So Worth Loving

Fear whispers that you're not qualified. Self-doubt says you've already missed your chance. But what if the thing holding you back isn't your lack of ability, it's the voice in your head telling you to stop? In this raw and deeply personal season two premiere, Eryn opens up from her grandmother's home, a place that represents legacy, resilience, and the power of believing in yourself when no one else does. She shares the story of her grandmother, Joyce Adie, a single mom in the 1970s who turned wooden scraps from factories into a multimillion dollar furniture business and was eventually recognized by President Ronald Reagan as Business Person of the Year. This episode is about what it takes to keep going when everything feels impossible. It's about the guts to start something from nothing, the thick skin required to face rejection, and the relentless belief that your worth is not tied to how quickly you succeed. Eryn talks about the voices that limit us, the comparison trap that keeps us stuck, and why creating more than we consume changes everything. If you've ever felt like you're not good enough, not qualified enough, or too late to start something meaningful, this conversation will remind you that your limitations are not facts. They're just stories you've been told. And you get to rewrite them. Your worth is not a competition. It's not something to achieve. You already are worthy. And you are absolutely capable of changing the conditions of your life. This episode covers: what it means to never stop ever, even when fear takes over how to create the conditions of your life instead of accepting what's been handed to you why knowing your worth changes the way you show up in relationships and work the voices that limit you and how to silence them why comparison keeps you stuck and how to break free the difference between consuming and creating what it looks like to have guts, tenacity, and thick skin as an entrepreneur why being bad at something doesn't mean you should quit the story of a single mom who built a legacy from wooden scraps legacy and what it means to leave something beautiful behind If you've been waiting for permission to start, to try again, or to believe that you're capable, this is it. Your story is not over. And the thing you're afraid to pursue might just be the thing that changes everything. As always, know your worth and remind others of theirs. Follow So Worth Loving: www.instagram.com/soworthloving Follow Eryn at www.instagram.com/eryneddy Want to connect? Email us at: [email protected] If this episode meant something to you, share with a friend + like and review the show! We wouldn't exist without you! Want to wear SWL? https://soworthloving.com/shop

It’s common to feel unworthy of love, but uncommon to talk about it. So, we’re going to talk about it. This season, host Eryn Eddy Adkins gets honest about the gap between knowing your worth and living like you believe it. Expect real conversations about the stories that shape us, the grit of rebuilding when life falls apart, and what it looks like to stop performing and start being known. Because you are so worth loving. Know your worth, and remind others of theirs. Follow So Worth Loving: www.instagram.com/soworthloving Follow Eryn at www.instagram.com/eryneddy Want to connect? Email us at: [email protected] If this show means something to you, share with a friend + like and review the show! We wouldn't exist without you! Want to wear SWL? https://soworthloving.com/shop

This is the moment where we pause, look back, and remember what this whole season was about. Season one of the So Worth Loving Podcast wasn't just a collection of episodes. It was a journey through the hardest, most vulnerable parts of being human: betrayal, divorce, addiction, shame, loneliness, dating after heartbreak, and the exhausting work of rebuilding when everything falls apart. In this season wrap up, Eryn pulls together the most powerful moments from every conversation this season. The clips that made people stop scrolling. The truths that hit hard. The moments that reminded us we're not alone. From forgiveness and faith to control and comparison, from post-traumatic growth to the loneliness of entrepreneurship, this episode is a compilation of the wisdom, honesty, and hope that defined season one. You'll hear from guests who opened up about pornography addiction, the search for control through tarot and crystals, the weight of feeling disposable after divorce, the isolation of tying your identity to your work, and the moment God showed up in a parking lot at 2:30 in the morning with a license plate that said, "God is for you." This episode is for anyone who's ever felt lost to themselves, even if they weren't lost to God. It's for the person who's been hiding in the dark, waiting for someone to come find them. It's for the one who's been searching for worth in all the wrong places. And it's for anyone who needs a reminder that progress matters more than perfection, that your story isn't over, and that you are so deeply loved. Season two is coming November, and it's going to be good. But for now, let's take a breath and remember what we've learned together. This episode contains clips from guests: Ed Jewell, Tega Taylor, Lori Rader Jacob, Matt Adkins, Shelly Brown, Scottie Parker, and Terence Lester This episode covers: the power of forgiveness and letting go why mindset shapes your reality the danger of tying your identity to your work what it's like to feel disposable after divorce the lies pornography tells about being chosen how to know if someone genuinely wants to change why you need to like yourself alone before dating again the search for control through tarot cards and crystals post-traumatic growth and shifting from "what happened to me" to "what is coming from this" when darkness feels all-consuming in the darkest moments being lost to yourself but never lost to God If you've been with us all season, thank you. If this is your first episode, welcome! Your worth is not up for debate and your story matters, thank you for listening to these stories that have battled with the same questions - can I overcome this and am I still worthy of love? As always, know your worth and remind others of theirs. Follow So Worth Loving: Follow SWL at www.instagram.com/soworthloving Follow Eryn at www.instagram.com/eryneddy Want to connect? Email us at: [email protected] If this episode meant something to you, share with a friend + like and review the show! We wouldn’t exist without you!

Money is one of those things we all deal with but rarely talk about honestly. In this vulnerable conversation, Eryn sits down with financial advisor Tyler Weyenberg to unpack the emotional weight of finances, the shame that comes with debt, and the freedom that comes when you stop tying your self-worth to your net worth. They talk about what it's like to carry debt and feel like you're worth less than zero, the exhaustion of working hard but never feeling like you're getting ahead, and why most of us avoid money conversations altogether. Tyler gets real about the difference between being rich and being broke, even when the bank account says otherwise. He shares why behavior matters more than math, how comparison keeps us stuck, and what it really means to find financial freedom. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt ashamed about their spending, guilty about making money, or paralyzed by the fear of not having enough. It's for the entrepreneur who's sacrificing everything at home to build something meaningful. It's for the person who's been told they're not worth what they're charging. And it's for anyone who's ever believed the lie that their mistakes disqualify them from building a better future. Your worth is not your net worth. Your debt does not define you. And financial freedom is not about a number. It's about knowing your purpose and using money as a tool to live it out. This episode covers: why shame and guilt are so tied to money the difference between self-worth and net worth how to stop letting debt define you why behavior matters more than math when it comes to finances navigating money conversations in marriage when you're wired differently the comparison trap and how to run your own race charging what you're worth as a freelancer or business owner finding the balance between risk and structure in entrepreneurship how to define "enough" instead of always chasing more the 30-second budget that actually works why money is not good or bad, it's about purpose If you've ever felt like your financial mistakes have disqualified you, or if you're exhausted from trying to keep up with everyone else, this conversation will remind you that progress matters more than perfection. Your story is not over. As always, know your worth and remind others of theirs. About Tyler Weyenberg: Tyler Weyenberg is a financial advisor with Ashford Advisors. He's passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the emotional side of money, build healthy financial habits, and pursue the life they truly want. Tyler believes that finance is less about math and more about behavior, purpose, and open communication. When he's not coaching clients, he's probably talking about baseball or dreaming about his next adventure. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: Making Money Less Scary to Talk About 00:02:27 Meet Tyler Weyenberg: From Baseball Dreams to Financial Advisor 00:03:34 Why Money Conversations Are So Uncomfortable 00:09:21 Self-Worth vs Net Worth: Don't Confuse the Two 00:10:41 Debt Isn't Always Bad: Reframing the Red Numbers 00:13:41 Erin's Story: Negative 100K and Learning to Talk Better to Yourself 00:17:25 Progress Over Perfection: The 1% Better Philosophy 00:18:37 Breaking Free From the Comparison Trap 00:22:50 Finding Your Purpose for Money 00:34:03 The 30-Second Budget: 30% Taxes, 20% Savings, 10% Giving 00:35:59 Risk, Entrepreneurship, and Knowing What You're Getting Into 00:39:58 Money and Marriage: When Opposites Attract 00:48:36 Enough vs More: Defining Financial Freedom for Yourself 00:51:03 Rich but Broke: When Income Doesn't Equal Happiness 00:51:57 Final Encouragement: You're Not Alone in This Connect with Tyler: [email protected] www.ashfordadvisors.net Follow So Worth Loving: www.instagram.com/soworthloving Follow Eryn at www.instagram.com/eryneddy

In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, Eryn opens up about anger, faith, betrayal, and what it looks like to rebuild trust after everything falls apart. Sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones we have with ourselves. And sometimes the ones we've been avoiding with God. This episode is about what happens when you stop performing your faith and start being honest about how heartbroken you feel. It's about the lies we believe when life doesn't go the way we thought it would, the anger we're afraid to admit, and the freedom that comes when we finally stop pretending we have it all together. Eryn talks about growing up in a home where faith was modeled with grace, not legalism. She talks about the moment everything unraveled in her marriage, the secrets she didn't know existed, and the isolation that followed. She also gets real about dating after divorce, searching for worth in all the wrong places, and the exhaustion of trying to fix your life on your own. This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt betrayed by God, burned out on religion, or too broken to come back. It's for the person who's angry and doesn't know how to say it out loud. It's for the one who's tired of performing and ready to be known. Your mistakes don't disqualify you. Your anger doesn't scare him. And your exhaustion is exactly where he meets you. This episode covers: what it's like to be angry at God and why that's okay the difference between performing faith and experiencing it navigating betrayal, divorce, and public heartbreak dating after divorce and searching for worth in attention the moment God met her with a question instead of shame how exhaustion can become the doorway to intimacy with God learning to trust again after being betrayed why grace is not a free pass but a lifeline If you've ever felt like you did everything right and still got hurt, or if you're exhausted from trying to live up to everyone's expectations, this episode will remind you that your anger is valid, your story matters, and you're not too far gone. As always, know your worth and remind others of theirs. Follow So Worth Loving: www.instagram.com/soworthloving Follow Eryn at www.instagram.com/eryneddy