In this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, Shelby recaps 5 self-love lessons learned from a year of this podcast, talks about the important of forgiving yourself,  reads a poem and shares the future of this podcast! In this quick episode, you'll walk away with multiple self-love tips to try this week. For all episodes, visit smallstepstoselflove.buzzsprout.com. ABOUT SHELBY: Shelby is a mental health author, who has grown an audience of more than 500,000 on social media who resonate with...

On this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, Shelby chats with Laurel Osmer Cerrud about coping skills for anxiety, from mindfulness to writing to positive self-talk. They talk about the changes in the mental health landscape and how the pandemic has affected society's view of mental health, and more! Join us for an interesting conversation where you'll walk away with tips and tricks for navigating anxiety. About Laurel: Laurel Osmer Cerrud's,  LCSW, EDLE,  work supporting mental health...

In today's episode, Shelby talks about the benefit of writing poetry for your mental health, answers questions about her own writing and publishing journey, what inspires her, and more. Plus, Shelby extends an invitation to join The Poetry Club, which is her online community where you can learn from bestselling poets, write regularly through live events, and find support and accountability to achieve your writing and publishing goals! JOIN THE POETRY CLUB: The doors to the poetry club have...

On this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, mental health and self-love advocate Shelby Leigh sits down with Byron Morrison, a mindset coach and author. They delve into achieving goals, breaking them down into smaller steps, and the importance of self-compassion when faced with setbacks and challenges. Join us as we discuss the importance of self-love and recognizing self-doubt and mental blocks to make progress! Byron Morrison is the author of ‘Maybe You Should Give Up - 7 ways to get out...

On this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, mental health and self-love advocate Shelby Leigh sits down with Kristy Pask, a marketing and mindset coach for small business owners, to discuss the impact of perfectionism on mental health and how to overcome it. Kristy shares her personal experiences with perfectionism, burnout, and mindset blocks. They explore the importance of identifying personal values, prioritizing self-care, and speaking to oneself with kindness. Tune in to this...

On this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, guest Flor Ana shares her writing & publishing journey, reads a poem on destiny, and chats with Shelby about following your dream and pursuing passions in life. About Flor: Flor Ana is a Cuban-American writer, poet, and musician who made her literary debut with her self-published poetry collection, Perspective (and other poems), which went on to become a bestseller at Barnes & Noble locations across South Florida. Since her literary debut,...

On this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, guest Bridgett Burrick Brown shares how redefining beauty can help you accept your inner beauty and physical self more. If you struggle with seeing yourself as beautiful, this episode is for you! Bridgett Burrick Brown is a holistic health counselor, professional model, and founder of the Beyond Beauty Project, a movement and multimedia platform that focuses on inspiring confidence and self-esteem surrounding beauty, body image, and mental health...

On this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, guest Amy Eaton shares her personal journey and tips for overcoming mindset issues and building a successful six-figure business. Shelby and Amy talk about the importance of understanding one's own productivity patterns and creating a work schedule that works for them, redefining success, limiting beliefs, and much more. Join us for an inspiring conversation that is anti-hustle and pro rest & self-care. About Amy: Amy Eaton is a photographer,...

On this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, special guest and poet Jhane shares her journey of creative self-expression, beginning with music and poetry for fun, but discovering its positive impact on her mental health. We learn about her struggles with depression and anxiety and how they turned to creative activities as a tool for emotional release. Join us as we explore the connection between creativity and mental health with Jhane, and hear a poem that encapsulates their journey towards...

On this episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, we explore the importance of redefining self-care and finding mini moments for self-care throughout the day. We also discuss strategies for effective time management and how to prioritize self-care activities over other tasks. We also dive into identifying our needs and values, overcoming negative beliefs, and building a positive relationship with ourselves. Our guest speaker is a former speech pathologist turned life coach, specializing in time...

In the latest episode of Small Steps to Self-Love, we dive deep into the topic of self-celebration and embracing our unique greatness with confidence expert Kristie Kennedy. We talk about celebrating ourselves in private, creating a vision board, dressing for confidence, and how to grow confidence as an introvert. Tune in to today's episode for actionable tips and advice for growing confidence in yourself! About Kristie: Kristie Kennedy, The Image Confidence Expert is a TEDx Audacious...

Welcome back to another episode of small steps to self-love, the podcast! Today I'm interviewing Nora Rahimian, an anti-capitalist business coach. We talk about oppressive systems and navigating imposter syndrome. Also, speaking out and fighting for what you believe in. It's a powerful episode! Each episode of small steps to self-love covers a different mental health-related topic and has a "small step" or action for you to take on your self-love journey. Tune in for today's small step and...

Welcome back to another episode of small steps to self-love, the podcast! Today I'm interviewing Kate Toye, a self-compassion coach, on meditation, wellness and treating yourself with compassion. Join us for a mindful conversation and walk away with tips to help improve your own self-compassion.  Each episode covers a different mental health-related topic and has a "small step" or action for you to take on your self-love journey. Tune in for today's small step and let me know in the...

Welcome back to another episode of small steps to self-love, the podcast! Today I'm interviewing  Sahara Rose De Vore who is a travel coach and has been to 84 countries traveling solo! Join us for a conversation about traveling on a budget, money mindset, how solo travel can help you find more self-love and improve your mental health, and more. Each episode covers a different mental health-related topic and has a "small step" or action for you to take on your self-love journey. Tune in for...

Welcome back to SEASON TWO of small steps to self-love, the podcast! I am so excited to be back with some life updates and a Q&A where you asked some really amazing questions about mental health, relationships, and healing. Join me for a conversation about one-sided relationships, how to navigate your energy as an introvert, how to overcome low confidence especially as a creative, and more.  Each episode covers a different mental health-related topic and has a "small step" or action for...

answering the age-old self-love question, "can you receive love before you love yourself?" I dive into my thoughts and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments! thanks so much for listening to the "small steps to self-love" podcast, streaming wherever you listen to your podcasts.  every episode has a small step for YOU to take on your self-love journey.  tune in for today's small step about finding your why and screenshot this episode and tag me on IG @shelbyleighpoetry with your...

i have been so excited for this episode where i review my 2022 year: mental health ups and downs, big changes, as well as fun things like travel, books i read, how my business is going, and more! i also read a poem from my book, changing with the tides. welcome to small steps to self-love with bestselling mental health writer, shelby leigh! every episode has a small step for YOU to take on your self-love journey.  tune in for today's small step about finding your why and screenshot this...

this week, we're talking about how to practice more self-love in the new year and how to reflect on your mental health this past year: the ups, the downs, and how you can have more ups this year! you deserve more self-love in your life. welcome to small steps to self-love with bestselling mental health writer, shelby leigh! every episode has a small step for YOU to take on your self-love journey.  tune in for today's small step about finding your why and screenshot this episode and tag me...

it's q&a time! in this video, i answer questions about healing from a loss of a loved one or a breakup, how to find your voice again, finding your passion, where I see myself in 5 years, and questions about getting published! welcome to small steps to self-love with bestselling mental health writer, shelby leigh! every episode has a small step for YOU to take on your self-love journey.  tune in for today's small step about finding your why and screenshot this episode and tag me on IG...

Welcome to the small steps to self-love podcast! Today, Shelby has special guest Liz Newman on to talk about grief and healing. They share practical tips for navigating grief, the healing journey, processing grief and more. If you are grieving you are not alone. The holidays can be a tricky time to venture through without your loved one with you. I hope this episode brings you comfort! ABOUT LIZ NEWMAN: Liz Newman is a poet who writes primarily about grief, faith, and mental health. Her...

chat with mental health poet shelby leigh and abi hayes about finding a suport system for your mental health, the importance of friendship during difficult times, and more! be sure to subscribe for more episodes like this! if you enjoy the podcast, leaving a rating and review is an incredible way to support the podcast and future episodes. thank you so much for listening. ABOUT ABI HAYES: Abi is a poet, baker & coffee drinker living on the east coast of Scotland. She loves writing...

in this week's episode, i chat with poet dominique rossi about managing anxiety and panic attacks, how writing can help your mental health and getting started with it as a beginner, generational trauma & mental health, and much more! plus, we give you a small step to try out this week! about dominique: Dominique Rossi is a lawyer and political advisor. She has previously worked as a journalist and a domestic violence survivor advocate. Her articles have appeared in magazines including...

With the holidays coming up, we are focused a lot on other people, buying them gifts, cooking for our family. It can bring up a lot of hard emotions for those who are missing family or don’t have a good relationship with family, and we can end up giving a lot and leaving nothing for ourselves. In this episode of small steps to self-love, Shelby talks about the importance of self-care during this time, and challenges you to practice compassion and self-care so you aren't left empty. If you...

10 DAYS OF SELF-LOVE: my self-love challenge starts friday november 11! this is the only time this challenge will be offered so grab your spot so i can help you rid yourself of self-doubt and practice more self-compassion, in a supportive group environment. sign up here: https://self.plus/shelby welcome to the small steps to self love podcast! thank you for subscribing and leaving a quick rating/review if you enjoy the podcast. it means the world! today i'm interviewing poet E.O. we talk...