Ashleigh Butterss

Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss

Ashleigh Butterss

  • Ep 138. Not Letting Trauma Define You, with your Self-Love Bestie, Sarah Viliamu

Ep 138. Not Letting Trauma Define You, with your Self-Love Bestie, Sarah Viliamu

Sunday 31st August 2025

Explore Sarah Viliamu's journey of resilience and self-love in overcoming trauma. A heartfelt conversation with Ash Butterss.
50 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Authentic
Healing
Encouraging

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Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Not Letting Trauma Define You: A Chat with Sarah Viliamu

Episode Overview

  • Resilience can help you rise above life's challenges.
  • Self-love practices like gratitude and journaling aid healing.
  • Community support is vital during tough times.
  • Setting boundaries is crucial for a healthy environment.
  • Authentic self-expression empowers personal growth.
Even as someone who had done so much inner healing and work, we can always be thrown off track.
How do you rise above trauma without letting it define your life? Ash Butterss sits down with Sarah Viliamu, founder of The Self Love Supply, for a heart-to-heart conversation about resilience, healing, and the power of self-love. Sarah's journey from childhood homelessness and family violence to coping with recurrent miscarriages is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
She shares how she navigated these challenges, using self-love practices and community support to find healing and build a life by design. This episode touches on sensitive topics like miscarriage and family violence, so listeners are advised to take care while tuning in. But it's not all heavy; Sarah's stories are peppered with light-hearted moments and genuine insights that make you reflect on your own journey.
As Sarah recounts her experiences, she emphasises the importance of gratitude, journaling, and mirror work in cultivating confidence and self-acceptance. It's a conversation filled with hope, wisdom, and the reminder that even in the darkest times, you can find light. So, what are your non-negotiables for living authentically? Join Ash and Sarah as they explore this question and many more in a truly moving episode.
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