Selfless to Self-YES: Embracing the Art of Self-Love, Self-Care, and Authenticity

Kandy Duns
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Welcome to Selfless to Self-YES: Embracing the Art of Self-Love, Self-Care, and Authenticity, the podcast that guides you on a transformative journey from selflessness to self-empowerment. Are you tired of constantly putting others before yourself? Are you ready to shift from exhaustion and overwhelm to reconnecting with your sense of self and prioritizing your own needs? In each episode, we explore the essential tools and mindset shifts needed to embrace self-love, self-care, and living authentically. It’s time to break free from the societal pressures that tell you to put yourself last. Whether you’re seeking to nurture your mental health, create balance in your life, or simply learn to love who you truly are, this podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration and actionable advice. Join me for conversations that encourage you to prioritize yourself, rediscover your worth, and confidently say “Yes” to the life you deserve.  Meet your host, Kandy Duns, former People Pleasing, Overachieving, Perfectionist. After spending most of her life putting her needs last, Kandy found herself completely burned out, leading to what she refers to as the breakdown she needed to reveal just how broken she was. Realizing she could no longer pour from an empty cup, and that she really had no idea who she was, Kandy learned to embrace the power of self-love and self-care, transforming her life. Kandy is an RN, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Self-Love and Self-Care Advocate. Join Kandy every other week as she shares her journey and expertise. Through personal stories and expert insights, she guides listeners from surviving to thriving, burnout to bliss, and from being selfless to embracing SELF-YES! If you are a woman yearning to reconnect with yourself and prioritize your needs, this podcast is for you. For personalized guidance, contact her at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com.  Website: selflesstoselfyes.com

  1. Human Design 101: Understanding Your Energy (A Collaborative Conversation with Abundology)

    12/17/2025

    Human Design 101: Understanding Your Energy (A Collaborative Conversation with Abundology)

    Send us a text In this episode of the Selfless to Self-YES podcast, I’m sharing a collaborative conversation originally recorded with Renee Spears on the Abundology Podcast. Together, we dive into Human Design 101 — breaking down what Human Design actually is, where it comes from, and how it can be used as a practical tool for understanding yourself and how you’re designed to move through the world. Human Design is a system that brings together astrology, the I Ching, the chakra system, and quantum physics. Using your birth date, time, and place, it creates a personal blueprint that offers insight into how your energy works, how you make decisions, and how you interact with others. I describe Human Design as “a big fat permission slip” — a way to stop judging yourself and start honoring how you’re naturally wired. We talk about how Human Design can be applied in real life, including relationships, parenting, and work. When you understand your own design — and the designs of others — communication improves, expectations shift, and there’s often much more compassion and ease. I also walk through the five Human Design types: Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Manifestors, and Reflectors, along with the basics of strategy, authority, profile, gates, and what it means to have a single or split definition. Whether you’re brand new to Human Design or already familiar with it, this conversation offers an empowering, grounded perspective on using it as a tool for self-understanding, alignment, and self-trust — without putting yourself in a box. ✨ Explore your Human Design chart or book a session with Kandy: Click Here ✨ Sign up for Kandy’s Write Your Way to Self-YES Journaling Class: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=30573795&appointmentType=86419463 ✨ Learn more about the Abundology Podcast & the Cosmic Clarity Bundle: https://www.abundology.com/cosmic-clarity-bundle ✨ This episode was recorded in collaboration with the Abundology Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review, liking, and sharing the podcast with your friends. Don't forget to follow "Selfless to Self-YES" to stay updated on future episodes. Interested in working 1:1 with me? Email me at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com or visit my website Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey to self-discovery and self-love!

    41 min

  2. 12/09/2025

    Not a Resolution… A Release: Stepping Into 2026 with Clarity + Truth

    Send us a text Before we step into a new year, I want to ask you a powerful question:  What are you ready to release before 2026? The holidays have a way of amplifying the emotions we’ve been carrying quietly — especially grief. The grief of relationships that shifted, the traditions that changed, the people we miss, the expectations that didn’t unfold, and the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown. It all feels louder this time of year. In this heart-centered episode, I explore the grief we don’t talk about enough and the courage it takes to release what no longer belongs to your story. We’ll dive into the tender truths of letting go, gaining clarity, and honoring what your heart has held throughout the year. This conversation isn’t about resolutions.  It’s about truth. It’s about self-awareness. It’s about entering 2026 with intention, emotional freedom, and a deeper connection to yourself. You’ll also hear about the Reconnecting With You: A 10-Day Journaling Experience — an opportunity to start the new year not with pressure, but with presence and clarity. Click here to register  Interested in Human Design? Visit my website to get your free chart Want to work with me? Click here to schedule a 1:1 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review, liking, and sharing the podcast with your friends. Don't forget to follow "Selfless to Self-YES" to stay updated on future episodes. Interested in working 1:1 with me? Email me at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com or visit my website Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey to self-discovery and self-love!

    14 min
  3. 5 Things I Stopped Doing After 55 That Helped Me Feel Seen Again

    10/09/2025

    5 Things I Stopped Doing After 55 That Helped Me Feel Seen Again

    Send us a text Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered where you went? In this heartfelt episode, I share five powerful shifts that helped me rediscover my sense of worth, identity, and joy after 55. From letting go of outside validation to embracing the beauty of change, this conversation is about reclaiming your confidence, your energy, and your visibility — one small act of self-love at a time. You’ll learn how:  ✅ Knowing yourself at a deeper level changes everything.  ✅ Human Design can help you understand your unique energy and gifts.  ✅ It’s never too late to feel seen, purposeful, and alive. ✨ Inspired Action: Grab your journal and reflect: “Which of these five am I still doing — and what’s one small step I can take this week to let it go?” 🎁 Podcast Exclusive Offer: Get $25 off your 60-minute introductory session when you use code PODCAST at checkout. Together, we’ll explore your next step toward self-love, alignment, and empowerment. 👉 Book here: Scheduling Link You are not invisible. You are not too late. You are so much more than enough. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review, liking, and sharing the podcast with your friends. Don't forget to follow "Selfless to Self-YES" to stay updated on future episodes. Interested in working 1:1 with me? Email me at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com or visit my website Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey to self-discovery and self-love!

    14 min
  4. How I Let Go of Burnout: 7 Things I Stopped Doing to Reclaim My Joy

    09/20/2025

    How I Let Go of Burnout: 7 Things I Stopped Doing to Reclaim My Joy

    Send us a text What if the key to healing from burnout isn’t doing more… but letting go? In this episode of Selfless to Self-YES, I’m sharing 7 things I stopped doing that completely changed my life—from pushing through exhaustion and tying my worth to productivity, to ignoring the warning signs of my own heart problems (which landed me in the hospital). I’ll also share how Human Design helped me understand how I’m designed to make decisions and why my energy isn’t built to go nonstop—and how that awareness helped me heal and create a life filled with more rest, joy, and self-love. Curious about your own design? Pull your free chart on my website and start exploring your Type and Authority—your own roadmap back to YOU. 🔗 Book your 1:1 session: Click here 🔗 Get your free chart: Click here If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review, liking, and sharing the podcast with your friends. Don't forget to follow "Selfless to Self-YES" to stay updated on future episodes. Interested in working 1:1 with me? Email me at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com or visit my website Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey to self-discovery and self-love!

    11 min

  5. 09/04/2025

    The Messy Middle of Becoming: Outgrowing Who You Used to Be

    Send us a text Outgrowing your old self feels uncomfortable, but this messy middle is where true transformation happens.  In this episode of Selfless to Self-YES, we talk about that in-between space where you’re no longer who you used to be, but you’re not fully who you’re becoming yet. It can feel confusing, heavy, and even lonely… but it’s also the sacred space where your authentic self begins to take root. Here’s what we’ll explore together: Why the “messy middle” is actually a sign of growth, not failureHow to let go of old versions of yourself with compassionWhy sitting in discomfort is part of the becoming processGentle steps to support yourself with self-love and self-care during changeInspired Action: Instead of rushing through your messy middle, give yourself permission to pause. Ask yourself, “What does my becoming self need from me right now—rest, honesty, or support?” Are you feeling stuck in between who you were and who you’re becoming? This episode is for you. We’ll talk about the messy middle of growth, why it often feels like endings, and how outgrowing old roles, relationships, and habits is actually a sign of alignment. By the end, you’ll feel less alone, more understood, and inspired to see your own messy middle as part of your Self-YES journey. Get your FREE HD CHART Schedule your 1:1 HD Session If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review, liking, and sharing the podcast with your friends. Don't forget to follow "Selfless to Self-YES" to stay updated on future episodes. Interested in working 1:1 with me? Email me at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com or visit my website Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey to self-discovery and self-love!

    11 min
  6. Stop Waiting for Permission: How to Stop Abandoning Yourself and Start Living Authentically

    08/21/2025

    Stop Waiting for Permission: How to Stop Abandoning Yourself and Start Living Authentically

    Send us a text Episode 33: Are you tired of saying “yes” when your whole body is screaming “no”? In this episode of Selfless to Self-YES, we dive into the quiet ways we abandon ourselves and why we so often wait for permission to live authentically. I’ll share my own story, the real cost of self-abandonment, and five practical steps you can take to come back to yourself with confidence and compassion. If you’ve ever felt stuck, resentful, or disconnected from your true self, this conversation will remind you that your voice matters, your needs matter, and you are worth saying YES to. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review, liking, and sharing the podcast with your friends. Don't forget to follow "Selfless to Self-YES" to stay updated on future episodes. Interested in working 1:1 with me? Email me at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com or visit my website Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey to self-discovery and self-love!

    10 min

  7. 07/16/2025

    Ep 32: The Pause That Changed Everything: What I Learned About Myself

    Send us a text After an unexpected pause, I’m back behind the mic—and this time, I’m bringing the lessons, healing, and growth I’ve uncovered along the way.In this episode, I share why I stepped away, the truth about what burnout and grief revealed to me, and how I’ve found my way back to Self-YES. You’ll hear about:How sitting in discomfort became a gateway to expansionThe identity shifts that came through griefMy realization that my story is my giftWhether you’ve taken your own pause or you’re feeling the pull to slow down… this conversation is your reminder that healing isn’t linear—but it is powerful. Let this episode be a soft landing place for your own journey. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review, liking, and sharing the podcast with your friends. Don't forget to follow "Selfless to Self-YES" to stay updated on future episodes. Interested in working 1:1 with me? Email me at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com or visit my website Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey to self-discovery and self-love!

    15 min

  8. 05/22/2025

    31. Strong Woman Burnout: When Holding It All Together Breaks You

    Send us a text If you're the one who always has it together, always shows up, and never lets anything drop—this episode is for you. We're talking about the hidden emotional cost of being “the strong one,” why asking for help feels so hard, and how to finally start letting yourself be supported. It’s time to stop carrying the world on your shoulders and say YES to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5-star review, liking, and sharing the podcast with your friends. Don't forget to follow "Selfless to Self-YES" to stay updated on future episodes. Interested in working 1:1 with me? Email me at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com or visit my website Thank you for your support and for being part of this journey to self-discovery and self-love!

    13 min
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Welcome to Selfless to Self-YES: Embracing the Art of Self-Love, Self-Care, and Authenticity, the podcast that guides you on a transformative journey from selflessness to self-empowerment. Are you tired of constantly putting others before yourself? Are you ready to shift from exhaustion and overwhelm to reconnecting with your sense of self and prioritizing your own needs? In each episode, we explore the essential tools and mindset shifts needed to embrace self-love, self-care, and living authentically. It’s time to break free from the societal pressures that tell you to put yourself last. Whether you’re seeking to nurture your mental health, create balance in your life, or simply learn to love who you truly are, this podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration and actionable advice. Join me for conversations that encourage you to prioritize yourself, rediscover your worth, and confidently say “Yes” to the life you deserve.  Meet your host, Kandy Duns, former People Pleasing, Overachieving, Perfectionist. After spending most of her life putting her needs last, Kandy found herself completely burned out, leading to what she refers to as the breakdown she needed to reveal just how broken she was. Realizing she could no longer pour from an empty cup, and that she really had no idea who she was, Kandy learned to embrace the power of self-love and self-care, transforming her life. Kandy is an RN, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Self-Love and Self-Care Advocate. Join Kandy every other week as she shares her journey and expertise. Through personal stories and expert insights, she guides listeners from surviving to thriving, burnout to bliss, and from being selfless to embracing SELF-YES! If you are a woman yearning to reconnect with yourself and prioritize your needs, this podcast is for you. For personalized guidance, contact her at kandy@selflesstoselfyes.com.  Website: selflesstoselfyes.com

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