Connect Back In

In this episode, I’m sharing a more honest and vulnerable conversation around emotions, overwhelm, and giving yourself permission to simply be where you are.

There are seasons in life where motivation feels low, creativity feels harder to access, and everything inside of us wants to slow down. Instead of pushing past those feelings or trying to “fix” them immediately, what if part of healing is allowing ourselves to fully acknowledge what’s actually true for us?

Inside this episode, I share:

This episode is not about staying stuck in difficult emotions. It’s about recognizing that healing and peace often begin with allowing ourselves to honestly feel what’s already there instead of fighting against it.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected lately, I hope this conversation helps you feel a little more supported and a little less alone.

In this episode, I’m talking about perspective, uncertainty, and the power we still hold even during difficult or unexpected seasons of life.

There are moments where life changes in ways we never could have planned for. In those moments, it’s easy to become consumed by fear, frustration, or the need to control what happens next, but over time, I’ve learned that while we cannot always control our circumstances, we do have influence over the way we relate to them.

Inside this episode, I share:

This episode is not about pretending hard things are easy or forcing positivity when you’re struggling. It’s about gently opening yourself to the possibility that even in uncertainty, there may still be opportunities for growth, connection, clarity, and transformation.

You have more power than you think - not necessarily in controlling every outcome, but in how you choose to meet the moment in front of you.

In this episode, I’m guiding you through a calming meditation practice designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and feel more grounded during uncertain or overwhelming moments.

When life feels noisy, stressful, or emotionally heavy, it can be easy to get pulled into fear, overthinking, and tension. This meditation is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and return back to the present moment - reminding yourself that you are supported, safe, and not alone.

Inside this guided meditation, you’ll experience:

Meditation doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Even a few intentional moments of slowing down and reconnecting with yourself can create meaningful shifts over time.

Whether you listen first thing in the morning, during a stressful moment, or before bed, my hope is that this meditation leaves you feeling softer, calmer, and more connected to yourself.

In this episode, I’m talking about worry, fear, and the importance of becoming aware of where we are placing our attention - especially during challenging or uncertain times.

When life feels unpredictable, it can be easy to spiral into worst-case scenarios, overthinking, and fear about the future, but over time, I’ve learned that while difficult thoughts may arise automatically, we still have the ability to pause, become aware, and choose where we place our energy next.

Inside this episode, I share:

This episode is not about denying reality or pretending everything is perfect. It’s about recognizing that fear and worry are not the only options available to us.

Even in uncertain moments, there is still space for hope, gratitude, peace, connection, and trust.

My hope is that this conversation leaves you feeling a little more grounded, supported, and empowered to choose thoughts that serve you instead of thoughts that continuously pull you deeper into fear.

In this episode, I’m sharing the heart and intention behind Connect Back In - and why creating spaces for people to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with themselves feels more important now than ever.

So many of us have become conditioned to live under constant pressure, urgency, productivity, and overstimulation. Over time, we disconnect from ourselves without even realizing it. We keep pushing, performing, and doing, while quietly longing for more peace, presence, and connection within our lives.

Inside this episode, I share:

This conversation is ultimately an invitation to remember that you do not need to constantly prove your worth through productivity, achievement, or busyness.

You are allowed to pause, to breathe, and to enjoy your life now - not just once everything gets done.

Although the original event was ultimately canceled during COVID-19, the message behind it remains just as relevant today.

In this episode, I’m sharing ten of the biggest lessons, perspectives, and principles that have shaped the way I move through life ... so far.

These are the concepts I continue coming back to - reminders that help ground me when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or disconnected. Some of them challenge the way we typically think about success, fulfillment, fear, and growth, while others are simple shifts that have deeply changed my day-to-day experience.

Inside this episode, I share:

One of the most beautiful parts of life is that we’re always growing, learning, and expanding. The lessons that resonate today may deepen tomorrow, and new ones will continue to emerge as we evolve.

This episode is an invitation to reflect on the beliefs and perspectives currently shaping your own life - and whether they’re truly supporting the experience you want to have.

I hope there’s at least one idea in this conversation that gives you a sense of peace, perspective, or possibility.

Recorded under previous podcast name and theme, The La Jolla Local 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The journey George shares that lead to the successful life he leads today

On the latest episode of the La Jolla local, I had the opportunity to interview George Hauer, who is best known for George’s on the Cove. This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants because it is three-tiered, and feels special no matter if you’re going for dinner or just drinks!

A bit more on George, he has lived in La Jolla since 1978, making him as about as local as it comes. Beyond co-founding the amazing restaurant that we know and love today; George is a founding board member of The La Jolla Community Foundation whose mission is to encourage civic engagement and pride through local philanthropy. He has a passion for supporting the La Jolla community overall which he has done so in various ways over the past few decades, often through his own personal funding.

One thing I’ll say about George is that he has a happy, fully present demeanor, which you don’t generally find from an owner of a restaurant as they're generally trying to do a zillion things at once. Setting the stage for the interview, I was sitting facing their lovely ocean view from the California Modern bottom level restaurant while Frank Sinatra played at the most appropriate level. Even interviewing him was an experience! Listen in to hear about how George got his start in the industry, the twists and turns along the way, and why for him, quitting is just not an option.

In this episode, I’m talking about happiness, self trust, and the importance of learning to listen to yourself instead of constantly looking outside of you for answers.

We live in a world full of opinions, expectations, timelines, and pressure around who we should be and what our lives should look like. Over time, it can become so easy to disconnect from ourselves and forget that no one else can truly define what fulfillment, peace, or joy looks like for us.

Inside this episode, I share:

This episode is a gentle reminder that you are the only person who has to live your life - which means only you can truly know what feels aligned, fulfilling, and supportive for you.

The more connected you become to yourself, the less you need the outside world to tell you who to be.

Recorded under previous podcast name and theme, The La Jolla Local

In this episode, you will learn: 

• What lead Tracey to switch up her path after achieving what she 'thought' she had wanted

On this episode, we interview Dr. Tracy Taddey, D.D.S. and the owner of the La Jolla Dentist off Prospect Street in the La Jolla Village, which just celebrated 45 years in business. Following in the footsteps of her grandfather and father, Dr. Taddey obtained her B.A. from New York University, and is a third-generation dentist. She began her career at Elle Magazine in New York City as a Beauty and Fashion Editor, researching health issues for articles, and it was there where she realized she wasn’t on the right path. Instead of sticking with a career and life that wasn’t fulfilling to her, she took a chance and left it all behind to pursue Dental School and a path that she knew was more aligned with who she was . Today, Dr. Taddey is honored to be voted BEST DENTIST for 2019 in La Jolla Light Readers Poll and for many past years she has  consistently been voted among The Best Dentists in La Jolla in both The La Jolla Light, and the La Jolla Village News newspaper reader polls. She is also a member of several local and national dental societies including the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association, and is an Alumni Board member of University of the Pacific Dental School. She volunteers her time at schools educating children on dental health and participates in community health projects providing care for children in need. She runs competitively and enjoys participating in Half Marathons and Marathons, including The Boston Marathon 2019.

I really enjoyed getting to know Dr. Tracy, as she is warm, inviting, and a very genuine person. Listen to hear her journey on the path to success, and why “It’s Never Too Late”. Enjoy!

In this episode, I’m talking about the idea of “there”- the belief that life will finally feel better, easier, or more fulfilling once we achieve the next thing.

For so many of us, we spend our lives chasing future milestones while unintentionally missing the life that’s happening right in front of us. The next achievement, next amount of money, the relationship, house, or the version of ourselves we think we need to become before we can finally relax and enjoy our lives.

But what if life isn’t actually waiting for you somewhere else?

Inside this episode, I share:

This episode is a reminder that your life is happening now - not someday, not once everything falls perfectly into place, and not once you finally become enough.

You are allowed to enjoy your life while still having desires, goals, and dreams.