About this episode

Val Jones discusses her journey from people-pleasing to self-care and confidence.

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse. In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast , Val Jones shares her journey from chronic people-pleasing and "Good Girl Syndrome" to living with confidence, healthy boundaries, and self-worth. Through honest reflection, she explains how choosing to put herself first transformed her mental wellness, relationships, and personal growth. Together, we explore why self-care is not selfish, how emotional abuse and people-pleasing can disconnect us from our authentic selves, and what it takes to break free from patterns rooted in guilt and perfectionism. Val encourages listeners to redefine "selfish" as an act of self-respect, showing that prioritizing your needs allows you to show up more fully for yourself and others. Drawing from her book, The Selfish Year: The Power of Putting Yourself First , Val shares practical insights on building confidence, setting healthy boundaries without guilt, and reconnecting with your mind, body, and values. This conversation is a reminder that…

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Host: Melissa Crook

Guest: Val Jones

Topics covered

• self-care
• people pleasing
• emotional abuse
• self-worth
• personal growth
• healthy boundaries

Keywords

• self-care
• people pleasing
• emotional abuse
• self-worth
• healthy boundaries
• personal growth
• mental wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Selfish Year: The Power of Putting Yourself First

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