In this deeply inspiring episode, Ash sits down with Sarah Viliamu, founder of The Self Love Supply, to explore her extraordinary journey of resilience, healing, and empowerment. From experiencing childhood homelessness and family violence to navigating the heartbreak of recurrent miscarriages, Sarah opens up about the adversity that has shaped her and the tools that have helped her rise above it.  

With openness and wisdom, Sarah shares the practices that have supported her path to healing, highlighting the power of self-love, the importance of community, and the courage it takes to keep showing up when life feels unbearable. She reflects on how personal struggles can impact relationships and offers insight into the ways grief can also deepen connection and compassion.  

Sarah also gives a glimpse into the upcoming Empowered Her event, created to inspire women, foster meaningful connection, and remind us all of the strength that comes from standing together. This is an episode about finding light in the shadows, embracing vulnerability, and choosing resilience as a way forward.

The episode highlights are:

00:00 Introduction and Sensitive Topics Warning

00:51 Meet Sarah Villiamu: A Journey of Resilience

03:29 Life Changes: Pregnancy and Family Dynamics

05:12 Behind the Smile: The Reality of Miscarriage

08:33 Coping with Loss: Tools for Healing

10:40 The Complexity of Grief and Support

14:28 Navigating Relationships Through Grief

17:00 The Role of Friends in Times of Loss

18:06 Childhood Experiences: A Unique Upbringing

22:58 Impact of Family Violence on Relationships

25:03 Escaping Reality: Coping Mechanisms

26:24 The Journey to Modeling and Body Image

30:05 Self-Acceptance and Inner Healing

37:16 Creating Community: The Self Love Supply

39:43 Empowered Her Event: A Space for Women

43:14 Non-Negotiables for a Fulfilling Life

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Instagram @theselflovesupply 

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Find out more about The Empowered Her Event here.

Empowered Her 2025 Event Discount Code = Use the code BTS50 for $50 off the ticket price!

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