Maybe it will go away on its own

In this episode, we start with the Joy of Mini-Weiner dogs!!

We also discuss that great feeling of not needing to minimize the things that bring us joy. (eg. Victoria is a Proud Health Nerd and loves her new temu products!)

To skip the check-in and just listen to the regrets, skip to 11:47

Victoria opens up about how she is feeling regarding a keloid scar she has from abdominal surgery two years ago. Interestingly enough; the shame she has about the scar is very similar to the shame she felt about needing the surgery in the first place. She recognizes that there is a pattern to it - advocating for herself a lot and then pulling away in hopes to not bother anyone. 

Check out s1, E6: COWORKERS for more about Victoria's Fibroid surgery.  

During the feedback session, Shadoe and Victoria talk about the pressure of being a "Good Patient" and not advocating for yourself. It is so much easier to advocate on the behalf of others! 

Shadoe then shares Part 3 of her regret "not accepting help for things she should know how to do". 
Part 1 was her job title;
Part 2 was keeping a tidy home; and, today,
Part 3 is: sticking to a fitness routine. 

Regular listeners may remember the BEING NICER TO MYSELF episode from season 2 when Shadoe shared that she regrets using exercise as a punishment. It turns out, that this motivation is still really difficult to 'get over', and, keeps her fearful.  


As always, we end our episode with three soothing breaths to let go!