354: Getting Back to My Roots
In this unscripted episode, Tonya opens up about her resistance to recording a very personal podcast. She discusses her journey of getting back to her roots and the challenges she has faced along the way. Tune in to join her as she shares her experience and reflects on the importance of embracing the unscripted moments in life. Episode Details: 01:36 Moving back home and personal experience. 06:39 A wild time in my life. 09:29 Search for identity and purpose. 13:55 Returning to my roots. 19:22 Sense of community and longevity. 24:26 Southern culture and alignment. 28:08 Getting back to our roots. 32:38 A charmed life. Quotes: "Maybe some of you are listening to this and you're thinking, I want to get away from this place as far as I can." "We set off and we try on different things and we go on this great adventure, all trying to figure it out." "I think when you are being true to yourself when you're being honest about what you desire; when you are not trying to follow everybody else, but you're listening to your own internal wisdom, I think that is always, always progression." "But what's crazy is I'm coming back as a new version of myself." "I have built a monster. I'm not happy. I want to burn it down." "I believe that our roots will always help us grow." "You know, when I think about Southern Charm, I think about taking the time to appreciate the little moments, the morning coffee, the smile from a stranger." "Your nine-year-old self will raise a flute to you one day and say, well done, darling." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial