{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/58acfdcbc3c0745f63b0e504/59a6e5cef2021d45195f6598?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#55. Shannon Kaiser on Self-Love","description":"<p>Shannon Kaiser is a Bestselling Author, a Life Coach, and an Inspirational Speaker. She is also the author of the brand new book called <strong>The Self-Love Experiment</strong> [<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Experiment-Principles-Compassionate-Accepting/dp/0143130692\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Experiment-Principles-Compassionate-Accepting/dp/0143130692</a>]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>&gt;&gt; If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review! </strong><a href=\"www.thrive.how/review \" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.thrive.how/review </strong></a><strong>&lt;&lt;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Shannon opens up about her journey and her struggle with self-love and acceptance in this interview. She shares insights into what really loving oneself looks and feels like, and offers realistic ways to start moving towards self love.</p><p><br></p><p>Specifically in this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>How self love isn't about how you look, but how you live</li><li>How Shannon had a moment of insight which brought about the essential insight - that she didn't have to change in order to love herself</li><li>The importance of self-care in the journey towards self-love, and asking yourself \"what feels joyful?\"</li><li>What commitment to oneself looks like</li><li>That you don't have to be \"fixed\" - none of us are broken</li><li>What \"Almost Paradise Syndrome\" is and how to get out of it</li><li>The dangers in looking for external validation and how to avoid it</li><li>And, how taking our eyes off our perceived flaws is one of the most empowering actions we can take</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>She also leaves us with an important question: </em></p><p>What have I always wanted to do but I have not given myself permission to do?</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn more about Shannon, and her new book - The Self Love Experiment - head to </strong><a href=\"www.playwiththeworld.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.playwiththeworld.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>A direct link to purchase The Self Love Experiment (it's on sale!) &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Experiment-Principles-Compassionate-Accepting/dp/0143130692\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Experiment-Principles-Compassionate-Accepting/dp/0143130692</a></p><p><br></p><p>Shannon is also offering a free workshop to all of those who purchase the book. To claim your spot, head to <a href=\"playwiththeworld.com\" target=\"_blank\">playwiththeworld.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find Shannon on social media <em>@ShannonKaiserWrites</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>To learn more about Kate head to: </em><a href=\"www.thrive.how\" target=\"_blank\"><em>www.thrive.how</em></a></p>","author_name":"Kate Snowise, Self Help"}