The Self Love Project

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Welcome to The Self Love Project — the podcast that helps you quiet your inner critic, rewrite your self-talk, and finally feel like your own biggest supporter. Every week, host Megan Lawther (mindset coach, podcast host, and self-love cheerleader) shares relatable stories, mindset shifts, and soulful encouragement to help you feel better, love deeper, and stop self-sabotaging the life you actually want. Expect real talk, a little humor, and the kind of reminders that feel like a warm hug and a motivational slap on the same day. New episodes drop every Saturday morning (MDT) — so whether you're folding laundry or taking a walk, consider this your weekly permission slip to choose yourself. 

  1. 19 hr ago

    Summer of Self-Love: Stop Talking Yourself Out of Your Life

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the habit so many of us have of talking ourselves out of the very experiences that would make our lives feel fuller, richer, and more alive. She dives into the way our brains instinctively generate excuses, worst-case scenarios, and endless "what ifs" the moment something feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable. From trying a new hobby to wearing the outfit, attending the event alone, or simply saying yes to something different, Megan unpacks why our desire to stay safe so often comes at the expense of actually living. This episode shifts the focus away from waiting to feel ready and toward something much more powerful: collecting evidence that you're capable of doing hard, awkward, and exciting things. Through personal stories, humor, and practical encouragement, Megan explores how confidence isn't something you think your way into—it's something you build one brave "yes" at a time. If you've been waiting for the right moment, the perfect amount of confidence, or a version of yourself that's less scared before you start living more fully, this conversation will inspire you to stop letting fear make your decisions, say yes a little sooner, and start collecting stories instead of excuses.  Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    13 min

  2. 27 Jun

    You're Not Indecisive: How to Make a Decision and Move On

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores why making decisions can feel so incredibly hard — and why so many of us spend months, years, or even decades sitting in indecision, waiting for certainty that never comes. She dives into the fear of making the "wrong" choice, the difference between a hard decision and a wrong decision, and the subtle ways we avoid fully committing by making what she calls "fake decisions" — decisions with one foot already out the door. This episode unpacks decision fatigue, perfectionism, overthinking, and our deep desire for guarantees before we're willing to move forward. Megan shares practical ways to make decisions more confidently, stop agonizing over low-stakes choices, and finally close the escape hatches that keep us stuck in limbo. If you've been delaying a decision, waiting for a sign, or feeling paralyzed by the fear of getting it wrong, this conversation will help you trust yourself more deeply, let go of the need for certainty, and remember that you don't need a crystal ball to move forward. You just need the courage to decide — and the willingness to trust yourself with whatever comes next.  Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    19 min

  3. 20 Jun

    How to Move Forward: The Myth of Having It All Figured Out And Why You're Still Stuck

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the pressure so many of us put on ourselves to have life figured out before we take action — and how that need for certainty often keeps us stuck exactly where we are. Using the metaphor of a road trip, she unpacks the difference between needing a full roadmap and simply having a direction. Megan dives into the trap of waiting for perfect clarity, the fear of making the wrong choice, and why so many of us spend years sitting in the metaphorical driveway thinking about where we want to go instead of actually moving. This episode shifts the focus away from finding the perfect destination and toward something much more useful: identifying what feels missing right now and taking one small step toward more of it. Through personal stories and practical reflections, Megan explores why clarity is often something we discover through action, not before it. If you've been feeling stuck, unsure of your next chapter, overwhelmed by options, or waiting for a sign before you begin, this conversation will help you stop chasing certainty, trust yourself a little more, and remember that the next turn often reveals itself only after you start driving. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    15 min

  4. 13 Jun

    Netflix, Wine, and Avoidance: The Feeling Beneath the Distraction

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the subtle, everyday ways we numb ourselves — not just through the obvious things, but through the socially acceptable escapes so many of us lean on without even realizing it. Using a painfully relatable Saturday night “trifecta” of Netflix, wine, and snacks, she dives into the difference between genuinely relaxing and quietly trying to escape your own life for a few hours. Megan unpacks the many forms numbing can take — binge watching, scrolling, emotional eating, staying busy, shopping, drinking, and more — and the deeper feelings often sitting underneath them. This episode shifts the conversation away from shame and toward awareness, compassion, and honesty. Instead of framing numbing as failure, Megan explores why our brains reach for relief so automatically, how emotional avoidance disconnects us from ourselves over time, and why learning to sit with discomfort is one of the deepest forms of self love. If you’ve ever caught yourself reaching for your phone, the snacks, another episode, or literally anything to avoid what you were feeling, this conversation will help you understand the difference between rest and escape, reconnect with your own inner world, and build a healthier relationship with discomfort instead of automatically running from it. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    20 min

  5. 6 Jun

    The Legacy You’re Already Leaving: The People Who Change Our Lives & How Love Lives On

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the idea of legacy — not the grand, history-book version we often imagine, but the quiet, everyday legacy we are all leaving behind through the way we love, heal, show up, and make people feel. She dives into the pressure many of us feel to do something “big” with our lives, and how chasing a massive idea of impact can sometimes make the small moments we’re living right now feel insignificant. Megan unpacks the truth that legacy is not reserved for famous people, massive platforms, or world-changing achievements — it’s built in ordinary moments, ordinary relationships, and the ripple effects we leave in other people. This episode explores the power of modeling self love, healing generational patterns, and becoming someone who makes others feel seen, safe, encouraged, and valued simply through the way you exist in their life. Through a deeply personal story about her grandmother, Megan reflects on the kind of love that changes someone forever — the kind that doesn’t make headlines, but significantly shapes who we become. If you’ve ever questioned whether your small actions matter, felt pressure to make a bigger impact, or wondered what kind of mark you’re leaving on the people around you, this conversation will remind you that legacy is not built in giant moments. It’s built in the everyday ways we love people well.  Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    16 min

  6. 30 May

    The Friendship Audit: How to Fill Your Cup and Let Go of Draining Relationships

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the friendships that fill us, the ones that drain us, and the quiet guilt that can come with realizing not every friendship is meant to last forever. She dives into the difference between reciprocal, energizing friendships and relationships that leave you feeling heavy, exhausted, or less like yourself — while also unpacking the complicated middle ground of friendships that aren’t necessarily “bad,” but no longer fully align with who you’re becoming. This episode explores the impact our relationships have on our mindset, energy, growth, and self worth, along with the difficult but important truth that being intentional about who you spend your time with is not selfish — it’s self love. If you’ve been noticing shifts in your friendships, feeling drained by certain dynamics, or struggling with guilt around creating distance, this conversation will help you reflect more honestly on the people in your life, protect your energy without shame, and invest more deeply in the relationships that truly fill your cup. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    20 min

  7. 23 May

    Validating Your Feelings: Why We Feel Guilty for Struggling

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the quiet habit so many of us have of comparing our pain to the pain of others — and how quickly we dismiss our own struggles the moment someone else has it “worse.” She dives into the invisible hierarchy of suffering many of us operate with, where our feelings only seem valid if they’re serious enough, dramatic enough, or painful enough to earn permission to exist. Megan unpacks the guilt that comes with struggling during someone else’s harder season, the pressure to always “hold it together,” and the way self-abandonment can disguise itself as gratitude or perspective. This episode shifts the focus away from minimizing your emotions and toward something far more compassionate: allowing your hard seasons to matter simply because they are hard for you. If you’ve been downplaying your struggles, telling yourself you should be more grateful, or feeling guilty for not being okay, this conversation will remind you that pain is not a competition — and your feelings do not need to be the worst in the room to be real.  Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    12 min

  8. 16 May

    Why Emotions Are Your Body’s Best Friend

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the pressure so many of us feel to hold it together — and why constantly suppressing our emotions often creates more heaviness, not less. Using a painfully relatable “everything keeps going wrong” kind of day, she dives into the way we fight our feelings, bottle things up, and convince ourselves that crying means we’re weak, dramatic, or falling apart. This episode shifts the focus away from emotional suppression and toward something far more healing: allowing yourself to actually feel what’s there instead of carrying it indefinitely. If you’ve been holding back tears, pushing through overwhelm, or feeling ashamed of how deeply you feel, this conversation will remind you that emotions are not something to fear or fix. Feeling your feelings is not weakness — it’s part of being human. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    16 min
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Welcome to The Self Love Project — the podcast that helps you quiet your inner critic, rewrite your self-talk, and finally feel like your own biggest supporter. Every week, host Megan Lawther (mindset coach, podcast host, and self-love cheerleader) shares relatable stories, mindset shifts, and soulful encouragement to help you feel better, love deeper, and stop self-sabotaging the life you actually want. Expect real talk, a little humor, and the kind of reminders that feel like a warm hug and a motivational slap on the same day. New episodes drop every Saturday morning (MDT) — so whether you're folding laundry or taking a walk, consider this your weekly permission slip to choose yourself. 

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  • Creator
    Megan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Self Love Project
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    The Self Love Project