We asked someone at The Board Walks: "What does self-love mean to you?"

His answer? Volunteering. Helping others. Doing for everyone but himself.

And it hit us. most people think self-love is selfish. Or they think it's bubble baths and face masks.

But what it actually is? Boundaries. Self-love is making rest a priority. It's turning off work mode at a certain time. It's saying no to things that drain you, even if it disappoints people you care about. It's alone time to recharge so you can actually show up for the world.

We live in a culture that glorifies breaking your back to create a table for others to eat off of. But here's the truth: you can't give from an empty cup. And when people serve others while avoiding themselves, they're often running from something, their own dreams, their potential, the uncomfortable work of sitting with themselves.

In this episode, we break down what self-love actually looks like in practice. We talk about the relaxation crisis, why discipline is self-love, how to send your body gratitude, the importance of pausing between tasks, and why being in your head all day is destroying your nervous system.

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Elle Beecher⁠⁠ helps people find community and fall in love with their lives. Elle is founder of The Board Walks, a global movement of weekly walks in 10+ cities with over 18,000 attendees, and its premium extension called The Board. She curates stories and insights from these communities in The Friday Debrief newsletter, and shares her personal reflections in The Elle Diaries. She was awarded Forbes 30 Under 30 for her expertise in community building.

This is the story Cam has been holding close for two years. The day before we met: February 18, 2024, he was at mile 8 of the Austin Marathon, completely empty.

No energy left. Undertrained. Ready to quit. And in that moment, he prayed for the first time in his life.

What happened next defies logic: his tank refilled with a different kind of energy, he finished the race pointing at strangers saying "thank you God, I love you," and that night, sobbing in a tiny bathtub with his knees to his chin, he fully surrendered.

He asked for everything he was ready for. His purpose. His family. His wife. Less than 24 hours later, an intuitive voice told him to go to the sauna. He walked into the meditation room. And there Elle was, writing on her phone in a pink sweatshirt.

We're recording this on our two-year anniversary, at the exact time we met.

This episode is about divine timing, emptying the vessel, fork-in-the-road moments, and what happens when you fully surrender to something bigger than yourself. Thank you for listening! ✨

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Elle Beecher⁠⁠ helps people find community and fall in love with their lives. Elle is founder of The Board Walks, a global movement of weekly walks in 10+ cities with over 18,000 attendees, and its premium extension called The Board. She curates stories and insights from these communities in The Friday Debrief newsletter, and shares her personal reflections in The Elle Diaries. She was awarded Forbes 30 Under 30 for her expertise in community building.

The no contact trend is everywhere. People are cutting off family members, ghosting old friends, and walking away from relationships that used to be non-negotiable.

Why? Because we've reached a point in human evolution where you don't need your family to survive. For the first time ever, people have the freedom to consciously choose who gets access to their energy.

In this episode, we talk about “Obligation Town” – the place where most people live their entire lives doing things they don't want to do just because they "should."

We share why obligation breeds resentment, what unconditional love actually means, and the flashlight analogy that changed how we think about boundaries.

If you've ever felt guilty for setting boundaries with family, this conversation will give you permission to choose yourself.

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About Your Hosts:

⁠Cameron Hogan⁠⁠⁠ is an intuitive healer who helps high-performers shed their limiting beliefs and awaken. He is CEO of High Vibe Ventures, where he’s evolving work and business practices to match the planet’s rising consciousness. Cameron loves to write, speak, solve major life problems via courses, and build communities for meaningful connection like ⁠The Board⁠.

⁠Elle Beecher⁠⁠⁠ helps people find community and fall in love with their lives. Elle is founder of ⁠The Board Walks⁠, a global movement of weekly walks in 10+ cities with over 18,000 attendees, and its premium extension called ⁠The Board⁠. She curates stories and insights from these communities in ⁠The Friday Debrief⁠ newsletter, and shares her personal reflections in ⁠The Elle Diaries⁠. She was awarded Forbes 30 Under 30 for her expertise in community building.