Growing with Zoë

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Growing with Zoë is your safe space to grow and connect through honest conversations. Communication shapes every part of life- family, love, boundaries, self-expression- and we’re diving into it all. With real talk, personal stories, and lessons learned the hard way, Zoë will help you navigate relationships and tough conversations with confidence. You’re not alone in this- welcome to a community that gets it. Hit play, subscribe, and let’s grow together- one conversation at a time!

Episodes

  1. Episode 8: The Voice in Your Head: Rewriting the Story of Your Self-Talk

    07/23/2025

    Episode 8: The Voice in Your Head: Rewriting the Story of Your Self-Talk

    If you’ve ever said something to yourself you’d never say to someone you love — this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about self-talk — the quiet, constant voice in your head that can either build you up or break you down. It might sound like a soft topic, but the truth is: your self-talk is the foundation of your confidence, your choices, your boundaries, and your relationships. In this honest and powerful episode, we’ll explore why your inner critic exists, how it tries to protect you, and what to do when it keeps you playing small. You’ll learn a 3-step practice — The Self-Talk Shift — to help you interrupt the old script and create a kinder, more empowering inner voice rooted in truth and growth. Because you can’t bully yourself into being better… but you can speak to yourself into becoming who you were always meant to be. In this episode: Why self-talk shapes your identity, nervous system, and relationships A real moment where negative self-talk shut me down — and how I shifted it The deeper reason your inner critic formed (and why it’s not your enemy) The Self-Talk Shift: a 3-step tool to start changing the story in your head A weekly challenge to rewire a repeating thought into something healing Your relationship with yourself is the longest one you’ll ever have. Let’s make it kinder — together. Next week, we’re turning that self-trust outward and talking confrontation — how to have hard conversations without losing your voice (or your peace).Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it.

    9 min
  2. 07/23/2025

    Episode 7: Let’s Talk Boundaries: The Ones You Set, Break, and Need to Save Your Peace

    If you’ve ever said yes when you wanted to say no, stayed quiet to keep the peace, or felt guilty for putting yourself first — this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking boundaries: the ones we set, the ones we break, and the ones we desperately need to protect our peace. We’re diving into why boundaries aren’t walls, how they help us stay connected to ourselves and others, and why they’re so hard to hold — especially if you were taught to prioritize politeness, people-pleasing, or survival over your own needs. You’ll hear real stories, get a simple 3-step boundary framework, and walk away with language, compassion, and clarity to start setting limits that feel true to who you’re becoming. Because boundaries aren’t about shutting people out — they’re about coming back home to yourself. In this episode: What boundaries really are (and aren’t) A personal story of breaking a boundary and what it cost Why boundaries can feel unsafe, even when they’re healthy A 3-part tool to help you name and hold your boundaries How to deal with someone who doesn’t like your limits A gentle challenge to practice setting a boundary this week Let this episode remind you:You are allowed to take up space.You are allowed to protect your peace.And you are allowed to ask for what you need — without guilt. Next, we’re diving into the most important conversation you’ll ever have: the one with yourself. See you there.

    9 min
5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Growing with Zoë is your safe space to grow and connect through honest conversations. Communication shapes every part of life- family, love, boundaries, self-expression- and we’re diving into it all. With real talk, personal stories, and lessons learned the hard way, Zoë will help you navigate relationships and tough conversations with confidence. You’re not alone in this- welcome to a community that gets it. Hit play, subscribe, and let’s grow together- one conversation at a time!