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Encountering Empowerment is for people socialized as women who want to build self-trust, body confidence, and reclaim their personal agency. If you’ve struggled with your body image, relationship to food, boundaries & communication, or have just overall h

Victoria Jocko


    • Sep 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Encountering Empowerment

    What To Do When You're Feeling Stuck In Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 20:49


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    Rebranding & Life Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 13:08


    Formerly known as Encountering Empowerment

    Stop Overgiving & Allow Yourself To Receive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 20:48


    In this episode, I share what I've been learning the last few weeks as I've taken a step back from social media and am working on restructuring my life from burnout. linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Relationship Non-Negotiables, Lessons, & Affirmations For My Anxiously Attached Baddies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 29:13


    Once upon a time, a b*tch was rejected (it's me, I'm that b*tch), and I want to share with you everything I've learned from this experience! Tune into this week's podcast episode where I divulge my new relationship non-negotiables, insights, and affirmations.

    How I Stopped Self-Harming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 13:36


    In this episode, I share with you the realizations, decisions, & mindset shifts that helped me stop hurting myself. Linktr.ee/connectionaffection.com

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    Attachment Styles & Letting Go Of Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 23:18


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    Disengage From Disempowering Rhetoric & Create Your Own Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 19:24


    If being in touch with reality means having to engage in disempowering mentalities, count me out. In today's episode, I share with you the power in being "out of touch." linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    F*ck Fundamentalist Ideology: Fat Liberation Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 19:49


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    Feeling Empowered About Money Under Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 15:39


    Capitalism can feel super disempowering, like we're victims to it. And in a lot of ways, we are. But that doesn't mean we have to stay a victim. In today's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts with you on how i've taken my power back about money under capitalism. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Showing Up With Your Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 7:13


    The secret to confidence isn't the erasure of fear but the willingness to do the thing afraid.

    How Stop Being Afraid Of Being Single

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 14:43


    Dating anxiety? Scared you'll never find "the one" if you leave your current relationship? Tired of settling/feeling anxious/feeling needy? In this episode, I share with you the mindset shifts I've created to help me feel okay with letting go of relationships that aren't fulfilling. 

    What's Your Red Flag?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 13:06


    We all have a red flag and pretending we don't doesn't serve us. Join me in today's episode as I share with you my answer to this question.  Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Spilling The Tea About My Time At A Raw Vegan Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 26:30


    My time at a raw vegan community was definitely not what I expected. Today I share my story about it - the good and the bad. 

    Trying To Be A Good Person Is Holding You Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 10:18


    Being nice isn't always the best choice. In this episode, I talk about how trying to be good is actually disempowering you and holding you back from radical self-acceptance and authenticity. 

    Maintaining Boundaries Even When It Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 15:30


    In this episode, I talk about what it takes to hold your boundary despite people being upset with you about it.  Come to my boundaries workshop: https://fb.me/e/2XlBnCPe0

    How To Set Boundaries Like A Badass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 8:54


    In this episode, I give you the ONE thought that changed everything for me when it came to people-pleasing. I'll be diving into this subject of setting boundaries even more in my workshop 1/10/23! Get more info here: https://fb.me/e/2XlBnCPe0?mibextid=RQdjqZ

    How To Improve Your Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 15:01


    In today's episode, I'm sharing with you the 3(ish) things you need to do to stop fixating on weight loss and start feeling good in and about your body. 

    Bettering Your Relationship With Food: The 3 Things You NEED To Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 21:48


    In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 actionable tips you must do in order to stop the binge/restrict cycle and feel more at peace with food. 

    Unraveling My S*xuality At 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 25:28


    In this week's episode, I'm sharing my journey in coming to terms with my sexuality. I talk about the ways in which I think our culture influences our views of sex and our sexuality, as well as some insight in how to accept yourself through the uncertainty that comes along with finding & honoring yourself. 

    What My Breakup Taught Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 15:26


    I truly believe relationships can teach us so much about ourselves and my most recent one definitely did that. In this week's episode, join me as I discuss some of the things I learned about my sexuality, wants, not-wants, and more from my most recent break up. 

    5 Tips to Start Following Through on your Commitments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 14:25


    If you've ever tried to commit to a new habit or something of the like but, stopped after a few weeks or months, this is the episode for you! We've all been there. I know I sure have. But I've found a few things that have helped me and I want to share them with you today.

    Signs I Was Poly and Didn't Know It: They Called Me a Homie Hopper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 16:42


    Join me in this fun episode where I share a couple of stories where, looking back, it was pretty clear I was polyamorous.  Connect with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection 

    How to Have Healthy Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 22:13


    In this episode, I share with you the 6 pillars of what I think it takes to have healthy relationships. Connect with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Finding Yourself Again w/ Kellee Lengyel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 66:10


    In this episode, Kellee shares her powerful story about getting sober. Her authenticity & honest vulnerability were an honor to witness. My hope in sharing this episode is not only to shed light on the important topic of addiction and to share Kellee's story but to inspire you to never give up on yourself. Kellee is a true example of resilience, perseverance, & hope.

    Diet Thinking & Eternal Damnation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 91:01


    Jacy Tackett and I discuss the crossovers between Diet Culture, Racism, Capitalism, and Religion. Join us for a conversation about how the diet mentality shows up in more than just your food choices and how you can start to deconstruct it.  Find Jacy on Instagram @plans_and_jacy Connect with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection 

    How to Change Your Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 24:32


    In this episode I give you 3 simple steps to change your belief system. linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Asking for What You Want: Declaring the $5K Challenge & Chatting About Money Insecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 11:59


    Money insecurity is something I've tried to keep in the dark but today...we're shining a spotlight on that b*tch Exchange monetary value here: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Reading Tarot & Spiritual Skepticism w/ Lila Lavender Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 53:08


    Join Lila Lavender Moon and me as we discuss her Tarot & Oracle reading business! She shares with us her passion as a Card Reader and we get into some problems within the community as well as how to address your own inner skeptic.  You can find Lila on Instagram @priestessofhecate 

    The Power of Making Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 19:00


    In this episode, I share with you how decision-making has vastly improved & changed my life. We're always making decisions and getting comfortable with making them, with awareness and being in alignment with your values, will make a world of difference as you go throughout your life. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Pt. 2 My Story: ED Recovery, Conspiracy Theories, & Living in Possibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 30:59


    Thank you for listening to my story. I hope it inspires you to keep going and to never give up on yourself. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Pt. 1 My Story: Psychwards & Substance Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 29:00


    In today's episode, I share with you the beginning of my journey to becoming who I am today. My goal in sharing this is to honor that part of myself. To honor my past and to give myself credit for what I've accomplished. I hope that by sharing this with you, you too give yourself credit for all that you've done. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    How to be Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 16:58


    In this episode, I'm telling you why pursuing happiness is bullsh*t while giving you a list of much better pursuits. Want to work with me? Click the link: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Child-Free Living w/ Ranebo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 65:23


    Join Curiosity Coach, Ranebo, and me as we discuss the nuances of choosing to be child-free. This was such an interesting conversation. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did making it. You can find Ranebo at campsite.bio/ranebowarrior You can connect with me at linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Leaning into Discomfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 18:46


    Nobody likes being uncomfortable...or maybe we do? Join me in this episode as I share with you how maybe we actually do enjoy the painful experiences we're creating. Or that, even if we can't/don't like them, we can find acceptance for them. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Intuitive Eating: is it just a binging free-for-all?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 12:43


    What is Intuitive Eating? Is it just a binging free-for-all? Will you turn into a food monster if I try Intuitive Eating? Am I just going to listen to my cravings all day? In today's episode, I'm answering the top questions and misconceptions I've heard about Intuitive Eating. I'm also hosting an Intuitive Eating Masterclass July 13th at 5pm CST. Register at the link below. Linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Enjoying the Process: What if you allowed your results to surprise you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 16:26


    Late-night thoughts with Vee! In this episode, I share with you some insights I've gathered from my past as a competitive swimmer. Connect with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Curiosity As a Value w/ Ranebo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 44:11


    Join Curiosity Coach, Ranebo, and I in a fascinating conversation about how curiosity shows up in our lives and why it's important. You can find Ranebo at campsite.bio/ranebowarrior You can connect with me at linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Empowering Your Inner Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 10:40


    Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Believing in Yourself & Being Okay with the Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 16:25


    If you like this episode, leave me a review/rating or let me know on social media your biggest takeaways! If you're interested in working with me or want to register for the Intuitive Eating Masterclass, both links can be found here: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Owning Your "Bullshit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 12:39


    Bestie...that thing you're really afraid of being seen as? Yeah, it's time to OWN IT. Join me in this week's episode where we talk all about having your own back in ALL the ways. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Defining Coaching: Living in Possibility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 19:38


    In this episode, I'm diving into some of the misconceptions people have about coaching and why some of these misconceptions are super problematic. We're gonna chat about what coaching is, what I do specifically as a coach, and what you can expect out of the coaching experience. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    10 Reasons to Stop Being Nice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 27:33


    "Love and Light" is canceled. We're mean bitches now. But really - being nice for the sake of not being seen as a bad person is a terrible reason to be nice. It's inauthentic and unsustainable and in this episode, I'm giving you 10 (+) reasons why you should stop. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection Drew Afualo: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdCqMX4j/

    Purity Culture is Canceled

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 16:48


    Today's episode is all about the toxicity of purity culture and how it's made it's way past religion and into modern society. I share with you my thoughts about it, the ways in which it shows up in our lives, and some exercises on how you can start to move past the self-rejection it creates and into self-acceptance. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Authenticity, Relationships, and Navigating Non-Monogamy with Ranebo Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 74:50


    Join Ranebo Warrior and I as we discuss the ins and outs of polyamory! Ranebo is a multi-media creator, Reiki Master, and Curiosity Coach dedicated to helping you bring your visions to life. Whether it's an article of clothing, a painting, or a goal you want to see yourself achieve, Ranebo offers a wide variety of services to support their community. Get in touch with them on instagram @ranebodawarrior and any other social media platform at Ranebo Warrior. Get in touch with me at linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Toxic Relationships and Trauma in the Body with Katie Derhousoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 79:33


    Join Katie Derhousoff and me as we discuss the ins and outs of toxic relationships, codependency, mental health, and the ways in which our bodies hold onto trauma. Katie is a certified sex and intimacy counselor and is going back to school to further her education in social work and counseling. You can book coaching sessions with her for all things relationships, intimacy, sexual wellness, and sexuality. Find Katie on Instagram: @crossouttoxicity Connect with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Queer Confidence with Coach Alex Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 45:21


    Join Coach Alex Ray and me as we talk about becoming confident queers! Alex shares his story growing up as a queer man in a religious household, as well as some of his breakthrough moments in what made him stop hiding and start showing up as authentically himself. You can find Alex on Instagram @coachalexray or coachalexray.com Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Holding Space For Our Humanness with Remi Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 59:50


    I sit down with Intuitive Life Coach & Space Holder, Remi Gordon, to talk about Coaching, Spirituality, and all things personal development. We share our stories with being fat & queer, as well as some of our experiences with addiction. This was such a fun episode and I am so appreciative to have gotten to chat with Remi. If you want to connect with them head to IG @thisisremigordon or find them at www.remigordon.com Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Self-Acceptance with Ashley Strachan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 49:15


    Join my best friend and I as we talk about our self-acceptance journeys and honestly...do some shit talking on toxic positivity. Find her amazing work at IG: @loveandlight_work or etsy.com/shop/loveandlightworkco Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Feeling Your Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 16:30


    Do you spend a lot of time distracting or running away from your emotions? This is the episode for you! In order for us to grow as people, we've got to open ourselves up to experiencing all of our emotions. In this episode, I talk about how to do just that. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Prioritize Your Comfort: Life Outside the Means of Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 19:11


    Have you ever gone into work when you were really sick? Or maybe you took the day off but you felt super guilty for it? Have you ever been mean to your body for not being able to do something? Maybe you have chronic pain or maybe it's simply a matter of not being used to doing certain tasks. These are all prime examples of toxic capitalism - shaming ourselves for not being able to do something that *seemingly* everyone else can do and devaluing ourselves as a result. In this episode, I share a story with you about my journey navigating a back injury and how it helped me deconstruct my own shame and self-worth about my body, my productivity, finances, and more. Empower your Body Image: https://fb.me/e/1u93uzMyx Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection

    Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 21:20


    In this episode, I share my thoughts about what loneliness actually is and how you can overcome it, as well as some personal stories about my history with loneliness. Work with me: linktr.ee/connectionaffection Empower your Body Image: https://fb.me/e/1u93uzMyx Socials: IG - @connectionaffection FB Group - Beyond the Beauty Standard Tiktok - @connectionaffection

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