Are you feeling stuck in your career or struggling to balance your professional and personal life? What if the key to unlocking your full potential lies in understanding your own capacity for self-compassion, financial health, and embracing your feminine energy? In today’s episode, we dive deep into these life-changing topics with Liz Kelly, a therapist, author, and advocate for mental health and financial self-care.
In this episode of The Vixen Voice, host April Roberts sits down with therapist and author Liz Kelly to explore the challenges and triumphs of career transitions, the power of self-compassion, and how financial wellness plays a crucial role in mental health. Liz shares her personal journey from working in politics to becoming a therapist, what she learned about boundaries, and the importance of embracing one’s feminine energy.
We also dive into her book, This Book is Cheaper Than Therapy, and how Liz created a valuable resource for those seeking mental health services but facing limited access. Tune in as we unpack insights into how we can all protect our mental, emotional, and financial peace through better boundaries, healthier self-talk, and realistic self-care practices.
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Key Takeaways:
- Career Transitions: Liz’s journey from political fundraising to a fulfilling career in therapy.
- Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem: Understanding how treating yourself like a friend can change the way you approach life’s challenges.
- Financial Self-Care: Why paying attention to your finances is one of the best forms of self-care—and how money impacts mental health.
- Feminine Energy: The power of embracing feminine energy, receiving, and resting to prevent burnout and find balance.
- Boundaries: Practical tips for setting healthy boundaries in your personal and professional life.
Mic Drop Moments:
“Self-compassion is about treating yourself like a friend. We’re often much harder on ourselves than we are on others. But if you start speaking to yourself the way you’d speak to a cherished friend, it changes everything.” – Liz Kelly
“If you’re writing your book for everyone, you’re writing for no one. The key is to visualize your ideal reader—who they are, what they need, and how your story can serve them.” – Liz Kelly
“We have this fear that if we’re not accessible all the time, we won’t grow our business. But the opposite is true. Setting clear boundaries makes us more present and prevents burnout.” – Liz Kelly
“Real self-care isn’t just about treating yourself. It’s about making decisions that align with your values and long-term goals, even if they’re uncomfortable in the moment.” – Liz Kelly
“Feminine energy is about receiving, resting, and pausing. We’ve been taught to give endlessly, but the true nature of feminine energy is to embrace rest and restoration.” – April Roberts
Who is Liz Kelly, LICSW?
Liz Kelly, LICSW, has over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She offers practical mental wellness strategies to individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and loss in Washington, DC, and Virginia. Her nonjudgemental, compassionate, humorous, and down-to-earth style helps clients grow from their experiences and create positive change in their lives. She currently works as a psychotherapist in private practice. Liz has been seen in publications and media outlets such as USA Today, Bustle, Refinery 29, Todayshow.com, Investor’s Business Daily, Parade, Brydie, The Daily Beast, Teen Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and Cheddar News. Liz is the author of “This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A No-nonsense Guide to Improving Your Mental Health, ” recently released by Bridge City Books. She can be found at lizkellymsw.com.
Resources:
Liz’s Instagram | LinkedIn | Threads
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