For so many women, the search for worth takes us outside of ourselves. We chase the perfect body, the perfect career, the perfect relationship, or the next achievement that will finally make us feel whole. But what if the crown you’re looking for has been there all along?
In this episode, I’m discussing what it means to truly straighten your crown, break free from the invisible corset of expectations, and start making decisions from a place of self-trust, alignment, and love.
I share stories about my daughter Grace, the parable of “diamonds on your own land," and the acorn-to-oak story to show how our identity is shaped by the stories we believe. When we stop trying to polish the corset and instead recognize the crown we were born with, we can begin making choices from alignment instead of approval.
Conclusion
The crown was never lost. It was simply buried beneath years of expectations, conditioning, and the pressure to prove that we are enough. Straightening your crown is about returning to the person you were before the world taught you that you needed to earn your worth.
In This Episode:
- Understanding the corset and how it shapes our beliefs
- The diamonds you’re searching for are already within you
- Changing the stories that keep you stuck
- Choosing alignment over approval
- The moment Grace learned she was worthy
- A daily practice to straighten your crown
- Returning to your true self
Mentioned in the Episode:
-The Story of You by Ian Morgan Cron: https://www.amazon.com/dp/006282581X
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