We are celebrating our 2-year anniversary and 100th podcast episode today!! In this solo episode, Mary shares 100 tips for self-love, a list of things big and small that you can do to really take care of yourself and love up on yourself! The list touches on all 5 love language: physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, and acts of service. W ... Show More
Sep 24
How To Trust Yourself Again with Hilary Hahn
We all know what it feels like to be hard on ourselves, question whether we're good enough, or let someone else's opinion become our own inner voice. All of this comes down to self-trust.In this deeply personal conversation, three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn ( ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 17
The Science of Self-Love: Why Being Kinder to Yourself Actually Works
There’s a lot more to self-love than feeling good about yourself. Though self-compassion is clearly associated with better mental health, stronger relationships, healthier behaviors, and greater resilience, the interesting part of the research is what happens underneath all of th ... Show More
34m 31s
Sep 10
What It Means to Love Yourself in a World That Wounds You with Dr. Thema Bryant
Learning to love yourself can be complicated when the world around you keeps sending messages that you’re not worthy of self-love. Today we are joined by Dr. Thema Bryant to explore how racism, colorism, generational trauma, and survival strategies can shape the way we see oursel ... Show More
49m 43s
Feb 2025
Self-Love
In this episode, we explain the true meaning of self-love—what it is, why it matters, and how to cultivate it daily. Whether you're single or in a relationship, self-love is the foundation for confidence, healthy boundaries, and emotional well-being. I’ll be sharing personal insi ... Show More
50 m
Sep 2021
Learning To Love Yourself
Valuing and caring for our own needs, wants, and desires is critical to our mental health and happiness. If we struggle to love ourselves and take care of ourselves, how do we deliver value to the rest of the world? In this episode, I discuss four actionable ways to love yourself ... Show More
18m 43s
Feb 2023
50: How to Date Yourself - Self Love, Past Relationships, Self Worth, Love Languages and Ways to Love Yourself
With February being the month of love, this episode is a reminder to show yourself love before giving it away to someone else. We're all so quick to pour our time and energy into others and make sure they feel loved, while neglecting the person who deserves it the most.....oursel ... Show More
42m 52s
Aug 2025
3718: Self-Love 101: How to Strengthen Your Relationship With Yourself by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3718: Ellen Burgan explores how self-love transforms not only your relationship with yourself but also your connections wit ... Show More
9m 44s
Aug 2021
#162: On Loving Yourself: Solo Episode
Themes: Values, Relationship to self, Boundaries, Self-love Join me on this gentle invitation to think about how you love and relate to your own self. What do you value? What do you hold sacred when venturing outside of yourself to love another? If self-love is ultimately about t ... Show More
17m 52s