You Can’t Love Yourself If You Don’t Know Who You Are | Lisa Bilyeu (Fan Fav)

This is a Fan Fav episode. On this episode of Women of Impact, I (Lisa Bilyeu) invite you to take a raw, real, and actionable journey into the core of self love, self discovery, and what it means to truly prioritize yourself. Joined by powerhouse women—including Mel Robbins and other inspiring voices—we strip back the pressure of “just love yourself” and dig deep into the practical tools, honest struggles, and daily habits it takes to actually build self-acceptance and confidence from the inside out.

With unfiltered conversation, candid stories, and advice you can use today, we break down the difference between knowing who you are and loving who you are, tackling everything from the shame spiral to the importance of journaling, honoring your victories, and standing strong in your identity—no matter what life hands you.

SHOWNOTES

00:00:00 – Defining self love: Treating yourself as well as you treat your most loved person

00:00:32 – How meditation and journaling spark self discovery and identity beyond others’ opinions

00:02:25 – The power of supportive relationships: Learning from partners who model self-acceptance

00:04:44 – Facing life’s punches: Developing resilience through setbacks, not just pep talks

00:09:49 – Journaling as self-creation: Practical exercises for connecting with your future self

00:13:04 – Why just “loving yourself” isn’t enough—and the liberating step of acceptance

00:17:01 – Discovering what truly fulfills you beyond roles, titles, or external validation

00:20:35 – Unpacking childhood wounds around worth, appearance, and identity—and the power of healing before the fall

00:22:44 – Redefining wealth and worth: Why fulfillment must go deeper than money or success

00:24:08 – Everyday self love in practice: The humblebrag challenge and rewiring your own narrative

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You’ll walk away with practical tools and the belief—you’ve got this, girl. Now let’s love ourselves out loud, one honest moment at a time.
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