KB Vega discusses Radical Self Love: A Guide to Loving Yourself and Living Your Dreams by Gala Darling

We’re excited to chat with KB Vega about Radical Self Love: A Guide to Loving Yourself and Living Your Dreams. Check out our conversation below.

KB, it’s so good to be connecting again, this time to discuss one of your favorite books. So – let’s jump right in, can you tell us about Radical Self Love: A Guide to Loving Yourself and Living Your Dreams – what should our readers know about this book?
Radical Self-Love: A Guide to Loving Yourself and Living Your Dreams by Gala Darling is all about empowering yourself through self-love and personal transformation. Published in 2016, the book combines practical tips, self-care practices, and spiritual insights to help you develop a deeper sense of self-worth, confidence, and authenticity. Gala, known for her blog and social media influence, draws from her own experiences to guide readers on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Great, so maybe you can get into a bit more detail about why this book feels relevant to you and perhaps you can touch on any lessons or insights that resonated with you?
Growing up, I struggled a lot with body and self-image issues, and this was the first book I picked up on my journey to fully loving myself again. Radical Self Love helped me appreciate and embrace who I am, to overcome negative thought patterns, and make my dreams a reality. This book taught me how to shift my mindset, empowered me to break free from limiting beliefs, taught me how to embrace my uniqueness, and encouraged healing and self-compassion. In conclusion, Gala Darling’s book helped me reframe how I see myself and taught me to show up for myself with love, care, and confidence—empowering me to live my life from a place of radical self-acceptance.

Can you talk to us about how the topics in the book relate to your lived experience – either professionally or personally?
The most impactful parts of the book for me were the chapters where Gala shared her own personal experiences, which felt very relatable. Her story mirrored some of the struggles I’ve faced, and seeing how she overcame them despite adversity really resonated with me. Paired with the exercises at the end of each chapter, it gave me a sense of accountability and encouraged me to fully engage with the process. I made sure to take notes as I read, which helped me stay connected to the lessons. As I mentioned earlier, this was the first book I picked up at a time when I knew I needed to make positive changes in my life. It truly played a crucial role in helping me recognize my own worth.

How did you discover this book?
Honestly, I was feeling pretty lost and searching for ‘self-help/self-love’ books on Amazon when this one caught my eye. The cover and title immediately drew me in, and after reading the description, I knew I had to read it. I’ve gone through it several times since, and I loved it so much that I even bought copies as gifts for family and friends.

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