The Self-Love Blueprint: Unlocking Authentic Living with Adam Roa

Jan 29, 2025

In this enlightening discussion, Adam Roa, an internationally celebrated spoken word artist and transformational coach, shares his journey to self-love that transformed his life and relationships. He emphasizes practical steps for nurturing a better relationship with oneself and the healing power of creativity. Adam addresses the importance of modeling self-love for children and reassures that it's a journey, not a quick fix. This heartfelt conversation showcases how embracing self-love can profoundly impact every aspect of our lives.

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ANECDOTE

Viral Poem Impact

Adam Roa's poem "You Are Who You've Been Looking For" became the most viral live poetry performance, exceeding 250 million views.
Its intergenerational appeal resonated with diverse audiences, fostering connection between family members.

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Virality and Depression

The poem's virality brought speaking invitations and a deep depression due to the influx of messages, some from suicidal individuals.
Roa felt like a fraud, lacking resources and practical answers to their self-love questions.

ADVICE

Prioritizing Self-Love

Engage in loving activities, like baths, dancing, journaling, and exercise, even if they feel unfamiliar.
Commit to self-love practices before engaging with the outside world, prioritizing internal well-being.

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In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Adam Roa—spoken word artist, transformational coach, and creator of the viral poem You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For, viewed over 250 million times. Together, we explore the transformative power of self-love, and I share my own emotional journey toward truly loving myself—a journey that has profoundly impacted my marriage, my parenting, and my sense of peace.

This conversation moved me deeply, and at one point, I found myself overwhelmed by emotion. It reminded me of the power of self-connection and the courage it takes to look within.

We cover:

Adam’s inspiring journey to discovering self-love and how it transformed his life.
Practical steps to start building a better relationship with yourself.
How to model and teach self-love to your children.
The healing power of art and creativity.
Why self-love is not a light switch but a relationship to nurture.

This isn’t just a conversation about self-love—it’s a powerful exploration of how loving ourselves more deeply can transform every relationship in our lives.

Jon

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