Poorna Bell on The Challenge of Feeling Worthy of Love
Description
In this week’s episode of Therapy Works, we sit down with Poorna Bell, esteemed freelance journalist, author, and broadcaster, as she shares her profoundly moving story. Poorna discusses the challenges of feeling worthy of romantic love, primarily as the result of her husband's suicide, and how she found strength through powerlifting and jiu-jitsu. We’ll also discuss her decision not to have children, as Poorna offers insights into navigating cultural expectations and personal fulfillment. Join us as we explore vulnerability, resilience, and the journey to self-acceptance.
Resources:
You can find out more about Poorna Bell from her website - https://www.poornabell.com/home
And you can check out her latest book, “this is fine” here - https://amzn.eu/d/brni7ju
Otherwise, we mentioned Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide. You can find them here - https://uksobs.com
If you’d like to connect, I post regularly on Instagram, with more thoughts and some Monday Top Tips - http://instagram.com/juliasamuelmbe/
And for more info, check out my website - https://juliasamuel.co.uk
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