It's OK to Love Yourself

Katie Warner is an author, speaker, digital course creator, and solo mom of 4, dedicated to inspiring self-love and empowerment in women across the globe. Katie birthed Salt Water & Soul Fire in 2017 as a movement to support and guide women, particularly mothers, to take radical responsibility for loving themself, leading themself, and the intentional creation of their life. Since then, she's created several online courses, written an eBook titled “Self Love is a Lie… and Other Bullshit I Used to Believe”, hosted many in-person retreats for women, and published tons of epic content for her community across social media platforms. Katie draws from her personal experiences, amazing coaching skills, and natural ability to ‘see things differently', in addition to a profound knowledge of energy and the law of attraction, to guide her clients as they “turn the kaleidoscope” and begin to view their life through a lens of personal power, self-leadership, and unapologetic self-love. You can find Katie: On the web www.saltwaterandsoulfire.com Salt Water & Soul Fire – The Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/847351052114933/ https://www.facebook.com/saltykatie On Instagram & TikTok @saltwaterandsoulfire Connect with Katherine & the Podcast: www.itsoktoloveyourself.com www.instagram.com/itsoktoloveyourself --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Hi friend! This episode was so wonderful to record and edit - I had a blast speaking with Amanda Ferrat all about self-love and what life is really like as a fat, disabled woman. Amanda is an emotional wellness counselor and EFT practitioner. In this episode you'll learn about Amanda's childhood, college sorority experience, and how experiencing tremendous loss before the age of 40 has impacted her life and set her on her current path in which she wants to give back and inspire other women to value themselves and break barriers. Connect with Amanda: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valueyourselfcounseling/ Facebook group: Badass Women Breaking Barriers Connect with Katherine & the Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsoktoloveyourself Website: https://www.itsoktoloveyourself.com Katherine's coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lookwithinleadership Shop our self-love merch! www.itsoktoloveyourself.shop This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Katherine Yasi. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

This week is a solo episode because it's been awhile since we've caught up 1:1! I talk through what I've been reflecting on under the themes of times of transition and stepping into the unknown. This whole last year has truly felt like a masterclass of taking inspired action while learning how to enjoy right where I am - here and now. There's so much we just can't plan for these days - even as the world starts to open back up. I don't know about you, but I feel like I can FEEL the momentum which is exciting but then it can quickly turn into overwhelm once I remember how there's still a lot to be figured out and clarified before I can really make more plans. Hope you enjoy this episode - stay tuned for a new interview releasing next Friday. Connect with the Podcast: Instagram: @itsoktoloveyourself Website: www.itsoktoloveyourself.com Merch Shop: www.itsoktoloveyourself.shop hello@itsoktoloveyourself.com Connect with Katherine: Instagram: @katherineyasi_ Clubhouse: @katherineyasi LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyasi Leadership & Biz Coaching & Consulting: www.lookwithinleadership.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

This was such a wonderful episode to record and I know you will love hearing Ashley & Meriam's stories. Ashley and Meriam met through a shared experience as they both are caretakers - and they both recognized the importance of practicing self-love and self-care - especially in their roles caring for their spouses and other family members. In this episode these incredible women shared their stories and experiences with caregiving and the moments in which they realized they needed to find a new way of being that was more self-loving. They also shared some great tips of how they incorporate self-care in their lives and how you can do the same. Connect with Meriam: https://www.meriamboldewijn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hellomeriam/ https://www.instagram.com/meriamboldewijn/ Connect with Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/timelessdreamevents/ https://timelessdreamevents.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

In this episode my discussion with Leah Shirton and Kim Flagg from the emBODY love workshop held at Banyan Tree Yoga studio in Nashua NH is the main focus of this episode. Kim, owner of Banyan Tree & Leah, creator of the emBODY love workshop series - graciously invited me to join them for this event and we thought it would be fun to have a panel-like discussion as a live podcast recording. Leah, Kim, and I all have different lived experiences in terms of how we relate to our bodies - it was so great to hear their perspectives and be able to highlight different topics such as chronic illness, endometriosis, motherhood, and more. Connect With Banyan Tree Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/banyantreeyoganh/ Classes (virtual & in-studio):https://banyantreeyoganh.com/our-classes/ Connect with Kim Flagg: https://www.instagram.com/rootandrisewithkim/ Connect with Leah Shirton: https://www.instagram.com/happy.body.yogi/ https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.happybody-yoga.com%2F&e=ATPGvroJNYre9E2HwHhKPFh-NSU9ICVqfLX7i2NglnO68R2PR8c63WlJa6__qUqKll1GTiPOpJf4DNBQ9xOH&s=1 Follow along with the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/itsoktoloveyourself/ https://www.itsoktoloveyourself.com Shop Self-Love merch: itsoktoloveyourself.shop --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Julie Leonard is a Certified Life Coach and Happiness Evangelist with over 30 years of Psychology, Health and Coaching Experience. Along with her Coaching Practice, she is the founder of Sunndach.com, the creator of The Intentional Happiness Circle and author of the No1 bestseller, Intentional Happiness: The Life-Changing Guide To Being Happy and Staying Happy. She is also the host of the weekly online International Women's Happiness Club. She is so passionate about happiness and living life with intention and supporting women to feel happy.She truly believes that you do not have to be defined by your past, held back by your limiting beliefs, or remain stuck because of your negative inner critic and fear. She used to be that woman. But not anymore, and not for a long time. And after transforming herself and her life and supporting over 1000 women over the past 30 years,she knows that you can take control of your life, let go of limiting beliefs, get clear on what you want and truly live the life you desire. To be successful. To be Intentionally Happy. Connect with Julie: http://julieleonardcoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/julieleonardcoaching/ http://julieleonardcoaching.com/work-with-me/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Terri Kozlowski is a proud Native American warrior:Athabascan; Tlinglet Tribe - Raven Clan. She journeyed through the pain of child sexual abuse and utter fear of life after her mother abandoned her, at the age of 11, on the streets of Albuquerque. Rediscovering her true path in life, one of joy and love, she learned to transcend the fear that the egoic mind keeps bringing to the forefront of our lives. Terri is now a successful soul and life coach whose mission is to inspire others to master their fear. Her forthcoming book, Raven Transcending Fear: a memoir about overcoming sexual abuse, abandonment, and discover your authentic self, tells her amazing story. Raven Transcending Fear: A memoir about overcoming sexual abuse, abandonment, and discover your authentic self, is now available on Amazon! Here is the link: www.RavenTranscendingFear.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KozmicSoulSolutions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmkozlowski Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/terrikozlowski/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrikozlowski/ Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrikozlowski/ Podcast: www.SoulSolutionsPodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Content warning: childhood abuse, abusive relationships, suicidal ideations, sexual content In today's episode I'm excited to bring you this conversation with Lorrine Patterson who shares her story about how she recovered from childhood abuse and a series of marriages and relationships that were not the love-based partnership she desired. We talk about her rock bottom when she was 42 and what steps she took to rebuild her life which ultimately led her to finding the love of her life on Tinder. There is a lovely happy ending to her story and I know this episode may help anyone out there who is struggling with relationships.  About Lorrine: Lorrine Patterson was born in Guam but never got to experience that version of island life. Her family moved to Oahu, Hawaii when she was only a few months old and they stayed there until Lorrine turned 12. After watching her parents divorce, she moved to California with her mother. These experiences during her formative years helped create a lasting sense of wonder combined with curiosity for the world around her. Lorrine earned her BS in Business Management and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. She has worked in the hotel industry, property management, and facilities management and specializes in customer service. Passionate about all she does, Lorrine stewed over the idea of writing a book for the better part of a decade. It wasn't until the realities of pandemic life in 2020 took hold that she decided it was finally time to put pen to paper. Through the suffering and troubling times Lorrine finally discovered her true passion and purpose in life, bringing some goodness to a world in need. Her first book, Freeing Your Heart For Love is a memoir. Lorrine is a simple woman who believes everything happens for a reason and, even if we aren't meant to understand why, we are all guided to the right place at the right time. Armed with this theory, she approaches each new day with a contagious enthusiasm. To learn more about Lorrine or her writing you can follow her at: Facebook: @writingismykismet Instagram: @writingismykismet Twitter: @lpismykismet To connect with Katherine & the Podcast: www.itsoktoloveyourself.com  @itsoktoloveyourself  @lookwithinleadership (Katherine's leadership coaching IG) Thank you SO MUCH for helping us cross 1K downloads! Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to be notified of future episodes being released.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

I wanted to quickly check in with you about what's been going on with the podcast this month. We have some exciting guests coming on the show starting with an interview I recorded today and will be releasing next week. Hope you're doing well and stay tuned for a full episode next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Happy (almost) Valentine's Day, friends! This week I share three practices that I've been using in my everyday life to help me connect to myself and cultivate more self-love and self-trust in my life. I hope you enjoy. Special Announcement!! We now have Podcast Merch! Our first campaign is heart-shaped Valentine's themed. I hope you check it out!! itsoktoloveyourself.shop/self-love-apparel-valentines-day/?coupon=SHIPSELFLOVE Connect with Katherine & the Podcast: http://instagram.com/kgyasi http://instagram.com/itsoktoloveyourself www.itsoktoloveyourself.com Pinterest - itsoktoloveyourself --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Hello friends! So excited to bring you all this conversation with Linda Ayrapetov, Host & Founder of Plus1Pod - a podcast about self-love and dating. It was so cool to speak with Linda because we have a lot in common with both of us being badass fat babes in Boston with self-love podcasts - we covered a lot of ground in this conversation! CW: Medical Fatphobia, Intentional Weight Loss, Disordered Eating. In this episode we discussed: Linda's upbringing and experience with dieting and diet culture from an early age The realities of fatphobia and how it shows up in our everyday lives Medical fatphobia where we share some tips to empower you when going to see a doctor The different types of men you can expect to meet while dating as a plus size woman and the red flags to look out for and so much more! So grateful to Linda for her candor and time in recording this - I know you will love this episode. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe if you're enjoying the podcast to help others find us.

Hello friends! In today's solo episode I wanted to give you all an update on how things've been going for me & chat about Self-discovery. Self-discovery is going to become more of a theme of this podcast and so I chat through why I'm excited to talk about it more and how it relates to self-love! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Hi friends! I'm excited to share this episode from my conversation with Catherine McCollian - she's a Human Design coach, Tarot reader, and host of “This is the Spiritual Work” podcast. I wanted to have Catherine on to talk about HD as it's been a system I've learned a lot about over the last several months. It has been so awesome to share HD with my friends & family and just generally see how experimenting with it has impacted the direction of my life and how I feel along the way. I'm sure I'll do more episodes on the topic at some point and I hope this can be a good introduction to folks who may have never heard of Human Design. If you're interested in learning more about Catherine you can connect with her on IG: http://instagram.com/theevolutionaryempress --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Hi folks! In this episode, I wanted to get personal and give you an update on what's been going with me and talk about this theme of Freedom (and self-love). Freedom was a driving influence for me to start this podcast, start my own business, and is at the heart of what kind of life I want to build for myself. It is totally new (and a little scary) to be so open, let myself be seen, and share my truth in a public forum - but it is what makes me feel alive and empowers me to continue on this path. Aside from my own reflections back to moments in my life where I first felt this sense of freedom, I provide some advice and steps you can take if you feel the call to start to think about your own life direction and are interested in building a life that's more aligned with what you REALLY want, what will really make YOU happy. Thanks so much for your support! Show Links: http://instagram.com/itsoktoloveyourself http://instagram.com/kgyasi Leadership & Self Discovery coaching with Katherine: https://www.lookwithinleadership.com/leadership-development-offerings Get on the early waitlist for The Empowered Leader, an all new membership community from Look Within Leadership™: https://www.lookwithinleadership.com/the-empowered-leader-membership-community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Hi there! I'm very excited to be bringing you all this interview with Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried, a Clinical Psychologist and Optimal Performance Consultant based in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. I connected with Rachel on Instagram and found her content about Emotional Flexibility really fascinating and concepts that really resonated with me on my own journey with mental health. I'm so grateful for her time and her candor in this interview - there is so much goodness packed in here. We spoke about emotional flexibility, grief, anxiety, nature vs. nurture, our culture that celebrates busy-ness, and tips for self-care - especially during these times with COVID. You can read her blog and join her Newsletter list via her website: https://drrbf.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorrbf/ Follow the podcast on Instagram to receive the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/itsoktoloveyourself/ Work with Katherine Follow Katherine on IG --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Thank you all for the support in 2020! In this episode I share a bit about a major reflection and learning from 2020 - being in my head so much!! I also read one the lists I journaled based on a reflection prompt as I said goodbye to 2020. Phew - this year was a year of running through many walls and finding more on the other side. I also share my personal vision and mission statement for 2021. I did a lot of thinking on this over the past few weeks. Stay tuned for more episodes every Friday in 2021. Follow along with me: instagram.com/kgyasi instagram.com/itsoktoloveyourself Work with Katherine (coaching): www.lookwithinleadership.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

In this episode I discuss two themes that came up last week for me: forgiving yourself & what being a perfectionist is really about. Self-forgiveness demands that we be vulnerable with ourselves, to objectively see ourselves and offer ourselves compassion when inevitably things go wrong. If yobu find it hard to forgive yourself or have ever considered yourself a "perfectionist" - this episode may give you a new perspective on what's going on beneath the surface and some steps to begin to transform your perfectionism into more of a growth mindset. Download my new (free) 8-pg reflection workbook, A Weekend of Worthiness (via the pop-up form on the homepage). Links: Podcast Instagram Katherine Instagram Leadership Coaching with Katherine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Hello Podcast listeners! I am back, after taking a hiatus to work on launching my new leadership business and taking the plunge into full time self-employment. Today's episode is inspired by a podcast I recently listened to on Brene Brown's Dare to Lead podcast. https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-aiko-bethea-on-inclusivity-at-work-the-heart-of-hard-conversations/ Aiko Bethea and Brene speak about the theme of transactional vs transformational change within organizations (around diversity, equity, and inclusion) and it made me think about my own journey with self-love and self-care, and how my own practices have gone from being very transactional, a means to an end, to more transformational in nature in that I accept that the journey to self-acceptance is a process, it takes time. I do not need any material things, a career, time in the gym or the spa to get there - I just need to take small steps to get to know myself and love myself more everyday. I hope you enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Hi everyone! It was such a joy to have this conversation with Rachel Estapa - the founder of More to Love Yoga. Not only is Rachel a fellow Bostonian, but I felt many similarities between our stories and backgrounds which were discussed during our conversation. In this episode Rachel talks about how she discovered Yoga, the story behind the name "More to Love" yoga (which is probably not what you're expecting!), different tactics she uses to help her when she's going through a difficult time, and she even shared about her experience having COVID-19 during the beginning of the pandemic back in March.  I Recovered from COVID... Here's my story: https://medium.com/@rachelestapa/i-had-covid-heres-my-story-418474d8dbae Rachel Estapa Instagram More to Love Yoga Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Hey everyone - hope you've had a lovely weekend. I sat down on Saturday night and recorded this solo episode sharing three learnings that I've had this year which have helped me up my self-care practice during these unprecedented times. I shared a bit about what's been going on with me personally as well as how my approach to self-care has shifted during the pandemic so that you may take anything that resonates with you as you're looking to tweak your self-care in 2020. Hope you all enjoy this little episode and I'd love if you shared this episode or the podcast with a friend who may also find this useful! You can follow Katherine on instagram at @kgyasi and the podcast at @itsoktoloveyourself --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of It's OK to Love Yourself! In today's episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with Amelia Hruby, PhD author of Fifty Feminist Mantras - an upcoming book that will be released on October 6th, 2020. I found Amelia on IG this summer and signed up for her first Selfies for Self-Love practice groups that were held in July. So thankful for connecting and for her offering to come on the podcast and share her story! In this episode we discuss: Selfies for Self-Love how Quarantine has had an impact on body image and self-love Amelia's story about Breaking Up with Diet Culture and of course - her book, Fifty Feminist Mantras You can find Amelia: on IG: @ameliajohruby @fiftyfeministmantras @fiftyfeministstates Website: http://www.ameliahruby.com/ Fifty Feminist Mantras website: https://fiftyfeministmantras.carrd.co/ Special link to download a free preview of the book: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f4524e76c2af1002639260b You can follow Katherine on instagram at @kgyasi and the podcast at @itsoktoloveyourself --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

In this week's episode, I took a topic from my friend Beckie who asked if I could share more about the process I went through to being able to see my body differently which ultimately helped me be able to accept and love myself unconditionally. As I was reflecting on the topic, there were a few moments over the last ~10 years that came to mind when I thought about powerful moments that changed my thinking or gave me a different perspective. In this episode I talk about those stories and share some tips if you are someone who could use some guidance on how to start seeing something differently. Content warning: EDs, disordered eating. I also mention the “Tell me I'm Fat” episode of This American Life which you can listen to here: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/589/tell-me-im-fat. You can follow me on Instagram at @kgyasi and follow the podcast at @itsoktoloveyourself. Stay tuned for another episode next Friday! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

Tim Bowen and I met 7 years ago when we worked together at HubSpot. We became friends and work spouses and have continued to stay friends despite no longer working together. In this episode, Tim and I talk about our own experiences in therapy, dating, and community. Tim's own journey with therapy and his personal transformation process deeply inspired me to invest in myself and seek outside support. I can't wait for you all to hear his story! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

In this solo episode, Katherine reflects on what it means to be anti-racist and expresses the values and ideals she strives to uphold via this podcast. The concept of Radical Self Love as learned from Sonya Renee Taylor is explored as well as a small piece of the history of why fatness has been demonized in America, especially in Black women as learned through Sabrina Strings' book “Fearing the Fat Body”. If you have any feedback on this episode, please reach out. I consider this to be the beginning of a never ending conversation and my daily work to fight against systems of oppression in our world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

I'm so excited to share this conversation with Sarah Gaines! Sarah Gaines is an entrepreneur and coach that helps people build the life they crave. I worked with Sarah in 2019 to help me find new perspectives on deepening my relationship to self love and thinking through what was important for me in life. In this episode we learn about Sarah's personal journey with self love, how movement can help us find more joy in life, and some of the spiritual practices that Sarah has been into these days. I hope you enjoy! You can find Sarah on Instagram at @sarahjgaines and check out her meditation for self love here: https://youtu.be/kwLugvcf4bI --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

The idea for It's OK to love yourself has been kicking around my brain for the past year and I'm finally doing the damn thing. I have always learned so much and felt less alone in my own struggles when hearing others share their stories openly with the world. I will be interviewing a series of guests to share their own stories in the hopes that some of you may feel less alone, too. In this episode, I discuss growing up fat and how that led to years of dieting and weight cycling including an almost year long stint on Keto. Eventually I learned that the problem was never my body, it was my mind and I have been on a quest ever since to unlearn years of negative self-talk and limiting beliefs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support