Dr. Ani Rostamyan is a mom of two and an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist from Los Angeles, California. Today she talks about her old stories and limiting beliefs that created unnecessary struggle in her life, and how releasing those stories and embracing her worth has created a life of more joy and freedom. A favorite quote shared: “It's never too late to be someone who you might have been.” - George Elliot. Due to changing circumstances with the pandemic last year, Dr. Ani had a breakthrough realization! She realized that so much of what she believed was programmed from her childhood and affecting the way she was showing up in her life. She was taught to play safe (i.e. small), not to take risks, and never question authority figures. Throughout her life, this had caused her to be an overachiever, constantly doing more than necessary or expected in order to prove her worth. She finally realized that it wasn't the people around her asking for so much. It was her own insecurity and drive to prove she was “good enough”.  Her message to women- Never believe you're not enough because you are, just as you are! When Ani finally relaxed and stopped trying to prove her worth to everyone else, other positive changes occurred as well! With more confidence she was able to make life and career changes that she couldn’t have imagined previously What flipped the switch for her was the struggle to balance work with family during the pandemic and necessity for homeschooling. Unpleasant or challenging situations don't necessarily lead to bad outcomes, as she’s grateful for the shift it led to in her life. Dr. Ani reminds us that you should give yourself permission to feel upset and rest. We frequently forget to take a pause and reflect. Allow time to be mindful and create time for yourself guilt-free.  We are better at everything when we make time and take care of ourselves.  Dr. Ani sees a lot of situations where people desperately need additional interventions. This has led to her belief that our health care model isn’t working the way it should, addressing everyone’s needs. Her program includes a functional approach to health and chronic disease management, consulting physicians and other health care professionals on how to use nonmedicinal approaches to health.   Join us weekly as host CJ Rivard interviews everyday heroines, just like you, who share about their experiences and techniques used to work through life’s challenges and create a better life for themselves and those around them. Through being Women of courageous Action, Vision and ongoing Evolution, each of us is making a ripple of positive impact. And together we are creating a WAVE of powerful change. If you’d like to be a part of the Inspired WAVE movement and lock arms with other Women of Action, Vision & continuous Evolution, join us in our FREE Facebook community! It’s a space for women to learn, support, and encourage each other in the pursuit of their big vision. Click the link and join us! 👇 ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildwavetribe (Join an Empowering Sisterhood of Leaders & Change Makers) Sign up on our https://theinspiredwave.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5c0096c0725717ba0d5014290&id=597a218702 (email list) & get your FREE Growth Plan Template! For more inspirational content, tips, and encouragement to turn your visions into reality, follow us on social: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/TheInspiredWAVE (Our Facebook page) ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredwave/ (Our Instagram account) Don't forget to follow this show! And if you are finding value here, please leave a review and share it with your friends so this can reach more women who need to hear it. Thanks for listening! ❤️