A Journey to Deep Self-Love
“Document the moments you feel most in love with yourself - what you’re wearing, who you’re around, what you’re doing. Recreate and repeat.”
—Warsan Shire
For our Love+Laugh message this month, consider: When do you feel most in love with yourself?
In anticipation of the launch of the EmBODY WELL Deep Self-Love Journal and Online Course in February, I am excited to kick off this year with a newsletter focused on self-love. Inspired by Warsan Shire's wisdom, we encourage you to embrace a practical approach to self-love as we do in our EmBODY LOVE 1-on-1 and group coaching programs, by exploring how to capture these moments, turn them into habits, and build a life rooted in unapologetic self-celebration!
See below to get on the presale list for the Journal, Online Course and EmBODY LOVE, Part 2!
The quote above from Warsan Shire resonated deeply with me because it perfectly captures the essence of the self-awareness practices foundational to the EmBODY LOVE Program. But it’s just the beginning—merely the tip of the iceberg. EmBODY LOVE is a transformative guided and supportive journey to exploring and defining your unique approach to cultivating and nourishing deep self-love. (Check out Will Smith's video on LOVE and the gardener analogy - consider this analogy in the context of cultivating and nourishing self-love.)
What is deep self-love? Deeper than self-care alone, think of deep self-love as the journey - never a final destination as you will always be changing and growing - to 1) becoming keenly aware of the moments that make your heart sing and 2) leaning into practices that demonstrate self-acceptance, self-compassion and self-appreciation as they truly nourish your mind, body and soul.
Why is this important? By positively growing your relationship with yourself, you are less likely to experience unnecessary stress and more likely to experience joy more often, both of which contribute to improved health and overall wellbeing.
I have always believed in the interconnected power of the mind, body, and soul. When one thrives, the others often follow. Conversely, when one suffers—whether it’s your mental, physical, or emotional well-being—the others are likely to feel the strain as well. This is why becoming deeply attuned to what makes you feel loved and cared for, and recognizing that you have the power to create those experiences, is so vital. By leaning into practices that nurture your whole self, you can foster a more balanced and harmonious state of being.
Ready to get started? In the brief video below, I explain and demonstrate a simple personal practice of self-celebration that I use to mark self-love moments and nourish my deep self-love journey. I hope that it will inspire you to define your own practice of self-awareness through self-celebration!
“To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.”
– Robert Morely
This February, a season perfect for cultivating self-love, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the first 2025 LIVE group session of EmBODY LOVE 101, an empowering foundational self-love experience. The EmBODY LOVE program is here to guide you through this deeply personal and transformative journey, offering practical tools, compassionate support, and a community that celebrates every step you take toward unapologetic self-love.
Additionally, I'm excited to introduce two new invaluable resources, also launching in February to support your deep self-love journey:
The EmBODY LOVE Guided Deep Self-Love Journal (Hardback, O-Ring, 5.5 X 8.5) – a beautifully designed, portable tool to help you not only document, reflect, and embrace the moments you feel most connected to yourself but explore and appreciate all aspects of being you. Available now for preorder at $40.
The EmBODY LOVE Exploring and Redefining Self-Love Online Course – a self-paced exploration of cultivating deep self-love, complete with insights and practices to weave into your daily life. Available now for preorder at $99.
Whether you purchase these offerings separately or together, they have been thoughtfully created to complement one another and provide lasting support on your deep self-love journey.
And the journey doesn’t have to stop there!
Coming in June 2025 is EmBODY LOVE Part 2: Nourishing Self-Love, designed to deepen and expand your mind-body-spirit self-love practice, and help you truly embody love in every facet of your life. As Toni Morrison said, “Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” Get on the presale list for EmBODY LOVE Part 2!
Remember, in today's culture, self-love is truly an act of rebellion, resilience, and reclamation. Join the next EmBODY LOVE cohort (or ask about 1-on-1 programming) and take the first step—or the next step—on your path to a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with yourself.
Preorder your tools for transformation today, visit embodywell.com/embody-love-retreats for more details on the LIVE experiences or check out the additional resources below!
