Radical Self-Love Playlist Pt. 2

This year's playlist is a reflection of the personal work I've done recently around standing in my truth. When I created the first Radical Self-Love Playlist, I was in the midst of a mad love affair with myself. And while I am still madly in love with me, it just looks a little different as I've grown over the last twelve months. 

This past year was an interesting one, for sure. I made several significant changes in my work life, including finishing my coaching certification and establishing my self-love coaching practice. I did some intense behind-the-scenes work in therapy. I challenged myself to show up differently in all aspects of life. I shed some relationships that no longer served me. I set new boundaries.

There was a tremendous amount of joy, too! I jiggled my wobbly bits at the Not So Skinny Dip. I frolicked in five parades between Twelfth Night and Mardi Gras Day and created unique costumes for each. I spent four full days doing nothing more than laughing with my niece and nephews. I pranced naked through a waterfall. I laid on my back and looked at the stars. I embraced my weirdness and found my krewe. 

Above all, I practiced putting myself first in my life. 

Through it all, I was reminded often that the road to feeling a deep sense of freedom isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. 

Music and song lyrics, in particular, are a huge part of my healing journey. My intention with this list is to plant a seed in your journey toward radical self-love. I encourage you to remember that you don't need anyone else to give you worth this Valentine's Day. You already have everything you need right inside of you.  

Lastly, I would like to acknowledge the overwhelming number of powerful Black female singers and songwriters who are present on both Radical Self-Love Playlists. I respect and acknowledge the space Black women have carved out for themselves in this world. I am grateful for their work as I identify with their words for my own healing around self-worth and spread the love to you. I encourage any white women reading this to consider supporting Black women in a concrete way, through donations to Women With A Vision or another organization that calls to you. 

Just like last year, if you are sensitive to profanity or sexual descriptions, then this might not be the playlist for you. I have marked some songs with parental advisories. 🅴

And if you're new to the plus-size lady krewe, be sure to check out the original Radical Self-Love Playlist. 

Weird AF by Miss Eaves (ft. Sammus)  🅴*

Juice by Lizzo 🅴

If I'm shinin', everybody gonna shine (yeah, I'm goals)
I was born like this, don't even gotta try (now you know)
I'm like chardonnay, get better over time (so you know)
Heard you say I'm not the baddest, bitch, you lied

Hate On Me by Jill Scott 

Favorite Lyric:

In reality I'm gon' be who I be

And I don't feel no faults for all the lies that you bought

You can try as you may bring me down when I say

That it ain't up to you, go on do what you do  

Reminder:

What other people think of me is none of my business. This includes strangers, friends, and even family.

Sit Still, Look Pretty by Daya

 

Favorite Lyric:

Oh, I don't know what you've been told

But this gal right here's gonna rule the world

Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be

No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty

Reminder:

There are many amazing things for a woman to be in this world other than pretty. 

All Again by Maino (ft. Macy Gray)🅴

Favorite Lyric:

So let the people keep talking (oh!)

We stand tall, never falling (oh-oh!)

Tell the world that we're coming

We're just beginning, this is our moment (woo!)

Yeah, this is the moment we've been waiting on

Reminder:

Above all, stand in my truth. 

Phenomenal Woman by Laura Mvula