Overthinking feels productive—it’s like you’re preparing, analyzing, and planning for every possibility. But in reality, it’s a mental trap that keeps you stuck, drains your energy, and erodes your confidence.

In this episode, we’re diving into why overthinking happens, how it sabotages your progress, and—most importantly—how to break free. You’ll hear the story of a high-achieving client who struggled with perfectionism and overthinking and learn the practical steps to shift from analysis paralysis to aligned action.

• The surprising reason your brain defaults to overthinking—and why it feels so hard to stop.
• The real cost of overthinking, from lost momentum to shattered confidence.
• Simple, actionable steps to regulate your nervous system and start moving forward with clarity.

If you’ve been stuck in a loop of second-guessing, hesitation, and mental gymnastics, this episode will give you the tools to take the next aligned step toward your goals.

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Discover why emotional regulation is the ultimate competitive advantage in Episode 303 of Calm AF. In this episode, we explore how staying calm under pressure transforms your leadership, relationships, and personal growth. Learn why the calmest person in the room holds the most power, and how emotional regulation can help you build trust, process feedback effectively, and achieve faster, better results in every area of your life.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why fear-based leadership doesn’t work in the long run—and how calm leaders get bigger results.
• How emotional regulation helps you handle feedback without spiraling or snapping.
• The ripple effect of calm: How your energy impacts the people around you.
• Simple tools to build emotional regulation and stay grounded in high-pressure situations.

If you’re ready to unlock the power of calm and use it as your secret weapon for success, tune in now.

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In this episode, we’re diving into the power of a regulated presence and why it’s the most game-changing skill you can develop.

You’ll learn:

• Why your peace doesn’t depend on controlling others.
• The difference between performative calm and true regulation.
• How staying regulated creates a ripple effect that impacts everyone around you.

Plus, I’ll share practical tools to start regulating your nervous system today and explain why your nervous system will resist these changes—and how to override that resistance.

If you’re ready to stop managing everyone else’s energy and start stepping into your own, tune in now.

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Sometimes, the most powerful move you can make is to stop.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned during a months-long pause from my usual routines, including how letting go of the old ways of working revealed a new, more aligned path forward. I’ll take you behind the scenes of why I had to cancel everything—except 1:1 client work—and how that shift transformed not only my business but also how I live and coach.

This episode is an invitation to pause, recalibrate, and step into a new era of intentional, powerful living.

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As we move forward, I want you to imagine how it feels to take everything we've learned from these 300 episodes and let it integrate within you. You don't need to carry the weight of constantly seeking more information. You are ready. You are equipped with all the tools and knowledge needed to move freely and lightly. Get ready for a big shift.

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Mood swings. Brain fog. Isolation, procrastination, hopelessness, anxiety. And those are just a few (more) of the ways chronic dysregulation is fucking up your life.

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I spent more time than normal in a state of dysregulation last week – and holy hell, do I feel it. Here are 5 ways frequent or chronic dysregulation physically manifests in our bodies.

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Nothing changes without doing things that feel hard. Whether it’s setting a boundary, saying NO to someone, learning how to not let the fear of GUILT stop you from every freaking thing you want to try, or not letting the fear of other people’s opinions dictate how you live your life. So, you have a choice to make when it comes to creating the life you want: hard now, or hard forever?

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Life hands us “opportunities to grow” (yuck) when we least want them, when we feel least prepared for them, when we just don’t have room or time or energy for them. Here are 3 big lessons from this week’s unwanted “opportunity for growth.”

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I will go into the whole story but the MESSAGE for today is this: You ALWAYS have two choices when it comes to stressful situations. You can be PANICKED AF. ANXIOUS AF. AFRAID AF. OR Calm AF. In this episode I’m going to share with you why it’s ALWAYS worth it to choose calm AF.

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