Episode 27 - From Toxicity to Transformation: How Corine Lafont Found Self-Worth and Emotional Freedom
By Jessica Garrison
I just know everyone is going to adore our next guest, Corine Lafont. Corine takes a break from her own podcast, Between the Lines, to join Melissa in a lively conversation of embracing her layers. She describes herself as young, cute, and sexy.
As we get older, our body changes and although that seems self-explanatory, we don’t acknowledge or treat ourselves like it. Corine relays the importance of recentering and recalibrating herself, checking in on her progress. After leaving a toxic 27 year relationship, Corine could see the changes in herself, and I’m sure people noticed on the outside as well. She mentioned that things as small as skin improvement can come as a result of finally putting yourself first. Once you’re rid of the person who has been dragging you down, the toxicity and stress is able to leave the body, too. However, once you start to find that light again, people are drawn to it, but you have to be careful they aren’t draining it.
Corine also reminds us how important it is to find that balancing act of letting people in but not letting them take advantage of you. It’s difficult at first, especially for people pleasers, to say no and to understand when it’s time to stop giving. Corine says she has no expectations because she doesn’t need to prove herself—not to herself or to anyone else. She doesn’t give her energy to people who aren’t worth her time or are constantly draining her without giving anything back. It’s not about a relationship being transactional, but more so about finding a balance in the relationship. At the end of the day, the trust you have for yourself is what matters most. Whatever feels healthiest for you, whether it’s nutritionally, physically, or mentally, don’t doubt yourself. You’ll know when you’re on the right path.
When discussing how living out F.E.E.L has impacted some of her relationships, Corine sends a strong reminder to not compromise—stick to your boundaries. When you give an inch, it makes people think they can take a mile, but it isn’t apparent at the beginning. Sometimes you’ll be pushed bit by bit to see how far they can go, and each time is just a bit further and further until you’re right back where you started. Misery loves company, so even subconsciously, people can be bringing you down without even trying. You have to look out for yourself the best you can and protect yourself like you would a best friend.
Corine doesn’t have the feeling of missing out like she used to because she knows in her heart she is doing what is best for herself, standing beside her inner child as they go through life, healing themselves and others. Let Corine be that little voice inside your head telling you to keep going, reminding yourself that you’re on the right track.
Ways to Engage: Next time you’re faced with a decision, big or small, ask yourself some questions. Is this what I want? Who am I? Recognize your true self with your true emotions towards the decision and base it off of those answers rather than out of guilt or people pleasing tendencies.