.

• Your beliefs shape your reality. I learned this the hard way. It’s time to challenge those limiting thoughts and patterns that are keeping you small.

• Growth requires accountability. Shifting from blaming others to owning my part in things was incredibly freeing and empowering. Look within and take ownership of your actions.

• Embracing imperfection is part of the journey. Healing isn't about being perfect; it's about learning, evolving, and being kind to yourself through the process.

• Your past doesn't define you. We have the power to break generational cycles and create a new, healthier narrative for ourselves and, if applicable, for our families.

  
  

These are some thoughts and quotes from the episode that really resonate with me, and I hope they resonate with you too:

• “If you’re not self-aware about what you need to change within yourself, how are you going to change?” This question changed everything for me.

• “I had to look in the mirror and realize—I was the problem, or at least part of the problem.” That moment of honest self-reflection? Hard, but absolutely necessary.

• “I no longer want to move based on how I feel; I want to move based on what needs to get done.” This is about shifting from emotional reactivity to intentional, purposeful action.

• “You are imperfectly perfect. You will make mistakes, but mistakes don’t have to define you.” Please remember this. Give yourself grace.

  
  

Are you ready to embark on this journey of unapologetic self-awareness with me? Tune in to the very first episode of the Be Rare Podcast and let’s take that vital first step together towards becoming the woman you've always desired to be.

Be Human. Grow. Turn Your Pain into Power. Be Rare.

Listen to Episode 1: Be Unapologetically Aware now!

I poured my heart into this first episode, and I can't wait to connect with you on this journey! Share your biggest takeaways from the episode in the comments below or on social media using the hashtag #BeRarePodcast. Let's build this community together!