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Each of us were given a powerful God-given gift; agency. The problem is, most of us don't use it to its fullest.
If you're feeling trapped, resentful, exhausted, drained, or halfhearted in motherhood, your job, marriage, your religion, or in any other pursuit.... this episode is for you.
Katie shares how tapping into using your free will to its fullest will allow you to create freedom and joy in your life - even when things feel challenging.
I want to hear from you! DM me on Instagram @katieswansoncoaching and tell me what you loved from this episode, any podcast requests, or any coaching questions!
Want to go even deeper? Come inside the School of Women’s Wellness, where you'll get personally coached by me, Katie, and learn how to be your own coach - so in any challenge, at any time, you know how to calm your mind, feel better, navigate the problem with confidence, and show up as the woman you want to be. Get started today at schoolofwomenswellness.com.
We’ve all been told how to “manage stress”:
- Exercise
- Sleep more
- Drink water
- Try yoga or meditation
Mainstream health sites like WebMD lists dozens of helpful strategies, and they do help.
But what if you’ve tried all of them… and you’re still stressed?
That’s exactly what today’s episode is about.
Why traditional stress management advice (like yoga and bubble baths) only works temporarily
Why removing triggers isn’t the answer, and how to instead build tolerance and mental strength
How your thoughts—not your circumstances—create your stress, and why this is the BEST news ever
How to allow stress instead of resisting it, and why most “calming techniques” fail because we’re unknowingly fighting our own emotions
The powerful mindset shift that helped me stop compounding panic attacks
Want to go even deeper? Come inside the School of Women’s Wellness, where you'll get personally coached by me and learn how to be your own coach - so in any challenge, at any time, you know how to calm your mind, feel better, navigate the problem with confidence, and show up as the woman you want to be. Get started today at schoolofwomenswellness.com.
Ever feel like you have to be extra engaging, energetic, smiley, or funny in your relationships with friends, family, etc.? Exhausted from feeling drained after hangouts from giving your "all"?
In today's episode, I unpack the reasons behind this and how to overcome this tendency to step into freedom in your relationships.
You'll learn:
- Why you feel this need to be more than who you really are
- Two simple but powerful tools you can implement today to start creating the freedom and connection you're actually seeking
Want to go even deeper? Come inside the School of Women’s Wellness, where you'll get personally coached by me and learn how to be your own coach - so in any challenge, at any time, you know how to calm your mind, feel better, navigate the problem with confidence, and show up as the woman you want to be. Get started today at schoolofwomenswellness.com.
Can you be both deeply content with your life and still desire more? The world often tells us these two things are at odds—but what if they actually go hand-in-hand?
In this episode, I unpack the beautiful paradox of contentment and growth:
The difference between true contentment and simply settling out of fear
How to recognize when you’re choosing “contentment” as an excuse to stay safe
Why pursuing growth from a place of lack or urgency always leaves us empty
The power of pursuing growth from sufficiency, patience, and presence
Practical questions to help you check your motives and align your goals with faith and fulfillment
Want to cure your nighttime cravings? Snag the Nighttime Cravings Cure now, right here.Want to go even deeper? Come inside the School of Women’s Wellness, where you'll get personally coached by me and learn how to be your own coach - so in any challenge, at any time, you know how to calm your mind, feel better, navigate the problem with confidence, and show up as the woman you want to be. Get started today at schoolofwomenswellness.com.
Frustrated that your cravings always seem to win no matter how much willpower you try to muster up? Tired of eating healthy all day only to go to town on ice cream at night? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the five most likely reasons cravings overpower you (and why you keep giving in to them).
Want to cure your nighttime cravings? Snag the Nighttime Cravings Cure now, right here.
The more decisions you make, the more your life moves forward. But too often, we stall, overthink, or avoid deciding altogether—and that’s one of the biggest disservices we can do to ourselves. In this episode, I’m unpacking the lies we believe about decision-making, why waiting for “the right choice” keeps us stuck, and how to step into confidence no matter which path you take.
We’ll explore:
Why “there’s a right decision” is a myth keeping you paralyzed
How to stop trying to read the future before you act
What it looks like to make decisions from fear vs. from trust and confidence
How your emotions in making a choice carry over into living that choice
The truth about “big” decisions (and why they’re just a series of small ones)
A practical way to navigate your choices so you feel empowered—not second-guessing
You know what's even better than listening to coaching? Getting coached yourself. DM me on Instagram @katieswansoncoaching, or email me at [email protected] for a genuine conversation where I can offer some personalized coaching tools just for you.
Want to go even deeper? Come inside the School of Women’s Wellness, where you'll get personally coached by me and learn how to be your own coach - so in any challenge, at any time, you know how to calm your mind, feel better, navigate the problem with confidence, and show up as the woman you want to be. Get started today at schoolofwomenswellness.com.
Why is it so easy to beat ourselves up, and what happens when we finally decide to become our own best friend instead of our own worst critic?
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down:
The sneaky ways negative self-talk shows up in our lives—internally and externally.
The Negativity Bias and why you're brain is wired to self-criticise..
What it really looks like to treat yourself like a best friend—someone who always has your back, uplifts you, and calls you higher.
Practical tools for shifting the way you talk to yourself
You know what's even better than listening to coaching? Getting coached yourself. DM me on Instagram @katieswansoncoaching, or email me at [email protected] for a genuine conversation where I can offer some personalized coaching tools just for you.
Want to go even deeper? Come inside the School of Women’s Wellness, where you'll get personally coached by me and learn how to be your own coach - so in any challenge, at any time, you know how to calm your mind, feel better, navigate the problem with confidence, and show up as the woman you want to be. Get started today at schoolofwomenswellness.com.
In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts that have completely transformed my experience as a mom. From embracing the “mud run” of daily chaos to giving myself permission to have fun, and ask for help, I’ve learned that the amount of joy I feel in motherhood is directly tied to how much I choose it.
We’ll talk about:
Why feeling drained is a choice — and how to feel challenged instead
How to stop waiting for the “hard” to pass and start living fully right now
Giving yourself permission to ask for help and confidently find the help you need
Why making room for your own wants makes you a better mom
Letting go of guilt and the pressure to be perfect
You know what's even better than listening to coaching? Getting coached yourself. DM me on Instagram @Katieswansoncoaching, or email me at [email protected] for a genuine conversation where I can offer some personalized coaching tools just for you.
Want to go even deeper? Come inside the School of Women’s Wellness, where you'll get personally coached by me and learn how to be your own coach - so in any challenge, at any time, you know how to calm your mind, feel better, navigate the problem with confidence, and show up as the woman you want to be. Get started today at schoolofwomenswellness.com.
Do you ever feel like you have to earn your worth by doing more, achieving more, or being more? In this episode, Katie breaks down why so many women tie their identity and self-worth to achievement and how that mindset leads to heaviness, burnout, and comparison. She offers a powerful reframe: that achievement isn’t about proving your worth—it’s about realizing it.
You'll learn:
The hidden roots of achievement-based worth
How this belief shows up in your everyday life
Why your brain simplifies worth into a “do more = be more” equation
The difference between increasing your worth and expressing your worth
How to remove the heaviness and make growth feel fun again
Practical mindset shifts to untangle your value from your accomplishments
You know what's even better than listening to coaching? Getting coached yourself. DM me on Instagram @katieswansoncoaching, or email me at [email protected] for a genuine conversation where I can offer some personalized coaching tools just for you.
Want to go even deeper? Come inside the School of Women’s Wellness, where you'll get personally coached by me and learn how to be your own coach - so in any challenge, at any time, you know how to calm your mind, feel better, navigate the problem with confidence, and show up as the woman you want to be.
Get started today at schoolofwomenswellness.com
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