Episode
Healing Starts When You Stop Abandoning Yourself with Dr. Beth Capecchi
- Podcast
- Light Up Your Life
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- May 20, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2067
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- https://www.lightupyourlife.org
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Summary
In this episode of the Light Up Your Life Podcast, Samantha Peters sits down with psychologist Dr. Beth Capecchi for a powerful conversation around mental health, healing, self-worth, and navigating toxic relationships. With over 22 years of experience working with adolescents and adults, Dr. Beth shares practical tools and eye-opening insights on anxiety, depression, boundaries, trauma responses, and the impact social media and modern culture have on emotional well-being.Together, Samantha and Dr. Beth dive into the importance of authenticity, breaking unhealthy family patterns, rebuilding self-esteem, and learning how to protect your peace without guilt. This episode is filled with relatable stories, actionable advice, and reminders that healing is possible, even if your past tried to convince you otherwise.In This Episode, We Discuss:Why anxiety and depression are more common than everThe impact of social media, comparison, and FOMO on mental healthHow nutrition, alcohol, and lifestyle habits affect emotional well-beingPractical ways to rebuild self-esteem and confidenceRecognizing unhealthy relationship patterns and trauma responsesHow to set boundaries with toxic family members without guiltBreaking free from people pleasing and external validationThe connection between vulnerability, authenticity, and healingLearning to recognize your strengths and “superpowers”How childhood experiences shape adult relationships and behaviorsWhy healing requires accountability, truth, and self-awarenessA fun rapid-fire “This or That” segment with Dr. BethResources Mentioned:The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine AronThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkConnect with Dr. Beth:Podcast: Never Perfect Dr. BethPodcast: Never Perfect FaithInstagram: @neverperfectpodcastWebsite:…