Self‑love isn’t a mood or a mantra — it’s self‑respect. In this episode of UpLift Women’s Wellness, LMFT Ilona Varo joins Bethany and Auria for a grounded conversation about what it actually looks like to put your needs back at the center of your life.

Together, they explore the difference between genuine self‑care and avoidance, how resentment builds when women chronically deprioritize themselves, and why self‑love is less about perfection and more about flexibility, honesty, and the willingness to meet yourself with curiosity instead of criticism. Ilona shares how subconscious identities — the quiet labels we inherit or repeat to ourselves — shape behavior, and how shifting those identities can open the door to more supportive choices.

Bethany and Auria also talk about the role of values, identity, and daily habits in building a life that feels aligned, not performative. If you’re navigating burnout, identity shifts, or pressure‑heavy wellness spaces, this conversation pairs naturally with the way we redefine strength inside Head 2 Toe Strength — where real health is measured by energy, capacity, and lived experience, not aesthetics.

If you’re rebuilding trust in your body or learning how to care for yourself without guilt, our inclusive strength coaching supports real bodies in real life at Strength Coaching. For women exploring the emotional patterns behind self‑talk, boundaries, or identity, Auria’s relational and emotional work offers grounded support at Therapy with Auria. And if you want help integrating these ideas into your daily life, our values‑aligned performance coaching provides clarity and direction at Performance Coaching.

This episode meets you exactly where you are — and invites you to treat yourself with the same respect, care, and compassion you extend to everyone else.

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