Adjust Your Focus

After a year away from the podcast, I'm back and sharing what I've learned through self-doubt, comparison, overthinking, and faith. As an optometry student, I've realized that confidence isn't something you magically wake up with—it's built by taking action before you feel ready. In this episode, I open up about getting stuck in my own head, learning to be kinder to myself, and finding my identity beyond school, achievements, and other people's opinions.

In this honest and heartfelt episode, I open up about how I navigate the delicate balance between school and life—and how that definition of balance has evolved during one of the busiest seasons of my life.

Fresh off completing my first year of optometry school and stepping into clinical work, I’m juggling more roles than ever before. I’m not here to pretend I have it all figured out. Instead, I’m sharing the honest truth: balance looks different for everyone.

In this episode, we’ll dive into:

- What balance really means—and how it shifts depending on your season of life

- My personal non-negotiables that keep me grounded

- The struggles I’ve faced (hello, perfectionism and people-pleasing)

- Practical tips to assess and redefine balance for yourself

Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or simply someone who feels like they’re being pulled in too many directions, this episode will remind you that balance isn’t about doing it all perfectly. It’s about doing what matters most—and giving yourself grace along the way.

what do you need today, what calls to your heart? Navigating post-grad, finding your passion, handling changes, embracing stillness in busy lifestyles, stopping comparison. Addy Heimbuch, my forever friend and fellow podcaster, is on today's podcast to talk about these and many more!

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it is part of our society & culture to constantly compare ourselves to others- whether that be in our looks, our achievements, or how we live our lives. Let's find the root of this together, and work towards regaining contentment in our lives to become more fulfilled and grateful in who we are.

Giving all of your energy, time, love, and efforts into all that you do- no matter how seemingly insignificant- manifests as positive outcomes, great people in your life, and opportunities that surround you. How can we start to give our 100% into all aspects of our lives?

on today's episode we have a special guest: Jules from Happy for You with Jules podcast! This episode is great for anyone seeking clarity on their purpose, or who are just seeking more balance and healing within their everyday lifestlye :)

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Let's spend this year prioritizing ourselves, our wellbeing, and pouring into you to show up as your best self every day. Here is how to put yourself first, and why it is so important to take into 2025.

happy 2025 friends!! Let's welcome the new year by setting the intention that we are no longer making space for people who can't value us, or choose us. You deserve to be respected, valued, and shown up by the people in your life.

Carrie Eaton, founder and head mentor of Kindred Collective- a platform dedicated to empowering women to be their most confident selves and navigate the complexities of adult friendships, joins us on today's podcast to chat about how to maintain friendships, handle friendship breakups, be a supportive friend, and everything in between! I hope you enjoy our conversation and please go follow Carrie at her socials:

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how to heal your relationship with overworking yourself, reframing how you treat and take care of yourself, and taking back control on your life with Alison Cohen:

Alison Cohen is a holistic health coach, life coach, podcaster, and entrepreneur who specializes in helping ambitious individuals reach their next level of personal and wellness goals with clarity and ease. Certified by the American Fitness Professionals Association in holistic health and trained under a licensed Clinical Somatic Psychotherapist at the Institute for Coaching Mastery, Alison combines deep inner work with actionable behavioral strategies to support lasting transformation. Her background in Private Banking adds a distinctive perspective to her coaching practice.

Alison’s method focuses on addressing the root causes that hold clients back, with an emphasis on 80% inner work—including emotional, somatic, unconscious, and mindset coaching—and 20% behavioral coaching. She empowers clients to overcome mental, emotional, and somatic blocks, guiding them to reconnect with their authentic selves. Informed by her own healing journey from chronic pain, disordered eating, and burnout, Alison offers a compassionate, supportive approach that helps clients overcome similar challenges.

Alison offers both 1:1 holistic health and life coaching, providing deep insights, continuous support, and practical tools to foster meaningful, lasting change.