A Beautiful Fix | Midlife Burnout, Human Design & Reinvention

Some seasons just suck. And if you are in one right now, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode you are going to hear the story of Deanna, a woman who turned her husband's eight hour chemotherapy sessions into weekly picnic adventures, complete with a pretend flight to Italy, first class and coach included. Her story is going to change how you think about hard things.

You are also going to learn why resisting the hard stuff makes it harder, what Buddhism and yogic philosophy have taught for thousands of years about suffering and attachment, and where the phrase embrace the suck actually came from. 

By the time this episode is over you will have a new framework for the hard seasons, a permission slip to stop labeling things as good or bad, and one practical question to ask yourself the next time life gets heavy.

This one is for the woman in the middle of something hard who needs a reminder that getting through it is its own kind of beautiful.

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What happens when women reconnect to themselves?

In this episode, I’m joined by Elana Auerbach for a conversation about intimacy, pleasure, self-trust, embodiment, and why so many women feel disconnected from this part of themselves in the first place.

This episode is about connection. To your body. To your desires. To your nervous system. To the parts of yourself you may have stopped listening to somewhere along the way.

Elana shares her deeply personal story of stepping off what she calls “the conveyor belt of life,” leaving a marriage that looked good on paper but didn’t feel aligned in her body, and eventually creating a weekly “pleasure practice” with her husband that completely transformed their intimacy and relationship.

We talk about:

• why intimacy can feel uncomfortable or vulnerable
• what happens when women disconnect from their bodies
• pleasure and nervous system regulation
• trusting your body’s signals
• the power of slowing down
• feminine energy, embodiment, and self-acceptance
• why intimacy is something we practice, not just something that happens

Elana is the creator of the Sure Thing LOVE Experiment and author of The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark.

Elana is also gifting listeners a free guided visualization:
 A Journey to Connect and Deepen With Your Wild Sensual Self
You can access it here: https://guide.surethingexperiment.com/wild-sensual-self

Connect with Elana:
Website: https://surethingexperiment.com/

Book: The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark
Available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and more.

If this episode resonates, send it to a woman you love.

Life is beautiful. Get your fix.

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What would you do if the voice in your head talked you out of one of the most important moments of your life? In this episode I am taking you on a road trip to rural Tennessee — to a 1,400 acre spiritual retreat founded by world-renowned yogi Sadhguru, and to the back roads where my grandfather's land sits quiet and waiting. Two destinations. Two completely different kinds of humbling. And one voice I call Mr. No who almost made sure neither one happened. This is a story about fear, curiosity, ancestral connection, and what becomes possible when you stop listening to the chatter in your mind and go back anyway. If you have been waiting for a sign to explore something new, visit somewhere that is calling you, or simply be a beginner again — this one is for you.

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There’s a difference between knowing what to do… and actually trusting yourself enough to do it.

In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation that originally aired on The Human Design Podcast, where Emma Dunwoody takes me through a live Human Design session.

And let’s just say… it got real.

We talk a lot about self-trust, listening to your body, and finding your own answers. But in this conversation, I had to face where I was still getting in my own way—overthinking, second-guessing, and looking outside myself for validation.

Together, we unpack what was actually keeping me stuck… and chances are, you’ll recognize yourself in it too.

In this episode, we explore:

• Human Design and how it reveals your unique decision-making style
• Emotional authority and why timing matters more than you think
• The real reason you keep second-guessing yourself
• Overthinking, self-doubt, and the “stories” that keep you stuck
• Why we teach what we need to learn—and how to start living it

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, unsure of your next move, or disconnected from your own inner guidance, this conversation will hit in all the right ways.

This episode originally aired on The Human Design Podcast and is shared here with permission. Be sure to check out the original episode and more of Emma’s work on her podcast.

🎧 Press play and start seeing what might be keeping you stuck… so you can finally move forward.

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I’ve been saying goodbye a lot lately…

And it’s made me think about how fast life moves, how little control we actually have over time, and how much of our energy we spend worrying about things that don’t matter.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing some personal reflections on loss, grief, and the perspective that comes from experiencing more goodbyes than you expected. This isn’t a heavy episode. It’s actually a reminder. A powerful one.

Because when you really sit with it…

life becomes a little clearer.

We talk about:

• The reality of loss and how it shifts your perspective
• Why time feels like it’s speeding up (and what to do with that awareness)
• Letting go of the small things that don’t matter
• What truly matters at the end of life
• How to live more intentionally and fully right now

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, caught up in the day-to-day, or stuck in things that don’t feel important… this episode might bring you back to what actually is.

And this week’s invitation:

If the train keeps moving no matter what…

what do you want to do with the time you have?

#personalgrowth #lifelessons #grief #loss #mindsetshift #selfreflection #purpose #intentionalliving #podcast #abeautifulfix

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If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns…

overthinking, self-sabotage, burnout, or wondering why change feels so hard…

this might not be a you problem.

In this episode, I sit down with somatic healing practitioner Lori Montry to talk about something that’s changing the way more and more women understand themselves… the nervous system.

Because if your body is operating in survival mode, no amount of mindset work, discipline, or “trying harder” is going to create lasting change.

Lori breaks down what it really means to work with your nervous system, how patterns are formed, and why the behaviors you’ve been judging yourself for might actually be intelligent survival responses.

We also talk about her Freedom Formula, a nervous system-based approach to creating sustainable change by focusing on safety, capacity, and energy first.

This conversation will help you see yourself differently… with more compassion, more clarity, and a deeper understanding of what’s actually going on beneath the surface.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why nervous system regulation matters more than mindset

• What somatic healing actually is (and why it’s gaining so much attention)

• How your body stores experiences and shapes your behavior

• The difference between your Adaptive Self and Expansive Self

• Why “fixing yourself” doesn’t work and what to do instead

• The foundation needed for real, lasting change

• How to start building a relationship with your body

Connect with Lori:

Website: www.LoriMontry.com 
Youtube: Lori Montry -Somatic Healing Practitioner
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/LoriMontry 
Instagram: LoriMontry
Free Book Introduction: https://www.lorimontry.com/book-intro

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For years, I was told I needed to toughen up.

I felt everything. Every shift in a room, every unspoken word, every emotion. And somewhere along the way, I learned that was “too much.”

In this solo episode, I’m sharing a powerful conversation I had with Karen Blaine, a retired hypnotherapist and author who works with empaths and highly sensitive women. Due to audio issues, I wasn’t able to release the full interview, but the message was too important not to share.

We talk about what it really means to be sensitive in today’s world, why empathy isn’t a weakness, and how your ability to feel deeply is actually a form of awareness, not something to fix.

If you’ve ever been told you’re too sensitive… if you pick up on energy, emotions, and what’s not being said… this conversation will hit home.

We also explore how this shows up through the lens of Human Design, including Reflectors and undefined solar plexus centers, and why what you feel in your body is valuable information you’re meant to trust.

In This Episode:

• What it really means to be an empath or highly sensitive person
• Why sensitivity and emotional awareness are not weaknesses
• How to trust what you feel (instead of overriding it)
• The role of empathy in today’s world
• Human Design insights: Reflectors & undefined solar plexus
• Learning how to feel without carrying everything

Connect with Karen Blaine:

Website: https://eternalempath.com

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Blaine/author/B0B8XYZ123

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eternalempath

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What if the way we’ve been taught to think about health is incomplete?

In this conversation, Dr. Karyn Shanks shares a different lens on healing. One that moves beyond symptoms, diagnoses, and quick fixes… and instead looks at the whole person.

We talk about why so many people feel like they’re slipping through the cracks of the medical system, how our stories hold more insight than we’ve been taught to believe, and what it actually looks like to start listening to your body in a meaningful way.

This isn’t about rejecting conventional medicine. It’s about expanding the way we think about health, healing, and what’s actually possible when we zoom out.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why so many people feel unseen in traditional healthcare
• The difference between treating symptoms and understanding the whole person
• The role your personal story plays in your health
• Why healing isn’t just physical
• How to begin building a relationship with your body
• The power of slowing down and actually listening
• Why the future of health may look more collaborative than we think

About Dr. Karyn Shanks

Dr. Karyn Shanks is a physician, speaker, and thought leader who brings together decades of experience in conventional medicine with a whole-person, integrative approach to healing.

She is board-certified in internal medicine and functional medicine, a founding diplomat of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and trained in trauma-informed psychotherapy.

• Book: Unbroken: Reclaim Your Wholeness
• Website: https://karynshanksmd.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/karynshanksmd

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What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want… is the permission you’re waiting for?

In this solo episode of A Beautiful Fix, Tracy explores a pattern so many women fall into without even realizing it. Waiting for the right time. Waiting for clarity. Waiting for someone else to confirm what they already feel inside.

From small everyday decisions to bigger life shifts, it’s easy to look outside ourselves for answers. But what happens when no one gives you the permission you’ve been waiting for?

This episode is a real, honest conversation about self-trust, decision-making, and the subtle ways we outsource our power to external validation, expectations, and opinions.

Tracy shares how this shows up in her own life, why it’s so common for women to second guess themselves, and how self-trust is actually built through small, consistent choices.

She also introduces the concept of Human Design as a tool for understanding your unique decision-making style, helping you reconnect with your inner authority and trust the answers within.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why so many women wait for permission before making changes

• How external validation keeps you stuck and second guessing yourself

• The hidden ways you may be outsourcing your power

• How self-trust is built in everyday decisions

• Understanding your Human Design authority and inner guidance

• What shifts when you stop waiting and start choosing

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overthinking your next move, or looking for clarity outside of yourself, this episode will help you reconnect with what you already know.

Because the truth is… no one is coming.

And maybe that’s the permission you’ve been waiting for.

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What if the problem isn’t your job… but how you’re approaching it?

In this episode of A Beautiful Fix, Tracy sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Carrie Fabris to talk about how high-achieving women can build a fulfilling career without burning out trying to do it all.

After two decades in leadership roles at companies like Google, Travelocity, and Sabre, Carrie reached a turning point. One afternoon while pushing her daughter on a swing, she asked herself a powerful question: “If I could do absolutely anything, what would it be?”

That moment sparked a reinvention that led her to launch CareerFrame, where she now helps leaders and organizations redefine success through energy, alignment, and sustainable leadership.

In this conversation, Tracy and Carrie explore why so many women feel pressure to “do it all,” and why managing your energy may matter far more than managing your time.

Carrie shares practical tools and mindset shifts including:

• Why success without energy alignment leads to burnout

• The difference between managing time vs. managing energy

• Her Return on Energy (ROE) concept

• The VIBE Checklist, a framework for evaluating where your energy goes

• Why putting yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s necessary

• How emotional intelligence shapes leadership and decision-making

Carrie also shares insights from her book ALL IN: A Working Mom’s Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life, where she explores how women can pursue ambitious careers while creating lives filled with energy, purpose, and joy.

Connect with Carrie Fabris

Website, Instagram, LinkedIn 

Free Resource

Download Carrie’s VIBE Checklist.

Get Carrie’s Book

ALL IN: A Working Mom’s Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life

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