On belonging and feeling home in your skin, conversations with ALIVE's village.

This is a conversation for every woman who has ever felt that deep ache of having to simplify, reduce and cut down on emotions that aren't welcomed or held through the world we live in. In this exploration, we dive deep into what it means to belong to a tribe, to belong to community, to connect with belonging on your own terms, we dive into the distinction between belonging and fitting in, inviting each and every part of you and being honored and welcomed as you are. Hanaa is a previous ALIVE graduate, friend & incredible villager. In this episode, we dive into her journey with ALIVE & how it has shaped her living embodiment and experience within her business and within her life, freeing her energy to create for the joy of creating while holding space for the many shades of grey that come with being true to yourself. To find and connect with Hanaa's work and dive into her mediums of expression, head here. Alive is my 4 months mastermind for women creating a living that deeply honors and financially fuels each stage of womanhood. The 2026 cohort for ALIVE mastermind is booked out, to apply for 2027, please head to ALIVE's waitlist here. Exact chapter breakdown ↓ (00:00) Welcome to the Homebody Podcast (02:30) Liminal Space & the Edge of Change (06:32) The Fear of Your Own Potential (08:33) How We Met: Money, the Body & ALIVE (13:38) Who You Became Through ALIVE (17:30) The Hidden Agenda Behind Our Goals (21:51) When Your Goals Become Pressure (22:21) Learning to Receive a Village (26:19) Finding Your People & Feeling Safe to Dream (31:27) Why We’re So Afraid to Be Outcasts (33:48) We’re Not Wired to Be Alone (37:50) What Does Belonging Actually Feel Like? (40:25) You Were Never Alone (43:17) What Is a Village? (44:10) “I’m Proud of You”: Releasing Self-Judgment (48:32) Learning to Love Yourself Out Loud (49:40) Receiving Without Shame (54:53) Creating From Enoughness (56:43) Creating the Feeling Before the Thing (58:11) The Gift of Generosity (01:00:51) Where to Find Hanaa (01:02:44) Closing: Creating From a Different Place