# Meeting the Self You've Been Avoiding in the Mirror with Victor Dedaj

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Podcast: [The Soul Mirror Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soul-mirror-podcast-7393518)
Published: 2026-06-10T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-soul-mirror-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/meeting-the-self-youve-been-avoiding-in-the-mirror-with-victor-dedaj
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Beneath the roles you play is a self that doesn't need to be impressive or useful, one that's been quietly waiting for you to stop performing long enough to meet it. Coach and author Victor Dedaj shares why we avoid our own reflection, how people-pleasing and limiting beliefs keep us small, and the gentle practice of becoming honest with yourself again. About the Guest: Victor Dedaj is a New York-based success and wellness coach, motivational speaker, and former finance performance analyst. He is the author of You Can Become Successful and a Canfield-certified trainer. Key Takeaways: Trying to be who others want is exhausting; being yourself draws the right people. You can't fix what you won't honestly look at. Over 90% of what we fear never actually happens. Roles can become a comfortable place to hide from your fuller self. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. Connect With the Guest: Website: victordedaj.com Facebook and LinkedIn : Victor Dedaj Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Self Beneath the Roles — The Soul Mirror's long look back begins [03:00] The People-Pleasing Trap — Why being someone you're not is so much work [08:00] The Mirror Is a Welcome, Not a Verdict — Facing what we avoid [14:00] Hiding Inside the Roles — How limiting beliefs keep us small [19:00] The Fear of the Word No — Insecurity, rejection, and asking anyway [24:00] Meeting Yourself Again — Journaling, honest friends, and serving others [28:00] Bad Days Aren't Failure — Detaching from the outcome and coming back (timestamps approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credibl…

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