Evolve Ventures
Co-hosts, Emilia Smith and Bianca Thomas are taking state-of-the-art research, experience, and data-backed methodologies to evolve the old version of themselves leveraging their obsessions into Evolve Ventures, a podcast designed to accelerate evolution, excellence, and extraordinary. Evolve Ventures is designed to radically equip you for today’s experiences, and tomorrow’s challenges, shifting you into unlimited potential. Topics will dive into the keys of leadership, elite brain performance, the not-so-scary parts of tech, the tools to navigate mental health, strategies for optimal living, relationships, and of course, personal development without the fluff. You can look forward to deeper stories, insights, and tactical takeaways to leverage and apply in your everyday life. Connect with the Evolve Ventures team on Instagram: @EvolveVentures @EvolvewithEmilia @EvolvewithBianca | Like the Evolve Ventures Facebook Page to connect with the global community: https://tinyurl.com/evolveventures
Evolve Ventures
#408 | The Paradox of Self-Love
Self-love has been hijacked. In today’s episode, we unpack the real, raw, and often uncomfortable truth about what self-love actually takes. From holding ourselves to higher standards to keeping promises when no one’s watching, we share the lessons, stories, and struggles that shaped our journeys. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about integrity, growth, and showing up for yourself every day. Join us as we explore the paradox of true self-love and why it’s the most important relationship you’ll ever build.
Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:
#388 | How Anxiety Can Make Me Better - https://apple.co/3ZMYy99
#358 | Why Sadness Hurts So Much - https://apple.co/4l2W3HS
Out of the Mud (OOTM): “How to Overcome Procrastination” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wP8GidYWTfymy796qpJOFg#/registration
Learn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/
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Show notes:
(2:03) Finding your true “one thing”
(6:59) Hiding pain behind appearance
(8:24) What self-love actually means
(12:55) Saying no is self-respect
(15:32) Consistency over feeling good
(17:06) Derek thanks Emilia and Bianca for his phenomenal experience as a member of the Evolve Ventures team.
(20:25) Integrity when no one's watching
(25:13) Guilt can be a function of love
(28:52) Forgiveness and reflection
(32:43) Outro
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(Stay tuned for this coming Monday’s episode!)
