What Radical Self-Love Actually Looks Like (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)

If you’ve ever struggled to love yourself— especially in the moments when you feel unworthy, lost, or disconnected— this conversation is for you.

Today, we sit down with psychotherapist and spiritual teacher Dorothy Zennuriye Juno to talk about why self-love can feel so far away, especially for those who are always showing up for others, and what it really looks like to return to yourself with honesty and care.

Through a blend of therapeutic insight, spiritual wisdom, and everyday tools, Dorothy invites us to stop abandoning ourselves, live in alignment with who we are, and access the peace that comes from honoring ourselves.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
🧠 Why self-love feels so hard—even when you’ve done the inner work
🔄 The hidden reason we lose ourselves in relationships, roles, and routines
💗 How to practice radical kindness when you feel unworthy, ashamed, or stuck
💡 A reframe that turns “selfish” into self-honoring (and why it changes everything)
🛠️ Daily tools to rebuild confidence, peace, and emotional resilience
✨ How to access your inner wisdom—so decision-making feels easier and lighter
🔮 What real spirituality looks like (even if you don’t identify as “spiritual”)

If you’ve forgotten how to love yourself, this episode will remind you how—one honest, heart-led step at a time.

Chapters:
00:00 – Trailer
01:12 – Host's Intro
02:15 – Why Love Is at the Core of All Healing
06:57 – How Alone Time Built Dorothy's Inner Voice
10:21 – When Purpose Gets Lost in the Hustle
11:29 – Why True Love Means Saying the Hard Things
13:01 – The Secret to Inspiring Others Without Trying
14:34 – Try Radical Self-Respect at Work
16:08 – Why Self-Love Is So Hard (and How to Start)
19:20 – When You Need Self-Love the Most
21:25 – How to Finally Feel “Enough”
23:03 – Affirmations That Actually Work
25:47 – Spirituality, Explained Like Never Before
29:29 – Integrity: Your Shortcut to Your Higher Self
34:46 – Stop Chasing Happiness—Do This Instead
40:07 – The Hidden Cause of Financial Stress
44:35 – Lead With Your Heart—The Message to Remember
46:59 – Outro

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