Happy Monday, everyone. It's Sophie. And a D. We're always looking for new ways to support you,

and we know firsthand how life can get in the way. So we've created five-minute episodes with

motivation from us and our great friends to keep you feeling ignited and inspired no matter what

life throws at you. Welcome to the Ignited Motivation podcast, mini episodes every

Monday. Listen while you brush your teeth. Or on your morning walk. And you'll never miss out

on the latest tips and tricks that are keeping us feeling motivated. Welcome to Ignited

Motivation. I'm Alia Bi from Alia Yoga and What's Wellness

podcast. And I'm the creator of Alia Yoga Academy teacher training and mentorship

programs. I teach yoga, meditation, and spin. and I was ranked fifth in the world as a professional

tandem surfer.

I'm so glad to be sharing time and energy with you today.

I'm passionate about sharing tips and tools to optimize your physical, energetic, mental,

emotional, and spiritual wellness, as well as your relationship with yourself, with one another,

and with the planet.

My intention today is to ignite a spark in you of motivation about the journey of self-care and self-love.

I believe that everyone is worthy of their own love, attention, respect, and affection.

And for me, having had trauma in my past, the journey to self-love went in phases,

starting with inward reflection for self-awareness,

leading to self-acceptance, and has brought me further on the path of self-love. One aspect of this journey is the time and effort it takes to identify and heal core wounds.

I'm keen to share with you today about identifying what the mother wound is so as to spark

motivation for you to hone in on healing this core wound, both individually for yourself and collectively for the planet. The

mother wound often has less to do with your relationship with your actual mom and more to do with how

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