Self Love with Chiara King

Listen to this episode from Mimi Ikonn Podcast on Spotify. What happens when the “confident TikTok girl” decides to face the parts of herself she’s been avoiding?In this raw, honest conversation, Chiara King opens up about going viral from comedy born in pain, being “canceled,” choosing accountability over blame, and doing the inner work to move from toxic cycles to healthy love. We get into validation, ego, journaling, breathwork, and what it really takes to build a life (and relationship) you’re proud of.We explore:• The origin story: music → comedy → 50M-view viral moment• How comedy masked real pain—and why she stopped feeding the “toxic queen” persona• Hate, cancel culture, and becoming more sensitive over time• Accountability, rejection/abandonment wounds, and learning to go deeper• “Why is this in my movie?”—pattern-breaking, boundaries, and self-soothing• Daily practices: movement, journaling (with a lock!), therapy, life coaching• Consistency and action: manifesting that actually worksWhether you’re creating online, rebuilding after heartbreak, or learning to love yourself for real, this episode will give you a grounded path forward.00:00:55 – ❤️ “We talked about love” setting the tone00:04:56 – 📲 First viral: 50M views from a relatable skit00:05:52 – 😅 Comedy from pain and the “toxic queen” era00:07:13 – 🌀 Hate, cancellations, and feeling more sensitive00:07:41 – 🔄 Moving away from “toxic” toward healthy00:09:06 – 🧠 Owning your shadow and dropping perfection00:10:40 – 🛡️ Sharing less to protect mental health00:12:21 – 💥 Breakdown before breakthrough00:13:47 – 🫁 Breathwork, a year single, becoming your own savior00:15:37 – 🧘 Self-work, community, and “Champion Mindset”00:17:01 – 🌱 First healthy relationships… and the real work00:17:57 – 🧩 Why healthy love can feel harder00:18:43 – 🪞 Accountability vs ego’s need to be right00:19:53 – 🎬 “Why is this in my movie?” pattern awareness00:22:13 – 🔔 Validation loops feeding rejection wounds00:23:53 – 🌪️ Awakening is messy and uncomfortable00:25:31 – 💋 Intimacy trigger: when ego takes it personally00:28:44 – ✂️ Cut ties to make space for what you want00:44:01 – 🌟 Biggest dream: to fully love myself00:51:16 – 🚀 Advice: consistency beats everything