Welcome back to the Metro Munk Podcast. Today, we arrive at the second-last step in the I-BREATHE framework: H – Hold Space for Yourself. This isn’t just another concept—it’s the soul of the work. Because no matter how many tools we learn or how much growth we achieve, there will always be moments when things feel messy, numb, uncertain, or just plain hard. And in those moments, what we need more than anything… is our own compassion.

In this episode, we explore what it really means to hold space for yourself—not as a lofty spiritual idea, but as a lived, daily act of inner mercy. Together, we’ll walk through the real-life scenarios where this practice becomes essential: from feeling emotionally numb, to navigating post-release integration, from old patterns resurfacing to moments of overwhelm, shame, fatigue, and even despair.

We’ll talk about how to stay kind to yourself when you lash out, when you feel misunderstood, when your healing feels invisible to others—or when you just feel like giving up. Through all of it, you’ll learn how to build a sanctuary within yourself—a place that doesn’t rush to fix, judge, or abandon, but simply says: “I’m here. And that’s enough.”

Because this is the work. Real self-love isn’t always pretty. It often looks like staying present through the storm, offering warmth to the parts of you that still feel unworthy, and creating a steady, safe space inside when the world outside can’t.

This episode is an invitation to come home to yourself, again and again—with gentleness, patience, and presence. Because that’s how true healing happens—not by pushing harder, but by learning to hold yourself… softer.