What happens when survival mode stops working?

Irina Shehovsov knows that breaking point well. After becoming a single mother to a newborn and five-year-old, she found herself emotionally exhausted, disconnected, and questioning everything. Instead of waiting for someone to rescue her, she made a life-altering decision: she would save herself.

Irina is now a bestselling author, speaker, singer, artist, and host of two top-ranked podcasts. In this conversation, she shares how she moved from unworthiness and quiet suffering to building a life centered on purpose and joy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to break free from victim mentality
• Why morning routines can change your emotional state
• The power of habits and hobbies in rediscovering identity
• How to become the observer of your life instead of absorbing everything
• Why mental health starts with believing in yourself

Grab Irina’s book The Gift Inside on Amazon.
Listen to her podcasts: Single Parent Success Stories and Reclaim Your Life with Irina.

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