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77 | How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself - and Start Being Kind

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Hello gorgeous soul 💛, how has this episode helped you? I'd love to connect. Thank you so much for being here. Blessings and love, Manuela 💛

„What if you treated yourself like your own best friend – every single day?“ 🩷

Welcome back, my gorgeous💫,

In this heartfelt solo episode, I share a story from the dinner table with my daughter – a moment that sparked a bigger reflection on self-care, self-love, and what it really means to be your own best friend.

So often, we talk about “self-love” – but it can feel abstract, almost too big. That’s why I prefer to call it self-care. Because self-care is the daily practice of treating yourself with kindness, presence, and respect.

You’ll discover:

  • why self-care is more approachable than the big concept of “self-love”
  • the everyday power of asking: “How would I treat my best friend right now?”
  • how to stop the cycle of self-criticism and build a more loving inner dialogue
  • why books like “Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It” by Kamal Ravikant carry timeless wisdom
  • how small daily acts of care ripple into your business, relationships, and sense of joy

And more deep diving questions:

  • “Would your best friend stay if you spoke to her the way you speak to yourself?”
  • “What would it feel like to be on your own side, every single day?”
  • “How would your business, your relationships, your joy shift – if you truly cared for yourself first?”

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt torn between liking yourself one day and criticizing yourself the next. It’s an invitation to anchor deeper, to become the one person who never leaves your side – your own best friend.

Here is how we can connect:
🩷 hello@manuelaportmann.com
🩷 www.manuelaportmann.com/workwith
🩷 https://www.instagram.com/manuela.portmann.britschgi/
🩷 More about the English Membership Authentic Flow (AF): manuelaportmann.com/authenticflow
🩷 Sign up for the spirit & brain spark aka newsletter: https://manuelaportmann.com/#page-2

And as we close this thank you episode, know this: „Every download is more than a number – it’s a reminder: you are not alone, and you deserve your own love first.“ ✨

Thanks for tuning in and sharing this space with me. I’m so glad you’re here.

Sending sunshine, love, and a little sprinkle of magic your way ✨
Talk soon!

Much love,
Manuela 🩷


This bilingual podcast is for heart-led female entrepreneurs, soulful leaders, and conscious creators who want to grow personally and spiritually while building an aligned business. 🩷 Topics include subconscious reprogramming, mindset shifts, self-talk, emotional well-being, leadership from the heart, manifestation basics, intuition, creativity, abundance, and authentic rituals for everyday life and business. With episodes in English & German, hosted by Manuela Portmann – hypnotist, spiritual mentor, and creative soul – this podcast invites you to align your energy, expand your impact, and live with more ease, joy, and authenticity.