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. 9H AGO

    The Inner Child Explained: How To Reparent

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan breaks down the often-talked-about concept of the inner child and makes it practical, relatable, and deeply human. She explains how so much of our adult behavior is rooted in childhood conditioning — beliefs and survival strategies formed before the age of seven, when our brains were still absorbing the world without question. From people pleasing and perfectionism to fear of abandonment, emotional shutdown, and self-sabotage, Megan explores how these younger parts of us still shape how we think, react, and move through life today. This episode unpacks what the inner child actually is, how “wounded child” patterns show up in adulthood, and why even good-enough childhoods can still leave emotional imprints. Megan also walks listeners through the deeper core wounds underneath common adult struggles and explains how these beliefs quietly drive so many of our reactions. Most importantly, she introduces reparenting in a grounded, compassionate way. Through awareness, curiosity, self-talk, validation, and practical inner child exercises, Megan shows how this work can soften the inner critic, shift old patterns, and deepen self-love from the inside out. This episode is for anyone who wants to better understand themselves, heal with more compassion, and stop letting childhood programming quietly run the present. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    34 min

  2. MAR 7

    The Ways You’re Unknowingly Shrinking Yourself & The Courage to Take Up Space

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores what it really means to take up space — and why so many of us have learned to do the opposite. From downplaying accomplishments and over-apologizing to staying quiet in conversations and holding ourselves back online, Megan breaks down the subtle ways we shrink ourselves in everyday life. She shares a personal story about how a single moment of criticism at work led to years of second-guessing herself, and how experiences like that quietly shape how we show up in the world. This episode dives into where the pattern of shrinking ourselves comes from, the hidden cost of living small, and how taking up space isn’t about being louder — it’s about being more honest with who you are. Megan closes with practical ways to start taking up more space in your life through small, everyday acts of courage — from receiving compliments to sharing the ideas and work you’ve been holding back. Because the world doesn’t need a smaller, quieter version of you. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    29 min

  3. FEB 28

    Seasons of Hustle & Healing: When to Push and When to Pause

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the often-overlooked truth that growth doesn’t happen in one constant gear — it happens in seasons. Using her own experience of feeling both proud and frustrated over the past year, Megan unpacks the tension between seasons of hustle and seasons of healing, and why both are not only normal, but necessary. She challenges the toxic idea that we should be “on fire” all the time, reframing rest, slowness, and inward focus as essential phases of root growth rather than signs of failure. This episode breaks down what hustle seasons actually look like (without the burnout culture), how to recognize when your energy has shifted, and why ignoring a healing season only leads to friction, depletion, and eventual burnout.  You’ll learn how to identify which season you’re currently in, how to stop shaming yourself for it, and how to support your energy instead of fighting it.  This episode is for anyone who’s felt behind, burnt out, unmotivated, or confused about why their energy doesn’t look the same all year long — and is ready to start honoring their own rhythm instead of forcing themselves into one. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    25 min

  4. FEB 21

    The Five Types of Loneliness (And Why We Don't Talk About It)

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan pulls back the curtain on one of the most common — and least talked about — human experiences: loneliness. After spending Valentine’s Day solo, she shares the honest reality of how loneliness can creep in even when you love your own company. This episode challenges the outdated idea that loneliness only happens when you have “no friends or company,” and instead explores the deeper truth: you can feel lonely in a relationship, in a crowded room, or in the middle of a life transition. Megan breaks down the different faces of loneliness — physical, emotional, romantic, social, and existential — and unpacks why we carry so much shame around admitting we feel it. She explores how shame and loneliness feed each other, how social media amplifies the illusion that everyone else is “fine,” and why self-love doesn’t eliminate loneliness — it changes how you respond to it. The episode closes with a grounded and empowering shift: treating loneliness as information instead of a personal flaw. Megan shares what not to do when it hits, how to identify what type of loneliness you’re experiencing, and how to meet your needs both internally and externally. Because loneliness isn’t proof that something is wrong with you — it’s a signal pointing you toward deeper connection, honesty, and growth. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    26 min

  5. FEB 14

    3 Biggest Relationship Mistakes: What NOT To Do

    This Valentine’s Day episode is all about relationships — but from a “learn from my mistakes” perspective. Megan shares her three biggest relationship mistakes: not being herself from day one, ignoring her intuition, and staying silent instead of using her voice. She breaks down how these patterns slowly disconnect us from ourselves — and how to start showing up differently. Whether you’re dating, partnered, single, or just working on your relationships in general, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to perform, override your gut, or stay quiet to be chosen. The right people fall in love with your truth — not your performance. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    24 min

  6. FEB 7

    The Mirror Effect: Why the Same Patterns Keep Showing Up

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan explores the idea that your life is a mirror — reflecting your unhealed wounds, unconscious beliefs, unmet needs, and inner patterns. From recurring relationships and familiar conflicts to triggers, envy, and emotional reactions, this episode breaks down why the same dynamics keep showing up and what they’re trying to teach you. You’ll learn how the mirror effect works through both what you attract and how you influence others, why familiar patterns feel “safe” to your nervous system even when they hurt, and how real change happens when you shift what’s happening inside first. Honest, eye-opening, and empowering, this episode is an invitation to stop blaming circumstances and start using your patterns as signposts for growth, healing, and self-leadership. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    18 min

  7. JAN 31

    The Comfort Zone Cage (If You’ve Been Waiting for a Sign… This Is It)

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan delivers a gentle but powerful wake-up call for anyone who’s been waiting — waiting to feel ready, waiting for the right timing, waiting for a sign. Through humor, honesty, and deeply relatable storytelling, she explores the comfort zone cage we all build to feel safe… and how that same cage can quietly turn into the thing that keeps us stuck. This episode dives into desires as signals, ideas as invitations, and fear as a misguided protector trying to keep us loved and accepted. Megan unpacks why recurring ideas won’t leave you alone, why “ready” is a myth, and how waiting costs more than starting imperfectly ever could. With reflections on identity, failure, belonging, and self-trust, this episode feels like a ride-along with a friend who’s finally reaching for the door — and inviting you to do the same. If you’ve been circling an idea, holding yourself back, or telling yourself “soon” for far too long, this episode is your reminder that the door isn’t locked — and that wanting something is already your permission to begin. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    23 min

  8. JAN 24

    The Simple Habit That Instantly Beats Boredom

    In this episode of The Self Love Project, Megan tackles the post-holiday winter lull — the “nothing is wrong but nothing feels exciting” season — and offers a fresh, fun antidote: sprinkles and DSD’ing (Do Something Different). Instead of waiting for spring, summer, or the next vacation to feel alive again, this episode is a playful permission slip to make ordinary days feel better on purpose. Megan shares a deeply personal story about a period of intense death anxiety that led her to a powerful realization: what people miss most isn’t the big milestones — it’s the everyday moments. From there, she reframes “live each day like it’s your last” into something actually doable: add small pockets of delight to the life you’re already living. Expect humor, real talk, and a rapid-fire riff of unique sprinkle ideas — from takeout rituals, hype songs, and candlelit dinners to solo adventures, weird menu items, taking the scenic route, being delightfully unhinged in your car, building a blanket fort, and finally using the good stuff you’ve been saving “for someday.” If you’ve been stuck in the blur, feeling bored, restless, or like you’re in the waiting room of life, this episode will make you laugh, feel seen, and leave you with a simple reminder: joy isn’t a reward — it’s a practice. Follow me on Instagram: @meganelisalawther Send me an email: Megan@theselfloveproject.ca

    22 min
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About

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
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Self Love Project
  • Show Website
    The Self Love Project