In September 2023, I participated in the Cultivate Your Inner Glow: Exploring Healthy Sexuality and Relationships workshop by Heart Body Glow, led by Dr. Maame-Mensima Horne. It was an insightful and transformative experience that provided a safe, nonjudgmental space to reflect on who I am and what I want from my relationships with myself and others.
At the time, I was one year postpartum with my third child and felt exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from my own needs. I had spent years struggling with people-pleasing and boundary-setting, and I was moving through life on autopilot—focused on caring for everyone except myself.
The lessons from this workshop continue to impact me today. They helped me establish healthier boundaries with my extended family, spouse, children, and colleagues. I gained the confidence to pursue a career that better supports my well-being, family life, and personal values.
While I am still growing, I now have the tools to recognize when I am neglecting my relationship with myself, when my boundaries need attention, and how to create healthy, flexible boundaries that align with my needs and priorities.
I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who struggles with people-pleasing or boundary-setting. Dr. Horne creates a warm, supportive environment where participants feel comfortable engaging at their own pace. I left feeling empowered, seen, and equipped to better understand, honor, and advocate for myself.
Thank you to Heart Body Glow and Dr. Horne for your meaningful work and impact.
Eyram Adadevoh
