The Self-Centered Mom with Evelyn LeVasseur

In this episode of Minding Mine, I sat with healer, author, and former university law lecturer Gulara Vincent for a transformative conversation about healing, identity, and the stories that shape us long before we take our first breath.
Gulara explains the science behind how our DNA can hold up to seven generations of emotional experiences — fear, trauma, resilience, strength — and how these inherited imprints influence the way we see ourselves, interact with others, and move through the world. Together, we explore the deep roots of generational patterns, the power of conscious healing, and the freedom that emerges when we choose a different way forward.
In this episode:
How family histories of war, loss, and migration can echo through multiple generations.
What distinguishes a cycle breaker from someone who unconsciously repeats family patterns.
Why personal healing often becomes a quiet revolution inside your home and your relationships.
How healing is less about fixing and more about coming home to the parts of yourself you once hid or rejected.
The hidden reasons behind self-sabotage and why these patterns often form to protect us.
The powerful imprints created in the womb and how early experiences shape feelings of worthiness or belonging.
How unresolved ancestral patterns can affect money, relationships, identity, and self-trust.
The importance of emotional release and learning to feel deeply without judgment.
How healing yourself creates ripple effects for your children, your lineage, and the people you touch.
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email: gularav@gmail.com
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web: www.gularavincent.co.uk
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In this episode, I sit down with marriage coach Michelle Purta for an honest, layered conversation about what it really takes to build a healthy relationship.
So many of us grew up believing that love was something you feel... that if you just found “the one,” everything else would fall into place. But as Michelle shares, lasting love isn’t luck or magic. It’s built on emotional maturity, communication, and the willingness to take accountability for our own part in the relationship.
We explore what it means to be the “common denominator” in your relationship patterns and how to move from blame and resentment toward self-reflection and change. Michelle also breaks down the myth that happiness in marriage means being happy all the time and explains why learning to know—and love—yourself is the foundation for intimacy, connection, and better communication.
Together, we talk about:
Why healthy marriages aren’t just for the lucky ones
The difference between taking accountability and blaming yourself
How to show up as the partner you want to be (without losing yourself)
Why fear of the unknown keeps so many women stuck in unfulfilling relationships
How honesty with yourself creates emotional and physical intimacy
The power of sharing your self-discovery journey with your partner
Practical ways to rebuild connection, communication, and desire
This episode is a reminder that love is not a feeling you chase—it’s a daily choice, a practice, and a reflection of how deeply you know and honor yourself.
If you’ve ever wondered why your marriage feels disconnected, or how to bring back emotional and physical closeness, this conversation will give you a compassionate, realistic roadmap for what’s possible when you start with you.
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Social media: michellepurtacoaching
Email: michelle@michellepurta.com
Free Marriage Workbook: https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/marriage360
 
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In this episode of Minding Mine,I sit down with writer, speaker, and sober mom Ashley Jo for an honest and deeply moving conversation about loss, addiction, and the long road to self-forgiveness.
After losing her infant son to spinal muscular atrophy, Ashley Jo’s life spiraled into survival mode, self-blame, and eventually addiction. But through faith, recovery, and radical self-compassion, she rebuilt her life with fierce intention—and learned to love herself again.
Together, Evelyn and Ashley explore:
The devastating pain of child loss and the identity crisis that follows
How addiction can become a form of self-protection from unprocessed grief
The difference between believing in God and believing God’s truth about who we are
Finding purpose in your pain and transforming your story into healing for others
The role of chiropractic care, nervous system healing, and holistic wellness in recovery
Learning to trust yourself again—and forgiving yourself as a mother, woman, and human
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https://www.thisisashleyjo.com/
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I sat down with mother-daughter duo Donnica and Ro’nita Hawes-Saunders, hosts of the Raised By Her podcast. Donnica and Ro'Nita explore how honest intergenerational conversations can transform pain into purpose and generational lessons into leadership. Through stories of growth, therapy, and courageous communication, they reveal what it means to break cycles, nurture emotional safety, and build a legacy rooted in truth and love.
Key Themes:
How to turn generational lessons into tools for leadership
The power of healing conversations between mothers and daughters
Navigating emotional safety, fear, and growth within family relationships
The role of therapy and self-awareness in breaking generational patterns
What it means to mother, mentor, and lead from a place of compassion
Redefining legacy through emotional connection and personal evolution
Guest Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisedByHerPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@raisedbyherpodcast
Instagram: instagram.com/@raisedbyherpodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/RaisedByHerPodcast
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In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit down with Courtney Gray, a certified body and life coach who helps women create permanent weight loss by healing their relationship with food and themselves. Together, they explore how emotional awareness, neuroplasticity, and mindset shifts can end the overeating cycle and rebuild self-trust.You’ll learn how to stop relying on control and restriction, understand your brain’s urges, and finally feel at peace with food and your body. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start again tomorrow,” this conversation will show you a new way forward — one rooted in compassion, self-connection, and true freedom.✨ Topics include:
Breaking the control-and-regret cycle around eating
Why self-trust matters more than willpower
Emotional eating vs. physical hunger
Reprogramming your brain for lasting health
What real “freedom with food” looks like
Perfect for women ready to stop dieting and start coming home to themselves.
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https://www.instagram.com/modernbodymodernlife 
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For years, I believed that fitness and nutrition were the keys to confidence. As a fitness coach, I built meal plans, designed workout programs, and watched women transform their bodies. But here’s the truth I didn’t see right away: I wasn’t helping women build confidence—I was making them dependent.
In this episode of Minding Mine, I share my journey from fitness coaching to identity coaching, and why chasing external validation through diet and exercise never leads to lasting transformation. I open up about my own struggles with dieting, bingeing, and body image, and the pivotal moment as a mother that changed everything.
We’ll explore:✨ How diet culture creates dependence instead of confidence✨ The generational messages women receive about their worth and bodies✨ Why true transformation begins inside—with self-acceptance and alignment✨ How healing yourself impacts the next generation✨ What it really means to reclaim confidence and create sustainable health
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dieting, chasing perfection, or looking for validation outside yourself, this conversation will resonate deeply.
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In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit with Dr. Arlonda Stevens — certified Positive Psychology, Health, and Wellbeing Coach — to dismantle society’s fear-driven narrative around aging.
They explore how midlife, often labeled a “crisis,” can actually be a season of renewal. Dr. Arlonda shares her journey through divorce, caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s, and facing an empty nest — and how she transformed those challenges into a vibrant, purpose-driven second act.
You’ll hear practical ways to:
Reclaim your identity outside of roles like “mom,” “wife,” or “employee”
Put yourself at the top of your own priority list without guilt
Create a self-care routine that fuels you daily
Release old conditioning and start living on your own terms
Age with grace, joy, and unapologetic self-acceptance
If you’ve ever felt lost in your own life or wondered “what’s next?” after major life transitions, this conversation will inspire you to see midlife as your renaissance.
Resources & Links:
Connect with Dr. Arlonda on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn: @DrArlonda
Join her Facebook community: Midlife Renaissance Collective
Learn more at DrArlondaStevens.com
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We’ve been sold the story that becoming a “better version” of ourselves is the ultimate goal — but what if that’s just another lie that disconnects us from who we truly are?
In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Evelyn invites you to question the entire premise of becoming and instead step into the sacred work of unearthing.
Through storytelling, lived wisdom, and powerful reframes, Evelyn explores how childhood lessons, societal expectations, and religious programming have buried your truest self under layers of performance and perfectionism. This episode isn’t about self-improvement — it’s about soul remembrance.
Key Topics Covered:
Why the language of becoming feels like betrayal
The subconscious stories that shape your identity and choices
What it really means to “trust your voice” and live from the body, not the brain
The difference between “improving yourself” and returning to yourself
How unlearning old lessons can reconnect you with your wholeness
The lies of hustle, self-sacrifice, and performative success
The spiritual exhaustion that comes from chasing approval
Journal prompts to help you unearth your true self
 
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This guide will help you go deeper into the emotional and spiritual burnout so many women are silently carrying — and how to begin healing it.
Journal Prompts from the Episode:
What do I believe to be true — and is it really true?
What stories keep me exhausted or disconnected from myself?
What have I buried that is ready to rise again?
Who do I get to be when I stop chasing love and start being it?
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In this milestone 50th episode, I'm joined by the radiant Devi Maisha (aka Maisha Khalfani), a transformational guide and founder of Sensual Energy Alchemy.
Together, we dive into a powerful, soul-shifting conversation about breaking the cycles of shame, guilt, burnout, and martyrdom that so many women were conditioned into—especially when it comes to pleasure, motherhood, self-worth, and emotional safety.
We explore:
Why the “good girl” narrative keeps women disconnected from their bodies
The truth about pleasure, sex, and sensuality—and how it actually sets us free
How burnout and martyrdom are not badges of honor
Teaching our daughters (and sons) a new legacy of self-worth
How to begin reconnecting with your body through small acts of presence
Reframing healing as a gift to ourselves—not just for the next generation
Whether you're a mom, a partner, a woman in transition, or simply someone ready to reclaim her wholeness, this episode is your reminder that you matter. Your body, your joy, your rest, and your pleasure are sacred.
Connect with Devi Maisha:Instagram: @sensualenergyalchemyDownload the FREE Sex Magic Starter Guide: https://mailchi.mp/sensualenergyalchemy/liberationishere
 
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Today marks 20 years of marriage between Armand and I — and we’re pulling back the curtain on what those two decades have really looked like.
We talk about:
Falling in love after years of friendship
What we got wrong about marriage in the beginning
Unlearning what we thought love was “supposed” to look like
Communication breakdowns (and how we finally figured it out)
How emotional safety shifted everything
What it's like to grow individually without growing apart
Why loving yourself makes room for deeper partnership
Our cringiest fight habits (and why we’re glad we evolved)
Plus: rapid fire Qs from our daughters that had us laughing and thinking
Whether you’re in a relationship, want one, or are figuring out how to love yourself better first — this one’s full of love, laughter, and a whole lot of truth.
Let us know what lands. And happy anniversary to us. ❤️
 
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