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BRAVELY YOU by Valentina Marzola

BRAVELY YOU by Valentina Marzola

By BRAVELY YOU by Valentina Marzola

Welcome to the Bravely You Podcast - a safe space for you to tune in to fun, intuitively-led conversations, authentic stories and science-backed facts and tools on all things: confidence, body image, mindset, holistic healing, positive psychology and much more.
Join Valentina Marzola as she levels up in 2020 with this powerful and inspirational podcast designed to empower you to fearlessly take up the space you deserve and unapologetically harness your uniqueness.
Whether you are feeling insecure, stuck, overwhelmed or lost this podcast will be your best companion on your self-discovery journey towards unshakeable confidence and authenticity.
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17. Life Update: When your obstacles become the measure of your potential - building resilience through challenging times.

BRAVELY YOU by Valentina MarzolaSep 11, 2021

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17. Life Update: When your obstacles become the measure of your potential - building resilience through challenging times.
Sep 11, 202154:07
16. Have you got the winner mentality? A lesson I've learned from a truly inspiring man..

16. Have you got the winner mentality? A lesson I've learned from a truly inspiring man..

Tune in to listen to the new episode, where Valentina talks about one of the the most valuable lessons she picked up from explorer Mike Horn during their expedition in India. This is all about learning to appreciate the skills, talents and knowledge that you already have, in order to have the strength to face any challenge. 

When we are trying to achieve something new, or when we are trying to step out of our comfort zone, we often stop ourselves, because we think about all the things that we do not know or cannot do yet. That is why Valentina explains how simply switching your mindset instead can be the thing that allows you to succeed. 

Time to step into the winner mentality, where it is not about what you cannot do, but all about what you CAN do! Listen up and learn to see the abundance! 



Jul 17, 202119:06
15. Are you in victim mode? There's more under your control than you realise...

15. Are you in victim mode? There's more under your control than you realise...

In this episode, Valentina helps us recover a sense of control when we are feeling powerless, so that we can avoid falling into victim mode. She also touches upon what it means to manifest something into your life, drawing from her own experiences.

Sometimes when facing something, all we can see is everything that could or did go wrong and we miss the opportunities still available to us. And while we can’t control everything, we have to remember that we have enough inner strength to choose how we react, perceive or learn from what is happening.

If you are you ready to look outside the box at all the infinite possibilities out there and to take your power back, tune in to this episode and uplevel to new heights! 

Jun 20, 202135:13
14. How to find a home away from home - life on the move

14. How to find a home away from home - life on the move

Moving to a new home this month, Valentina decided to share with us the secrets of finding that sense of safety and stability that we need to feel at home when we are moving.

If you are thinking of relocating, if you don’t feel at home where you currently live, or if you simply can never sit still, this episode can be your guide. Having lived in cities such as Ljubljana, Milan, Vienna, Berlin, and Brighton (just to name a few), Valentina has learned how to create a home wherever she finds herself.

It can be very hard to leave your friends, family and routines behind, but if you manage to stay positive and grounded, you will be able to build a community and a home wherever you end up. It’s not the place, but your state of mind that makes the difference. As they say, home is where the heart is.

Listen up to learn about how to find a home away from home from someone that has truly mastered the art of relocation. 

May 21, 202101:01:47
13. Mental Health Awareness Week: Important message!

13. Mental Health Awareness Week: Important message!

Mental health awareness week is the time when we take a moment to reflect on and show support to everyone and anyone that is struggling with any kind of mental health problem. In this episode, Valentina tackles the stigma surrounding mental health. 


YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is absolutely no shame in struggling with any kind of mental health issue. There is no shame in asking for help. Nobody has the right to tell you that you don’t or can’t feel a certain way. 


If you are not feeling like yourself, if there is a disconnect between what you want to do and what you are able to do, if you are feeling the burden of any kind of mental issue, then tune in for the understanding and support that you deserve.

May 13, 202133:26
12. The first step towards transformation: are you afraid of it?

12. The first step towards transformation: are you afraid of it?

While revamping her vision board, Valentina got inspired to remind us about the importance of dreaming big. This episode is about reigniting your flame of ambition and finding clarity around what you want. 

So often there is shame, fear and even grief surrounding the idea of expressing our dreams, even to ourselves. Having gone through that herself, Valentina shares her experience and lessons learned to encourage us to let go of these obstacles and believe in ourselves. 

This is a push to allow yourself to dream and visualise your ideal life - an integral part of being human, and the first step towards transformation and the materialization of your goals. 

Tune in for this truly inspirational message about the value of trusting yourself and accepting your desires!

May 03, 202130:27
11. Are they better than you? Free yourself from the trap of comparison!

11. Are they better than you? Free yourself from the trap of comparison!

In this episode, Valentina reveals what the trap of social comparison is and how to escape it. 

It's completely natural to compare yourself to others. Unchecked however, it can also leave you feeling drained, sad, and unsatisfied with yourself. With social media heightening these negative effects, Valentina nudges you to ask yourself the right questions and to take your power back. Your uniqueness is your superpower! 

Tune in to learn how to shine your UNIQUE light to the world! 

Apr 24, 202126:59
10. My first facial in 7 months - surrendering to the feminine!

10. My first facial in 7 months - surrendering to the feminine!

In this episode Valentina reminds us to surrender to our feminine energy. She nudges us to enjoy the pleasures in life and to live in the here and now. 

We live in a society that glorifies action, structure, analysing and rationalising, so we sometimes forget about how important it is to receive, feel and surrender. Valentina illustrates how the masculine structure is there to allow our feminine energy to flow free, like water in a riverbed. 

Listen up to learn about the importance of finding YOUR true balance! 

Apr 17, 202114:22
9. Why you're feeling this way - a guide to navigating the post-lockdown overwhelm

9. Why you're feeling this way - a guide to navigating the post-lockdown overwhelm

With the UK easing the lockdown restrictions today, Valentina talks about how we can navigate this transition. 

Leaving the safety of our homes, shifting back to busier schedules, and interacting with more people than this entire past year can be quite stressful... And it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed!

This spontaneous pick-me-up episode can be your guide to finding the right balance for yourself. Tune in to share in the understanding, compassion, patience, and love. 

Apr 12, 202131:47
8. I am becoming a better leader, thanks to my dog!

8. I am becoming a better leader, thanks to my dog!

In this episode Valentina talks about how her journey with her Basenji dog has taught her to become a better leader. A series of events have led her on this incredible path of learning what it means to embody the qualities a leader requires to achieve success!

Apr 09, 202141:00
7. Here is what's getting in the way of your relationships

7. Here is what's getting in the way of your relationships

In this episode Valentina shares the one secret getting in the way of your relationships. She talks about how self-worth is linked with the people you attract in your life and how this impacts what settle for and accept in your relationships. Tune-in to get some juicy nuggets of wisdom on how you can finally attract people in your life that love you and respect you for what you truly are!

Apr 01, 202117:22
6. Life update + what I learned while being away from the podcast

6. Life update + what I learned while being away from the podcast


She is back!! Valentina opens up about her absence since her last episode in October. A lot has been going on in her life and she is very excited to share what she was up to. In this episode she shares a very valuable nugget of wisdom and talks about what she has learned in the process of taking a couple of (temporary) steps back from her podcast as her business is expanding. Listen up to hear her nugget of wisdom on how to learn lessons when you are in a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable or disappointed about yourself. 

Mar 25, 202126:42
5. It's okay not to be okay! My battle with panic disorder - normalizing the conversation on World Mental Health Day
Oct 10, 202001:01:21
4. *WARNING* - The truth on what you may have been avoiding all along - A Motivational Voicenote

4. *WARNING* - The truth on what you may have been avoiding all along - A Motivational Voicenote

Valentina is back with one of your favourite formats - the Motivational Episode!

This time she digs deep into a thought provoking episode that allows you to put things into perspective when it comes to the fears and that arise when going after your dreams. 

See this as your little permission slip to tune-inwards and go for what YOU truly desire in life !

Oct 07, 202016:43
3. 10 Steps to deepen your CONNECTION - the key to a meaningful life

3. 10 Steps to deepen your CONNECTION - the key to a meaningful life

It is safe to say that without connection you cannot live a meaningful and fulfilling life. This is why Valentina breaks down 10 steps that can help you to deepen, strengthen or find the connection with yourself and move towards a more aligned and confident life.
Jul 29, 202040:39
2. Going from vision to reality with the power of your mind - a motivational voicenote

2. Going from vision to reality with the power of your mind - a motivational voicenote

In this episode Valentina inspires you to understand the power of your mind when it comes achieving big goals and dreams. Get ready for a powerful dose of motivation! This episode is made as a motivational voicenote for you from your personal coach!
Tune in to find out more.
Jul 29, 202021:00
1. Being Bravely You - Podcast Introduction

1. Being Bravely You - Podcast Introduction

Join Valentina as she tells you what it means to be Bravely You. In this episode Valentina talks about her mission with this podcast and what you can expect from it. Wondering what the cover art represents? Tune in to know more about the meaning behind the concept of her cover art and get ready to already get insightful nuggets of wisdom.
Jul 29, 202010:23