Be honest, how many times have you pushed through exhaustion and told yourself you'll "catch up on sleep later?" This is something that is all too common. In this episode, Whitney sits down with sleep expert Terry Cralle to talk about why so many of us have been taught to ignore our bodies and treat sleep like it's optional. Terry shares how this mindset not only leaves us drained but also chips away at our mood, focus, and overall well-being.

Terry explains why sleep isn't just "nice to have," but a biological necessity that supports your brain, mood, memory, and long-term well-being. She shares the real science behind how sleep works, why you can't "make up for it" on weekends, and the simple habits that can dramatically improve your nightly rest. You'll hear simple changes that make nighttime rest easier, plus tips for tackling sleep debt, setting boundaries with your family around rest, and creating routines that feel realistic for busy women and moms.

Tune in now to hear Terry's wisdom and take the first step toward treating your sleep like the priority it truly is.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Debunking the myth that less sleep equals more productivity

• How sleep helps with memory consolidation

• What happens to our bodies when we press the snooze button

• The cognitive clean-up process that happens when we sleep

• The best course of action to take when we don't get enough sleep

• Ways to avoid sleep debt when we know we may have to get less sleep

• Simple sleep habits you should start adopting

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Do you ever feel like your perfectionism is something you need to fix? What if the truth is the opposite—that your perfectionism holds real power?

In this episode, Whitney talks with Katherine Morgan Schafler, psychotherapist and author of The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power. Katherine challenges the cultural narrative that perfectionism is a flaw and instead shows how, when understood and channeled well, it can be a meaningful strength.

Katherine explains the difference between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism, how perfectionism shows up differently for women, and why many of us feel caught between our ambition and the pressure to soften it. She also outlines the five types of perfectionists so listeners can recognize their own patterns, strengths and red flags.

Listen in to rethink what perfectionism really is—and learn how to work with your drive instead of against it.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Redefining perfectionism in modern discourse

• Why women are watering down their perfectionist tendencies when men are unconcerned

• The 5 different types of perfectionists

• Aligning your actions to your core values

Reflection questions to ponder: What do I want for you?

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Do you feel like you're giving so much to everyone and everything that there's barely anything left for you? In this episode, Whitney sits down with Nora Wilhelm to unpack what it really means to create change without burning out in the process. Nora shares her own journey through chronic stress and burnout, and how she learned that taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's essential if you want to make a meaningful impact.

Nora shares what happens when we push ourselves too hard when trying to do good, and how that pressure can quietly spiral into exhaustion and disconnection. You'll hear her honest reflections on being in the burnout spiral, what it looks like in real life, and the small, powerful shifts that helped her find balance again. This conversation offers a refreshing take on what real self-sustainability looks like.

If you've been feeling like the weight of your responsibilities is starting to take over, then you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to learn how nurturing yourself can actually make your work, your relationships, and your impact stronger and more meaningful.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• What it looks like to contribute to change without losing yourself in the process

• Unlearning to sacrifice yourself

• Breaking the cycle of slipping back into old patterns when burnout hits

• Contributing positively from a place of integrity

• Reclaiming contribution in small ways

• Using art as a tool for inner work

• Trusting yourself and the path you're on

Reflection questions to ponder: Am I really dedicating my life energy to what is truly mine to bring? Am I really dedicating my life energy in the way that is most aligned with doing what I truly am here to bring and contribute?

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Did you know that every word we say and every action we take is ruled by our nervous system? It's the command center that shapes how we think, feel, and respond to the world around us, and yet, most of us rarely stop to notice what's actually happening inside our bodies. Whitney sits down with Michelle Grosser, an expert in nervous system regulation, to discuss how becoming aware of the cues in your body can help shift how you move throughout the day.

Michelle offers tangible steps we can take to become more somatically aware of what's going on in our bodies and how to regulate before stress builds up. She also shares her big three: movement, stillness and play, and how each of those can help make us feel more grounded.

If you've been craving more calm, ease and connection in your everyday life, this conversation is a must-listen.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Our nervous system determines how we show up

• Becoming somatically aware of what's happening in our nervous system, even with a busy life

• Tangible actions we can take to release any tension that we feel

• How we can change our baseline

• Michelle's big three: Movement, stillness and play

• What happens when our bodies are in fight or flight mode

Reflection questions to ponder: Am I playing an inside-out or an outside-in game? How can I shift my judgment to curiosity?

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Are you feeling burnt out and in need of a reset? Between school schedules, work demands, and the invisible load of motherhood, it's easy to feel overstretched and depleted—especially as the holiday season approaches.

In this episode of Electric Ideas, Whitney shares small but powerful practices to help you reset, reclaim your energy, and bring more calm and connection into your days, even amid the chaos.

She offers three simple, realistic ways to support yourself when life feels full: simplifying your morning routine, using short moments of mindfulness to reset during transitions, and ending your day with a grounding ritual that helps you release stress.

Tune in for a gentle reminder that even when life is full, tiny moments of intention can make a big difference.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Finding a morning routine that works for you

• Building reset moments on your transitions throughout the day

• Creating evening rituals that can help shed stress

Reflection question to ponder: Where can I intentionally replenish myself so that I might share my energy from a place of overflow, rather than a place of depletion?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ep 88 - Rise and Thrive: How a Morning Routine Can Change Your Life

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Are you constantly pouring your energy into everything and everyone, yet ending the day feeling completely wiped out? In this episode, Whitney sits down with Dr. Diana Hill, author of Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, to explore what it really means to spend your energy in ways that align with who you are.

Dr. Hill introduces the idea of "wise effort," a mindful approach to work, motherhood, and personal growth that helps you focus on what truly matters rather than simply doing more. She explains how to identify and direct your "genius energy"—the natural strengths that help you thrive when used wisely but can lead to exhaustion when misused.

Whitney and Dr. Hill also discuss The Nightmare Review, a self-reflective practice that reveals what you value most by imagining the story you don't want to live. Through this conversation, you'll learn how to move from overdoing to intentional action, reconnect with your body's signals, and bring vitality and joy back to your days.

If you've been feeling overextended, uninspired, or out of alignment, this episode will help you reclaim your energy and live with more clarity, curiosity, and ease.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Wise effort vs. unwise effort

• Understanding genius energy

• When your genius can become a problem

• The positives and negatives of being a planner

• What it looks like to treat ourselves with wise action

• The "Nightmare Review" practice

• How environment can impact wise effort

• "One Eye In, One Eye Out" practice

Reflection question to ponder: If there's no problem to be solved, what's left?

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Have you ever found yourself standing at a crossroads, unsure of what's next, but also knowing deep down something needs to shift? In this episode, Whitney connects with life and career coach Naama Zusman, for a conversation about navigating life's transitions with trust and self-compassion. Naama shares simple ways to move forward without forcing clarity before being ready.

Together, they talk about what it looks like to reconnect with your intuition and trust yourself again, how to shift your mindset from not knowing what you want to exploring what you want, and how even the smallest decisions can strengthen your inner trust. Naama also shares her Try Before You Leap approach that helps you take action without getting stuck in analysis paralysis.

This conversation is a reminder that being uncertain doesn't mean you're lost. It means you are growing. Press play now to hear how to approach life's transitions with more ease and confidence.

Here's what you can look forward to in today's episode:

• Viewing transitions as empowering opportunities

• Developing self-connection and intuition

• The Try Before You Leap method

• Choosing to simmer over decisions rather than obsessing over them

• Fear and excitement coexist

Reflection question to ponder: What does my gut say? Is it aligned with my values? Does it move me closer to my vision?

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Have you ever felt like you're carrying the invisible weight of motherhood, trying to do it all, yet somehow still feeling like it's never enough? In this episode, Whitney chats with artist and comic creator Mary Catherine Starr, whose funny and painfully relatable illustrations capture exactly what so many moms experience but hardly ever say out loud.

Mary Catherine shares how she started drawing comics as a way to cope with the chaos and exhaustion of early motherhood, and how it grew into a community of women who felt like they could relate to her work. She and Whitney talk about the mental load moms carry, the unrealistic expectation that moms should do it all and the truth about mom guilt.

This conversation is a reminder that you're not alone in feeling overwhelmed or unseen. Tune in to feel seen, inspired, and ready to create more space for joy in your daily life.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• How Mary Catherine got into creating comics for moms

• Why domestic work still falls mostly on women's shoulders

• The "we can do it all" method

• Why mom guilt impacts moms but not dads in the same way

• What Mary Catherine wishes she could've unlearned sooner in her motherhood journey

Reflection question to ponder: What part of this do I enjoy? Does it feel like the good kind of serving and caring for others?

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Do you feel like motherhood leaves little room for joy or spontaneity? Between work, laundry, and making sure everyone else is okay, play often gets pushed to the sidelines. But play isn't just for kids—it's something moms need, too.

In this solo mini jolt, Whitney shares why play is essential for moms in the messy, stress-filled middle of motherhood. She explains how play feels different in an adult body than it does for kids, and why it's such a powerful way to ease stress, release tension, and spark fresh ideas. You'll also hear simple ways to weave more fun into your life without adding to your to-do list, along with a practice you can try this week to reset your energy through play.

If you've been feeling stretched thin or craving more lightness, this conversation is your reminder that play is not frivolous—it's a lifeline back to presence and aliveness. Tune in now and see how play can change the way you show up in motherhood and in your own life.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Recognizing when your body is feeling off

• The importance of play

• What a "delight date" is and how you can do this for just 15 minutes a week

• How to incorporate play into your daily life

Reflection question to ponder: What does play feel like in my body? Can I claim an hour or at least a 15-minute window for a delight date this week?

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Do you ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day? Between work, kids, and trying to keep up with everything else, it can feel like you're always running on empty. In this episode, Whitney sits down with Bridget Watson Payne, author of 8 books, including How Time is On Your Side, to talk about what it really looks like to take back your time and stop living in a cycle of busyness and burnout.

Bridget talks about why she considers being busy a "sick badge of honor," how the pandemic forced us to pause and rethink how we spend our time, and why even just small shifts can make all the difference.

If you've been craving more space to breathe, create, and just be, this conversation will remind you that it is possible. You'll walk away with tips on how to stop measuring your worth by how much you do and start aligning your time with the things that really matter.

Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Modern-day factors that influence women to feel constantly time-crunched

• How the perspective of being busy has changed

• How the pandemic made us slow down

• Rediscovering priorities and making conscious choices

• The power of taking small shifts

• Finding your personal productivity rhythm

Reflection question to ponder: What do you want to be spending time on that you are not currently spending time on?

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