32. Don’t Rush to Be ‘Fine’, You’re Not Broken, You Don’t Need to Be Fixed

26min | 04/15/2025

Description

Last week was a triggering one for me, and instead of holding space for my emotions, I fell back into that old pattern of trying to fix myself. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I share a real and raw reflection on what it means to accept yourself, especially in those messy, uncomfortable moments we often try to push away. When we come back home after living abroad, it's easy to think we should feel fine or have it all figured out. But often, what surfaces is shame, emotional overwhelm, and the urge to suppress what we think we “shouldn’t” feel.

We talk about:

The trap of self-improvement as a form of self-rejection
Why we shame certain parts of ourselves instead of accepting them
How trying to “fix” your emotions only deepens the disconnection
The link between self-judgment and being triggered by others
Why your emotions aren’t who you are, and how to create space for them
The reminder that true change doesn’t come from pressure, but from love

This is your invitation to slow down, soften, and stop rushing to be okay. You’re not broken. You’re human. And every part of you deserves compassion, especially the ones you’ve been trying to hide.

🔗 Watch the Masterclass Rebirth Here

🔗 Register to my 3 months 1:1 coaching program : Here

📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : Here
📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The returner support

The Returner Support Podcast is the only space dedicated entirely to what it really means to come back home after living abroad. Here, we go beyond reverse culture shock, we talk about the messy, beautiful, confusing process of returning to your home country and rebuilding your life from the inside out.

Whether you've just landed or have been back for months (or years), this is your space to feel seen, supported, and understood. You’ll find real talk, practical guidance, and gentle reminders that you’re not alone, and that what you’re feeling is valid.

This podcast is here to help you make sense of your return, reconnect with who you are now, and create a life that actually feels like you not just a return to the past, but a leap into your next chapter.

Because coming home is not the end of your adventure, it’s the beginning of a whole new one.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The returner support

The Returner Support Podcast is the only space dedicated entirely to what it really means to come back home after living abroad. Here, we go beyond reverse culture shock, we talk about the messy, beautiful, confusing process of returning to your home country and rebuilding your life from the inside out.

Whether you've just landed or have been back for months (or years), this is your space to feel seen, supported, and understood. You’ll find real talk, practical guidance, and gentle reminders that you’re not alone, and that what you’re feeling is valid.

This podcast is here to help you make sense of your return, reconnect with who you are now, and create a life that actually feels like you not just a return to the past, but a leap into your next chapter.

Because coming home is not the end of your adventure, it’s the beginning of a whole new one.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Last week was a triggering one for me, and instead of holding space for my emotions, I fell back into that old pattern of trying to fix myself. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I share a real and raw reflection on what it means to accept yourself, especially in those messy, uncomfortable moments we often try to push away. When we come back home after living abroad, it's easy to think we should feel fine or have it all figured out. But often, what surfaces is shame, emotional overwhelm, and the urge to suppress what we think we “shouldn’t” feel.

We talk about:

The trap of self-improvement as a form of self-rejection
Why we shame certain parts of ourselves instead of accepting them
How trying to “fix” your emotions only deepens the disconnection
The link between self-judgment and being triggered by others
Why your emotions aren’t who you are, and how to create space for them
The reminder that true change doesn’t come from pressure, but from love

This is your invitation to slow down, soften, and stop rushing to be okay. You’re not broken. You’re human. And every part of you deserves compassion, especially the ones you’ve been trying to hide.

🔗 Watch the Masterclass Rebirth Here

🔗 Register to my 3 months 1:1 coaching program : Here

📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : Here
📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The returner support

The Returner Support Podcast is the only space dedicated entirely to what it really means to come back home after living abroad. Here, we go beyond reverse culture shock, we talk about the messy, beautiful, confusing process of returning to your home country and rebuilding your life from the inside out.

Whether you've just landed or have been back for months (or years), this is your space to feel seen, supported, and understood. You’ll find real talk, practical guidance, and gentle reminders that you’re not alone, and that what you’re feeling is valid.

This podcast is here to help you make sense of your return, reconnect with who you are now, and create a life that actually feels like you not just a return to the past, but a leap into your next chapter.

Because coming home is not the end of your adventure, it’s the beginning of a whole new one.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The returner support

The Returner Support Podcast is the only space dedicated entirely to what it really means to come back home after living abroad. Here, we go beyond reverse culture shock, we talk about the messy, beautiful, confusing process of returning to your home country and rebuilding your life from the inside out.

Whether you've just landed or have been back for months (or years), this is your space to feel seen, supported, and understood. You’ll find real talk, practical guidance, and gentle reminders that you’re not alone, and that what you’re feeling is valid.

This podcast is here to help you make sense of your return, reconnect with who you are now, and create a life that actually feels like you not just a return to the past, but a leap into your next chapter.

Because coming home is not the end of your adventure, it’s the beginning of a whole new one.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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