#169 Healing Heartbreak & Grief: Ruby Dahl’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. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions on mental health, personal growth, and healing! Don't forget to subscribe: www.youtube.com/@ShivaniPauPodcast KEEP IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website - www.shivanipau.com 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shivani.pau/ 💌 Join My LIVE Monthly Workshops for FREE! - https://shivani-pau.circle.so/checkout/join-the-connective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices