S4EP14: The Power in a Name: Tackling Identity and Self Perception with Erika Zeb

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Have you ever considered the immense significance a name carries, particularly when it's your own? Erika Zeb joins us as we navigate the labyrinth of emotions, personal experiences, and legalities that changing one's name involves. We dive into how name changes, often triggered by significant life events like marriage or divorce, can profoundly impact our identity.

The complexities of identity go beyond names and into concepts like self-perception. Can we truly love and accept ourselves? Erika candidly shares her personal journey from career woman to stay-at-home mother, shining a light on the tumultuous emotional shift she experienced. We also scratch the surface of the societal obsession with beauty standards, unraveling the liberating potential of self-acceptance.

We also grapple with gritty topics such as reparenting, body acceptance, and the role of nourishment in our overall well-being. We round out the episode by underscoring the importance of empathy, understanding, and patience. Teasing you with a sneak peek of future episodes focusing on self-leadership, we invite you on this journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Guest Bio:

Erika teaches embodied confidence to leaders who are ready to stop spinning in self doubt so they can take consistent, bold, and aligned action towards their most authentic life and biz. She’s also a divorced, single mama of 2, dedicated to breaking cycles and healing generational trauma.

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Instagram: @the.erikaz

TikTok: @the.erikaz

Facebook: Erika Zeb

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Chapters

1. S4EP14: The Power in a Name: Tackling Identity and Self Perception with Erika Zeb (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Name Changes and Identity Shifts (00:00:06)

3. Radical Self-Acceptance and Self-Trust (00:10:49)

4. Embracing Natural Beauty and Self-Acceptance (00:20:55)

5. Deconstructing Fatness and Challenging Systems (00:35:27)

6. Trusting Yourself (00:39:22)

7. Importance of Supportive People (00:49:04)