Previously… on Shut Up, I’m Healing.
We’ve talked about forgiveness.We’ve escaped the CULTure of perfection.We’ve defined what it means to look healed versus actually be healed.
But this week — we’re going back.
Back to the version of me that didn’t know who she was yet.The girl who wore confidence like perfume and pain like foundation.The one who loved too hard, dreamed too big, and trusted the wrong people.
This episode isn’t just a story — it’s a reunion.Between the woman I am… and the girl who made her possible.
⚠️ Content Warnings
This episode includes mentions of:
* Childhood trauma
* Self-harm
* Family conflict
* Emotional neglect
* Sexual boundaries and early relationships
Please listen with care and pause when needed.This story reflects my personal perspective and healing journey — not anyone else’s truth.
Featured Segments
* Affirmation Roulette: “I love the girl I used to be, and I’m proud of the woman she’s becoming.”
* Storytime: Real reflections from my teenage years and how they shaped who I am.
* Validation or Healing: A self-awareness game on how we seek approval or growth.
* Mini Exercise: A 60-second guided practice to reconnect with your younger self.
* Listener Homework: A journaling challenge to write a love letter to your teenage self.
Journal Prompts from the Episode
* If your teenage self could see you today, what would she think?
* What parts of her would be proud — and what parts would be disappointed?
* What did she believe about love, confidence, and happiness?
* When did you stop feeling safe to be soft, goofy, or emotional?
* What do you need to forgive your teenage self for?
* Who do you still need to forgive from that era so you can move forward freely?
* What pieces of teenage you do you want to bring back — her laughter, creativity, or boldness?
Mini Exercise: “Find Your Teenage Self”
After listening:
* Sit quietly for 60 seconds.
* Picture your teenage self — her room, her music, her mood.
* Ask her: “What do you need from me right now?”
* Write down the first three words that come up.Those words are your next healing steps.
Listener Challenge
Write a letter to your teenage self this week.Be raw. Be honest.Read it out loud to yourself in the mirror — then tag @xo_shaniaelle on IG or share on Substack under #ShutUpImHealing to be featured in next week’s episode.
Behind the Mic
This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Shania Elle — creator of Shut Up, I’m Healing, a space for women ready to heal out loud, laugh through their growth, and stop chasing validation.
What’s Coming Next
🪞 The Validation to Value Journal → Prelaunch Waitlist Opens Soon!Sign up through my Substack or follow on socials for early access.This guided journal includes forgiveness letters, mirror work, color-coded prompts, and weekly affirmations to reconnect with your inner self.
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