Going Stellar

In this episode, I’m sitting down with my childhood best friend Lida. After over a decade of losing touch, we recently reconnected and soon realized this is nothing like what we imagined our 20s would be like.  Together, we break down the things nobody tells you about this decade — backed by psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience:

• Why your identity is still forming well into your late 20s

• Why your brain (literally) isn’t done developing yet

• Why uncertainty, resets, and comparison are normal — not signs you’re behind

• How relationships quietly shape your future more than your job title

• Why discipline beats motivation, and how purpose is built, not found

• And the grief no one talks about — for versions of yourself that never existed
  

If your 20s feel emotionally messy, unclear, or like you’re constantly recalibrating… this episode is for you!!

In a culture that glorifies discipline, hustle, and “doing more,” when did wellness start to feel like another thing we have to be perfect at? In this episode, I’m joined by Alyssa Burns — personal trainer, Solidcore coach, content creator, and business owner — for an honest conversation about redefining health beyond extremes, burnout, and aesthetic pressure.

We talk about how women are taught to equate discipline with suffering, why rest and nourishment are actually part of progress, and how overtraining, under-fueling, and productivity culture disconnect us from our bodies.

From fitness identity and body image to entrepreneurship, boundaries, and long-term fulfillment, this episode explores what sustainable wellness really looks like .

If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to “do everything right,” this one is for you.

In this episode, I’m joined by Suzanna, a content creator who turned her creativity into a thriving career and built a successful marketing agency along the way.

We talk about how her journey started, what it really took to grow with consistency, and how confidence evolves when you stop creating just for validation and start building with intention. Suzanna opens up about the realities behind content creation: the discipline, the boundaries, and the mindset shifts required to turn a passion into a sustainable business.

This conversation is about learning to take yourself seriously, navigating self-doubt, and understanding when creativity becomes strategy. If you’re interested in content creation, personal branding, or building something meaningful in the digital space, this episode offers an honest look at what long-term growth actually requires.

Perfect for anyone building, questioning, or redefining what success looks like in their own creative career.

There comes a moment in almost every relationship where you ask yourself: Am I staying because this is right, or because leaving feels scarier? In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Mach for an honest, reflective conversation about that exact question and all the lies we tend to tell ourselves around it. Together, we unpack why long relationships don’t always mean right relationships, how modern dating has blurred the line between intention and avoidance, and why being single is still treated her than. We talk about the difference between fear of being alone and fear of settling, healthy standards versus idealized expectations, and how often people mistake potential for alignment. We also dive into serial monogamy, dating app culture, loneliness, communication, love bombing, and emotional burnout, why so many people feel exhausted and confused in dating, even though we have more options than ever before. Brooke and I share personal insights, patterns we’ve noticed in ourselves and others, and the unspoken pressures that influence when people stay, leave, or second-guess their choices. This isn’t a “break up with him” episode, and it’s not a “just stay and try harder” episode either. It’s a nuanced conversation about self-awareness, emotional honesty, and learning how to tell the difference between growth and comfort. Between love that grounds you and love that keeps you stuck. If you’ve ever questioned your standards, stayed because being alone felt scarier, held onto someone’s potential, or wondered whether you’re dating with intention at all,  this episode is for you.

What does real love feel like when it’s not built on drama, but on growth? 

In this Couple Edition episode, Stella and her boyfriend Will talk about calm love, healthy communication, shared ambition, and what it really means to build a stellar relationship.

Because peaceful doesn’t mean boring - it means secure. 💫

In this inspiring conversation with Miss Illinois, we dive deep into the unique challenges and opportunities women face in their 20s. From navigating uncertainty and making tough career choices, to balancing ambition with personal well-being, Miss Illinois shares authentic insights from her own journey.

Follow her journey on Instagram @nitsan.fitch 

In this reflective solo episode, Stella Mechkova shares why she went quiet in August and how that break inspired a deep dive into the “second self," the private identity we keep hidden while chasing public goals. Drawing on psychology and real-world research, she explores how this inner self can fuel ambition or quietly sabotage it, and offers quick journaling prompts to help you see whether yours is helping or holding you back.

Most goals fail not because you’re lazy or unmotivated, but because they’re built on the wrong foundation. In this episode of Stella Going Stellar, we dive into the power of identity-based habits, and why true change only lasts when it’s tied to who you believe you are.

I break down the neuroscience behind self-image and habits, why outcome-based goals are fragile, and how to shift from “I want to” into “I am.” You’ll learn:

• Why willpower and motivation always run out.

• How your brain filters actions to match your identity.

• The difference between outcome-based and identity-based goals.

• A three-step process to rewire your habits by changing your self-concept.

• Practical tools you can use today to build habits that actually stick.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping, this episode will show you how to transform from the inside out—and finally embody the person you’re becoming.

Feeling off? Bloated, tired, unmotivated, or just “not yourself”? This interactive episode is your science-backed, step-by-step guide to bounce back in just 24 hours, no crash diets, no punishment, no waiting until Monday. I’ll walk you through hydration, nutrition, movement, mindset, and recovery in real time so you can reset your body, mind, and mood today. Grab your water and let’s do this together.

If you’ve ever felt like your ambition is “too much” or struggled to choose just one path, this episode is for you. We’re diving into what it really means to be multi-passionate (how it can be your superpower or your downfall), and the science, strategy, and mindset shifts you need to turn chaos into clarity.

I’m sharing personal stories, hard truths, and a full 3-step framework to help you prioritize your passions without guilt. Because you can do it all, you just don’t have to do it all at once.