#169 Healing Heartbreak & Grief: Ruby Dhal’s Inspiring Path to Self-Love and Growth

Ruby Dhal, a self love guru, author of best selling book ‘The Path To Self Love’, Ted-X speaker, poet and has a huge audience on social media where she share her advice and tips on how to love yourself more.

In this episode, we explore the power of self-love and why its so important, not just for your personal well-being but for the health of your relationships. Self-love is often seen as a solitary journey, but it’s also a vital foundation for how you live your life.

Ruby talks about how self love has positively impacted her life through growing up, grief, and in relationships. Whether you're navigating romantic relationships, friendships, or family dynamics, understanding and nurturing your own self-worth is the key to building meaningful connections.

Join us as we discuss:

00:00 Introduction to Self Love

00:11 Personal Struggles and Realisations

00:52 Podcast Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:06 Defining Self Love

02:56 The Concept of Tough Self Love

04:16 Balancing Self Love and Relationships

06:59 Ruby's Journey to Writing

09:24 Understanding and Coping with Grief

16:11 Cultural Perspectives on Grief

20:25 Generational Differences in Grieving

25:35 Growing Up in a Strict South Asian Family

26:05 Forming Relationships Through Social Media

27:26 First Love and Heartbreak

30:23 Healing from Heartbreak and Childhood Trauma

31:11 Meeting My Husband: The First Romantic Relationship

32:02 Struggles with Self-Sabotage in Relationships

33:13 The Importance of Self-Love in Romantic Relationships

36:51 Navigating Situationships and Self-Worth

40:23 Believing in Destiny and the Right Person

49:27 The Power of Self-Belief and Achieving Goals

By the end of this episode, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of how loving yourself first is the ultimate step towards creating fulfilling, balanced relationships, with others and with yourself.

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