In this episode of The Beauty In The Mess, Michele talks with Doris Efford, a writer, speaker, and coach who helps women reclaim identity, self-worth, and emotional wholeness. Doris opens up about growing up disconnected from her true self, performing for approval, and the moment she realized she had to stop living for everyone else and start living honestly. She shares what identity healing actually looks like, why self-worth is at the core of change, and how faith, grace, and emotional resilience brought her back to herself.
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt invisible, unworthy, or stuck in survival mode.
00:02:10 Doris’s early story and losing herself to expectations
00:06:10 Identity, survival mode, and faith during hardship
00:10:10 “Motivation isn’t enough” – why habits need a deeper why
00:13:10 Self-worth and why people don’t choose themselves
00:16:10 What healing actually looked like for Doris
00:20:10 People-pleasing, shame, and being honest with yourself
00:25:10 The role of God, grace, and emotional maturity
00:30:10 How to stop performing and start being present in your life
00:35:10 Final thoughts — identity, love, and choosing truth
✨Connect with Doris Efford:
· Email: hello@promptedcollective.com
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