Do you feel like your worth is tied to your productivity, your appearance, or your labels? In this talk given at the UCLA University Catholic Center, we dive deep into Catholic identity, body image, and the spiritual exhaustion of trying to keep up with the world.

If you are struggling with burnout, feeling fragmented, or fighting a "war in your body," this conversation is about remembering who you truly are: a Daughter of God. We discuss how to move from performance to presence, and why your body is not a problem to be solved, but a temple to be stewarded.

I share my own story of transitioning from a professional ballet dancer and competitive bodybuilder—where my worth was literally measured by my physical performance—to finding a deeper freedom in Christ.

In this video, we cover:

• Why society wants you to forget your true identity.
• The danger of "Boss Babe" mentality and the necessity of rest.
• How to stop negotiating for approval and start living with dignity.
• Theology of the Body: Seeing yourself as a living tabernacle.

0:00 - Intro: When Identity Turns into Performance
1:42 - The Title That Changes Everything: "Daughter of God"
3:30 - How Social Media Trains Us to Perform
5:20 - The Fragmented Woman: When Faith & Life Don't Match
7:50 - The Trap of Labels (Career, Politics, & "Success")
10:00 - My Story: From Bodybuilder & Ballerina to Identity Crisis
14:23 - "The War in the Body": Fighting for Approval
17:45 - Scripture: Your Body is a Temple (1 Cor 6:19)
19:50 - The Incarnation: Why Our Faith is Embodied
21:00 - Redefining Freedom: It's Not "Doing Whatever You Want"
23:15 - Why "Boss Babe" Culture leads to Burnout
24:18 - Conclusion: Becoming a Woman of Depth

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