Healing from the Inside Out with Natalya Borakowski: Redefining Confidence Beyond Perfection
Release Date: 01/08/2026
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info_outlineIn today’s episode, Lorie Jones sits down with Dr. Natalya Borakowski, a naturopathic physician and founder of UnveilYou, to explore the real meaning of self-healing, resilience, and empowerment for women.
Natalya shares her journey from concert pianist to healer, opening up about overcoming a personal struggle with body dysmorphia, launching a clinic from scratch, and navigating skepticism as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated medical world. She discusses topics that matter to every ambitious woman: learning self-compassion, building confidence, handling setbacks, and why listening to your intuition is the ultimate game-changer.
This conversation offers a refreshing take on how accepting imperfection, investing in yourself, and trusting your path can transform your career and life. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and equipped for your journey as a fearless female.
Show Highlights:
- Life-changing insights from The Courage to Be Disliked. [03:58]
- Find your true path through your natural female intuition. [07:41]
- Lessons from a journey to healing from profound disorder. [09:34]
- Toxic positivity vs. allowing grief and genuine self-acceptance. [12:38]
- The power of correct information for medical and financial literacy. [16:07]
- Protecting yourself from financial scams and navigating trust. [20:05]
- Organic healing skincare vs. the beauty industry’s dark side. [24:54]
- Defying entrepreneur fears and trusting in your life mission. [28:49]
- The ripple effects of healing a woman and her purpose. [31:47]
- Does the blonde stereotype hinder women in male-dominated medicine? [32:37]
- The secret sauce to growth in accepting negative emotions. [37:33]
Visit Dr. Natalya Borakowski website at https://unveilyou.life/.
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