Alignment, Authenticity, & the Cost of Self-Abandonment w/Joanna Adarna (PART 1)

Alignment, Authenticity, & the Cost of Self-Abandonment w/Joanna Adarna (PART 1)

From Mindful and Aware by Mia Stokes

February 5, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

Mia Stokes and Joanna Adarna discuss the true meaning of self-love and the importance of staying loyal to oneself in relationships.

In Part One of this Mindful & Aware pod, I’m joined by self-love and confidence coach Joanna Adarna to talk about what self-love actually means — beyond aesthetics, myths, or external approval. We break down how to stop abandoning yourself in relationships, friendships, and everyday decisions, and how to stay loyal to yourself even when you’re dating or navigating connections with others. We chat about choosing alignment over people-pleasing and why self-love is about self-trust, boundaries, and conscious choices — not perfection. In this episode: What self-love is (and isn’t) Letting go of external validation Staying aligned with your values and energy Why self-trust changes everything Choosing yourself without guilt In Part Two , we go deeper into dating, friendships, boundaries, communication, and living consciously. Follow the Mindful & Aware pod to get updated when part 2 comes out (as well as all other episodes!) Subscribe to the M&A podcast on YouTube! Join the M&A community on Instagram @mindfulandawarepod and TikTok @mindfulandawarepod Live mindfully & self-aware with M&A merch ;) Send this pod to someone you love!!

People in this episode

Host: Mia Stokes

Guest: Joanna Adarna

Topics covered

  • self-love
  • authenticity
  • self-abandonment
  • relationships
  • self-trust
  • boundaries

Keywords

  • self-love
  • confidence
  • alignment
  • people-pleasing
  • external validation
  • self-trust
  • boundaries

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