Episode 62 – Self-worth: the most important journey you'll ever take

Welcome back to Blended!

Today, we're talking about something that is incredibly close to my heart – and that's self-worth.

Personally I've been on a self-worth journey for a while, but 2025 has been the year that I really committed much more to it. I've researched what self-worth really means, I've experimented with different ways of nurturing it, but – most importantly – I've started talking about it.

And that is where the real change started happening for me. It's been amazing.

So, now I've started talking about it, I don't want to stop! Through my LinkedIn newsletter The Monthly POP to my socials, my personal emails to my brand new book, I'm opening up on my self-worth journey so I can help as many people as I can.

Because I know just how much of a gamechanger it can be.

And our guests will also be sharing their own experiences with me today. They'll be discussing what self-worth means, and why it's so important. They'll be shining a light on the dangers of comparison and the impact of social media on self-worth. And they'll be sharing their advice for getting out of your own way, and learning to accept and love yourself for who you really are.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[01.14] Introductions to our Blended panelists.

· Dave – Speaker, author and Miracle On The Hudson Survivor

· Maureen – Hair stylist and makeup artist for film and TV

· Katie – Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Strategic Initiatives at Manifest

· Sarah – Founder and CEO of Ask A Concierge, speaker and author

[06.09] The group discuss what self-worth means to them, the different factors that build self-worth, and some of the issues that can impact it.

· Background/upbringing

· Authenticity

· Confidence

· Calm

· Acceptance

· Courage

· Personal values/ethics

· External vs internal validation

· Clarity

· How you show up

· Evolution/journey

· Boundaries

· Avoiding absorbing others emotions

· Tying your self-worth to others behaviors/reactions/emotions

· Protecting yourself

· Expectations

· Judgement

· Identity

"It's about acceptance, acceptance of yourself and where you are on the journey. We're always evolving… When you fully own who you are, that's where self-worth lies." Sarah

"Self-worth is when you have the confidence and courage to live your values, whatever they are." Dave

"It's a sense of quiet confidence, that you really are enough. It's not because of what you've achieved or how others have seen you, but because of who you truly are at your core. It's been a journey for me, realizing my value doesn't rise and fall with the titles, the paychecks or the praise… Once I stopped looking for that external validation, and started trusting that inner voice, that's when everything shifted." Katie

[23.01] The panel dive deeper into identity, labels and share their 'Three C's of Self-Worth.'

· Pressure

· Societal norms/social construction

· Perspective

· Curiosity

· Asking questions/learning about others

· Negative self-talk

· Comparison

· Role of money

· Gratitude

· Nature of humanity

· Journey, not a destination

"If you find yourself in a room and you feel intimidated, you need to change the script for yourself. Instead of: 'How did I get here, why am I here?' It's 'I'm here for a reason.'" Sarah

"For a long time, it was difficult for me to not make myself small… But you have to think about all the things you did to get to the place you are now." Maureen

"If you go into things, not with comparison, but with curiosity – that changes the playing field." Sarah

[47.35] The group discuss the negative impact social media can have on self-worth, and the danger of comparing yourself with others.

· Vulnerability

· Connection

· Truth

· Likes/comments/engagement

· Algorithm/trend chasing

· Originality

· Detachment

"A lot of times, it's a façade. You're not seeing peoples authentic selves." Maureen

[1.02.56] The panel explore why self-worth is important, and why there's no set timeline for success.

· Investing in yourself

· Empowering others

· Overcoming challenges

· Inspiration

· Reinvention

· Experience

· Getting out of your own way

· Understanding the big picture

· Making space

· Helping people feel seen

· You don't need to have it all figured out

· Progress over perfection

"It's all about zooming out, and understanding the big picture and where you fall into it. Knowing that not every lesson is yours to teach, not every fight is yours to fight – you have to protect yourself first and then you can help others." Sarah

"Give yourself permission to be a work in progress. I've fallen into the trap of wanting perfection, but it has to be progress over perfection." Katie

[01.18.12] The group sum up their thoughts from today's discussion and share their best advice.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:

You can connect with Dave, Sarah or Katie over on LinkedIn.