In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with the inner critic—how it held me back, and how I’ve slowly learned to work with it rather than against it using the powerful lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.   For years, I tried everything: affirmations, mindset shifts, journaling… but nothing helped silence […]

This is the final episode of Season 1, and I just want to say—thank you so much for being here. Your time, energy, and presence have meant the world to me. In this wrap-up episode, I reflect on everything we explored this season—from redefining goals and values to building daily vision, staying aligned in our […]

When Friendship Changes with Time: Letting Go of a Friendship Without a Fight Let’s talk about something we rarely give space to: the grief that comes when a friendship changes or ends—especially when there’s no big argument. Just silence, distance, or slow disconnection. In this episode, I sat down with my long-time friend Dimitri to […]

Choosing Ourselves In Our Choices Choosing ourselves in our decisions isn’t always easy, especially when those choices go against family expectations. In this episode, I’m joined by Dimitri Kyvetos, one of my longest and closest friends of over 25 years, to discuss how we can make choices that truly reflect who we are. We explore: […]

Visualizing Our Future Self: Daily Vision for Sustainable Growth The Power of Daily Vision vs. Long-Term Vision In this episode of the Self Development Collective, I explore why visualizing our future self through creating a daily vision works better than focusing solely on long-term goals. From Long-Term Vision to Yearly Vision I share my personal […]

How to Make a Habit That Actually Sticks Feeling the pressure to maintain perfect daily habits? In this episode, I reveal why the “never skip a day” mentality might actually be sabotaging your consistency. Drawing from personal experience, I share three practical strategies that transformed my approach to habit-building, making them more enjoyable and sustainable. […]