Welcome back to Just Lori, I Can Only Be Me — the podcast that empowers authenticity, one story at a time. I’m your host, VaLora, but you can call me Lori. ✨

This week, we’re not talking about becoming someone new. We’re talking about returning — to the bold, beautiful, whole version of yourself that existed before the world tried to edit you.

Before the degrees, before the pressures, before society whispered (or shouted) its expectations — you were already complete. Already art. Already powerful. 🌀

In this episode, we’re giving ourselves permission to:
• 🖤 Unlearn the scripts we were handed
• ✨ Remember the version of ourselves untouched by doubt
• 🌸 Reclaim our voice, our power, and our presence — softly, boldly, unapologetically

• What’s one belief you’ve unlearned recently?

• What part of your younger self are you ready to welcome back today?

• Whisper to yourself: “I was always enough.”

🎧 In This Episode:

• The Inheritance of Conditioning: How the voices around us shaped our inner voice

• The Power of Unlearning: Why shedding those expectations is sacred work

• Remembering Who You Were: Rekindling the original fire within you

• Reclaiming With Intention: Not fixing — unfolding into your truest self

This isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about truth. It’s about honoring the YOU that was always there, waiting for permission to bloom again.

"Before they named me wrong,
I was wind and rhythm.
Dirt and divinity.
Laughter wrapped in baby fat and braided prayers..."

Catch the full piece inside the episode — a love letter to the version of you that’s still dancing, still dreaming, still becoming.

💭 Reflection Prompts:🌟 Spoken Word Moment:

🌸 Breathe deep. Create boldly. Reclaim softly. 🌸
If this episode touches your spirit, leave a review, share it with someone you love, and stay close — we’re just getting started.

🖤 Coming up next: Episode 20 — “Becoming Her: A Love Letter and a Thank You.”
Our Season 2 finale. A full-circle moment. Don’t miss it.