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Oct 2024
40m 8s

HITTING ROCK BOTTOM

Violet Benson
About this episode

If you're feeling lost, stuck at rock bottom, unloved, unheard, unmotivated, or unhappy in your current situation—if you feel completely defeated, like you've lost your sense of purpose, and that things will NEVER get better—this episode is for you!


This is the wake-up call you've been waiting for.


Today I get personal on what hitting rock bottom taught me and how I pulled myself out, and how you can too.

We discuss:

  • How everything feels like salt, when you walk around wounded.
  • The truth about why some people have such a powerful impact on us—No they are NOT your twin flame.
  • How losing yourself can actually lead to a breakthrough.
  • The dangers of confiding in the wrong people during your weakest moments.
  • How to recognise when someone’s projecting their insecurities onto you.
  • How to protect your energy and rebuild your confidence.
  • And lastly, 3 things to remember when hitting rock bottom. 


We end this heartfelt episode with some laughs, cringe quotes, and a random true story about my encounter with Eva Mendes that might surprise you. 

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