In Episode 2 of Love From the Inside Out, Susan Kricun pulls back the curtain on her earliest lessons about love and shows how they shaped her lifelong journey toward self‑worth. 

Discover why the cliché “just love yourself” isn’t enough and learn the four foundational practices of true self‑love: self‑compassion, self‑acceptance, self‑care, and self‑respect. 

Through intimate family stories—from childhood nicknames and Barbies to parental expectations and the scripts we inherit—you’ll see how external validation can trap us in patterns that leave us feeling broken.

Susan then shares three simple, actionable tools you can start using today:

1. Spot the Script: Pause and name when you’re chasing someone else’s approval.
2. Reframe a Thought: Turn one self‑critical belief into a compassionate affirmation.
3. One‑Minute Check‑In: Tune into your body each morning and acknowledge one feeling.

Whether you’re new to self‑love podcasts or ready to deepen your personal growth journey, this episode gives you the grounded framework you need to move from seeking validation outward to finding love from the inside out.

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