One of the reasons that I love having a podcast is because I get to talk to people who are smarter

than me and know a lot of different things than I do. In my conversation today, I found myself

stopping, taking notes and getting so immersed in the conversation that I almost was like, oh my gosh, where am I going to

take this next? Because every piece of what we discussed was so meaningful and so important.

In my conversation today with Victoria Albina, we talk about how trauma and

co-dependence can manifest within our body, causing everything from adrenal issues to

digestive concerns to mental health concerns like anxiety and depression.

We talk about how we have been raised in a culture

of people pleasing that is not helping any of us to actually heal our inner child and the

traumas that we have within and help us understand how we can become the

best versions of ourself. My favorite thing from today's conversation is that being selfish is not actually selfish. It is one of the things

that we need to do in order to ensure that we are able to protect ourselves and grow in a safe space.

We also talk about how being selfless can be extraordinarily detrimental to our health.

Let's get to the show.

Welcome to the Lindsay Elmore Show, a podcast that helps you find fulfillment amidst chaos.

On this show, I interview thought leaders, doctors, creatives, spiritual gurus, and game changers who inspire you to pursue your dreams, overcome obstacles, and leave your mark.

Victoria Albina is a certified life coach and breathwork meditation guide with a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers so that they can break free from codependency, perfectionism, and people pleasing, and reclaim their joy.

Victoria is a UCSF trained family nurse practitioner who also has a master's degree in public

health from Boston University School of Public Health

and a Bachelor's of the Arts in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College.

Victoria has been working in health and wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied

Lanyap Territory in New York's Hudson Valley.

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