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This episode is hosted by psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin. Now let's get into the episode.

Okay. Do you struggle to recognize your own strengths? Do you have a hard time owning your success?

Do you treat yourself harshly? If any of those things sound familiar, you're going to like today's episode. I'm talking to

KJ Smith. She's an actress who's appeared in a long list of TV shows. Currently, she has a leading

role in the hit show, Sisters, and she's starting in the upcoming season of the extremely

popular show, Power Book 3, Raising Canaan. KJ struggled with depression at times, and she also

struggled when her career didn't take off as fast as she'd hoped. But she's learned to become

her own biggest fan, and she's created a healthy environment that allows her to thrive.

Some of the things she talks about today are how she gets proactive about creating a positive

environment for herself, how she takes

care of herself, and the creative things she does to cheer herself on. Make sure to stick around

until the end of the episode for The Therapist Take. It's the part of the show where I'll break down

KJ strategies and talk about how you can apply them to your own life. So here's KJ Smith on how becoming

your own biggest fan can help you grow mentally stronger. KJ Smith, welcome to the very well-mind

podcast. Hi, thanks for having me. So your ears may have been burning a few weeks ago. Sky was talking

about you when he was on our show. He told us that you tell him to

listen to affirmations before he goes to sleep at night. Yes, I do. And for people who don't know,

can you explain your relationship to Sky Black? Um, Sky is now my fiance. Congratulations.

We got engaged over the holidays.

I'm so excited.

That's my baby, my future husband.

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