When I release my insecurities, no matter how large or small, I remember who I am.

I feel secure that I am good enough and smart enough.

What's going on, everyone? Emily Abadi here.

You are listening to episode 250 of Hurtle.

A wellness-focused podcast where I can act with everyone from your favorite athletes

to top experts and industry CEOs about their highest highs, toughest moments, and everything in between.

We all go through Hurtle's life, and my goal through these discussions is to empower you

to better navigate yours and move with intention so that you can stride toward your own big potential.

And of course, have some fun along the way.

For today's episode, I am chatting with Liz Hernandez.

She is the creator of Wordafull, which is a video and live event series that focuses on the importance

of how we communicate with ourselves and others. Plus, you can also find some goodies from Wordafull

like their card game, which is wildly popular, as well as affirmation cards and the newest release.

A Wordafull Journal. Liz herself is a former radio host and entertainment reporter for

Access Hollywood. And in today's episode, she talks about the major life events,

including the unfortunate loss of her mother, which encouraged her to make a major pivot.

In today's episode, Liz talks to us about the major ask that she made to get Wordafull

truly off the ground. Totally one of those, if you don't go for it, you'll never know moments.

That's going to inspire you to step outside of your comfort zone ASAP.

We also talk a lot about grief and lessons that we can learn from grief and the science behind

affirmations, why repeating things, especially powerful words and phrases to ourselves,

can really make a major impact. Make sure, if you're not doing so just yet, you're following

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