In this powerful episode of the *Full and Thriving* podcast, we’re joined by Vally Ann, a transformational coach who shares her deeply personal story of overcoming adversity and breaking free from the victim mentality. Titled *"Mastering Inner Resilience: It’s Not All Toughness and Grit,"* this episode explores Vally’s journey through loss, pain, and ultimately, healing—showing us that resilience is about much more than endurance.

Episode Highlights:
- A Journey Through Adversity: Vally Ann opens up about the difficult period in her life when her business dissolved and her father passed away during the COVID pandemic. She shares how these events brought her to a breaking point, but also became the catalyst for a transformative shift in her life.

- Living in Victim Mentality: Vally describes how she initially fell into a victim mindset, feeling powerless and stuck in her circumstances.

- Breaking Free by Meeting Yourself Where You Are: Vally reveals how she was able to break free from the victim mentality by embracing self-acceptance. Instead of striving or pushing through her pain, she learned to meet herself where she was at, letting go of ego and reconnecting with her inner joy.

- Redefining Resilience: Vally challenges the traditional view of resilience as “toughness” or “grit.” She explains how true resilience is about embracing self-compassion, casting aside societal expectations, and defining your own worth based on inner fulfillment, rather than external achievements.

- Self-Acceptance and Worth: We explore how resilience is rooted in self-acceptance and the ability to define your worth outside of societal pressures. Vally shares strategies for cultivating a sense of worth and confidence that comes from within.

- Finding Joy in the Midst of Pain: Vally’s story is a testament to the power of reconnecting with joy, even in the darkest of times. She explains how finding moments of joy and gratitude helped her heal and regain her inner strength.


Connect with Vally Ann:
Website: https://www.vallyannco.com
Instagram: @VallyAnnCo



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