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When someone asked me if this whole “life gets to be amazing” thing was just a fairy tale, I had to laugh...because they’re right and they’re wrong. The truth? Life does get to be better, but it’s not about perfection. It’s about the courage to risk, to trust yourself, and to question the conditioning that keeps you stuck. In this raw riff, I pull back the curtain on my mission, why I refuse to stop showing women what’s possible, and the question I want you to ask yourself: Who told you that?
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Sometimes all it takes is one brave conversation to set your whole life in motion. I was reminded of this during my recent Free to Roam masterclass, when a woman shared how refreshing it felt to be in an inspiring conversation again—something she hadn’t experienced in years. That one comment sent me down a path of reflecting on the catalysts in my own life, the friendships that lit the match, and the ongoing support that kept the fire going.
In this episode, I’m talking about how to find your spark (even if it’s not in your current circle), why radical responsibility matters when you’re craving change, and the science of why your body resists it. I’ll share how one friend’s return into my life helped me finally quit the job I’d outgrown, the power of collaborative, supportive women, and why inspiration alone isn’t enough—you need the right people to keep you going when it gets hard.
If you’ve been waiting for clarity before you take action, this is your reminder that clarity comes from action. And the life you want? Someone’s already living it. Your job is to put yourself in the rooms, circles, and conversations that will stretch you into it.
Stay bold, stay balanced, and I’ll see you next week.
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We’re all chasing success. More money. More milestones. More freedom.
But… what if the thing you’ve been working so hard for is already here?
In today’s episode, I’m unpacking a powerful realization I had after a weekend surrounded by friends who’ve “made it," and still don’t feel fulfilled. We’re diving into the two types of people I see the most in my life and coaching work: the ones who have it all but can’t feel it, and the ones who want it all but are forcing it.
Whether you’re stuck on the hamster wheel of hustle or sprinting toward the next goal, this episode is your reminder to slow down, ground into the present, and redefine what success actually means to you.
We’ll talk about:
This is your permission slip to stop measuring your worth by your output and start celebrating what’s already working.
Because feeling good is not a reward for later. It’s the starting point.
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Are you doing all the right things: the workouts, the supplements, the green smoothies but still not feeling your best?
This episode is for the high-achiever who’s tired of chasing health through checklists. If you’ve ever struggled with chronic fatigue, gut issues, burnout, or constipation (hi, it’s me 🙋🏼♀️), it might be time to look deeper.
Today I’m joined by Lindsey Walker, a multidimensional healer and founder of Soul Fam Wellness, to explore what traditional health advice often misses: the energetic root causes of disease. From belief systems that block healing to the nervous system’s connection with constipation, we bridge the gap between science and soul to help you unlock the full spectrum of wellness.
We talk about:
This was the conversation that I needed to hear today and I hope it sparks something in you too.
Health is holistic and so is your healing. If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted from trying everything, or like your symptoms don’t make sense, give this episode a listen and maybe this is your sign to explore the energetic side of health.
About Lindsey Walker:
Lindsey Walker is a Multidimensional Healer and the founder of Soul Fam Wellness. She supports ambitious, heart-led women in uncovering the root causes of their health challenges—physically, emotionally, and energetically—so they can feel vibrant, aligned, and fully alive.
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If you’ve ever said “there’s just never enough time,” this episode is for you.
After five incredible weeks in Europe, including the most magical days in the Azores and Southern France, I'm finally sharing the lesson that hit me the hardest: we’re not actually short on time… we’re just living by someone else’s schedule.
In this episode, I unpack how our obsession with productivity, discipline, and the 9-to-5 hustle keeps us disconnected from the present moment, and from ourselves. I take you behind the scenes of a typical “island time” day and explain how letting go of the clock helped me reclaim my energy, creativity, and joy.
This is about more than just time management. It’s about nervous system regulation, rewiring our subconscious, honoring your own rhythm, and making peace with the slower seasons. Whether you’re a recovering perfectionist, a burnt-out achiever, or simply someone craving more freedom, this conversation will shift how you move through your day.
We cover:
• Why “slowing down” might be your secret productivity hack
• How presence creates the feeling of more time
• Deconditioning from guilt around when and how you work
• Living by your own rhythm instead of the universal, made-up schedule
• The power of new environments and your own lobster moment
If you’re ready to stop racing the clock and start reclaiming your time, hit play.
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Want to go deeper? Join the waitlist for my July live experience, Free to Roam—a journey for the woman who’s ready to explore, experiment, and become who she was meant to be (one messy step at a time).
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You left burnout behind—only to find yourself trapped in another version of hustle: this time in the name of healing.
In this short solo riff, Carly explores the subtle but powerful shift where meditation, journaling, and “doing the work” can start to feel like just another set of rules. She unpacks the spiritual trap of turning personal growth into a performance—and reminds you that the point of all of it is freedom.
This episode is for the woman who’s done the ice baths, skipped the wine, meditated every damn morning… and still feels stuck. Maybe what you really need? Laughter, connection, dance floors, martinis, and a little less pressure to heal perfectly.
Topics inside:
This is your permission slip to stop doing what you think you should and start doing what makes you feel alive again.
As always, let me know what lands and be sure to tag me! @carlyschade
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What if burnout isn’t the problem—misalignment is?
In this episode, I sit down with Human Design Mentor and Business Strategist Anna Nichols to unpack how Human Design can help you make decisions with more clarity, protect your energy, and reconnect with your true self—especially if you’re in the messy middle of a life or career transition.
We talk about:
If you’ve ever asked “what’s next for me?” or felt like you were living someone else’s life, this episode is your invitation to start experimenting with something different.
As always...stay bold, stay balanced, and I'll see you next week.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Anna Nichols the founder of the Spiritual Business Incubator where she helps spiritual entrepreneurs use a blend of practical business strategies with an innovative perspective on Human Design to feel confident in exactly who they are, clarity on what kind of business they are meant to build, and step-by-step direction on how they are meant to build it. Anna is the host of the "Design and Align Your Business" podcast, where she shares practical ways to use Human Design in entrepreneurship. Combining wisdom from her Master's Degree in Business, 15+ of business development experience, and as a leader in the Human Design for Business industry, Anna’s mission is to help heart-lead, visionary entrepreneurs bring their big business visions to life!
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Sometimes transformation doesn’t come from big, cinematic moments.
It starts with a whisper—and a weird idea that doesn’t make any sense at all.
In this episode, Carly shares the story behind a single intuitive nudge: “Jump in the ocean every week.” What started as a spontaneous experiment turned into one of the most transformative years of her life.
From burnout and identity loss to commitment, freedom, and unexpected clarity—this is for the woman in the messy middle who’s craving something real.
Inside this episode:
This one’s a love letter to the part of you that’s so ready for something more.
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In the final part of the Feminine Freedom series, we’re talking about the one thing that all the other pillars—health, home, and wealth—are ultimately in service of: happiness. But here’s the catch—joy isn’t something you “earn” once you’ve done enough healing, hired help, or hit your income goals. It’s something you choose in the here and now.
This episode is a loving truth bomb for the woman who’s done everything right… and still doesn’t feel lit up. If you’ve been living in anticipation of “one day,” this conversation will bring you back to today. I unpack the real science of joy (dopamine vs. presence), why we’ve been taught to chase happiness outside of ourselves, and the simple mindset shift that brings your energy, creativity, and fulfillment back online.
Whether you're on the edge of a big life transition or just tired of the hustle, this is your reminder: joy isn’t the result—it’s the path.
Inside this episode:
Let this be your permission slip to stop chasing and start choosing.
Stay bold, stay balanced, and I’ll see you next week.
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Most women don’t feel powerful with money—and it’s not their fault. From outdated cultural scripts to financial double standards, we’ve been taught to play small, save quietly, and feel shame around wealth.
In this episode of the Feminine Freedom series, Carly breaks down the real reason so many women feel overwhelmed, broke, or unworthy of abundance—and what to do instead.
You’ll learn:
Whether you're an entrepreneur or not, this is about wealth as energy, identity, and freedom. This is about trusting yourself to make bold, powerful decisions that reflect the version of you you’re becoming.
It’s time to stop shrinking—and start building.
Tag @carlyschade with your takeaways, and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the show!
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From the publisher's feed
Most women have no idea how good they're supposed to feel — and it's not for lack of trying.
We're waking up at 6am for workouts, optimizing our nutrition, crushing it at work,…
And yet… so many of us feel off. Burned out. Bloated. Anxious. Exhausted but wired. Brain fog that won't lift. Hormonal symptoms we're told are "normal." Running on cortisol and guilt more than actual energy.
Something isn't adding up.
I'm Carly, a registered dietitian & holistic health coach who spent my early career watching women be fed the same cookie-cutter version of 'wellness' — advice built on male biology, packaged for female bodies. Then I hit my own rock bottom: burned out (even while working my dream job), and became completely disconnected from my body.
That's when I realized the problem wasn't effort or discipline. It was the system itself. The hustle culture mentality. The way we've been taught to live, work, and achieve simply doesn't support how women actually function.
So I went searching for what actually makes women feel good. What happens when you work with your menstrual cycle instead of against it? When you prioritize nervous system regulation over productivity? When you tune into your intuition instead of drowning it out? When you understand your hormones, your energy, and your body's wisdom — and use that as your compass?
Coffee with Carly was born from that question.
Like a strong cup of coffee, this podcast is a wake-up call. Through personal riffs, honest storytelling, and conversations with women who are living differently, we explore what it really looks like to build a life that feels good — not just one that looks good. I blend science-backed women's health research with real-life application, mindset work, intuition, and embodied wisdom.
We talk about cycle syncing and hormone balance. Burnout recovery and nervous system regulation. Metabolic health and gut healing. Anti-hustle achievement and female entrepreneurship. Intuition, energetics, and human design. Brain fog, cortisol, adrenal health. Life transitions, identity shifts, and coming home to yourself.
This podcast is for high-achieving women who are tired of being tired. Who are ready to challenge hustle culture, listen to their bodies, trust their intuition, work with their cycle, balance their hormones, and create lives that actually feel like theirs.
You can be anti-hustle without being anti-achievement. Let me show you how.
Stay bold. Stay balanced.
I'm Carly, and I'm so glad you're here.