
Episode 112
What if the secret to stronger, more meaningful friendships starts with how you love yourself?
In this week’s Live Brighter with Tara, we focus on the most important relationship you’ll ever have—the one with yourself. Because self-love isn’t selfish—it’s the foundation of every healthy friendship, partnership, and purpose-filled life.
Through this special mash-up episode, Tara shares timeless lessons on self-love, balance, and emotional wholeness—exploring how compassion, faith, and inner kindness transform how we connect with others.
✨ Discover why self-love is not arrogance but alignment with who God created you to be—and how loving yourself fully allows you to live, give, and connect from overflow.
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 00:21 Intro: The Healing Power of Friendship and Self-Love
01:04 Loving God: The Source of True Connection
02:34 Speaking to Yourself with Kindness and Compassion
05:16 Loving Others from a Full Cup — Not an Empty One
06:36 Self-Love vs. Arrogance: Knowing the Difference
08:02 Balancing Self-Love with Service and Humility
11:25 Simple, Practical Steps to Cultivate Self-Love
14:50 Understanding How Our Thoughts Shape Our Reality
17:37 Encouraging Self-Talk: Rewiring Your Inner Voice for Growth
18:25 Action Steps for Shifting Negative Self-Talk and Training Your Mind