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Trail Talks
Trail Talks is your weekly dose of growth, purpose, and mindset mastery.
Hosted by Kelly Kruger, life and leadership coach, speaker, and owner of Kelly Michele Coaching, LLC, and creator of the Buffalo Trail Coaching Program, this show helps you rise stronger, think deeper, and lead better - in work, relationships, and life.
No fluff. No filters. Just real talk about growth, emotional intelligence, and self-leadership for people who want more than motivation - they want transformation.
Step into growth. Step into purpose. Step onto the trail.
Trail Talks
Self Love: 3 Lies and 3 Truths
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What does it actually mean to love yourself — and why do so many of us struggle with it?
Together we break down three common lies about self-love that quietly shape how we think about our worth, our relationships, and our identity. Then we share three powerful truths grounded in psychology and neuroscience that can help you build a more stable sense of self.
Along the way we explore research from experts like Kristin Neff, Brené Brown, and James Clear and discuss how self-worth, attachment, and the nervous system influence the way we experience love.
You’ll also walk away with practical tools you can start using immediately to build healthier self-talk, emotional regulation, and identity-based habits.
In this episode we discuss:
✨ Why self-worth often becomes tied to performance and approval
🧠 How rejection affects the brain and nervous system
💛 The difference between self-compassion and self-esteem
🛠 Practical tools to build a healthier relationship with yourself
Self-love isn’t about perfection.
It’s about learning to treat yourself with the same compassion, clarity, and respect you offer to others.