My birthday is in 3 days, and each year I like to celebrate with a special birthday episode. This year I wanted to share the episode I shared on my 30th birthday.

I know a lot of us right now are going through a few challenges and obstacles and adversity, and my 30th birthday episode was one of the most vulnerable episodes I put out because it really shares the journey I’ve been on. And that is why I’d like to share it with you as a replay this week.

One of my birthday rituals is to celebrate one thing I love about myself, for every year of my life. Which means, this year I'm sharing 30 self-love affirmations :).

Each of my previous birthdays reflects where I was during that point in my life. On my 18th birthday, one group of my friends (high on coke and huffing fumes) pulled knives on another group of my friends and tried to stab them. On my 20th birthday, I was drinking a liter of whiskey almost everyday. Or the birthday I had to tell my dad I've been arrested and am in serious trouble.

My intention is to give closure to my 20's and step forward boldly into my 30's by sharing this part of my story. Recording this has been one of the most vulnerable and freeing experiences of my life. I am honored to have you be a part of it.

When I reviewed the episode I thought I would just delete it because it was such a vulnerable share. But I decided that I would lead with courage and put it out there. So I hope that in some way that if you’re going through something right now that it can be an example that your worst days can be your best days.

Enjoy this week's episode, as I share with you my birthday stories and celebrate 30 self-love affirmations!