In 2017, I booked a one-way ticket with no savings and no real plan. I just needed to run away and escape the version of me who felt low and lost. That leap into the unknown began a three year journey across Asia, Europe, and New Zealand that ended up teaching me far more than how to travel.

In this episode, I share how I started a travel YouTube channel from scratch, worked odd jobs abroad, and slowly turned documenting my life into a career. There were a lot of uncertainty along the way but it was the start of completely reprogramming my self-worth and belief system.

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Self-worth isn’t something we have to earn, but for many of us, childhood, culture, and past experiences convince us otherwise.

In this video, I share my story of going from low self-worth and seeking home in wrong relationships to finally feeling anchored in my own worthiness. I’ll walk you through the 3 biggest shifts that changed everything for me.

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topics:self worth vs self esteemhow to build self worthinner child healing self compassion practicesbreaking people-pleasing patternschildhood wounds & adult relationshipsovercoming toxic relationshipshow to trust yourself againletting go of the past traumaself love journey / feeling enoughpersonal growth + embodimentstop seeking external validationrebuilding confidence & belonging

In this video, I share 5 key principles that helped me shift from chasing happiness to cultivating something deeper: steady joy, presence, and contentment. These aren't quick fixes or "instant happiness hacks," but practices that create spaciousness, soften self-criticism, and help you cultivate peace and contentment that is always accessible.

Topics Covered in This Video:

- Lasting happiness vs. fleeting happiness

- How to find joy and contentment

- Awareness practice (inspired by Rupert Spira)

- Radical self-permission & letting yourself be imperfect

- Gratitude practices that go beyond toxic positivity

- Balancing grief and gratitude

- Letting go of control & cultivating presence

- Inner peace and acceptance in daily life

- Practical mindset shifts for emotional resilience

- Moving from striving to allowing

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