School of Self-Image

Soul Cravings: The Path to Joy and Fulfillment Pay attention to your soul cravings and align with your core values, strengths, and passions for deep fulfillment. In the podcast episode, Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of listening to your soul's cravings, which originate from the deepest part of you and are in harmony with your core values, strengths, and passions. These cravings differ from societal cravings influenced by external expectations and norms. By paying attention to your soul cravings, you can experience a profound sense of purpose, joy, and alignment in your life. Tonya shares her personal journey of discovering her soul cravings, such as a desire to learn about the world, feel at home in different cultures, and explore various cuisines. By following these cravings, she was able to align with her true self and move towards her North Star. She highlights the contrast between societal cravings, which may offer temporary approval or success but lack deep fulfillment, and soul cravings, which lead to a sense of purpose and joy. She encourages listeners to pay attention to their own cravings and explore what their soul truly longs for in life. Talking Points: 00:39 - Tanya's New York City Experience 01:55 - Identifying Your Cravings 02:36 - Personal Development Journey 03:08 - Essential Self vs. Social Self 04:12 - Excavating Your True Self 05:06 - Following Soul Cravings 06:08 - Discovering Worldly Cravings 07:00 - Societal vs. Soul Cravings 10:03 - Discomfort in Following Cravings 12:12 - Recognizing Soul Cravings 13:05 - Creating Space for Soul Cravings 14:10 - Developing Self-Trust 15:37 - Paying Attention to Intuition and Body 21:02 - Practical Exercise: Mood Boards 24:04 - Energy from Soul Cravings Quotes: "By listening to my soul's cravings, not my societal cravings, but my soul's cravings, has led me towards my North Star." "I believe in honoring your soul cravings." "You will know a soul craving because it will bring you joy. Even if it's hard, it'll bring you so much joy and satisfaction." "You have to be the one that puts up a red velvet rope around your mind, around your soul, so that you can hear you again, so that you can listen and pay attention to what you're being nudged towards and what you're being nudged away from." "That's not it. I just moved away from my sweet spot." "What is that one thing that your soul is craving right now? Listen, it's trying to speak to you. Pay attention." "Unleash your inner powerhouse." Useful Resources: FREE Training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/after FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Overcoming Overwhelm: What to Do When You're Drowning in Your To-Do's One of the key insights from the podcast episode is the understanding that overwhelm is an emotion created by the thoughts in our heads. Host and Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh explains that when we feel overwhelmed, we are often in a state of fight or flight, where our sympathetic nervous system is activated. This heightened state of stress and panic can make it challenging to think clearly and find solutions to our overwhelming to-do lists. To manage overwhelm effectively, Tonya suggests accessing the parasympathetic nervous system. This system is responsible for rest and digest functions, promoting a state of calm and relaxation. By engaging the parasympathetic nervous system, we can counteract the fight or flight response and regain clarity of thought. She reflects on her own journey through overwhelm and provides tools to help listeners manage and conquer their to-do lists effectively. If you've ever felt like you're drowning in tasks, this episode is a must-listen for practical advice and inspiration. Talking Points: 00:00 - Introduction to Feeling Overwhelmed 05:30 - Overcoming Overwhelm with Self-Care 0:22 - Filtering To-Do List with the Four D's 13:04 - Providing Clarity through Scheduling 4:06 - Releasing Perfectionism for Productivity 16:28 - Embracing the Journey, Not the Destination 18:26 - Celebrating Choices and Finding Inner Peace 20:10 - Empowering Action with Dream Life Masterclass Quotes: "What to do when you feel like you're drowning in your to-do's." "I want to be like that bird. I want to be able to find my stillness. "Who you're being is up to you." "Because if you take action off of guilt and fear over and over, you're just building a life that feels like a prison." "Tonya, you're never going to be done. So stop trying to get to that place that doesn't exist and learn to enjoy the day that you're in." Useful Resources: FREE Training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/after FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Life's Highs and Lows: Discovering Your Path to Alignment Being outside of your comfort zone and navigating through that phase successfullly requires curiosity and self-reflection. This episode delves into the concept of embracing life's lows as much as you yearn for the highs. Tonya Leigh stresses that straying from your comfort zone is a natural part of the journey and should not be seen as a setback. Being outside of your comfort zone and navigating through that phase successfullly requires curiosity and self-reflection. Tonya underscores the importance of not being too hard on yourself when you're not in your comfort zone. Instead, she urges listeners to embrace it, stay curious about themselves, and extract the lessons that being out of the comfort zone can offer. By embracing the lows, one can savor the highs even more when they arrive. The analogy of trying on different outfits is used to illustrate the process of finding what suits you best in life. Just like trying on clothes to find the perfect fit, life is about experimenting and trying new things to discover what resonates with your values and essence. T This mindset fosters growth, self-discovery, and the chance to correct course when necessary. Tonya's message inspires listeners to value the contrast between highs and lows, understanding that both experiences contribute to personal growth and a deeper self-awareness. Talking Points: 01:24 Finding your sweet spot. 04:58 Embracing Life's Ups and Downs. 11:09 Core values and connection. 17:12 Living in your sweet spot. 22:23 Making tough decisions about change. 30:44 Joyful reinvention and self-image. 35:08 Embracing life's contrasts. 39:27 Feeling stuck and stagnant. Quotes: "I'm feeling so at peace. I'm feeling so excited about the future. I'm feeling healthier. I'm feeling vibrant. I feel like I'm in my sweet spot." "But unfortunately, what a lot of people do is they just continuously focus on what they don't want." "You're more motivated. You're more excited about your life. You feel more aligned." "Every moment is a chance to turn back to you." "Clarity comes through action." "What if you learn to embrace the lows as much as you crave the highs?" Useful Resources: FREE Training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/ FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Creating Intentional Self-Image Events for Personal Growth Self-image events play a crucial role in shaping our identities, as discussed in the podcast episode. These events can be intentional or unexpected, and reflecting on both types from our past is essential for personal growth and self-awareness. Intentional self-image events are experiences or activities that we consciously choose with the purpose of changing our self-image and identity. By setting extraordinary goals and immersing ourselves in new environments, we challenge our existing beliefs, push beyond personal boundaries, and facilitate the development of new skills and perspectives. These intentional events are designed to push us out of our comfort zones and help us evolve into a new way of being in the world. Embracing intentional self-image events can be a catalyst for personal development and lead to a more empowered and fulfilling life. Join in to explore how moments, both intentional and unexpected, shape our identities and help us evolve personally. Talking Points: 02:58 - Understanding Self-Image Events 04:03 - Childhood and Self-Image Formation 06:09 - Conflicting Identities: Pageants and Church 07:03 - Overcoming Negative Self-Image from Bullying 08:05 - Gaining Power Through Understanding Self-Image 10:02 - Adult Unexpected Self-Image Event 12:10 - Cognitive Dissonance and Self-Imag 14:08 - Adapting Self-Image to New Realities 17:13 - Negative Self-Image Events and Recover 19:00 - Compassion in the Face of Self-Image Challenges 20:05 - Creating Intentional Self-Image Events 27:45 - Intentional Self-Image Events for Future Growth Quotes: "Life is about all of it. And I've just come to the understanding that embracing that is the secret to true fulfillment." "I always felt like I was sinning and I was going to go straight to hell." "The scared little girl in me trying to protect herself from the world. But as the adult me, I've got me." "This is too good to be true. This surely isn't going to work out. This isn't as good as it seems to be." "There's going to be so much cognitive dissonance between your beliefs about yourself and your actions." "When I started to look for the commonalities, it lessened the cognitive dissonance, which allowed me to entertain saying yes to this opportunity that would shape my self-image in a whole different way." Useful Resources: FREE Training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/ FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

You Are Enough: Celebrating the Uniqueness of Motherhood Drawing from her personal journey as a mother, Tonya highlights moments of doubt, frustration, and guilt she has faced. Despite these challenges, she stresses the importance of recognizing and celebrating the love and effort that mothers put into raising their children. By acknowledging the sacrifices, hard work, and dedication that mothers invest in their children, they can begin to appreciate and love themselves more. The episode also addresses the common feelings of guilt experienced by mothers. Tonya suggests that instead of dwelling on guilt, mothers should embrace innocence - recognizing that their intentions are always rooted in love and care for their children. By letting go of guilt and accepting that they are doing their best, mothers can start showing themselves the same grace and understanding they offer to their children. Tune in for a touching tribute to the strength and beauty of motherhood. Talking Points: 02:26 The journey of motherhood. 05:17 Motherhood and astrology signs. 12:31 Guilt and Innocence as Options. 16:18 Your needs matter as a mom. 20:01 Embracing imperfection as a mom. Quotes: "This is the most hard and beautiful and awful and amazing journey any person could go on. That of being a mother." "Can I return her? Because right now, I don't like her." "I was a great mother. I decided that everything has happened the way it was supposed to." "Guilt is always an option. But do you know what else is an option? Innocence." "Your needs matter too." "There are times that I wish I could pack my bags and just move away. Yeah, I'd probably come back, but sometimes I fantasize about it. And that's okay." "You are enough. Really let that sink in. You are enough." Useful Resources: Join The School of Self-Image Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Transforming Your Relationship with Food and Exercise: Insights from Laura Hinton Weight loss can be achieved by changing our eating habits and our relationship with food, rather than fixating on strict diets and clean eating. Laura Hinton shares her journey with Tonya Leigh of losing 50 pounds by shifting her mindset around food. She stressed that she didn't have to eat only "clean" or "good for you" foods to lose weight. Instead, she focused on consuming the same foods she had been eating but in moderation and with a fresh perspective. Laura's story underscores the importance of impartial evaluation and self-acceptance when it comes to food choices. She mentioned transitioning from self-judgment to self-love, which ultimately yielded more effective results in her weight loss journey. By approaching food with love and grace, she was able to make sustainable changes without feeling deprived or restricted. When individuals shift their focus from self-criticism to self-acceptance, they are more likely to make healthier choices, listen to their bodies, and approach weight loss from a place of empowerment rather than punishment. This shift in mindset can lead to enduring results and a more positive relationship with food, exercise, and self-image. The 3 Big Weight Loss Myths: Myth #1: Clean Eating for Weight Loss Myth #2: Exercise Intensity and Weight Loss Myth #3: Self-Criticism and Weight Loss Talking Points: 00:51 Weight loss myths debunked. 05:44 Body image and weight struggles. 10:31 Society of immediate gratification. 14:47 Surprising lessons from weight loss. 17:43 Relationship with food changes. 26:05 Liberation from food obsession. 29:26 Debunking clean eating myth. 34:58 Exercise mindset and expectations. 38:35 Exercise as punishment mindset. 43:05 Self-love and weight loss. Quotes: "But the really pivotal moment was when I got engaged and that was 2008. I suddenly had this fear and panic that I was going to be fat, quote unquote, for my wedding." "We want the quick fix now. We want to lose weight by the wedding. We want to lose weight by bikini season. And we have just set ourself up for this toxic cycle of white knuckling." "So 100%, the most surprising thing to me was that I'm in charge of the way that I feel." "Well, I think the biggest thing that changed for me in terms of my relationship with food is that food is no longer a source of comfort." "There aren't good or bad foods. There's just food." "In a way, it was like a dopamine hit. It was fun for the first day or two thinking about this new diet that may work." "You can still have pizza, but instead of eating half the pizza, we're gonna have two slices and see how that goes." "So many people, especially in the diet industry, they use exercise as a form of punishment." "Yeah, it makes me think of one of my favorite Abraham quotes where they say, there is no happy ending to an unhappy journey." Useful Resources: Sign Up for the Slim Secret Webinar: https://schoolofselfimage.com/slim Join The School of Self-Image Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Unlocking Lasting Peace with Your Body Success should be judged beyond the scale and dress size. This episode emphasizes the importance of redefining how we measure success with our bodies. Host and Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh highlights that relying solely on the scale or dress size as indicators of success can be detrimental to our overall well-being. Instead, she encourages listeners to shift their focus towards how they feel emotionally and physically. Tonya shares her personal journey of struggling with weight and body image issues, where she found herself trapped in a cycle of using external measurements to determine her worth. She explains that tying success to a number on the scale can lead to feelings of discouragement, fear, and obsession. By shifting the focus to how we feel each day and how our bodies feel, we can create a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to body success. Join Tonya as she delves into finding beauty and joy in life, beyond the numbers on a scale. Talking Points: 02:25 Finding peace with your body. 10:18 - Rethinking Body Success Measurement 15:28 - Creating Intrinsic Body Success 18:10 - Embracing Imperfection and Gratitude 21:01 - Choosing Definitions of Body Success Quotes: "If you even look at the definition of the word slim, it's to rid of the excess, to slim down." "We have a limited amount of energy and how much of yours is going into obsessing, hating, resisting, trying so hard to lose weight?" "I have this belief that we're successful even when we fail, if we use those failures to grow us." "You'll never feel better when you've set up your world and your paradigm that you can only feel good if you look a certain way." "Wait, W-A-I-T, leads to wait, W-E-I-G-H-T. It's time to stop waiting to feel better." "You're not here to be perfect. You're here to enjoy your life, to enjoy your body, to learn and to grow." Useful Resources: Sign Up for the Slim Secret Webinar: https://schoolofselfimage.com/secret Join The School of Self-Image Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Illuminating Your Path: The Decision Switch in Action Making decisions is essential for moving forward in life and creating change. In the podcast episode, Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of making decisions to break free from feeling stuck and to propel oneself towards desired outcomes. She discusses how indecision can keep individuals in a state of paralysis, preventing them from progressing in life. She also highlights that decisions, whether big or small, play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of one's life and influencing the overall experience. This episode underscores the transformative power of making decisions and highlights how each choice, no matter how small, can have a significant impact on one's life journey. By embracing the decision-making process and being willing to step into the unknown, individuals can break free from stagnation, create positive change, and ultimately shape a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Talking Points: 00:42 - The Decision Switch Concept 02:22 - Reasons for Decision Paralysis 04:38 - Overthinking and Perfectionism in Decisions 05:45 - External Pressures Impacting Decisions 07:53 - Worry and Business 08:15 - Breaking Connections with Old Self 09:41 - Team Dynamics and Decision Confidence 11:59 - Stop Self-Criticism 14:38 - Personal Decision to Build a House 17:50 - Clarity After Making Decisions 18:12 - Relationship Decisions: Stay or Go 19:05 - Comfort in Indecision 19:37 - Removing Right or Wrong from Decisions 23:00 - Investing in Personal Growth Quotes: "People fear losing things more than they get excited about gaining things." "I literally said out loud, I am no longer available to worry about my business. It is not even an option." "What is the decision switch that you need to make in your life right now?" "It was like, oh, now I am a homeowner. Now I am adulting officially. And it was the best feeling." "Either way, just switch the light on. That's what decisions do. They turn the light on so you can see what your next steps are." "There is no right or wrong decisions that we will make from a place of wanting the best for ourselves." "It is done. Now, can you learn something from it? 100%." Useful Resources: Join The School of Self-Image Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

From Stuck to Unstoppable: Strategies for Personal Breakthroughs To overcome feeling stuck, it is crucial to provide your brain with clarity and direction. In this podcast episode, Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of giving clear instructions and goals to your brain. She shares that when she felt stuck while recording the episode, it was because she lacked the direction and clarity needed to move forward. Tonya also stresses the significance of setting extraordinary goals to combat feeling stuck. Many individuals struggle with this because they have not determined what they truly want. By establishing clear and specific goals, individuals can give their brains a sense of purpose and direction, enabling them to progress and break free from feeling stuck. Tonya highlights how perfectionism can hinder progress and steal time. By letting go of the need to be perfect and focusing on taking action, individuals can overcome the fear of imperfection, make decisions, and move forward in their personal and professional lives. Join Tonya as she delves into why we get stuck and how to move forward with purpose and intention. Talking Points: 01:24 - Clarity and Direction for Getting Unstuck 02:18 - Choosing an Extraordinary Goal 03:42 - Discomfort of Change 07:21 - Acceptance and Authenticity 08:03 - The Trap of Perfectionism 09:07 - Embracing Where You Are 10:00 - The Analogy of Water Skiing 11:46 - Letting Go of the Rope 13:22 - Creating Desired Feelings 14:48 - Moving Towards Desired Emotions Quotes: "You don't know what you're trying to create. And the reason why the majority of you don't know is because you're afraid of the answer." "Perfectionism will not only steal your time, it will steal your life." "But if I've learned anything, the world doesn't want the perfect version of you. They want the real you." "The way to get unstuck is to let go of the rope. Let go for a minute and just relax." "Done is better than perfect" Useful Resources: Join The School of Self-Image Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

How Your Environment Shapes Your Self-Image Let's delve into the psychology of space and how our environments can shape our self-image. Tonya shares personal experiences of how different homes she has lived in reflect her inner world and how she uses her spaces to evolve her own self-image. She discusses the importance of using our spaces intentionally to change how we feel and see ourselves. By making small changes in our homes, we can align our spaces with who we want to become. She also emphasizes the power of using our spaces as tools for personal growth and transformation. Overall, the episode highlights the significance of our environments in influencing our self-image and provides practical tips for using our spaces to support our personal development journey. Talking Points: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Psychology of Space 00:05:30 - Reflecting on the Story of Different Homes 00:10:38 - Personal Style and Home Decor Preferences 00:15:04 - Using Spaces to Change Self-Image 00:18:39 - Bridging the Gap Between Current Space and Desired Self-Image 00:22:17 - Blooming in Your Current Space Quotes: "Our environments are shaping us and we shape our environments." "Our homes are more than just physical spaces. They are literally mirrors that reflect our inner world." "Red is very fiery, very passionate. And let me tell you, that was me. And not in a good way." "If you want to see yourself as a woman who is fit and healthy, imagine what her kitchen looks like. Imagine what her pantry looks like." "I'm going to clean this up and I'm going to organize it. And I'm going to keep it that way to send the message to my brain of this is who I am." Useful Resources: Join The School of Self-Image Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

From Negative to Neiman: Upgrading Your Thought Wardrobe To enhance your life and mindset, it is essential to intentionally select and upgrade your thoughts to higher quality ones. In a podcast episode, Tonya Leigh stresses the significance of being mindful of the thoughts we entertain daily. She classifies thoughts into different levels, ranging from "Goodwill thoughts" inherited from past experiences to "Neiman Marcus thoughts" that are of superior quality and more empowering. Tonya urges the audience to evaluate their current thought patterns and beliefs, highlighting that negative or outdated thoughts can hinder individuals and impact their overall well-being. By deliberately choosing thoughts that align with their values, dreams, and desires, individuals can cultivate a more positive and empowering mindset. Join Tonya as she takes you thorugh her thought clloset and inspire listeners to consciously select empowering beliefs and shed outdated or limiting ones to cultivate a more positive, resilient, and fulfilling mindset. Talking Points: 03:02 Personal style transformation. 05:04 Choosing thoughts intentionally. 10:35 Upgrading your thoughts. 16:15 Couture thoughts. 20:45 Thoughts about myself. 22:11 Embracing Your Uniqueness. 29:44 Thoughts about money. 32:56 Money mindset transformation. 38:51 Life as a game. 42:59 Feeling bad cannot stop magic. 45:09 Thoughts on love and relationships. 48:46 The Royal Treatment. Quotes: "Girl, I am feeling like yesterday's fries." "I'm going to bloom where I'm planted. I'm going to really show up in this position, in this role, and I'm going to give it my all because it matters." "Money is fun, which is in my thought closet. And money doesn't solve the problems that people are trying to use money to solve the problem for." "I love believing that failure is what dreams are built upon." "It was a thought that I decided to return, and I upgraded for a better thought." Useful Resources: The Royal Treatment Workshop: https://schoolofselfimage.com/ROYAL Join the membership: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Unveiling Your Inner Queen: The Power of Self-Respect and Self-Care Giving yourself a royal treatment involves creating a personalized plan for self-care and self-respect. In this School of Self-Image episode, host, and master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of treating oneself like royalty and prioritizing self-care. She shares the story of a client named Sarah who transformed her life by implementing a royal treatment plan tailored to her needs. This plan included setting boundaries at work, taking lunch breaks, exercising, and engaging in hobbies she enjoyed. The concept of a royal treatment goes beyond superficial indulgences like spa days and manicures. It is about connecting with one's true nature, listening to internal cues, and establishing a strong inner kingdom. By tuning into one's body and soul, individuals can determine what they need to feel their best and align with their natural rhythm. This process involves building a strong relationship with oneself based on love, respect, and self-worth. Tune in to learn why every woman needs to prioritize herself and treat herself like royalty. Talking Points: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Royal Treatment 00:05:30 - The Consequences of Self-Neglect 00:10:16 - Overcoming Excuses for Self-Care 00:13:05 - Increased Confidence through Self-Care 00:17:32 - Attractiveness and Energy 00:21:31 - Unveiling Your True Nature 00:24:34 - Building a Strong Inner Kingdom 00:26:19 - Invitation to the Royal Treatment Workshop Quotes: "When are you going to start treating yourself like a queen?" "Confidence is something that you create with your thoughts, with your mind. It is a belief in your abilities." "I've done those things, and it creates this deep trust in myself. This feeling of like, girl, I've got you." "Would you rather attract rusty old nails or shiny gold coins? I'm guessing your answer is shiny gold coins." "It is going to have the most beautiful cascading effect into every area of your life." Useful Resources: The Royal Treatment Workshop: https://schoolofselfimage.com/ROYAL Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Embracing 'No': The Key to Living a Life Aligned with Your Values Saying no is a powerful tool for setting boundaries and taking back control of your life. In the podcast episode, Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of establishing boundaries to prioritize your well-being and align with your values and goals. Here are some key points to consider when it comes to setting boundaries through saying no: Prioritizing Your Well-being: By saying no to commitments or requests that do not serve you, you are prioritizing your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Empowering Yourself: Saying no is a way of empowering yourself and demonstrating self-respect. Taking Control of Your Life: Without boundaries, you may feel like you are being run over by the demands and expectations of others. Living in Alignment: Setting boundaries through saying no allows you to live in alignment with your decisions, goals, and values. Building Self-Image: Saying no can positively impact your self-image and self-esteem. Saying no is not just about declining requests; it is a powerful act of self-care and self-empowerment. By setting boundaries through saying no, you can take control of your life, prioritize your well-being, and live in alignment with your values and goals. Join Tonya as she delves into the power of saying no, inspired by quotes from Steve Jobs and Paulo Coelho, and explores the importance of listening to our gut feelings and setting boundaries by saying no when necessary to avoid feeling overwhelmed or drained. ____________________________________________________________________________ Episode Details: 00:01:25 - Embracing Joyful Yeses 00:01:57 - Mastering the Art of Saying No 00:03:11 - Free Guide to Saying No 00:04:14 - Societal Pressures and FOMO 00:05:08 - The Consequences of Yes 00:06:33 - The Jar Metaphor 00:08:10 - Identity and Priorities 00:12:36 - The Upside of Saying No 00:15:16 - The Clarity of Prioritizing Yes 00:18:30 - Elegance and Quality Over Quantity 00:23:53 - The Pleasure of Saying No 00:25:28 - The Invitation to Say No Quotes: "Innovation is saying no to a thousand things." "No is my new favorite word." "When you say yes to everything, you live someone else's life." "I prioritize my wellbeing to demonstrate that I am worthy and I am confident in who I am." "The power of no lies in saying no to the junk, to the low quality." "I lived a large part of my life lying to everybody. Not on purpose, but to me, when you say yes to something that you don't really want to do, it's like you're lying." "The power of no after years of being afraid of it, I can tell you it's one of the best two-letter words in my vocabulary." Useful Resources: The Guide to Saying No: https://schoolofselfimage.com/power Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/ FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

The Power of Self-Appreciation: 5 Steps to Delight in You Inspired by a quote from Anais Nin, Tonya Leigh reflects on the concept she has adopted that is centered on delighting in oneself. Tonya shares her experience of a delightful day spent alone and discusses the importance of analyzing and journaling about such days to create more moments of joy. She offers five ways to delight in oneself, encouraging listeners to take pleasure and satisfaction in who they are. By prioritizing self-care, nurturing self-relationship, and appreciating one's own value, individuals can cultivate a deeper sense of joy, fulfillment, and self-love. These practices not only benefit personal well-being but also have a positive impact on external relationships, work, and overall quality of life. Embracing these aspects can lead to a more fulfilling and delightful existence, where individuals can truly thrive and experience the fullness of life. ____________________________________________________________________________ Episode Details: 00:49 Delighting in yourself 06:52 Prioritize self-care 09:35 Making time for joyful activities 15:31 Being your own best friend 20:14 Quality alone time 21:51 Cultivating a deeper relationship with yourself Quotes: "My mission, should I choose to accept it, is to find peace." "A joyful woman is a magnet for her desires. Energy is always looking for its equal match. Delighting is an energy. It is a vibration that you put out into the world." "You are the longest commitment you will ever have in your life. Make the choice to lovingly commit to yourself." "What if you just decided you're never going to beat yourself up again? Instead, you're going to be your own best friend, your greatest cheerleader." "You are worth that time. You are valuable enough to delight in yourself." "There's nothing wrong with you. You are not broken. But your approach probably is." Useful Resources: Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/ FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Ditching Apologies: Cultivating Self-Love and Confidence Over-apologizing can become such a habit we don't even realize we are repeating the behavior. School of Self-Image host Tonya Leigh discusses the tendency for women to over-apologize and the impact it can have on their self-esteem and confidence. She explores why women tend to over-apologize, including societal expectations and the desire to please others. Tonya emphasizes the importance of recognizing when apologies are unnecessary and offers strategies for breaking the habit, such as replacing "I'm sorry" with "thank you" and focusing on solutions instead of apologies. She encourages women to take ownership of their space, needs, and voice without feeling the need to apologize constantly. Tune in to discover how over-apologizing can impact your daily life and learn how to break free from this ingrained behavior. Episode Details: 00:51 Over-apologizing in daily life 05:32 Apologizing for things beyond control 10:41 Recognizing over-apologizing habits 13:44 Swapping "sorry" for "thank you" 17:52 Refusing to apologize for being you Quotes: "I'm so sorry I'm crying. I'm like, why are you apologizing for feeling your human emotions? We should never apologize for having emotions." "When you apologize for things that aren't your fault, you're basically saying, I'm sorry for having needs. I'm sorry for taking up space. I'm sorry for needing support." "You have valuable thoughts and ideas to share. You are deserving of taking up space. You are worthy of support and love." "I am all for taking responsibility when it's my responsibility. But I was taking on the world's responsibility when I was over-apologizing." "The last suggestion I can offer you is to begin to ask questions with confidence instead of apologizing because sometimes, sorry just becomes a crutch to get someone's attention." Useful resources: Useful Resources: Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/ FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Unlocking the Lessons of Aging: Embracing Your Journey with Gratitude Embracing your age with joy, purpose, and gratitude at every stage of life is a powerful mindset shift that can lead to a more fulfilling and enriching experience. In the podcast episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of loving your age, regardless of where you are in life. She emphasizes the need to appreciate the present moment and find beauty in every stage of life. One key point highlighted is the significance of reframing aging from being seen as a burden to being viewed as a blessing. Aging is not a disease but a privilege, offering opportunities for growth, learning, and new experiences. By shifting our perspective on aging, we can approach each stage of life with a sense of gratitude and excitement for what it has to offer. Join Tonya as she dives into breaking free from societal aging expectations and embracing your unique identity at every age, so you can cultivate a sense of empowerment and self-expression. ____________________________________________________________________________ Episode Details: 00:39 Loving Your Age 08:27 Reframing aging as a blessing. 12:26 Intergenerational friendships. 15:18 Creating age loving environments. 19:10 Dressing for desired energy. 25:38 Choosing Positive Aging Narratives. 27:25 Embracing new experiences. 31:37 Overcoming people pleasing and approval. Quotes: "You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old." "I'm not going to waste time wishing I was 20 again, because I'll never be 20 again." "Aging is not a disease. It is a privilege, a privilege truly of a lifetime." "Push against what you've been told older folks can supposedly do or can't do. I mean, who decided that?" "I love what Iris Eiffel says. She's like, style has no age. It's an attitude, not age." "I want to chase less and enjoy more." "I used to think happiness was a fairy tale, forever just out of reach." Useful Resources: Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/ FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Raising the Bar: How to Set Higher Standards for Self-Love What is your self-love standard? This week Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of self-love standards and how they can impact our lives. Self-love is not just about fluffy feelings, but about setting expectations for how we treat ourselves. So, how do we raise our self-love standards? By examining how we talk to ourselves, how we treat our bodies, and how we expect to be treated by others. Tonya shares personal experiences and examples to illustrate the power of self-love standards and how this manifests in our self-image. Tonya encourages listeners to align their standards with their future self-image and create a life that reflects their highest potential. Episode Details: 03:24 The power of self-talk 07:32 Raise the standard of self-love 09:19 Self-love and body image 14:49 Alignment and synergy 17:09 Reevaluate current standards 21:35 Elevating your self-image Quotes: "I am so proud of you for trying. I am so proud of you for putting yourself out there. You are smart. You are kind. You are beautiful. You have what it takes. Go get it, girl." "As someone who used to be so mean to the reflection in the mirror, I just refused to do that anymore because nothing good came out of it. It just made me feel terrible, which then led me to take terrible actions that just kept me perpetuating terrible results, truly." "You will always prove to yourself how you see yourself." "If you're constantly comparing. to either past versions of yourself or other people, you will not see your own." "If you don't love yourself, madly, ridiculously, unapologetically, this world will run all over you." "It is time for you to create your own 'powerfully ever after'." Useful Resources: Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/ FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Stepping into the Spotlight: Embracing Your Superpower of Visibility What is fear of being seen? Host and Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh gives valuable insights on the fear of being seen and the impact it can have on women. She shares personal experiences and highlights the societal pressure for women to blend in and not rock the boat. Tonya emphasizes the importance of embracing authenticity and stepping into the spotlight of our lives. She offers tools and strategies for overcoming the fear of being seen, including acknowledging the fear, starting small, building a support network, shifting the narrative, challenging the inner critic, taking action, finding inspiration, and remembering one's why. She also encourages women to celebrate their milestones and to be willing to be judged and fail in order to reclaim their stories and voices. She concludes by reminding listeners that they are worthy, powerful, and meant to be seen. ____________________________________________________________________________ Episode Details: 01:01 Fear of being seen 04:54 Blending In 09:45 Harnessing the superpower of visibility 13:22 Imposter syndrome 19:16 Celebrating small milestones and progress. 23:54 Fear of being judged. Quotes: "When I think about going after extraordinary goals, one of the things that is required is that you're seen on some level." "I got over my fear of being seen. I was willing to be judged. I was willing to be ridiculed." "Remember, and this is really important, visibility isn't about validation." "What I have known to be true is the more imperfect I am, the more vulnerable I am, the more I share the ins and outs of my life, the more people can connect to that." "Fear has no control over you in this part of your life. When you're willing to be judged, when you're willing to get it wrong, when you're willing to be imperfect, when you're willing to look stupid, when you're willing to fail, all of a sudden the fear is gone." Useful Resources: Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Comfort vs. Strength: Creating a Life of Fulfillment The importance of finding a balance between comfort and strength in order to live a fulfilling and adventurous life is the focus on this episode of School of Self-Image with host Tonya Leigh. She emphasizes that while comfort can be enjoyable, too much of it can prevent us from pursuing our dreams. On the other hand, strength is necessary for personal growth and achieving our goals. Leigh encourages listeners to embrace discomfort and take small brave steps outside of their comfort zones. She also highlights the importance of mindfulness and self-compassion in navigating the balance between comfort and strength. Ultimately, she suggests that true fulfillment comes from embracing both comfort and strength in our lives. ____________________________________________________________________________ Episode Details: 00:22 Finding balance between comfort and adventure 07:25 There's low risk with comfort 09:43 Leisurely hustling 12:47 Setting extraordinary goals 17:04 A beautiful waltz of comfort and strength Quotes: "Find a balance between rest and restlessness. Find a balance between the life you dream of and the life you live." "Strength is that inner knowing that you've got your own back, that you are going to do what you say you're going to do, that you're going to handle the obstacles that come your way, that you're going to have courage." "True pleasure is the absence of pain." "There's something beautiful about seeing what you're made of" "A life that's built from both comfort and strength, because ultimately true fulfillment lies not in choosing one over the other, but in mastering the art of embracing both." Useful Resources: Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Learning from the Past and Creating Your Future Have you ever considered how amazing it would be if you chose to learn from the past intentionally? How this might create a better future? Welcome to this week's episode of School of Self-Image podcast with host, Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh. Tonya is all in on the concept of a monthly reset and shares her personal experience of starting a new morning routine. She encourages listeners to tune in to their future selves and take action towards their goals, even if they feel off track. She reassures them that it's never too late to make a change and improve their lives. Hitting that monthly reset goal is such a part of self-image work and in shaping experiences and outcomes. By changing how individuals perceive themselves, they can create new evidence and transform various areas of their lives, including relationships, finances, and personal growth. This is the power of the monthly reset. Episode Details: 00:02:46 Never too late to reset 00:06:33 How you see yourself 00:10:15 Monthly reset and review 00:14:08 Celebrating wins and dissecting failures 00:19:07 Creating new evidence of success 00:22:06 The power of self-reflection Quotes: "Every moment is a chance for a U-turn." "I'm a woman who creates her life on purpose." "Every moment is truly a blank slate, yet we bring all of our old baggage into this moment." "I already know that the obstacle that I am going to encounter is my own brain." "Without a mind that is intentional, that is focused, that is disciplined, you're going to struggle in life." Useful Resources: Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Finding Fulfillment Through Trusting Your Intuition Do you struggles with not trusting intuition? Tonya Leigh knows exactly what that feels like and how it has impacted her life. Throughout this episode, she emphasizes the benefits of following intuition. Listening to intuition can lead to a more fulfilling life and make decision-making easier. Intuition is described as an inner compass connected to one's true self and higher purpose. Tonya encourages listeners to pay attention to their bodies and not ignore the signals they receive. Ignoring intuition can lead to suffering and keep individuals in a state of scarcity. Being overly cognitive and overthinking things can override gut feelings and lead to decisions that are not in true service of oneself. To reconnect with intuition, Tonya suggests asking oneself questions and tuning into the inner voice. "If my highest self could speak, what would she say?" and then imagining the wisest self advising. By removing outside opinions, societal expectations, and the influence of others, individuals can tap into their own inner knowing. Tune in to discover how you can make decisions that align with your values and priorities and experience a greater sense of flow and fulfillment in life. Episode Breakdown: 01:09 Overriding that gut knowing 06:32 When intuition is nudging you 09:35 Getting off track 14:09 Listen to your body 19:29 The power of intuition 23:21 Following your inner compass 26:36 Intuition versus fear 33:32 What do I know deep down? 36:04 Elevating the quality of mindset Quotes: "Albert Einstein said, the intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the reflective, rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." "Showing up and sharing and helping and serving and offering value is the greatest way to sell anything." "They can be saying all of the right things, they can be smiling in your face, on paper they can look like the perfect person for you, but your gut is saying run." "Learning to listen and decode your intuition is going to lead to a greater, more fulfilling life." "Sometimes it's pursuing a career path, even though you feel it does not genuinely align with your interests, your soul, or your strengths." "Intuition usually isn't panicked. It's just this very calm, gentle, subtle voice." "But what I do know is that you know, and that answer is found within your body, not your mind, but within your body." "Listening to your intuition requires space. It requires time to just be with yourself." Useful Resources: Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Creating New Habits for a Transformed Life Habits are the actions we engage in daily, often without conscious thought. They serve as the foundation of our lives and have a profound impact on our self-perception. Our habits reinforce how we view ourselves and shape our identity. As host, Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh, reflects on the power of habits and how they shape our lives, she shares her personal journey of examining her habits. This episode details the five habits that she wants to create in 2024. These habits include unplugging more from her cell phone and other devices, reading more books, journaling daily, drinking less alcohol, and committing to getting fit. Tonya discusses the importance of aligning our habits with our self-image and how changing our habits can lead to significant changes in our lives. She invites listeners to consider the habits they want to cultivate in order to create the life they truly desire. Tune in to learn how small actions can have a big impact on your life in 2024 and beyond. Episode Breakdown: 01:22 Any moment is a chance to start again 02:41 Write a letter to 18-year-old you 05:09 Self-image habits 09:08 5 habits I want to be on autopilot 13:14 Habits that get you back in alignment 20:53 Unplugging and staying connected 24:47 The act of reading 27:20 The habit of journaling 31:40 Drinking less as a habit 37:44 Aging powerfully Quotes: "If you want to see your life change, take a look at your habits." "Think about all of it, and you get to make up this amazing story about 18-year-old you. But it's not just enough to use our imagination. Our imaginations need evidence to really root in that self-image." "The things that we do day in and day out are literally the building blocks of our lives." "It's almost like I've gotten into this pattern of just enjoying, which is a beautiful thing, and riding the wave. But I miss that aliveness, that, oh my god, I just cannot wait to saunter into this day." "If I want to see myself as a royal being, which I think we all are, what do I want to say to myself? How do I want to treat myself? And so with those two questions, I came up with five habits that I am committed to creating this year and making them habits, making them just autopilot, just what I do." "I've noticed over the last month since I got that report, because I don't know why I haven't really been paying attention to the report, but we all need to look at that report and think about the number of hours a day you're spending on your phone and what else you could be doing with that time." "I want to be more active on Instagram this year. And that's the crux. That's the hard part is when you have a business that requires that you share your work and you put yourself out there, you have to find the balance between unplugging and plugging back in." "Maybe we should try reading more. I want to get back into books. There is a world that exists within books that opens you up to new ideas, new perspectives, new artists, new lands, new stories." "The work that needs to be done is around your self-image. When you change how you see yourself, you change what you do." Useful Resources: Join now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

What is Tonya's WOTY? She has been selecting a word of the year for the past decade, finding it to be a transformative process. She firmly believes that merely setting goals and taking action is insufficient for creating lasting change. Instead, Tonya emphasizes the significance of personal growth and transformation in order to consistently approach things differently and achieve different outcomes. Having a word of the year serves as a guiding principle, providing direction and support. However, Tonya faced difficulty in choosing a word of the year for 2024. Initially, she contemplated words like "power" and "integrity," but they didn't resonate with her. It was during a luncheon for the Good Friends organization that she witnessed a woman on stage who embodied qualities she deeply admired, such as power and integrity. The word "royal" encapsulates the host's desired qualities of integrity, generosity, and elevating self-care. She explains that embodying royalty means radiating an energy filled with integrity, grace, compassion, and empathy. It entails adhering to moral principles and a code of ethics in both behavior and leadership. Tune in to discover how to aim toward treating yourself with the utmost care and refinement. Episode Breakdown: 00:33 Choosing a word of the year 02:14 One of the biggest mistakes that we make 06:09 My word of the year for 2024 is royal 08:24 Seeing yourself as someone of status 09:28 Lead with integrity 13:12 What is 'being royal'? 14:59 Being more generous in 2024 18:11 The Royal Treatment 19:39 My extraordinary goal Quotes: "My extraordinary goal this year is around leadership and my business and my team. I want to be a really royal leader." "I don't believe in giving when you're doing it to get rid of guilt or to, you know, impress other people. I think that is the energy in which a lot of people sometimes give and then they start to feel resentful and it doesn't feel good." "One of the traits that the woman who was on stage that revealed my word of the year to me showed me that I want more of this year is generosity." "We are going to make mistakes, we are going to get it wrong sometimes. But the biggest mistake is in pretending you didn't make one." "Because so often we discount ourselves, we shrink ourselves, we put ourselves down, we place other people above us." Useful Resources: Join now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Host Tonya Leigh kicks off the new year by asking listeners to reflect on the characters they are tired of playing and the ones they are ready to step into. The episode discusses the external factors that support a person's character, specifically focusing on style and environment. The host emphasizes the importance of these external factors in expressing and confirming one's character. Tonya also mentions an exercise called "Characters in Your Closet" where individuals can examine the clothes in their closet and identify the characters they have been playing based on their clothing choices. She suggests that by intentionally choosing their style, individuals can embody new characters that align with their desired self-image. Tune in to start the year off right with this thought-provoking episode. Episode Breakdown: 01:17 What does it mean to create, not fix 03:21 Live Like an Editor Workshop 08:27 We can have fixed mindsets 10:55 The character of the abdicator 12:49 The cost of playing this character 17:40 Responding to the world around you 19:06 Your character determines your relationships 22:08 This was the year that it ended 25:01 Famous Rachel Zoe philosophy 27:25 The character of an energized woman Quotes: "I want you to think about the difference in saying to yourself, I need to fix myself or I want to create myself." "So many people, when I've talked to them about this concept of you can change who you are, they want to tell me, no, there's just an internal blueprint that you can't change." "Last year, I found myself playing a character that I've been really good at playing. And in some ways, it has served me because that's the thing. If it didn't serve us, we wouldn't play it." " I feel like I have stepped in my power in so many ways, but there were a couple of things specifically that I looked at and I was like, Oh, I've been playing the character of abdicator." "That's a key aspect of character. It's not just about how you act. It's also about how you interact and connect with others" "I'm going to speak up when I feel like someone is out of integrity. I'm going to speak up when there is something that needs to happen. And I'm going to be willing to have the hard conversations and make the hard decisions so that those things happen" Useful Resources: Live Like an Editor Workshop: https://schoolofselfimage.com/workshop Join now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

What are your big takeaways from 2023? Heading into a new year always brings up moments of reflection. In this episode, self-image coach Tonya Leigh reflects on her top five lessons from 2023. Tonya's top five lessons include: 1) Health is your greatest wealth, 2) Don't delay what needs to be done, 3) Don't take anything for granted, 4) Trust your intuition, and 5) Focus on your own path. Tonya emphasizes the importance of seeing oneself as a masterpiece and approaching life from a place of love and joy. She also introduces her upcoming workshop, "Live Like an Editor," where participants can create their own magazine covers and set intentions for the new year. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own lessons from the year and carry them into the new year. Join Tonya as she dives into these valuable lessons and provides insights for listeners. Episode Breakdown: 00:26 - Bird Poop Anecdote and Good Luck for 2024 01:50 - The Concept of Creating vs. Fixing in Personal Development 03:20 - Live Like an Editor Workshop 06:45 - Reflecting on the Past Year's Lessons 08:10 - Lesson One: Health as the Greatest Wealth 12:55 - Lesson Two: Don't Delay Necessary Actions 16:40 - Lesson Three: Don't Take Anything for Granted 20:10 - Lesson Four: Trusting Your Intuition 23:45 - Lesson Five: Focus on Your Own Path 27:30 - Encouragement to Reflect on Personal Lessons 29:50 - New Year Wishes Quotes: 'One of the biggest beliefs that keep us stuck in patterns and cycles that don't serve us is that we are broken." "When you come at yourself as if you are broken, you end up perpetuating brokenness." "I want you to see yourself as a masterpiece." "I know that focusing on my health is my greatest love." "If you need money to be free, then you're not really free because you are going to be a slave to money." "We are responsible for our own vision and focusing on our own path." Useful Resources: Live Like an Editor Workshop: https://schoolofselfimage.com/workshop Join now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Unlocking Your Superpowers: Embracing Your Quirks Summary: Are you tired of trying to fit in and be like everyone else? It's time to love your quirks and embrace what makes you unique. Discover the secret to a more confident and joyful life: loving your quirks. Host Tonya Leigh takes listeners into just how powerful embracing one's quirks is and how it positively impacts self-confidence. When individuals accept and love their unique qualities, they send a message to their subconscious mind that they are deserving of love and acceptance. This, in turn, bolsters self-confidence as they no longer seek external validation or conform to societal norms. Instead, they embrace their authentic selves and allow their true essence to shine. Moreover, embracing one's quirks attracts individuals who appreciate and celebrate their own uniqueness. When individuals exude confidence in who they are and unapologetically embrace their quirks, they naturally attract like-minded individuals who appreciate and resonate with their authentic selves. These are the people who see the beauty in their quirks and celebrate them rather than passing judgment or criticism. By embracing their quirks, individuals also inspire others to do the same. When people witness someone confidently embracing their quirks and living life on their own terms, it grants them permission to do likewise. The willingness to be different and embrace one's uniqueness can inspire others, creating a ripple effect of self-acceptance and joy. Join Tonya as she dives into the power of celebrating our uniqueness. Episode Details: 00:01 The power of loving your quirks. 01:04 Re-examining everything 03:18 Am I too feminine? 05:22 You are what you love 07:56 Bachelorette Hannah Brown's quirkiness 09:30 Rejecting some part of yourself 14:03 The weakest tithing I could ever do 19:20 When I accept myself as I am 22:40 Care less about whatt other people think Quotes: "I believe the secret to the most amazing and magical and extraordinary life is, drumroll, accepting and hopefully loving every part of yourself." "We spend a lot of time changing and adapitng to please others." "It's like telling that little girl within you, 'You shouldn't be that'." "So much of our dis-ease with ourselves is because we havn't accepted ourselves." "If you hang around certain types of people and you're in certain environments, there is a standard of behavior and sometimes your quirks don't fit in." "Society will always try to shape you into what it wants you to be. " "What makes you, you? What are your little quirks? Whatt makes you different from everybody else? I think those are your superpowers." Useful Resources: Join now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Did you know that our brains are wired to default to worst-case scenarios? When we allow a worst-case mindset to take hold, this can hold us back from taking risks and making changes necessary for an extraordinary life to unfold. Host Tonya Leigh challenges listeners to play the role of their angel's advocate by focusing on best-case scenarios. Tonya shares her personal experience of making big changes in her business and how focusing on best-case scenarios has helped her overcome fear and create a better life. She explains the pain-pleasure principle and how visualizing best-case scenarios and associating pain with staying in the current situation can motivate us to take action. Tonya emphasizes the importance of self-image and how our expectations shape our future. She encourages listeners to imagine and believe in best-case scenarios, take action to confirm their beliefs and create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Episode Details: 02:09 Managing our minds 05:19 The pain-pleasure principle 09:06 Visualizing a magnificent future 15:47 All roads lead back to self-image 17:32 Believing in best-case scenarios 23:03 Being your angel's advocate Quotes: "This is the role of looking for, finding and focusing on best-case scenarios." "Your expectations shape your future." "That is why it's so important, my friends, that we give time to our best-case scenarios." "Because of who I've become, I now can allow people into my life at this level." "It's within our daily journal practice, really thinking about how you want to think and show up on purpose." Useful Resources: Join now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

Creating Extraordinary Years: The Power of Planning In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the power of planning for extraordinary years. She emphasizes the importance of moving from wishing to taking action and shares her personal experience of making extraordinary decisions and plans. Tonya acknowledges the mix of excitement and fear that comes with stepping into the unknown and encourages listeners to embrace the opportunity for growth and change. As the year comes to an end, she reminds us that there is still time to make a powerful impact and create an extraordinary finish to the year, and shares how she believes the last month of the year can be the most impactful. Join her as she encourages listeners to embrace the scary and exciting aspects of pursuing what they desire. Episode Details: 01:11 Extraordinary decisions 04:13 Creating an extraordinary year 10:29 Wishing versus planning 13:21 Obstacles to planning 18:04 The power of planning 23:58 Wishing for 2024 26:15 Turning dreams into reality Quotes: "Over the last couple of weeks, I have made some extraordinary decisions." "She makes bold decisions and she's navigating to extraordinary." "Planning is sexy." "But not having a plan is a guarantee that you won't get there." "If everything's important, then nothing really is." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Your Extraordinary Holidays: https://schoolofselfimage.com/holiday FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

In this episode, host Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of embracing the slow life and the tendency to rush toward our goals. She explores the idea that many of us believe that the future is better than the present, leading us to constantly strive for something more. Tonya also delves into the idea that we often try to outrun our own stories and seek validation and worthiness through accomplishments. Tune in to gain insights on how to slow down and find fulfillment in the present moment. Episode details: 00:01:10 Embracing the slow life 00:06:05 Slow and sustainable growth 00:09:26 Extraordinary goals and personal growth 00:14:32 Slow growth and sustainable success 00:18:03 Self-image transformation Quotes: 00:04:26 - "The real work is seeing yourself as worthy now and building from that place." 00:08:30 - "But I'm so afraid of failing. I'm so afraid of what my dad will think. I'm so afraid of not making money that I don't know how to stop." 00:10:19 - "But when you change your whole approach, when you change your mindset, when you make a declaration that you are going to enjoy your life and not postpone it until 'one day when', then a goal setting can become delicious." 00:14:39 - "It may look slow to the outside world, but you are like growing deep, deep roots underneath the surface that maybe people can't see, but it's going to be what allows you to have sustainable success." 00:17:09 - "I've tried both ways and I will take slow growth any day of the week." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Your Extraordinary Holiday: https://schoolofselfimage.com/holiday FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

In this episode, Tonya explores the concept of self-gratitude and how often people undermine their success and achievements. She shares her gratitude for various aspects of her life, including her family, health, and the School of Self-Image community. Tonya references Snoop Dogg's speech in which he thanked himself and highlights the importance of acknowledging and appreciating one's own efforts and accomplishments. She encourages listeners to thank themselves and give themselves credit for the positive things they have done in their lives. Tune in for this insightful glimpse into self-gratitude. Episode details: 00:00:12 Practice self-gratitude 00:03:20 Self-gratitude and Snoop Dogg 00:04:40 Thanking myself for self-improvement 00:12:41 Body gratitude 00:14:11 Overcoming and Becoming Quotes: 00:02:38 - "If you are grateful for me, I just want you to know I am so grateful for you." 00:04:40 - "I want to thank me for believing in me. I want to thank me for doing all this hard work. I want to thank me for having no days off. I want to thank me for never quitting. I want to thank me for always being a giver and trying to give more than I receive. I want to thank me for trying to do more right than wrong. I want to thank me for being me at all times." 00:07:31 - "We are so used to being our own worst critic, our own worst enemy, of being perfectionist and making our love very conditional towards ourselves." 00:11:05 - "I remember when I did my very first podcast, which by the way, I'm thankful for the version of me who was willing to suck at it." 00:14:57 - "I want to thank me." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Your Extraordinary Holiday: https://schoolofselfimage.com/holiday FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this podcast episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of elegant eating and how it can revolutionize one's relationship with food and body. She shares her experience of hosting an event and the positive feedback she received. Tonya explains that elegant eating is about choosing quality over quantity and thinking long-term. She emphasizes the importance of slowing down while eating, learning to eat to the point of elegant satisfaction, and finding pleasure in activities outside of food. Tonya encourages listeners to practice self-love throughout the holiday season and commit to loving themselves no matter what. She also mentions the slim self-image program available in the School of Self-Image membership. Episode Details: 04:05 Personal struggle with food and desire for a healthy relationship 05:49 Introduction to the concept of elegant eating and its simplicity 07:26 The tendency to complicate the relationship with food 08:50 The importance of self-possession and long-term thinking in elegant eating 10:18 Eating with love and grace for oneself 13:33 Eating mindfully and savoring food with others 14:19 Importance of feeling and understanding emotions instead of numbing 17:09 Listening to and understanding the body's signals 20:39 Taking action to support a new self-image 23:19 Diversifying sources of pleasure beyond food 26:14 Finding pleasure in showing up for oneself 28:12 Committing to loving yourself through the holidays Quotes: "Elegant eating is about quality over quantity." "The majority of people have complicated their relationship with food." "We neglect just timeless truths and wisdom that have worked throughout the ages, that resides in elegant eating." "Elegant eating is about eating with love and grace for yourself." "Train the brain. The brain's going to want to come back to old patterns, come back to old ways of thinking. Place that attention on the food, and you just have to train it, like, no, it's not where we're going." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Discovering Glimmers of Happiness and Contentment This episode revolves around the concept of "glimmers," which are small moments of joy and peace. Tonya Leigh explains that these glimmers are micro-moments that can bring about feelings of joy, peace, calmness, and contentment, ultimately soothing our nervous system. By actively seeking out these glimmers, Tonya suggests that we can shift our state of being and cultivate a sense of inner peace. She encourages listeners to make it a daily intention to discover these glimmers in their everyday lives. Even during challenging times, finding just one glimmer a day can make a significant difference and provide hope. To further support this practice, Tonya recommends keeping a journal of favorite glimmers to revisit and find encouragement when needed. Additionally, Tonya mentions that glimmers can be found in favorite environments such as parks, restaurants, and trails. The episode emphasizes the importance of paying attention to these small moments of joy and cultivating a mindset of finding and appreciating glimmers in everyday life. Episode Details: 01:51 A charmed life 07:38 Glimmers 10:00 Glimmers of joy in life 14:09 Finding glimmers in everyday life 19:37 Sweater weather and glimmers Quotes: "To rising above the fray and protecting your peace and showing up as the most expansive version of you." "The glimmers are always there." "But because I'm very intentional now on finding glimmers, I notice how incredible that felt." "When you understand them and you know what glimmers feel like to you and where they most likely are hanging out, you can intentionally begin to place yourself in environments and around people where glimmers are more prevalent." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of slowing down and savoring the slow life. She shares her morning routine and emphasizes the need to create space and not rush through life. Tonya reflects on the desire to slow down and the sense of slowness often missing in our everyday lives. She explores the question of how to combine ambition with ease. Tune in to discover Tonya's insights on embracing a slower pace and finding balance in life. Episode Details: 00:01:18 Savor the slow life 00:06:55 Embrace the present moment 00:17:32 Slow down, focus, schedule 00:20:59 Savor the slow life 00:28:30 Embrace and savor the slow life Quotes: "It's that feeling of being in flow." "It's that feeling of being so present that time becomes irrelevant." "And I have just witnessed personally, so many people struggle with this, fight it, and when they finally embrace it, that's when things take off for them." "I am, two most important words you will ever speak, because you're claiming it as your identity, and you will always work to prove your identity true." "Through weekly classes and coaching, you'll learn powerful techniques on how to elevate the quality of your mindset, style, and surroundings to change how you see yourself and create extraordinary results in your life." "At what point are we all going to wake up as women and realize that we must take care of ourselves in order to better serve, to take care of other people?" Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Building a Healthy Relationship with Money: The Key to Enjoyment In this episode, Tonya talks about the importance of treating your money like a cherished relationship. She discusses the need to nurture our finances and enjoy the value that money brings to our lives. Tonya emphasizes the balance between saving and spending and encourages listeners to find joy in their financial journey. Join her in the Money Garden workshop to explore your relationship with money further. Episode Details: 01:37 How to enjoy money. 05:47 Trusting yourself with money. 10:07 Balancing saving and spending. 14:02 Celebrating financial milestones. 19:57 Enjoying money and letting go. 22:09 Relaxing around money. Quotes: "Because at the end of the day, money is a tool that we have to enhance our lives and the lives of those around us." "We can get into these patterns around our spending that keep confirming stories that we have about ourselves around money." "Girl, give me peace over a Chanel bag any day of the week." "I had a whole crisis a few years ago where I found myself more successful financially than I'd ever been. I was so full of anxiety, and now I can see why. I was just hitting a self-image limit." 'I was not even planning to say this, but it just occurred to me, that part of enjoying money is being willing to let it go." Useful Resources: The Money Garden Workshop: https://schoolofselfimage.com/money Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

The Money Garden: Design, Nurture, and Enjoy Your Financial Life In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of elegance in budgeting. She emphasizes the importance of spending in a way that enhances life and brings abundance, rather than scarcity and fear. Tonya shares her personal practice of having a monthly "money date" to intimately connect with her finances and make intentional decisions. She highlights the positive impact this practice has had on her net worth over the years. Tonya also mentions her upcoming workshop, "The Money Garden," where she will delve deeper into money mindset and intentional money management. Living within our means is also highlighted as an important aspect of an elegant budget. Overspending can lead to stress, anxiety, and a sense of scarcity. The host encourages living within our means to create a sense of abundance and wealth. This means appreciating and fully utilizing what we already have before bringing in new things. It is about being mindful of our purchases and avoiding buying things that will go unused or sit in our closets. Overall, the episode promotes the idea of an elegant budget as a way to create a fulfilling and abundant life. It encourages conscious spending that is driven by joy, excitement, and alignment with our values and goals. Episode breakdown: 00:01 Elegance in spending. 05:10 The elegant budget. 09:41 The Three Mothers 12:44 The Pareto principle. 17:09 Investing in personal growth. 23:38 Maximizing your means. Quotes: "Between overindulgence and frugality is elegance." "Go out there, eat the cake, spend the money, dance on tables, enjoy life today." "Eating what you want, when you want, spending as much money as you want today is stealing from your future in some ways." "People can call me superficial, they can call me whatever they want, but I love pretty things." "I want to be wealthy in all of the ways and not just financially." "Are you ready to tend to your wealth, watch it grow and make money feel beautiful?" Useful Resources: Money Garden Workshop: http://schoolofselfimage.com/money Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Lessons, not Mistakes: Transforming Your Relationship with Money In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses reframing money mistakes as money lessons. She shares three personal money lessons she has learned and how she has grown from them. The first lesson involves being scammed by a store in Aspen and realizing the importance of not making purchases out of pressure or scarcity. The second lesson involves selling stocks during the market downturn in 2020 and learning the importance of understanding investments and seeking expert advice. The third lesson involves hiring an interior designer and not thoroughly reading the contract, leading to unexpected costs and the importance of asking questions and understanding financial agreements. Leigh emphasizes the need to forgive oneself for past money mistakes and focus on designing a wealthy self-image. She also promotes her upcoming workshop, The Money Garden, where she will teach participants how to nurture and enjoy their financial garden. Episode details: 00:55 Money struggles and self-image. 06:11 Living a rich life. 09:30 Stop beating yourself up. 16:08 The pressure to buy. 23:41 Learning from financial mistakes. 26:09 Ask questions about your money. 30:41 Money garden workshop rendezvous. Quotes: "What if there are no money mistakes, just money lessons?" "But don't let someone pressure you into buying anything ever." "Don't make decisions out of scarcity because it's just going to keep perpetuating scarcity." "Because what I know is that mistake is really just a lesson." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Money Garden Workshop: hthttps://schoolofselfimage.com/money Join us at SOSI South: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

How to Overcome a Scarcity Mindset and Embrace Abundance In this episode of the School of Self-Image, host Tonya Leigh explores the concept of scarcity and how it affects our mindset and beliefs about money. She shares a story about a woman who had millions of dollars but still lived in fear of running out of money. Tonya also recalls her own experience in Costa Rica, where she encountered a village that taught her the true meaning of abundance. She emphasizes that abundance is not determined by external factors like wealth or possessions, but rather by our belief in enoughness. Tonya encourages listeners to flip the script on scarcity and embrace the feeling of abundance by believing in themselves and recognizing that there is enough for everyone. Episode Details: 01:21 Abundance in a Costa Rican village. 06:24 Money scripts and subconscious beliefs. 10:23 Rewriting the money script. 14:21 Abundance and spending habits. 18:14 Creating a wealthy self-image. 22:32 Challenge your own thoughts. 26:36 The ingredients of a charmed life. Quotes: "I can earn money and it's safe to be generous." "There are many, many, many different forms of wealth, and what good is a bunch of money if your relationships are terrible?" "But what I know to be true, the more I do this work, the wealthier I become." "The moment you say things like, I can't afford it, you are perpetuating a scarcity mindset." "One, that your nine-year-old self will raise a flute to one day and say, well done, darling." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Cultivating Everyday Magic: Simple Practices for More Beauty, Joy, and Wonder In this episode, Tonya Leigh shares her beliefs around creating everyday magic. She discusses the upcoming event, SOSI South, which aims to help participants live a charmed life. Tonya believes that this kind of life is available to everyone with certain skills and shifts in mindset. She encourages listeners to attend the event and spend two and a half days focusing on their charmed life and learning how to create and experience it. Show Details: 02:24 Creating everyday magic. 17:15 Creating a charmed life. 37:11 Fearless creativity.. 43:39 The soirees. 46:26 Slowing down for a charmed life. 50:01 Deciding your intentio 53:15 You are the magic. Quotes: 03:04 - "And the other is as though everything is a miracle." 34:06 - "I am the magic." 34:38 - "My life is way more magical when I put this away and I get into life and I experience it." 39:30 - "You're going to fascinate the world when you start fascinating yourself." 41:37 - "And I've never seen such energy and support and celebration of one another as I do within the School of Self-Image community." 44:25 - "And remember, a charmed life requires that you stop waiting and you step into the magic of new experiences." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

The Responsible Hedonist: Balancing Pleasure and Responsibility In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, host Tonya Leigh explores the philosophy of hedonism and how it can be practiced responsibly. She discusses the importance of prioritizing pleasure and happiness in life, while also being ethical and making choices that positively impact the world. Tonya shares her personal experience of being accused of being a hedonist and how she embraces it as a compliment. Despite growing up in a culture that viewed pleasure as sinful, she believes in finding a balance and maximizing life's pleasures. Tune in to learn how to be a responsible hedonist and create a better, brighter, and more fulfilling life. Episode Breakdown 02:51 Responsible hedonism. 07:34 Ultimate pain of unfulfilled potential. 10:26 Responsible hedonism. 14:11 Hedonistic budgeting. 20:58 Ultimate hedonism. 22:46 Your charmed life awaits. Quotes: 02:46 - "But I also consider myself a responsible hedonist." 04:13 - "So many people have confused true pleasure, which is what I teach within the School of Self-Image, with escaping their lives." 07:34 - "That is at the end of your life, on your deathbed, looking back and realizing that you lived maybe 5% or maybe even less of what your potential held." 15:11 - "Allocating your pleasures wisely ensures the steady stream of joy throughout your life rather than a one-time explosion of happiness." 17:14 - "What I can tell you is that the more I savor my life, the more I enjoy it, the more I am present in it, the better my life gets." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this unscripted episode, Tonya opens up about her resistance to recording a very personal podcast. She discusses her journey of getting back to her roots and the challenges she has faced along the way. Tune in to join her as she shares her experience and reflects on the importance of embracing the unscripted moments in life. Episode Details: 01:36 Moving back home and personal experience. 06:39 A wild time in my life. 09:29 Search for identity and purpose. 13:55 Returning to my roots. 19:22 Sense of community and longevity. 24:26 Southern culture and alignment. 28:08 Getting back to our roots. 32:38 A charmed life. Quotes: "Maybe some of you are listening to this and you're thinking, I want to get away from this place as far as I can." "We set off and we try on different things and we go on this great adventure, all trying to figure it out." "I think when you are being true to yourself when you're being honest about what you desire; when you are not trying to follow everybody else, but you're listening to your own internal wisdom, I think that is always, always progression." "But what's crazy is I'm coming back as a new version of myself." "I have built a monster. I'm not happy. I want to burn it down." "I believe that our roots will always help us grow." "You know, when I think about Southern Charm, I think about taking the time to appreciate the little moments, the morning coffee, the smile from a stranger." "Your nine-year-old self will raise a flute to you one day and say, well done, darling." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Creating Your Couture Life: The Power of Dream Fittings! In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of a "couture life" custom-made to fit our souls. She introduces the idea of "dream fittings" and emphasizes the importance of pursuing our dreams. Tonya also discusses the significance of working on one's identity and self-image. She points out that many people neglect this aspect of personal development, which can lead to feeling stuck and self-sabotage. By not working on our identity, individuals may struggle to create the life they truly want. Tonya emphasizes the need to prioritize this aspect of personal development encourages listeners to explore their true desires and aspirations and explores the importance of tangible experiences, trying things on to test out dreams and goals. She encourages individuals to actively engage in real-world situations to gain a better understanding of what truly aligns with their passions and values. Enjoy this insightful 'Dream Fittings' episode Episode Details: 02:26 Appreciating the ordinary. 05:58 A couture life. 09:23 Fear of failure and confidence. 13:48 Finding a fitting dream. 8:00 Dream fittings and exploration. 20:31 Blessings in disguise. 30:47 Join to learn more. Quotes: "Because when you really appreciate the ordinary, that's when it becomes extraordinary." "It's why so many people sabotage themselves because they don't work on the number one thing that is determining the quality of their life." "It's believing that no matter what's going to happen, you're going to be okay." "I'm someone who's willing to fail." "You're so afraid of being called flighty or flaky that you're not willing to experiment." "You're going to have to go out there and try it on." "Testing your dreams out in little ways to see how they fit is the key to living a couture life." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Handling Fear with Confidence In this episode, host Tonya Leigh discusses the topic of fear and how it is something that we will always experience to some degree. She emphasizes that being fearless is not realistic, but instead suggests that we can approach fear with style and grace. Tonya shares her insights on different types of fears, from normal fears to phobias, fear of failure, fear of rejection, and existential fears. She encourages her listeners to embrace their fears and find ways to navigate through them. This episode is part of Tonya's "Week of Calm" series and offers valuable insights on fear and personal development. Join Tonya as she shares her wisdom on how to do fear in style. Episode breakdown: 00:01:41 Fear of failure. 00:05:13 Overcoming fear and limitations. 00:09:39 Not being afraid of fear. 00:15:58 Style and dealing with fear. 00:19:30 Alter egos and power poses. 00:22:23 Courage through fashion. Quotes: 00:20 - "I believe if we're going to do fear, we can do it in style." 03:36 - "It's really unfortunate that they don't teach us how to navigate fear when we're in elementary school." 09:49 - "I look fear in the eye and I say to it, I'm not backing down. Let's go." 11:53 - "When you reprogram your identity to be a match for what you want, what you want starts seeking you in return." 16:08 - "Style has actually helped me to not be afraid of being afraid and to deal with fear." 16:48 - "If I'm going to be afraid, I want to do it with some swagger." 21:19 - "I deserve to be seen." 24:02 - "Figuring out what style of clothing and what color of clothing helps you to feel confident and courageous can help you not be afraid of being afraid." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Finding Calm in a Stressful World In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of chilling out and finding relaxation in our lives. She shares her personal experiences with anxiety and the tendency to be intense and controlling. Tonya explores whether this mindset serves us and if we want to change it. She also touches on a conversation she had with Sarah and her boyfriend about anxiety and how it can push us forward. Tune in to learn more about finding calm and enjoying life. Episode Details: 3:32 How to chill out. 06:37 Learning to chill out. 11:00 Technology and relaxation. 13:11 Body conditioning and self-image. 20:28 Chilling out and productivity. 23:10 Can I be competitive and chill at the same time? 26:27 Not chill in the passenger seat. 31:10 Monitoring and questioning assumptions. 34:49 Healthy lifestyle choices. Quotes: "Anxiety keeps me going." "I was running from the fear of not being able to take care of my daughter." "I'm blown away by how this is the missing piece that I just did not understand." "Can I be competitive and chill at the same time?" "I want to practice being a Federer, not a McEnroe." "Even at the end, I'm going to be right there with you going nowhere and just giving myself so much love and compassion and reminding myself in this moment, I am OK." "Did they increase your negative tension or did they inspire you to take a deep breath and to chill out?" "One is there is no hurry because usually when I'm stressed, my brain wants to freak me out, tell me I need to hurry, hurry, hurry." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Week of Calm: https://schoolofselfimage.com/calm FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Conscious Consumption: How Your Choices Impact Your Life In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, host Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of conscious consumption. She prompts listeners to reflect on what they have consumed throughout the day and its impact on their lives. Tonya also introduces the upcoming "Week of Calm" workshop and shares her experience of finding calm amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn more about the power of conscious consumption and how it can positively shape your life. What Tonya covers in this episode: 01:04 Week of Calm. 07:05 Conscious consumption. 09:22 Self-image and reference group. 15:11 Consuming sexy foods. 18:38 Letting go of consumption. Quotes: What have you consumed today? From the books you've read to the people you've hung out with to the music you've listened to, and even to the food that you've ingested. I want you to think about the impact that those consumptions are having on your life. Are you consuming consciously? If it's meant to be it's up to me. If you want to change your life one of the quickest and fastest ways to do it is to start consciously consuming what you want to become. I put myself in certain environments that instantly shook me up to potential new perspectives and new ways of thinking and therefore fast-tracked my growth and my experience in those areas. Do you want to become that thing that you're consuming? Because if you don't, you need to stop consuming it. A beautiful life has more to do with what you subtract than what you add. Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Week of Calm: https://schoolofselfimage.com/calm FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this week's episode, Tonya shares her own challenges she is currently facing around understanding and overcoming emotional reactions, or triggers, and how we can get untriggered. Tonya discusses the concept of feeling triggered and how to become unbothered by external events and emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience. She also announces the upcoming "Week of Calm" challenge and encourages listeners to sign up for this transformative experience. Tune in to gain insights on handling emotional triggers and finding inner peace. The breakdown: [00:02:27] Being untriggered. [00:06:20] Reacting to triggers. [00:09:12] Childhood coping mechanisms. [00:17:39] Accepting and experiencing human emotions. [00:18:49] Exploring irrational thoughts. [00:24:04] Protecting our peace and discomfort. Quotes: "It is all about being untriggered, how to protect your peace in any situation." "Over the past week, I have been triggered several times by someone that I love deeply." "His reaction and what he learned to do from a very young age is fight." "What part of you needs to step up and claim your power?" "I am a human being having a human emotion right now. And this emotion is here to teach me something." "I'm going to experience this emotion that I'm having with so much love and so much compassion." "At the end of the day, I really do think that we all just want to be loved. We just want to be loved, to be understood, and to be respected." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Week of Calm: https://schoolofselfimage.com/calm FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In the episode, host Tonya Leigh discusses the overwhelming nature of the world's constant expansion, particularly in terms of technology and information. She explains that this constant exposure can overwhelm our nervous systems, leading to feelings of chaos and anxiety. Tonya emphasizes the importance of having specific strategies and techniques to calm our nervous systems in order to avoid creating health issues. Without these strategies, it can be difficult to create what we want in our lives. Rather than labeling herself as an anxious person, Tonya reframes it as being a woman who sometimes experiences anxiety and believes that anxiety can serve a purpose in our lives. Overall, the episode emphasizes the idea that anxiety can be embraced and used as a tool for personal growth and self-discovery. By reframing our relationship with anxiety and viewing it as a normal part of life, we can learn valuable lessons about ourselves and harness its potential for positive change. Tonya also shares a list of things that bring her joy, emphasizing the importance of appreciating what we already have. Despite experiencing anxiety, Tonya reminds listeners that they are not alone. She also shares an exciting announcement about her work called 'A Week of Calm' which helps thousands of people create more calm in their lives. Tune in to find out more about Tonya's journey with anxiety and how she finds joy amidst it all. In this episode: 00:01:35 Anxiety is a common experience. 00:09:45 Embrace and make peace with anxiety. 00:12:37 Embrace and accept your anxiety. 00:20:05 Movement and self-care reduce anxiety. 00:28:36 Romance and embrace your anxiety. 00:32:03 Choose calm for transformative resilience. Quotes: "If you want to worry less and create more, if you want to stop spending your time fearing the worst-case scenario and feeling paralyzed by your fear, then you want to join us for the week of calm." "I needed to surrender to it. I needed to fall into the mystery of it." "And the moment I just embrace my anxiety and not try to change it, it starts to dissipate. It doesn't have that big of a grip on me." "I can do amazing things with anxiety." "You will unlock a superpower that empowers you to build an extraordinary life that you love." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Week of Calm: https://schoolofselfimage.com/calm Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Overcoming Appearance Obstacles: Transforming Your Self-Image In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, host Tonya Leigh discusses how to overcome appearance obstacles. She emphasizes that appearance obstacles are actually thinking obstacles and shares insights on how our thoughts about our appearance can hold us back from feeling confident and achieving our goals. Tune in to learn how to shift your mindset and embrace the beauty within yourself. In this episode, Tonya discusses: [00:01:38] Overcoming appearance obstacles. [00:06:14] Aging online is a real thing. [00:09:20] Happiness. [00:16:28] Changing physical appearance. [00:19:11] Embracing aging and societal expectations. [00:23:34] Valuing inner beauty over appearance. [00:29:19] Appreciating natural beauty with age. [00:31:31] Struggles with appearance in today's world. Quotes: "The true key to happiness is changing your inner world." "The way I approach this is I think about what can I change and what can't I change?" "What is for myself and what am I doing to meet societal and external expectations?" "It's the whole package. And yet we spend so much of our lives just focusing on the shell versus what the shell houses." "I was looking at my face in the mirror and I could hear that little voice saying, oh, my God, look at the neck. Look at those extra lines around your eyes. Like I could hear that. But there was this other voice of like, oh, my goodness, look at you." "Because if you don't change what's going on inside, what's outside will never matter." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this episode, Tonya Leigh explores the topic of self-forgiveness and how it can lead to a beautiful life. She shares a powerful quote by Doreen Virtue that encourages listeners to forgive themselves for past actions or decisions. Tonya discusses the importance of extending grace, love, and compassion to oneself and offers guidance on how to forgive. If you're struggling with self-forgiveness, this episode is for you. Don't miss out on the opportunity to let go of shame, guilt, and regret and embrace a more positive and self-loving mindset. The takeaways: [00:03:47] Withholding forgiveness from ourselves. [00:07:00] Self-forgiveness and personal growth. [00:11:14] Acceptance and taking responsibility. [00:13:36] Forgiveness and self-growth. [00:19:36] Unconditional love for ourselves. [ 00:24:12] The renewal stage. [00:27:18] Sign up for The Weekly Edit. Quotes: "I came across this quote by Doreen Virtue that caused me to consider that self-forgiveness is the answer to a beautiful life." "But it's also hard to just go to, I forgive myself." "I love what Byron Katie says, to argue with reality is to argue with God and you only lose 100% of the time." "Forgiveness is saying, I forgive you for being a human." "The people who have a hard time forgiving you are the same people that have a hard time forgiving themselves." "No one wins by you withholding forgiveness for yourself and for other people." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this episode, host Tonya Leigh shares the power of changing our past and introduces the concept of how our perception of our past can greatly impact our present and future. Tanya reflects on her experience in the Bay Area and how she had to adjust her expectations of the weather. She also discusses her fiancé, Fonz, and his remarkable perspective on his difficult childhood. Despite facing challenges growing up, Fonz sees his past as a grand adventure. By adopting this mindset and storytelling of our future selves, we can build confidence and become unstoppable. This episode highlights that it is the story we have about events from our past that holds us back, not the events themselves. We possess the power to change our story, which in turn can change our perception of the past. By reframing our past experiences in a positive and empowering light, we can overcome fear, lack of confidence, and other obstacles that may impede us from pursuing our dreams. Tune in to learn how shifting our perception of our past can transform our lives. The details: [00:02:08] Fonz's unique childhood perspective. [00:07:20] Shame and fear holding back. [00:10:01] Changing your past. [00:14:00] Personal transformation and empowerment. Quotes: "He talks about how at five years old, how he would just go around the city by himself on the bus and all of the interesting characters that he would meet. He learned to hustle from a very young age and all of the amazing lessons that he learned on the streets and how that experience shaped him in a positive way." "You can change the past by changing the story." "The story is where you are giving away your power because everybody can agree that she's going to be disrespected." "Say goodbye to the self that's holding you back and hello to the new you." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south The Weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/EDIT Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this episode, host Tonya Leigh explores the concept of worthiness and how it can impact our lives. She discusses the importance of recognizing our own value and how it relates to bringing value to the world. Tonya shares personal experiences and insights on making the decision to see oneself as worthy, emphasizing that worthiness is not something that needs to be earned. Tune in to learn more about the "worthy decision" and how it can lead to a life of deep satisfaction and well-being. The details: [00:02:27] Being worthy and self-value. [00:06:03] Your spending habits change. [00:10:09] A worthy decision. [00:13:49] Pay attention to your desires. Quotes: "It was really a decision of seeing myself as worthy." "When you see yourself as worthy; when you see yourself as having nothing to prove, that's when the magic happens." "Things can't make you worthy or make you less worthy." "You're worthy enough to ride in that beautiful car and to pull up in style." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial