Ordinary To Badass

Author: Marie Sonneman

Ordinary to Badass is the podcast for women who are done playing small in rooms not built for them. Hosted by Mariea law enforcement lieutenant turned leadership coach, its where real talk meets real strategy. Hear from badass women in predominantly male industries as they share how they rose, led, and stayed true to who they are. If youve ever felt like the only woman in the room, this show is for you. Lead louder. Lead real. Lead like the badass you already are.
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421: Day 8: Self-Love Isn’t Soft — It’s a Power Move
Episode 421
Sunday, 21 December, 2025

Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Badassery, where we’re diving into the one practice women put off the longest — and need the most:self-love....This episode is your reminder that self-love isn’t indulgent, selfish, or soft....It’s strength....It’s fuel....And it’s the foundation of every bold, confident move you make....Today, Marie explores the moments — big and tiny — where you’ve cared for yourself, honored yourself, invested in your healing, or simply given yourself a breath of grace. Whether it was therapy, a walk, setting a boundary, saying “I need a minute,” or whispering a kinder thought to yourself, these moments are proof of how deeply you’re growing. ...Inside this episode, you’ll reflect on:✨ The ways you’ve chosen yourself even when it felt uncomfortable✨ How a little self-love can completely shift your confidence✨ Why slowing down helps you lead stronger✨ The small acts of kindness that add up to massive internal change✨ Marie’s personal stories—from Weight Watchers to hot yoga intentions to becoming the unexpected dog-mom with a stroller (all because… love changes you) You’ll also hear how one intention — “I love myself” — transformed an entire yoga class and became a new rule for how Marie speaks to herself every day....Today’s journal work inside the Proof of My Badassery companion guide invites you to document the moments where you’ve shown up for yourself, supported yourself, and chosen to treat yourself with compassion. Because self-love isn’t just healing…...it’s badass.📘 Download your FREE Proof of My Badassery Journal:ordinarytobadass.com/12You deserve the kind of love you give everyone else....And today, you finally write it down.