Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Creating a Healthy Relationship (with Yourself) with Najwa Zebian

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Oct 2, 2023
Poet, activist, and author Najwa Zebian explores breaking free from the roles others place us in, creating healthy boundaries and feeling worthy from the inside-out. They discuss self-compassion, finding courage to act authentically, balancing intimacy and autonomy in relationships, and the power of forgiveness as a gift we give ourselves.
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ANECDOTE

Najwa's Journey to Self-Healing

  • Najwa felt a deep void of belonging and self-identity in her youth, lacking a personal sense beyond others' expectations.
  • Moving to Canada at 16 intensified this as she struggled to find her place and eventually found healing through writing and helping refugee students.
INSIGHT

Pain Isn't Comparative

  • Pain is individual and not diminished by others suffering more.
  • Najwa learned to validate her feelings and not dismiss them as being too sensitive or needy.
ADVICE

Love Yourself to Change

  • Love your current self to become your authentic self, not through self-shaming.
  • Change driven by shame distances you from your true self; compassion fosters authentic growth.
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