Season 3 - Episode 80: The Truth About Self Love

Sep 08, 2026
Episode 80 of The New Truth Podcast with Kate Harlow

What if self-love isn't something you need to learn, but something you need to remember?

In this solo episode, I explore why so many women struggle to love themselves, even after years of affirmations, healing work and personal development.

We're taught from an early age that love has to be earned by being good, performing, achieving, looking a certain way or being chosen. Over time, that conditioning can disconnect you from the truth of who you are and leave you searching outside yourself for love, worthiness and enoughness.

This conversation is about coming back home to yourself, learning to recognize when your saboteur is leading, and building a relationship with the inner compass that already knows the way.

In This Episode We Explore:

  • Why self-love can feel so difficult
  • How we learn to associate love with performance
  • The difference between seeking love and living from love
  • Why external validation is never enough
  • How honoring your yeses and noes builds self-trust
  • What it means to become a loving observer of yourself
  • How your inner compass brings you back home

Your Practice for This Week:

Become curious about what part of you is making your choices.

When you notice yourself judging, punishing, comparing or abandoning yourself, pause instead of adding another layer of criticism.