Because I Love Myself First

In this episode of Because I Love Myself First , I sit down with Kerry, a powerful life coach who brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the conversation on healing from toxic relationships. We dive into the deep end - talking trauma, recovery, and the emotional rollercoaster of escaping abusive patterns. Kerry shares her raw story, from surviving childhood abuse to breaking fr...

In this episode, I’m diving deep into one of the most important conversations we can have - how to avoid getting caught in toxic relationship patterns before they even begin. I’m sharing practical tools and insights to help you recognise early red flags, set strong boundaries, and trust your intuition when something feels off. If you’ve ever found yourself repeating unhealthy relationship cycles,...

In this episode of Because I Love Myself First, I sit down with subconscious reprogramming mentor Gemma Hanley for a powerful conversation about breaking free from the emotional cycles that keep us stuck - especially in toxic relationships. We explore how deeply rooted subconscious patterns shape our self-worth, relationships, and even our physical health, often without us realising it. Gemma shar...

Have you ever felt drained from constantly saying “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? In this episode of Because I Love Myself First , I sit down with Elizabeth Stranzl - former psychologist turned boundaries coach - to unpack what healthy boundaries actually look like and why they’re so vital for emotional well-being. Elizabeth shares her own journey from chronic people-pleasing and burnout...

Do you ever find yourself wondering how you ended up in yet another toxic relationship - even after doing the inner work? In this episode of Because I Love Myself First , I unpack why so many of us fall into the same unhealthy relationship dynamics over and over again - and how to finally stop. I talk about the subtle red flags that often go unnoticed, from emotional unavailability to gaslighting...

What if the beliefs you formed in childhood are still controlling your life today?  In this episode, I sit down with transformational coach Aisling Kennedy to explore how limiting beliefs - often formed early in life - shape our personal growth, career paths, and most importantly, our relationships. Aisling shares her powerful journey of leaving a toxic work environment, manifesting a fresh start,...

Have you ever wondered why traditional therapy sometimes feels like it’s not quite getting to the root of things? In this episode, I dive into one of the questions I get asked most: What’s the real difference between conventional therapy and the transformational coaching methods I use in my practice? I open up about my own background in occupational therapy and how that journey led me to embrace a...

In this episode of Because I Love Myself First , I sit down with self-trust coach and yoga teacher Anna Botley for a powerful conversation on how to rebuild trust in yourself - especially after toxic relationships. We dive into the emotional recovery process and unpack how childhood experiences, past traumas, and disempowering environments can shake our sense of inner knowing. Anna shares how we c...

In this episode, I’m opening up about the key lessons I wish someone had shared with me before I began my healing journey. From battling the pressure to conform to societal norms, to learning how to build true self-worth, I’m sharing the hard-earned truths that shaped my growth - so you don’t have to learn them the hard way. We’ll explore what it really means to heal from the inside out, how to st...

Welcome to the very first episode of Because I Love Myself First ! In this powerful and deeply personal debut, I open up about my journey through a painful cycle of toxic relationships, emotional manipulation, and the long road to rediscovering my self-worth. From repeated heartbreak to the shocking discovery of a partner's double life, I share how I finally broke free - and what it truly took...

Welcome to Because I Love Myself First - the podcast for real, honest, and empowering conversations to support your healing, growth, and transformation. I’m Orla Foster - coach, guide, and someone who’s walked the path of rebuilding after toxic relationships. Now, I help women like you do the same. This podcast is your safe space. A place to feel seen, understood, and supported as you reconnect wi...