177 She Stopped Saving Everyone Else and Finally Saved Herself

About this episode

Cynthia Lyles shares her journey of self-discovery and empowerment, encouraging women to prioritize their own needs.

What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode I had one of the most heartfelt, soul-deep conversations with Cynthia Lyles, a woman who has walked through fire, reclaimed her voice, and now teaches other women how to put themselves first without apology. We talked about breaking cycles of self-neglect, learning to set boundaries without guilt, healing old wounds we didn’t even know we were carrying, and finally choosing to show up for ourselves the way we’ve shown up for everyone else. Cynthia’s story is raw, powerful, and full of the kind of wisdom that hits you right in the chest, especially if you’ve spent most of your life being everything for everyone. This one is a reminder that you matter, your needs matter, and it is never too late to become the version of yourself you were always meant to be. As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs at your heart strings and/or I hope you laugh. Bio: Cynthia Lyles is a transformational coach, writer, and poet who helps women heal from loss, burnout, and self-neglect so they can rediscover their worth and reclaim their voice. After surviving trauma, abuse, and the deep grief of…

People in this episode

Host: Kaitie Entrikin

Guest: Cynthia Lyles

Topics covered

• self-care
• boundaries
• healing
• self-worth
• women empowerment

Keywords

• self-neglect
• boundaries
• healing
• women
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

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