Stop Abandoning Yourself to Make Everyone Else Happy | Ep 33

Some people come into your life and leave a lasting imprint. Nancy Levin is one of those people for me. I've had the privilege of knowing Nancy personally for many years, and I've witnessed firsthand her extraordinary leadership, wisdom, and commitment to helping others transform their lives. Nancy is a seven-time bestselling author, Master Coach, and founder of Levin Life Coach Academy. She spent many years at Hay House working alongside some of the greatest voices in personal development, including Louise Hay and Wayne Dyer, and was mentored by the remarkable Debbie Ford. Today, she's a leader in the coaching world, guiding individuals, coaches, and leaders toward greater self-worth, freedom, and fulfillment. What makes Nancy so extraordinary isn't simply what she's accomplished. It's what she's lived, what she's learned, and her willingness to share it all. In this deeply personal conversation, Nancy opens up about some of the most painful chapters of her life, including the loss of her brother, the unraveling of her marriage, and the truths she was forced to confront about perfectionism, infidelity, people-pleasing, and abandoning her own needs. At 45, the life she had worked so hard to hold together came apart. What followed was a profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and reinvention. We explore the inner knowing she had ignored for years, the wisdom she gained through her most difficult experiences, and what it truly means to honor yourself, even when doing so changes everything. Nancy's story is a powerful reminder that our greatest challenges can become our greatest teachers, and that it's never too late to create a life that feels like your own. This conversation is filled with vulnerability, insight, and the kind of wisdom that can only come from within. Connect with Nancy: nancylevin.com Welcome to Wisdom From Within. Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to trust everyone else’s answers more than our own. This podcast is a reminder that you were born with extraordinary intelligence, far beyond IQ alone. Your body knows. Your emotions speak. Your intuition guides and your nervous system remembers. Every week, we’ll explore the science, stories, and practices that reconnect you to yourself so you can lead, love, create, and live with greater clarity, courage, and trust. Because the answers you’ve been searching for aren’t out there. They’re already within you. Quote: “Our worth and value is not determined by what we do or what we produce or what we achieve, but that it's inherent.” Chapters: 02:30 – When Nancy's Marriage and Perfect Life Unraveled 5:30 – How Childhood Experiences Shaped Her Need for Approval 8:45 – Knowing Something Was Wrong but Choosing It Anyway 12:00 – The Emotional Cost of Overgiving 15:45 – Should You Stay or Go? Asking a Better Question 18:00 – Finding Gratitude Instead of Living With Regret 20:00 – Self-Forgiveness and Letting Go of the Past 21:00 – Why Your Worth Isn't Something You Have to Earn 22:30 – Breaking Free From Society's Expectations 27:30 – Telling Yourself the Truth and Allowing It to Change 29:45 – Setting Boundaries Without Guilt 33:30 – Nancy's Journey From Hay House to Coaching the Coaches https://jenaks.com/ My Book: Your Body is Speaking IG:   / jen_aks   FB:   / jennferaks   YT:    / @jen_aks   LinkedIn:   / jenaks   TikTok:   / jen_aks   🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell ✨ If this episode made you see your body and your brain in a new way, share it with someone who needs the science behind the wisdom. Sometimes that’s the permission people are waiting for.