MagnifEssence in Motion #12: The Lost Art of SELF-hood

Have you ever felt like you’re running on empty, constantly giving to others while your own cup stays bone-dry? Maybe you struggle with self-doubt, second-guessing your choices or feeling like an imposter in your own life. If so, you’re not alone.

So many of our mental and emotional challenges—whether it’s low self-worth, shaky boundaries, or the nagging sense that you don’t really know who you are—boil down to one thing: your relationship with your SELF. Not the ego-driven, “look-at-me” version, but your true spiritual essence—the core of who you are, beyond roles, expectations, and other people’s opinions. This episode of MagnifEssence in Motion is all about reclaiming that connection and learning how self-reliance isn’t selfish—it’s survival.

Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Great, another woo-woo self-help spiel,” let’s talk science. Research in psychology and neuroscience shows that a strong sense of self is linked to better emotional regulation, resilience, and even physical health. Studies on self-determination theory highlight how autonomy—acting in alignment with your authentic self—is a basic human need, right up there with food and shelter. When you’re disconnected from your SELF, you’re more vulnerable to stress, people-pleasing, and burnout. But when you’re grounded in it? You become a force of nature—calm, confident, and unshakably you.

So, what’s on the menu for this deep dive with my friend and colleague, Emotional Pro Ilene Dillon? Well, here’s a preview:

* When Does Relationship with SELF Develop?
* The Myth of Narcissism
* Boundaries 101
* The Ripple Effect
* The When of SELF

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too much or not enough, or you’re tired of playing hide-and-seek with your own true essence—then this conversation is for you. Join us live as Ilene Dillon brings five decades of wisdom (and a refreshing lack of therapy jargon) to help you reconnect with your SELF—not as a luxury, but as your birthright. Bring your questions, your skepticism, and maybe a notebook. Oh, and your sense of humor—because we’re going deep, but we’re not going solemn. See you there!

About Ilene Dillon
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Known as The Emotional Pro, Ilene Dillon is an international speaker, workshop leader, coach and author. Her book Emotions in Motion: Mastering Life’s Built-in Navigation System, was published in 2019. Her second book, Outgrowing Psychological Manipulation is currently in publication. In addition, she is one of 25 Wellness Experts collaborating on The Wellness Universe Guide to Self-Care, released November 11, 2020.

Ilene has researched everything she could to discover where emotions come from, how to work with them, and whether they can be tamed for the long term. A Recovered Angry Person who has worked as a California psychotherapist for many years, Ilene developed a comprehensive and powerful way to know what emotions are all about and how to become an Emotional Master.

Learn more at http://EmotionalMasteryForLife.com