This year changed me in ways I didn’t expect - breaking long-held fears around visibility, anxiety, grief, and self-worth. I talk about what happens when life starts testing you with the very things you once prayed for, and why healing isn’t something you ever “finish.” From leaving a seemingly perfect environment to facing grief, discipline, and reality head-on, this video is about becoming capable of holding more. If you’re navigating growth, visibility, grief, or an identity shift, this one is for you.
00:00 Reflecting on a Life-Changing Year
00:30 Overcoming Fears and Embracing Visibility
01:39 Dealing with Toxic Relationships and Gossip
02:54 Understanding Self-Worth and Handling Criticism
04:37 The Ongoing Journey of Healing and Personal Growth
09:06 The Reality of Living in a Perfect Environment
10:24 The Importance of Real Connections12:59 Grief During the Holidays
16:04 Reinventing Myself and Embracing Change16:56 Struggling with Health and Staying Consistent
17:34 Final Thoughts and Staying Connected
You’re not failing at fulfilling your potential, you’re just trying to change from survival mode. In this video, I break down the difference between survival, neutral, and growth mode, and why your nervous system has to feel safe before your life can actually change. If you are worried 2026 will look the same, this might be the reset you didn’t know you needed.00:00 Introduction: The Path You're On00:37 Welcome to Unbecoming Podcast00:53 Reflecting on Personal Development02:29 Understanding Survival Mode05:09 Transitioning to Neutral Mode07:36 Entering Growth Mode09:15 Steps for Identity and Mindset Shift11:46 Embracing Self-Awareness and Small Wins14:56 Practicing Gratitude and Addressing Insecurities15:48 Conclusion: Creating Safety and Neutrality
Most people aren’t afraid of vulnerability, they’re afraid of being seen accurately. Have we are exploring vulnerability, identity, and what it actually takes to heal. Unlearning survival. Becoming real.Thank you for watching!! 00:00 Introduction and Personal Story00:25 Understanding Vulnerability01:26 Therapy and Self-Realization06:53 Insecurities and Polished Personas15:21 Healing Through Vulnerability20:00 The Importance of Authentic Connections25:23 Final Thoughts and EncouragementInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinahoranska/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinahoranskaSubstack: https://substack.com/@kristinahoranska#vulnerability #personaldevelopment
00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:36 Returning Home and Health Struggles01:29 Finding Peace and Healing03:36 Reflections on Family and Future Plans07:25 Struggles with Binge Eating09:16 The Journey of Self-Improvement11:23 Hope and Perseverance15:59 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsInstagramTikTok
In Prague, I met up with an old friend, and while we were catching up she mentioned that 2025 is the Year of the Snake. As I edited this video, I realised how fitting that is. This year has been all about shedding old layers.
I am not sure if I am just delirious from fever or if I am always this unhinged.
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If you’ve been doing everything right but nothing seems to work. This is your wake-up call.
This video dives deep into why effort alone isn’t enough when it’s driven by fear, control, or scarcity. I talk about the difference between acting from abundance and alignment versus acting from lack and desperation and how your energy behind the action shapes every outcome.
I’ve lived both sides. I’ve chased success out of ego and fear, and I’ve created from trust and self-love. The difference isn’t in how hard you work — it’s in why you work. When you start acting from self-respect, authenticity, and abundance, life stops being a battle and starts flowing naturally.
✨ What you’ll learn:
Why control creates burnout and how to let go
The truth about discipline and self-love
How to trust change instead of fearing it
The mindset shift that brings peace and results
What it means to act from abundance, not lack
This one is for anyone who’s tired, questioning everything, or on the edge of giving up. You’re not broken, you’re just misaligned. Realignment starts with trust.
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In this unscripted episode, I open up about what it feels like to come out of survival mode and finally make peace with the person I used to be.
For years, I thought I was the problem that my choices, my emotions, and my pain defined me. But the truth is, I was just surviving. And survival doesn’t make you broken — it makes you human.
This is an honest reflection on grief, healing, and learning to see the beauty in both hurting and becoming. I talk about emotional triggers, self-forgiveness, growing out of old versions of yourself, and what it really means to build safety within after chaos.
If you’ve ever felt like you were running from yourself, questioning your choices, or trying to find peace in who you’re becoming. This episode is for you.
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New episodes every week on The (Un)Becoming Podcast — a space for self-discovery, emotional healing, and personal growth.
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If he makes you anxious, he’s not your person. In this episode I share the real process I used to stop dating for potential, clear my energy, and attract better men from abundance instead of lack. We talk self-worth, standards, nervous system safety, “tests from the universe,” and why I reject the performative “be more feminine to get a masculine man” advice. This is about becoming your most honest self, not changing who you are.
What you’ll learn
How to stop repeating patterns with emotionally unavailable men
The difference between self-worth and standards (and why you need both)
Dating from abundance vs dating from fear
Why “feminine vs masculine energy” often pressures women to perform
How to listen to your nervous system and leave when it’s misaligned
Rewriting your beliefs about men so you can choose better partners
My context
Healing old narratives (yes, daddy issues), raising standards, and choosing calm, safe love
How I handled a recent “almost right” situation without abandoning myself
Using the same abundance mindset I have with female friendships and applying it to love
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Journal: What do I actually believe about men and relationships?
Identify the belief that keeps you tolerating anxiety or confusion.
Write your non-negotiable standards and commit to them for 90 days.
Notice tests: if you feel anxious, confused, or are overthinking early on, choose yourself.
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In this unscripted episode, I talk about the power of acceptance — how it helps you find peace when life feels unfair, and why letting people be who they are is the highest form of love.
If you’ve ever been misunderstood, or tried to change someone out of love, this one’s for you.
In this unscripted episode, I talk about what it really means to stop chasing the “perfect” body.
I open up about body dysmorphia, healing my relationship with food, perfectionism, and how losing weight never fixed my self-worth.
This is for anyone who’s ever tied their value to their looks or their performance. You’re not alone — and your worth has never depended on your body.
⚠️ Trigger warning: body image, eating disorders, body dysmorphia.
If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who’s learning to come back to themselves too.
tags: body image, body dysmorphia, self worth, self love, healing journey, eating disorder recovery, perfectionism, women’s health, mental health, inner peace, emotional healing, mindset shift, personal growth, body acceptance, confidence, self compassion
In this episode, I talk about how to stop caring what other people think of you and how to stay truly unbothered.I share my personal story of being a shy kid who was terrified of being seen and judged, and how I learned to find confidence through authenticity, self-worth, and pure intentions.This is about learning to speak your truth, take up space, and live from a place of love, compassion, and integrity. Because when your intentions are pure, you can find peace within yourself even when others misunderstand or judge you.You will hear about:• How to stop being affected by other people’s opinions• Why people project their own insecurities onto you• The power of acting out of love and compassion• How self-worth and authenticity help you stay confident and calm• The truth about people-pleasing and how it drains your energyIf you are learning to stand firm in who you are and speak your truth unapologetically, this one is for you.Sending my love from Bali, with gratitude.If this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs a reminder to stay true to themselves.
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In today’s episode, we talk about what emotional resilience really means: not staying calm 24/7, but learning how to return to yourself when life gets messy.
I share the story of my breakdown in Bali - when everything looked perfect on the outside, but I felt miserable inside — and how that season taught me that true peace isn’t happiness, it’s neutrality.
We explore:
What “baseline” really is and why it matters
Why you can’t regulate what you refuse to feel
The truth about manifestation, control, and trust
How to forgive your past selves
Why your worth isn’t earned through doing, it’s felt through being
This is an honest, slow conversation about coming home to yourself - one emotion at a time.
Listen if you’re ready to:
Feel grounded instead of reactive
Let go of control
Rebuild peace from the inside out