Put Yourself First—Guilt-Free (Conversation with LT Dixon)

This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a reclamation.

LT Dixon joins me to share a deeply personal, powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and radical self-love. From surviving abuse to raising five kids as a single mom, LT didn’t just rebuild her life—she reinvented her identity.

Together, we explore what it actually means to put yourself first without guilt, why so many women feel resistance to loving themselves, and how to start operating from a completely new paradigm—where self-love isn’t optional, it’s foundational.

You’ll walk away with tangible wisdom, loving truth bombs, and a fresh perspective on what it means to be love, lead with love, and build a life from the inside out.

Whether you’re at the start of your healing journey or deep in the process of remembering who you are—you’ll find resonance here.

⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome + introducing my first guest in this self-love series

2:15 – LT’s story: healing from abuse and rediscovering herself

6:45 – “It started with a cup of coffee”: the smallest act of self-love that changed everything

10:30 – The moment she said, “This can’t be my life”—and why that question matters

14:55 – How to ask, ‘Where am I?’ and why this is the most powerful place to begin

19:30 – Redefining love on your own terms: acceptance, appreciation, no judgment

24:10 – LT’s “me, we, them” framework and how it transformed her family

29:50 – What to do when you feel resistance to loving yourself

33:40 – Setting boundaries without guilt—and how it’s a form of love

37:20 – Why healing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being honest

41:10 – Final takeaways + where to find LT online

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