UR Journey of Becoming ..... Discipline and Respect ..... From Near Death to Choosing Life, Sobriety and Truth

Some people talk about change.

Others are forced into it.

In this episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Sarah Marie Shoulak ..... speaker, artist, nonprofit co-founder, mental health advocate, and author of Dead Serious: How Death Made Me Laugh at Life.

Her story?

I Shouldn’t Be Here to Tell You This.

Sarah has survived multiple near-death experiences, sexual assault, suicide attempts, addiction, and the kind of life moments that either break you… or wake you up.

Her journey of becoming Discipline and Respect is not about perfection.

It is about choosing life.

Again.And again.And again.

What she discovered through facing death so many times is something most people never stop long enough to see:

Life is fragile.
Love matters more than ego.
And you are allowed to leave what hurts you.

In this conversation we explore:

• Surviving near-death experiences and what they teach you about life• Mental health, suicide survival, and choosing to keep going• Addiction, sobriety, and rebuilding your life• People pleasing and staying in the wrong life too long• Leaving relationships that are not aligned• Living with intention, truth, and self-respect

Sarah shares how she went from surviving to truly living… and how her journey led her to nearly 8 years of sobriety.

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels stuck in a life that does not feel right• Is staying in situations that hurt her• Is struggling with her mental health or self-worth• Needs a reminder that she is allowed to choose herself

Because your pain does not have to be “big enough” to matter.

You are allowed to leave.You are allowed to heal.You are allowed to start over.

And sometimes…

the fact that you are still here is your second chance.

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Connect with Sarah Marie Shoulak .....
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahshoulak/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahmarieshoulak/Substack https://substack.com/@sarahmarieshoulakYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SarahMarieShoulak

UR Journey of Becoming ..... From People Pleasing to Self Trust ..... Healing Shame, Boundaries and Authentic Living

You can be the “good girl” your whole life…

and still feel like you have no idea who you really are.

In this episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Radha Dalal ..... Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and founder of Pink Rose Therapy ..... who helps women, couples, and families break free from people pleasing, burnout, and cultural conditioning.

Her story?

Blooming on My Own Timeline.

For years, Radha lived by the rules.....

Be the good daughter.Make the practical choices.Do not make waves.Say yes, even when it hurts.

She knew how to perform “perfect.”

She did not yet know how to be herself.

Her journey of becoming From People Pleasing to Self Trust has been one of unlearning, reclaiming her voice, and rewriting the stories she was taught to live by.

In this conversation we explore:

• People pleasing and losing your identity• Cultural and family expectations for women• Healing shame and finding your voice• Setting boundaries without guilt• Building self trust and emotional safety• Creating relationships rooted in authenticity• Why healing is not linear but deeply powerful

Radha shares the truth so many women need to hear:

You are not behind.You are becoming.

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels stuck in people pleasing patterns• Struggles to set boundaries• Feels pressure from family or cultural expectations• Is learning to trust herself for the first time• Is ready to stop shrinking and start living authentically

Because your timeline is not a problem.

It is a promise.

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Free Clarity Call with me .....
https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

Explore all my resources, programs, and community .....
https://linktr.ee/empathunicornacademy

Connect with Radha Dalal .....https://www.instagram.com/radhathetherapist/www.radhadalal.comhttps://www.facebook.com/radha.dalal1

UR Journey of Becoming ..... Courageous and Freeing ..... From Burnout, Addiction and Misalignment to Real Success

You can look successful on the outside… and be silently falling apart on the inside.

In this episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Charlie Butler ..... Self-Mastery Coach who helps ambitious women move beyond burnout and into alignment, ease, and fulfilment.

Her story?

Strong, Successful, and Secretly Struggling.

For years, Charlie did everything “right.”

She worked harder.
Achieved more.
Proved her worth through performance.

Until it all stopped working.

Motherhood became the turning point that exposed everything.

The burnout.The disconnection.The postnatal depression.The truth she had been avoiding.

And instead of slowing down… she pushed harder.
Because staying busy felt safer than facing the life that no longer felt aligned.

Charlie’s journey of becoming Courageous and Freeing came when she stopped striving and started listening.

She rebuilt her life from the inside out.

Not through hustle…
But through truth, nervous system healing, and radical self-honesty.

In this conversation we explore:

• High-achieving burnout and emotional exhaustion• Postnatal depression and identity loss• Addiction, coping, and avoiding the truth• Breaking free from conditioning and performance-based identity• Nervous system regulation and feeling safe in your body• Redefining success on your own terms• Rebuilding your life from alignment, not pressure

This episode is for the woman who:

• Looks like she has it all together but feels disconnected• Is burned out from constantly striving and proving• Feels like the life she built no longer fits• Is craving something deeper, more aligned, and more real

Because you are not broken.

You are out of alignment.

And you are allowed to rebuild your life in a way that actually feels good.

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👇 Resources and Links

Free Clarity Call with me .....
https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

Explore all my resources, programs, and community .....
https://linktr.ee/empathunicornacademy

Connect with Charlie Butler .....https://www.instagram.com/iam_charliebutler/

UR Journey of Becoming ..... Necessity and Trauma ..... Overcoming Fear, Neurodivergence and Trusting Yourself

What if the thing you thought was holding you back…

Was actually the thing that would set you free?

In this episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Stephanie Pierce ..... neurodivergent chef, cookbook author, and teacher ..... who has turned what once felt like limitations into her greatest strengths.

Living with bipolar disorder and dyspraxia, Stephanie spent years believing her brain worked against her. Her speech patterns, her stutter, the way she communicated… all became reasons she held herself back from fully stepping into her dreams.

Until she didn’t.

Her story, Fight Your Fears and Just Fucking Do It, is exactly what it sounds like.

A woman choosing courage over fear.
Action over perfection.
Trust over doubt.

Today, she teaches cooking in her community in Germany, has written multiple cookbooks, and is working on her fourth ..... Picky Tongue: Sassy.

This is her journey of becoming Necessity and Trauma ..... learning to trust herself, work with her mind, and create something truly meaningful.

In this conversation we explore:

• Living and thriving with neurodivergence• Overcoming fear of judgment and communication challenges• Building confidence despite self-doubt• Navigating bipolar disorder while pursuing your goals• Trusting yourself to create something meaningful• Turning your struggles into your strength

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels like her mind is working against her• Has held herself back because she feels “different”• Is afraid to fully go after what she wants• Is ready to trust herself and take action anyway

Because you do not need to be perfect.

You just need to start.

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👇 Resources and Links

Free Clarity Call with me .....
https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

Explore all my resources, programs, and community .....
https://linktr.ee/empathunicornacademy

Connect with Stephanie Pierce .....
Instagram ..... https://www.instagram.com/pickytonguecooking/

UR Journey of Becoming ..... Transformative and Inspiring ..... From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding Your Body and Mind

Rock bottom is not the end.

For some women… it’s the beginning.

In this episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Natasha Kostalas ..... personal trainer, former bodybuilder, powerlifter, podcast host, and author of Beyond the Barbell: Confessions of a Female Fitness Competitor.

But this is not just a fitness story.

This is a survival story.

After spending 10 years as an unhappy teacher struggling with severe stress and mental health challenges, Natasha reached her lowest point ..... the kind of place where something has to change.

What started as weight training to cope… turned into a complete transformation of her body, her identity, and her life.

She quit teaching.
Stepped into bodybuilding.
Faced the dark side of fitness ..... including body dysmorphia and binge eating.
And rebuilt herself from the inside out.

This is her journey of becoming Transformative and Inspiring.

In this conversation we explore:

• What hitting rock bottom really feels like• Using fitness as a tool for mental health healing• The truth about bodybuilding and body image• Binge eating disorder and disordered patterns• Rebuilding your identity after burnout• How physical transformation leads to mental transformation

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels stuck, exhausted, or mentally drained• Is at her breaking point• Wants to change but does not know where to start• Is ready to take her power back through her body and mind

Because sometimes the breakdown…

is the breakthrough.

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👇 Resources and Links

Free Clarity Call with me .....
https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

Explore all my resources, programs, and community .....
https://linktr.ee/empathunicornacademy

Connect with Natasha Kostalas .....
Instagram ..... https://www.instagram.com/natashakostalas/

Listen to her podcast ..... The Binges to Barbells PodcastRead her book ..... https://mybook.to/BeyondtheBarbell

UR Journey of Becoming ..... Growth and Real ..... Finding Your Voice, Direction and Confidence to Be Yourself

What if you were never “too much”…

Just misunderstood?

In this episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Ashley Close ..... a woman who has learned to navigate life by choosing growth, authenticity, and courage over fear.

By day, Ashley works in real estate, insurance, and investments. By night, she follows her love for animals through pet care and dog walking ..... proving that you do not have to fit into one box to live a life you love.

Ashley shares her journey of becoming Growth and Real ..... from feeling misunderstood and unsure of her direction, to learning how to trust her vision, speak her truth, and create a life that actually feels like her own.

Her story, titled A Series of Misunderstandings, reflects what so many women experience but rarely talk about.

In this conversation we explore:

• What it feels like to be misunderstood• Finding direction after feeling lost• The courage to follow your own vision• Speaking your truth without fear• Letting go of people pleasing• Creating a life that feels aligned with who you are

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels like she does not fully fit anywhere• Has been afraid to speak her mind• Is searching for clarity and direction• Knows she is meant for more but feels stuck

Because you are not lost.

You are becoming.

And sometimes the path to clarity looks like a series of misunderstandings.

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👇 Resources and Links

Free Clarity Call with me .....
https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

Explore all my resources, programs, and community .....
https://linktr.ee/empathunicornacademy

Connect with Ashley Close .....
Facebook ..... https://www.facebook.com/ashley.c.77
Instagram ..... https://www.instagram.com/ashleylmclose

UR Journey of Becoming ..... Resilient and Powerful ..... Healing Grief, Anxiety and Emotional Trauma

Grief doesn’t always look like sadness.

Sometimes it looks like anxiety.
Overthinking.
Shutting down.
Or trying to stay strong for everyone else.

In this episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Stacy Schaffer, MA, LPC ..... children’s therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in grief and anxiety.

Stacy has dedicated her life to helping others navigate emotional pain, loss, and healing ..... creating safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

She shares her journey of becoming Resilient and Powerful and how grief, anxiety, and emotional trauma are often more connected than we realize.

In this conversation we explore:

• How grief shows up in unexpected ways• The connection between anxiety and unresolved emotions• Healing emotional trauma in a safe and supportive way• Why feeling your emotions is part of the healing process• Supporting yourself or your children through grief and anxiety• Creating space for healing without judgment

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels overwhelmed by anxiety or emotional weight• Has experienced loss or unresolved grief• Is trying to stay strong while silently struggling• Is ready to feel seen, heard, and supported

Because healing is not about fixing yourself.

It is about allowing yourself to feel, process, and rebuild in a way that honors your truth.

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👇 Resources and Links

Free Clarity Call with me .....
https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

Explore all my resources, programs, and community .....
https://linktr.ee/empathunicornacademy

Connect with Stacy Schaffer .....
Website ..... https://authorstacyschaffer.comInstagram ..... https://www.instagram.com/hoperestoredFacebook ..... https://www.facebook.com/StacySchafferTikTok ..... https://www.tiktok.com/@authorstacyschaffer

UR Journey of Becoming ..... Reclaimed and Rooted ..... Healing Burnout, Gut Health and Reconnecting to Your Body

What if your body isn’t failing you?

What if it’s been trying to tell you the truth this whole time?

In this powerful episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Michelle Heberling ..... author, "The Guts of Fermentation" and fermentation educator ..... who rebuilt her health and life after burnout, disconnection, and years of putting herself last.

Michelle shares her journey of becoming Reclaimed and Rooted ..... the moment she stopped outsourcing her body and started listening to it.

And everything changed.

Her health.
Her relationships.
Her work.
Her definition of success.

In this conversation we explore:

• Why burnout and disconnection show up in the body• The truth about gut health and emotional healing• How food, soil, and the nervous system are deeply connected• Rebuilding trust with your body after years of ignoring it• Why healing is not about doing more ..... but doing differently• Creating daily rhythms that actually support your body

Michelle introduces her frameworks, including Gutsy Rebuild™ and Microbial Seven™, which help women reconnect to their bodies in a way that feels nourishing, sustainable, and real.

This episode is for the woman who:

• Feels disconnected from her body• Has tried everything and still feels off• Is burned out from pushing and performing• Is ready to trust herself again

Because your body is not broken.

It is communicating.

And when you finally start listening ..... everything changes.

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👇 Resources and Links

Free Clarity Call with me .....
https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

Explore all my resources, programs, and community .....
https://linktr.ee/empathunicornacademy

Connect with Michelle Heberling .....instagram.com/TheGutsofFermentation

UR Journey of Becoming ..... Returning to Your Truth ..... Spiritual Awakening, Mindfulness and Living Authentically

What happens when the life you built no longer feels like your life?

When you realize you’ve been performing, pleasing, and going through the motions… but something deeper inside you is calling for more meaning, more truth, and more magic?

In this powerful episode of UR Journey of Becoming, I sit down with Rev. Meghan Mitchell ..... metaphysician, minister, mindfulness facilitator, and unapologetically real human.

Meghan shares her journey of returning to her truth and stepping fully into her spiritual path after realizing she could no longer live disconnected from herself.

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply grounding.

We talk about:

• What spiritual awakening actually feels like• How to reconnect with yourself when life feels empty or misaligned• Bringing the sacred into everyday life• Practicing mindfulness in a real and practical way• Letting go of the roles and masks we were taught to wear• Finding the courage to live authentically

This episode is for the woman who feels like something inside her is waking up.

The one questioning everything she was taught about success, purpose, and identity.

Because awakening spiritually does not mean leaving your life behind.

It means finally showing up as your true self within it.

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👇 Resources and Links

Free 15 minute Clarity Call with me ..... https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

Listen all episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts .....

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/yana-kasperczak/

Connect with Meghan Mitchell.....

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meghankmitchell

UR Journey of Becoming ..... Finding My Sovereignty and Standing In My Power

You do not “end up” in narcissistic relationships by accident.

There is always a pattern. And when you finally see it ..... everything changes.

In this Episode, I sit down with Tina Djuretic for one of the most raw and powerful conversations we have had on this series thus far!

After years of narcissistic abuse in romantic relationships, Tina finally recognized the pattern. Her last partner unlocked buried childhood trauma and revealed years of mental, physical and emotional abuse that had shaped her identity, her relationships and her self worth.

What followed was not overnight healing.

It was two years of isolation, writing, facing the truth, forgiving the unforgivable and breaking generational trauma for good.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Recognizing patterns of narcissistic abuse
• How childhood trauma shows up in adult relationships
• Breaking cycles of self doubt and self hatred
• Rebuilding self worth after abuse
• Creating iron clad boundaries
• What sovereignty really means for women

Tina shares how she moved from surviving to sovereign. From wounded to powerful. From people pleasing to standing fully in her truth.

She has since published her memoir and now helps others break free from toxic patterns that keep them small.

This episode is for the woman who:

Feels stuck in repeating relationship cyclesQuestions her self worthStruggles with boundariesKnows she deserves peace but does not know how to get there...

It is never too late to heal.It is never too late to find peace.
It is never too late to stand in your power.

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👇 Resources and Links

Connect with me, Yana Kasperczak

- Free Clarity Call with me ..... https://schedule-with-yana.as.me/15MinuteClarityCall

- https://linktr.ee/empathunicornacademy

Connect with Tina Djuretic.....

Sovereignandsage.com

https://www.facebook.com/tina.djuretic

Listen all episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts .....

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/yana-kasperczak/