What the Heck is Self-Love Anyway? Healing Grief and Rediscovering Love with Jonathan Aslay

20/08/2025 21 min
What the Heck is Self-Love Anyway? Healing Grief and Rediscovering Love with Jonathan Aslay

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Episode Synopsis

In this heartfelt episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima speaks with Jonathan Aslay—midlife self-love and relationship coach, and author of What the Heck is Self Love Anyway?. After the tragic loss of his son, Jonathan transformed grief into a lifelong path of healing and introspection. This conversation dives into how grief can open doors to love, why self-love is more than just self-care, and how relationships reflect our unhealed wounds. If you've ever struggled with loss, loneliness, or self-worth—this episode offers clarity, tools, and hope.
About the Guest:Jonathan Aslay is one of America's top midlife relationship and self-love coaches. His journey shifted after losing his son, leading him to write What the Heck is Self Love Anyway?—a guide rooted in personal growth, emotional awareness, and spiritual inquiry. Through coaching, writing, and speaking, Jonathan empowers others to choose love over fear and heal from within.
Key Takeaways:


Grief can be navigated through love, not just suffering.


Self-love means nurturing the inner child and showing up with self-worth, not just self-care.


Awareness is the first step to healing; relationships mirror our internal world.


Speaking your truth with kindness is a foundational self-love practice.


Self-love practices like introspection and compassion are not luxuries—they're essential.


Connect with Jonathan Aslay:Visit: www.jonathonaslay.comListen to his podcast: What Would Love Do?Explore his book: What the Heck is Self Love Anyway? available online
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