Conversations Mayi Lenz

What if feeling ready isn’t required to move forward?

In this episode, we explore how self-trust, not confidence, is the real foundation for rebuilding your life, identity, and next chapter.

There is a moment many women experience during seasons of change, the moment where something inside you knows it’s time to move forward… while another part of you says, not yet.

In this solo episode, we explore the difference between feeling ready and building self-trust, and why waiting for perfect confidence can keep you stuck longer than necessary.

Through personal stories, lived leadership moments, and nervous system–grounded insight, this conversation reframes what courage actually looks like during rebuilding seasons, especially after loss, identity shifts, or life chapters that didn’t go as planned.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Johanna for a grounded, honest conversation about body image, self-trust, and what alignment actually feels like, not as a concept, but as a lived experience in the body.

Johanna shares her personal story of being shamed for having a strong, muscular body and how moments like that can quietly disconnect women from themselves. We talk about how body shame fractures trust, how external voices get louder than our own, and what it takes to gently rebuild a relationship with your body during seasons of grief, transition, or rebuilding.

This conversation isn’t about fixing your body, following rules, or striving for perfection. It’s about learning to listen again. About recognizing when something feels off. And about understanding alignment not as discipline or performance, but as an inner sense of truth, safety, and self-respect.

If you’re in a season where your body feels unfamiliar or you’re learning how to trust yourself again, this episode is an invitation to come back, gently.

In this solo episode, Mayi shares her word for 2026, why January doesn’t require momentum, and how stewardship creates growth that actually lasts.
Especially for women rebuilding after loss, transition, or burnout.

In this short reflection, I share how the podcast began with a clear vision and strong values, how the conversations have deepened over time, and why evolution doesn’t mean losing your original purpose. We talk about women’s voices, faith, grief, growth, and the courage to keep showing up even when the path unfolds one step at a time.

As we head into the holidays, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and honor how far you’ve come.

This year, I’m taking a new approach to choosing my Word of the Year. After a season filled with alignment, loss, reflection, and God’s guidance, I realized our word sometimes needs to evolve with us. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m choosing my 2026 word using a Primary + Seasonal Word method—and how you can, too. I’ll also link to Episode 128 and a Free Tool to help you discover your own word with intention.

This Thanksgiving, I’m taking a moment to pause and give thanks, for you, for this community, and for the incredible guests who’ve shared their wisdom and stories this year. Join me as we celebrate growth, resilience, and the journeys we’ve shared. If you’re ready for a moment of gratitude and inspiration, this episode is for you.

In this short, heartfelt episode, Mayi speaks directly to anyone standing in the in-between — that space between what was and what’s next. Whether you’re navigating grief, loss, or life transitions, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not alone.

Mayi also shares a very personal song, “Walking Home Beyond the Sky”, written for her brother-in-law. This song is exclusive to the podcast — a quiet, reflective moment to honor loved ones, process emotions, and find peace in the in-between.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Mayi shares how faith, family, creativity, and connection became her anchors through grief and change. She reflects on what it means to heal forward, honoring loss while creating purpose and community. If you’re navigating transition or uncertainty, this episode reminds you, you’re not meant to heal or build alone.

This week, I’m re-sharing a powerful conversation from May 2024 — one that feels especially meaningful right now.

We recently lost my brother-in-law, and as I take time to process and reflect, I wanted to revisit this episode with Victoria Volk, a self-published author and advanced Grief Recovery Specialist who helps others navigate loss through her work in coaching and end-of-life care.

Together, we explored how grief shows up in entrepreneurship, the quiet ways it affects our creativity, motivation, and connection to purpose.

If you’ve ever experienced loss while trying to keep your business or dreams alive, this conversation will speak to your heart.

In so many of my conversations like the one with Cathelina Duvert, we explore what it means to live authentically, use creativity as a path to healing, and turn our stories into strength.

In this solo episode, I share what showing up authentically means to me. I also talk about how affirmations and prayer help me show up with confidence, courage, and faith, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Because every time we show up and share our truth, we not only inspire others to do the same, we remind ourselves that it’s safe to be seen.

Listen to my episode on the Misconceptions of Authenticity:
🎧 Ep. 159 — Is Authenticity Overrated?

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