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Do You Deserve Joy? Asking the Question That Changes Everything

What if the fear isn’t that you’ll fail—but that you might actually feel good? That you might like your life?

In this conversation, Sarah De Block shares how one question—“Do I deserve joy?”—became the gateway to a completely different way of living. We talk about the hidden cost of “comfort,” the whisper of intuition underneath the noise of ambition, and how joy isn't a reward you earn for suffering—it’s something you get to choose. Sarah didn’t blow up her life overnight. She chose slow change, sacred pacing, and nervous system integrity over hustle. The result? A life she actually wants to be in.

Sarah is the founder of Soma Yoga Healing Center in Alexandria, Virginia, and author of The Year of Sarah, a memoir chronicling her journey from corporate engineer to Ayurvedic yoga practitioner. Before opening her healing center, she spent years navigating burnout, performance pressure, and the disconnection that comes from living a life designed for someone else.

If you've ever asked yourself, “Is this all there is?” or felt like success left you strangely numb, this episode is for you. Especially if you're sitting in a life that’s technically working—but quietly wondering what it might mean to feel fully alive.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to recognize when you're stuck in a "logical" life that’s misaligned with your values
• What joy really is—and why it’s not the same as happiness or achievement
• How Sarah faced down deeply embedded fears around money, failure, and identity during her transition
• The surprising reason she slowed down instead of leaping—and how that protected her nervous system
• How Ayurveda reframes burnout, emotion, and energy through elemental balance

Connect with Sarah: 

https://somayogahealing.com/

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

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***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I tackle one of the biggest roadblocks to making meaningful change: self-trust. If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing every decision, deferring to everyone else’s comfort, or drowning in endless research instead of acting, this conversation is for you.

I dive into why so many women learn to distrust their own voices and choices, and why building self-trust is the cornerstone of creating any real change in life.

This episode is packed with practical, psychology-rooted strategies you can use today to strengthen your self-trust muscle and start reclaiming your agency. If you’ve been waiting to feel more confident in your own decisions, this is the place to start.

In This Episode:

• Why self-trust is a skill (and not something you’re born with or without)
• How treating your intuition like a best friend changes everything
• Small acts of rebellion that disrupt the insidious “shoulds” running your life
• Why boundaries are really just promises to yourself—and how to keep them
• The surprising way people-pleasers often sabotage their own boundaries
• How every firmly kept boundary is a vote for yourself and your priorities

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I sit down with Maegan Megginson, a Holistic Business Mentor and Licensed Therapist who helps entrepreneurs create more sustainable and energizing businesses. Maegan is the founder of the Deeply Rested platform and host of the podcast and newsletter of the same name. Her work centers on helping changemakers and creatives resist burnout and embrace deep rest—not just as recovery, but as fuel for transformation.

We dive into Maegan’s personal journey from therapist to burnout to sabbatical to coach, and explore how deep rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s a leadership skill, a recovery practice, and an act of rebellion. From redefining our cultural conditioning around productivity to discovering how rest can actually generate energy and clarity, this conversation is a game-changer for anyone navigating major change.

Whether you're in a season of burnout, transition, or bold creation, Maegan offers both wisdom and practical tools for integrating rest into your everyday life—and using it to power your next leap.

Find Maegan’s work at:
 www.deeplyrested.com
www.deeplyrested.com/podcast
www.deeplyrested.com/newsletter
 

Maegan’s recommended reads:
Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith

Maegan’s Rest Menu: https://maegan-megginson.kit.com/changeology

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why rest is a rebellious act—and how it challenges internalized systems of capitalism, patriarchy, and burnout culture
• What “deep rest” really is (hint: it’s not just naps), and how it supports both nervous system regulation and energy regeneration
• How Maegan’s sabbatical transformed her view of service, success, and sustainability—and why she now coaches others through similar resets
• Why rest is es

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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The Power of Small Brave Acts: How Change Really Begins

In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I’m talking to Jim Moorhead—crisis advisor, keynote speaker, and author of The Instant Survivor: Right Ways to Respond When Things Go Wrong. Jim has navigated courtrooms, corporate disasters, and boardroom panic rooms, but today he’s here to talk about something far less glamorous and far more necessary: bravery. Specifically, the kind of bravery you can actually practice, in small, ordinary moments.

We unpack how bravery is built—not born—and why that matters when you’re trying to change your life, your leadership, or your sense of self. Bravery isn’t about the grand gesture or the big leap. It’s a discipline. A muscle. A habit you form by saying the honest thing, leaving the room you’re supposed to stay in, or choosing discomfort when it counts. Change requires that kind of practice…and most of us are wildly out of practice.

If you’ve ever waited to feel “ready” before making a move, or told yourself you’re just not brave like those people, this conversation is your permission slip to start smaller, and sooner.

In This Episode:

• Why bravery is not the absence of fear, but action in the face of it
• The cultural myths that keep women stuck in “being nice” instead of being brave
• How small acts of bravery can build your capacity to take bigger leaps
• Why rational decision-making alone won’t get you unstuck—and what self-reflection adds to the process
• Why small acts of bravery are like tiny rebellions against your own status quo
• How to build a culture of courage where everyone gets to take smart, supported risks
• The role of bravery in leadership, and how to create an organizational culture that invites courageous action
• A future-self exercise to help you make bolder decisions now

Connect with Jim: 

www.jimmoorhead.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmoorhead/

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I’m walking you through one of the most persistent—and insidious—roadblocks I see in my work with women navigating big life or career changes: the SHOULDs.

These aren’t just annoying expectations or to-do list items. They’re internalized stories that dictate how we think, behave, and make decisions—without our conscious consent. In this solo episode, I unpack what Shoulds really are, where they come from, and why they hold so much power over us. I also walk you through a three-step coaching exercise to help you identify, explore, and reclaim your authority over the SHOULDs running your life on autopilot.

Whether you’re stuck in a job that no longer fits, people-pleasing your way through burnout, or second-guessing every decision you make as a parent, this episode offers both insight and action steps to help you start clearing the weeds.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌟 Why “I should…” statements are often a sign of unconscious programming, not actual values
 🌟 The three types of SHOULDs—and how they quietly influence your choices
 🌟 How to identify the weeds in your mental garden (and what it takes to clear them out)
 🌟 A journaling-based coaching exercise to help you keep the shoulds that serve you—and ditch the ones that don’t

If you want support dismantling the stories that no longer serve you—and designing a life that actually does—check the show notes for info about working together 1:1.

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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In this episode of Pocket Change—the bite-sized series of the Changeology podcast—I tackle one of the most insidious forms of resistance to personal growth: the naysayer.

You know the type. You're fired up about a new job opportunity, a creative leap, or a major life change... and someone close to you responds with doubt, concern, or thinly veiled criticism. Even if it's well-meaning, it stings…and it can completely derail your momentum.

This solo episode unpacks why people naysay (yep, we’re making that a verb), how to spot what’s really going on beneath their concern, and how to decide whether to consider their input—or whether to ignore it completely. Whether you’re navigating a new goal or finally giving voice to a long-held dream, this one’s a (short!) must-listen.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌟 Why naysayers' doubts can hit harder than you'd expect—even when you trust yourself

🌟 Four practical strategies to protect your energy and keep your momentum

🌟 How to spot the difference between valid caution and someone else's fear masquerading as advice

🌟 A subtle but powerful script for redirecting unwanted opinions before they sabotage your change

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I’m joined by therapist, author, and relationship coach Katie Rössler, whose work focuses on hidden grief, emotional intelligence, and building strong, self-aware relationships.

Katie brings a fresh perspective to what really happens behind the scenes when we go through big life transitions—like career shifts, perimenopause, parenting aging parents, or simply outgrowing old versions of ourselves. She works with individuals, couples, and companies to teach the real-world skills most of us never learned growing up: how to handle change and stay connected in the process.

This conversation is for you if you’ve ever asked: “Why does it feel like everything is shifting—including my relationships?” Katie helps us unpack what’s really happening when we start to feel stuck, distant, or unsure in our partnerships—and how to use those moments as opportunities to grow.

Whether you're navigating a major life transition or just starting to feel the itch for something different, this episode will help you reflect, reassess, and reconnect—with yourself and the people who matter most.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌟 Why questioning your relationship during a transition isn’t a red flag—it’s a growth signal

🌟 The “plant in the closet” metaphor that explains how relationships get neglected (and how to revive them)

🌟 How to handle grief that comes with change—even when it’s not tied to loss in the traditional sense

🌟 The essential communication and self-awareness skills every couple needs—but most of us were never taught

Connect with Katie:

www.katierossler.com/18-questions
https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katierossler/

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I speak with Kate Brown, coach, holistic therapist, and educator, about how we can communicate our needs clearly and without guilt.

If you are like many women I coach, you probably hesitate to ask for what you need. You might feel guilty. You might feel selfish. You might believe that someone will think less of you if you stop trying to anticipate and meet everyone else’s needs first.

This is a problem. It keeps women stuck in unsatisfying careers, depleted relationships, and patterns of burnout.

In this conversation, Kate introduces a simple four-part framework called Compassionate Communication. It helps you name your feelings, identify your real needs, and ask for what you want in a clear and kind way.

We also talk about what happens when you stop trying to manage everyone else’s emotions and start taking responsibility for your own. And we cover the very common experience of guilt that surfaces when women begin to prioritize their needs for the first time.

If you are navigating a big change or simply want to show up more fully in your own life, this conversation will give you tools to start.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-How to communicate your needs without apology
-Why feeling guilty about needing things is so common for women, and how to move through it
-How most people get their feelings and needs wrong, and how to build real clarity
-Why meeting your own needs first allows you to give from a place of strength

 Connect with Kate: calmatworktherapy.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I talk with Nicky Lowe, award-winning executive coach, leadership development expert, and host of the Wisdom for Working Mums podcast.

Nicky shares her deeply personal story of burnout, what sustainable success actually looks like, and how high-achieving women actually CAN navigate work, motherhood, and well-being–without sacrificing their identity. 

Nicky shares her experience of pushing through exhaustion until her body literally began to shut down, and offers an inspiring (if cautionary) reminder of the power of rest and tuning into our bodies.

If you're in a season of overwhelm or feeling the quiet nudge that something needs to change, this conversation will help you learn to pause, recalibrate, and rethink your definition of success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌟 The somatic signals of burnout—and why your body often knows what’s up before your brain does
 🌟 How high-achieving women fall into “toxic success” and what it really costs us
 🌟 The concept of sustainable, feel-good success and how to create it (yes, it’s a thing!)
 🌟 Practical non-negotiables (including NGAs: Non-Guilt Agreements) for working mothers and leaders

Connect with Nicky here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/luminate/

https://luminate-group.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/nickyloweleadership/

https://luminate-group.co.uk/podcasts/

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

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In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I’m joined by transformational coach, writer, and speaker Rosie Pryor, founder of The Creative Tapes podcast and creator of The Pivot Code program.

Rosie shares her story of personal reinvention through sobriety—not as a story of deprivation, but one of radical joy, creativity, and the kind of agency most of us never learned to claim. From growing up in a culture where alcohol was the default social lubricant to redefining fun, identity, and motherhood without it, Rosie invites us into what happens when we stop performing and start becoming.

We also talk about the invisible grief that often comes with change, and why so many of us feel like we're falling apart when we’re actually on the brink of rebirth. This conversation is packed with wisdom on self-trust, social conditioning, and how small shifts (like writing yourself a daily permission slip) can lead to massive personal power.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌟 Why you don’t need to hit rock bottom to start over
 🌟 The surprising connection between sobriety, creativity, and personal freedom
 🌟 How grief shows up in every transformation—and how to move through it
 🌟 A practical framework to take your power back (CUP: Celebrate, Unsubscribe, Permission)

Want to connect with Rosie? 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ 

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https://open.spotify.com/show/1NaTtSmzVe1JR6Td2Uj8Zm?si=9cc2c819fafb4e77 

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https://rosiepryorart.substack.com/ 

START HERE: The Personal Change Pattern Assessment

Discover the unique psychological pattern keeping you stuck in the same status quo. In under 5 minutes, you’ll see which psychological patterns most often keep you stuck—overthinking, over-adapting, second-guessing—so you can choose your next move with accuracy.

***FED Impact Coaching***

Coaching for current or former employees in federal or adjacent fields whose roles, identity, or sense of stability have been disrupted by government restructuring.

***The REAL Change Kickstart (45-Day 1:1 Intensive)***

For women who know something needs to change and are ready to stop circling the decision.

***The REALignment Private Coaching Experience (3 or 6 Months)***

For women already mid-transition who want support integrating change in every aspect of their lives, not just initiating it.

Connect with Meg:

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