December invites us into waiting. Some of it is sacred and hopeful. Some of it leaves us stuck until January. In this episode, I share a different way to move through this month, one that helps you experience more peace now and arrive in the new year already ahead.

In this episode I invite you to consider what happens when you stop waiting for a date on a calendar and start now. December doesn’t have to be the month you postpone your life. It can be the month you begin.

In This Episode, We Explore

• Why the waiting we do in December feels so different
• The unexpected advantage of starting now
• What changes when you stop rushing and begin being
• How to move toward January already rooted in who you’re becoming

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Let’s be honest, we’ve all asked How are you? and barely stuck around for the answer. It’s become one of those reflexive questions we toss into conversations without much thought. 

But what if we could ask better ones, ones that lead to deeper connection and more meaningful moments? In this episode, I’m sharing a list of intentional questions to help you break the small talk cycle and build real conversations, especially during the holiday season. This is a gentle nudge to rethink your go-to openers and get curious in a more thoughtful way.

Episode Highlights
• How are you? has become more of a habit than a heartfelt question
• Intentional questions create real connection and take practice
• Small shifts in conversation can make people feel truly seen
• Curiosity is one of the best tools for building deeper relationships
• You don’t need hundreds of questions, just a few good ones and the willingness to listen

List of Intentional Questions: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRQTRkSAPTW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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You know that feeling when your brain just won’t stop? When the running to-do list in your head starts to feel like an overstuffed wheelbarrow you’re dragging around all day? 

In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple process that helps lighten the mental load and actually gets things done. Whether your mind is filled with a million little thoughts or you just need a way to breathe again, this method will meet you where you are. The mental load is real, and it doesn’t have to rule your life.

Episode Highlights
• Your mental load won’t lighten itself
• Brain dumping makes the invisible load visible
• You can choose your hard—carrying it all or sharing it
• A calendar can hold what your brain shouldn’t have to
• Every step toward clarity makes the load feel lighter

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Overwhelm can feel like a given this time of year. You’ve got a full plate, too many expectations, and it’s easy to assume that stress just comes with the season. But what if that’s just been your default… and it doesn’t have to be?

In this episode, I’m sharing the sooner strategy that has helped me (and a lot of women I work with) feel way less flustered and way more grounded. If you’ve ever wished the holidays felt lighter, simpler, or more aligned with what you actually care about, this is the one to listen to. You’ve got more say in how this season goes than you think.

Episode Highlights:

• Overwhelm doesn’t have to be your default
 • One mindset shift that can change your entire season
 • Why pre-deciding matters more than planning
 • What to say no to before it spirals
 • A 9-minute challenge to create space for what matters most

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Saying yes can feel easier in the moment, but have you ever considered what it might actually be costing you? In this episode, I’m sharing honest reflections and personal tools to help you strengthen the muscle of saying no. 

Whether you're a people-pleaser, someone who always puts yourself last, or you just have a packed calendar and a tired soul, this conversation is for you. The truth is, learning to say no might be one of the most life-giving shifts you ever make. The power of no isn't about being harsh. It's about being clear. And that clarity? It can change everything.

Episode Highlights
• Saying no is a form of time credit that protects your future
• The more you say no, the easier it becomes to live with intention
• Every yes is also a no to something else
• Boundaries create freedom and make space for who you want to become
• You don’t need a dramatic reason to say no

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Have you ever walked straight into a hard conversation and tried to change someone’s mind... only to feel like it backfired? I’ve done that more than once. In this episode, I’m sharing a shift that completely changed how I approach tricky talks. It’s simple, but it works. If you've been dreading a conversation or carrying the weight of needing to convince someone, this might be the breath of fresh air you didn’t know you needed.

Episode Highlights
• People can’t take in new thoughts when their cup is already full
• Curiosity creates connection and opens space for understanding
• Questions invite people to pour out what's already in their glass
• Approaching conversations with something to learn changes everything
• Preparation can make even the trickiest talks feel less overwhelming

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Ever feel like you’re dragging through your day with a fog you can’t quite name? Like you’re carrying around something heavy but can’t figure out how to set it down? I’ve been there, and I can tell you, there was one simple thing I wasn’t doing that made all the difference. 

It's not fancy, and it’s definitely not complicated. But once I started, everything began to shift. Energy, focus, even peace. If you’re ready for things to feel lighter, clearer, and more grounded... this might be the thing you didn’t know you needed.

Episode Highlights
• The hidden reason some seasons feel heavier than others
• A tiny daily habit that lifts fog, guilt, and overwhelm
• How to create momentum without hustle
• The best way to close the loop on lingering decisions
• Why small check-ins make a bigger impact than occasional overhauls

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The holiday season moves fast. If you’ve ever reached January and felt like you missed the whole thing, it’s time to take a different approach. 

In this episode, I’m sharing how to rethink the way you move through October, November, and December. The truth is, you have more choices than you think. You don’t have to do things just because you’ve always done them. You don’t have to say yes to every invite. And you don’t have to wait until January to take care of yourself. With a few clear decisions made on purpose, you can protect your time, your energy, and your peace. Start with nine minutes.

Episode Highlights
• The fourth quarter doesn’t have to run you over
• Just because you’ve always done it doesn’t mean you still have to
• Advance decisions create space for presence
• Boundaries can help you enjoy the people closest to you
• You get to decide what matters most this year

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I love a good movie. But what we watch, and more importantly, what we allow to play over and over in our minds, has the power to write a script we start believing. The phrase garbage in, garbage out has never felt truer.

If your thoughts had a marquee, what would be showing on repeat? Let’s talk about how to be more selective with what gets the spotlight.

Episode Highlights

• What plays in your mind shapes what you believe
 • Reruns of bad thinking keep us stuck in the wrong story
 • You have the authority to edit the scripts in your head
 • Truth and Scripture are the best rewrites for negativity

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Have you ever had a week where the beautiful and the brutal collided so hard you didn’t know what to feel first? In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to hold space for both, the good and the bad, and how that practice shapes our lives in deep and lasting ways. The idea of allowing both joy and grief to coexist doesn’t come naturally, but it’s something we can learn. And when we do, it changes everything. I’m sharing personal moments, tools that help, and the kind of faith that carries us through seasons we didn’t choose.

Episode Highlights

• Holding space for joy and grief at the same time is possible
 • Faith and gratitude help us move through both the good and the hard
 • Life isn’t either/or, it’s both/and
 • The practice of gratitude changes how we experience everything
 • Learning to look for what’s good doesn’t ignore what’s hard, it honors both

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