, a former Suits
star, found herself thrust into global fame after marrying Prince Harry
, entering a world far removed from her middle-class background. What began as proving her acting skills quickly became about proving her identity. Every move, from her Netflix series to royal duties, was scrutinized. Perfection was demanded, but Markle revealed that she is not defined by it in her recent Netflix series by saying, “Perfect isn’t beautiful”.
In a raw moment, she shared the emotional strain of always needing to prove herself.
Meghan Markle, the voice behind the podcast Confessions of a Female Founder,
has opened up about her own personal struggles, showcasing her vulnerabilities that Markle had kept hidden from people.
Pushed to the edge: Meghan Markle admits the exhausting price of proving herself
In her first-ever podcast interview on The Jamie Kern Lima Show
, Meghan Markle
spoke deeply about the emotional toll of constantly feeling the need to prove herself. The Duchess shared the painful reality of striving to prove she was enough, enough to be loved, smart, or worthy. “I am so done with the prove it game,”
she said, adding, “that’s your loss
” to the critics,
revealing how liberating it is to stop seeking validation. Markle reflected on the power of knowing her worth, especially as a mother, friend, and human being, adding, “That takes a lot of pain, at least in my own experience,”
emotionally shaking the show host.
Jamie Kern Lima expressed how deeply moved she was by Meghan Markle’s impactful words. Lima highlighted the significance of Markle’s message, emphasizing the empowerment that comes from women no longer feeling the need to constantly prove themselves. Lima noted that stepping away from this pressure opens the door to freedom, joy, and true self-empowerment. In addition to discussing her views on self-worth, Markle also revealed an interesting tidbit about her Netflix show.
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Meghan Markle has revealed the surprising reason she chose not to film her Netflix cooking show at her $14.65 million Montecito mansion.
Meghan Markle on keeping her Netflix show away from her home
At the Time100 Summit, Meghan Markle explained her decision to film With Love, Meghan
outside of her Montecito home. In conversation with Time CEO Jessica Sibley, Markle shared that the choice was deeply rooted in her desire to protect her children’s privacy. The Duchess mentioned how having 80 people in her kitchen while her kids were coming home for their nap was not the type of childhood memory she wanted for them, highlighting her strong commitment to maintaining personal boundaries despite loving her work
.
Markle shared how creating these boundaries helps her care for herself and her family. While the show’s success led to a second season already filmed, Markle continues to prioritize privacy over public expectations. She has made it clear that she no longer feels the need to prove anything to anyone, focusing instead on her own truth and well-being.
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