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Jun 2025
57m 34s

Break This One Habit and Watch Your Self...

ERIKA DE PELLEGRIN
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If you've ever felt like your worth depends on what you do, how you look, or who approves of you — you're not alone. In this raw and empowering conversation, Davina Rankin opens up about her journey of chasing external validation through modelling, relationships, and perfectionism… and what it took to finally feel enough without it. We dive deep into: ✨ The ... Show More
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