Tammy Sausa on Embracing Flaws and Finding Self-Love
You need to be kind to yourself and love yourself with all of your beauty and flaws that make you special.
Have you ever struggled with accepting your imperfections? In this heartfelt episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Tammy Sausa, a licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist, to explore the transformative power of self-love and embracing our flaws.
Tammy, the author of 'Lessons from the Listening Lady Adolescents & Anxiety: A Family Guide to Making the Mind, Body and Spirit Connection', shares her deep insights into how loving yourself, warts and all, can be a crucial step toward healing and living your best life. Tammy’s passion for helping people reach their fullest potential shines through as she discusses practical strategies like incorporating gratitude, positive affirmations, and forgiveness into daily routines.
She believes that addressing the root causes of mental health issues, rather than just the symptoms, is essential for long-term healing. Using a cognitive-behavioral approach, Tammy helps clients connect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while challenging core beliefs that hinder their true selves. The conversation also touches on deeper topics such as trauma, grief, and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection.
Tammy offers valuable tools to help listeners navigate these challenges, including positive 'I am' statements and gratitude practices. Throughout the episode, she underscores the significance of recognizing and integrating our life experiences without letting them define us entirely. Ending on a reflective note, Tammy encourages listeners to surrender to life's journey and appreciate the unique story each of us is living. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and emotional support for anyone struggling with self-acceptance.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion that might just change the way you see yourself.