Host (Ocea Ebel): Welcome to "Love Yourself Well," the podcast where self-love meets empowerment, and your journey to a healthier, happier, more vibrant you begins. I'm your host, Ocea Ebel, and I am so excited to be here with you! My vision is and has always been to support women in living as the healthiest, wealthiest, most vibrant version of themselves. I want you to live well, age healthy, and nurture one of the most important relationships you will ever have – the one with yourself. In this very first episode, of which I am super excited about! I want to extend a heartfelt welcome and dive into what "Love Yourself Well" means. It is not vanity or conceit. Self-love is not a luxury. It’s a fundamental necessity. It is the cornerstone upon which we build a fulfilling life, meaningful relationships, and successful careers and businesses.
Learning to "Love Myself Well" transformed my life. You see, self-love isn't just a concept or facials and massages. It is a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and healing.
For a long while, I struggled with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. I constantly compared myself to others, always feeling like I fell short. In my mind, I was never skinny enough, pretty enough, or good enough. I treated myself as second best and allowed others to do the same. I didn't manage my time or money well and constantly sabotaged myself, and looking back I can see I stopped myself from achieving so many incredible goals. I tried everything I could to change but I kept repeating the same patterns. It wasn't until I really cried out for an understanding of how I had gotten myself into such a mess, living completely unaligned with my values and not living the way I knew I was meant to. Questioning myself – Why was I constantly making choices that rejected the abundance and joy of what I call Gods first? Why was I settling for second best? At that time, I truly learned how to take personal responsibility and embarked on a journey of self-discovery, this was diving deep into what it truly meant to love and accept myself. I learnt to live an authentic life, which allows an abundance of love, money, and joy to enter my world.
And through this journey, I learned that self-love isn't about achieving perfection; it's about embracing imperfections. It's about acknowledging that I am worthy of love and respect just as I am, flaws and all. And so are you! And let me tell you, that shift in mindset changes everything.
That is why I am here; that is why I am doing this podcast. This is my vehicle of service. I want you to learn to love yourself well because I know the profound impact it can have on every aspect of your life. From your mindset to your relationships to your health and well-being, self-love is really the key to unlocking your full potential and create a better world.
Through this podcast, we'll explore the stories of women who have overcome challenges and learned to love themselves along the way. We'll celebrate their successes and learn from their setbacks. I encourage you to open your hearts and minds and allow that wisdom from their shared lived experiences to seep into your soul, and through the stories, I want you to understand that every step you take towards loving yourself, every change you make to allow more love, abundance and joy into your life those steps are worth rejoicing!
And remember, you are not alone on this journey. Whether you're just starting out or have been on a path for a while to learn to love yourself, I do have resources and support available alongside this podcast. There is plenty of free content on my website, and you can subscribe to the OM Insiders Newsletter and get a dose of positive vibes – I will provide that link in the show notes.
Before we conclude this episode, I want to leave you with a simple yet powerful reminder: you are worthy of all the love in the world, and your well-being is worth prioritising. So, let's take a deep breath in together and take this moment for ourselves today, acknowledge the strength within you, and know that you are embarking on a powerful transformative path, learning to love yourself well. Remember to breathe out as well!
Thank you for joining me in this first episode of "Love Yourself Well." I am filled with gratitude for your presence here today. Thank you for sharing your time with me. Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes, where we'll explore practical techniques, hear inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you nurture self-love and embrace a life of vitality and purpose. Until next time, take care, be kind to yourself, and remember, when you fall in love with yourself, the rest falls into place.
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
