Internally Guided Life

What if small, intentional shifts could lead to profound transformation in your life? In this episode of Internally Guided Life, I sit down with Dr. Alice Rizzi, a licensed psychologist and mindfulness mindset coach, to explore the power of subtle changes that create a magnetic reality. We dive into the myths and misconceptions surrounding mindfulness, the importance of embracing a beginner’s mindset, and how aligning with your values can transform the way you live, work, and show up in the world.

Alice shares her personal journey of discovering mindfulness and why she believes mindfulness isn’t just a practice—but a way of being. We also talk about practical steps you can take to cultivate presence, self-trust, and fulfillment every day.

Key Topics Covered:

• The power of small shifts in mindfulness and how they create lasting change
• Misconceptions about mindfulness and meditation (and what it really is)
• Embracing a beginner’s mindset to unlock growth and transformation
• How mindfulness helps prevent burnout and self-sabotage
• Living a value-based life and why alignment is key to a magnetic reality
  

If you’ve ever felt like mindfulness was too complicated or wondered how to bring more alignment into your life, this episode is for you. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the power of small shifts that lead to big impact.

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About Dr. Alice Rizzi

Dr. Alice Rizzi is a licensed psychologist in New York and a telehealth provider in Florida, specializing in helping working professionals experience freedom from stress, anxiety, and OCD. She is also a mindfulness mindset coach, empowering ambitious, heart-led women to develop self-trust, confidence, and meaningful relationships with themselves and others—so they can create a business and life they love.

Alice is the founder of Together Mindful, an online mindfulness studio offering courses, coaching, and community for women interested in enhancing their lives through mindful living. She believes that more happy, intentional humans will naturally cultivate more understanding and peaceful societies, benefiting us all.

Connect with Alice:

• Website: Together Mindful
• Free Mindfulness Toolkit
• Instagram: @dralicerizzi
• LinkedIn: Alice Rizzi

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About the Host:

Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

In this empowering episode of Internally Guided Life, we dive deep into the science of bravery with Jill Schulman—U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and leadership expert. Jill’s journey from leading in high-pressure environments to mastering applied positive psychology is nothing short of remarkable. In our conversation, we explore what it truly means to cultivate courage, push past fear, and live a bold, brave life.

Jill shares insights from her upcoming book on the science of bravery, which focuses on building a brave mindset, taking brave actions, and cultivating brave relationships. We discuss how bravery impacts personal growth, performance, and well-being and break down evidence-based strategies for living more courageously every day. Whether you're navigating a major life change, stepping into leadership, or seeking to build a more bold and fulfilling life, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and equipped with practical tools to unlock your own bravery.

Grab your favorite notebook and tune in for a conversation filled with deep insights, actionable takeaways, and inspiring stories that will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and live your most courageous life.

Food For Thought:

If you could choose one area to start cultivating bravery—your mindset, your actions, or your relationships—where would you begin, and why? Share your thoughts with us on social media and tag the show!

About Jill Schulman

Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and challenge-seeker with a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She’s spent over two decades blending research in bravery, resilience, and peak performance with real-world experience, helping individuals and teams embrace courage and push their limits to create meaningful, impactful lives. Jill is the founder of Breakthrough Leadership Group and a recognized expert in the science of bravery and leadership. Her upcoming book offers evidence-based strategies for developing a courageous mindset, taking bold actions, and building brave relationships.

When Jill’s not speaking or writing, she’s hiking the trails of Southern California, spending time with her family, or challenging herself to lift just a little more at the gym. Her motto? "Courage over regret." She’s passionate about helping people transform fear into fuel and live boldly.

Connect with Jill

Personal Website: https://jillschulman.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillaschulman/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillschulman

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Kayla Sweet is the host ofInternally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

In this soulful and heartfelt episode of the Internally Guided Life Podcast, host Kayla Sweet dives into the profound lessons of maintaining momentum toward our dreams and goals, even through life's unexpected challenges. Sharing a deeply personal story of facing uncertainty and navigating hardship, Kayla explores how transformation and progress often finds us in the uncommon and uncomfortable moments.

Tune in for reflections, insights, and practical tools to keep moving forward—no matter what life throws your way.

In this episode, Kayla covers:

This episode is a reminder that even in our hardest moments, we are invited to grow, expand, and keep chasing the life that sets our hearts on fire.

Stay connected beyond the episode!

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

Welcome to 2025! In this extra special episode of Internally Guided Life, we celebrate not only the start of a new year but also a year of powerful growth, soulful alignment, and community connection.

Join host Kayla in this one-year anniversary episode as she reflects on the lessons of the past year, the significance of milestone moments, and what it truly means to step boldly into a new chapter of life.

This episode isn’t about setting resolutions for the sake of it—it’s about unlocking your potential, aligning with your values, and taking intentional steps toward meaningful transformation.

Kayla explores:

Whether you’re ready to set transformative goals, reflect on who you’ve become, or simply celebrate the gift of a new beginning, this heartfelt episode offers inspiration, practical tools, and soulful encouragement to make 2025 your boldest year yet.

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Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

How would your life change if you let yourself move, heal, and live as though nobody was watching?

In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Iuppenlatz Grech, a Master Pilates Teacher and soulful guide who invites us to reclaim joy through movement, play, and embodiment. We explore the transformative power of dancing in your kitchen, shifting from brain to body, and embracing playful practices as a way to heal, grow, and live more fully. Kristen shares her personal journey from chronic pain to vibrant health, offering practical tips for bringing more joy and easeful movement into your daily life.

Topics Covered:

Joy isn’t something you have to earn – it’s your birthright. Dance, sing, laugh, and live like nobody is watching. Let’s reclaim movement as an act of healing, play, and rebellion against stress.

About Kristen:

Kristen Iuppenlatz Grech is a Master Pilates Teacher specializing in posture, walking, and neurosomatic repatterning for pain relief. An actor, dancer, and musical theatre enthusiast, Kristen’s journey has been shaped by her experience with chronic pain following two car accidents.

After 15 years of searching for answers, she found healing through studying with incredible mentors over the past 25 years. Now, at 60, she feels better than ever and is passionate about passing on the wisdom she wishes she’d had earlier. Kristen helps others move with joy, heal from pain, and embody a life of freedom and play.

Stay connected beyond the episode!

Connect with Kristen:

Website: www.pilateshomepractice.com

Instagram: @pilateshomepractice

Facebook: KakiGrech

Free Gift: Get Kristen’s 21-Day Dancing Body Reset course for FREE with code: 100%OFF – Sign up here

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

Motherhood is often seen as an all-encompassing identity, but what if we reimagined it? In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Elliott, a self-care and mom-life management coach, to explore how working moms can rediscover themselves, redefine their approach to motherhood, and create a vibrant, balanced life that honors both their roles and their own needs. Brittany shares her journey of self-discovery, insights into societal pressures on mothers, and actionable steps to move from self-sacrifice to sustainable self-care. 

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

Whether you’re navigating the challenges of working motherhood or seeking permission to put yourself first, this episode is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools to help you embrace motherhood on your own terms.

Brittany Elliott is a self-care and mom-life management coach, podcast host, speaker, and the creator of Back to You in 5. She empowers working moms to redefine their approach to motherhood, helping them feel vibrant, empowered, and fulfilled on their journey. Through her podcast, What Self-Care Looks Like, and her group coaching program, Reconnect, Brittany transforms the habit of self-sacrifice into a sustainable self-care lifestyle.

Stay connected beyond the episode!

Connect with Brittany:

Website: Back to You in 5

Instagram: @backtoyouin5

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

In this empowering finale of our three-part series with the incredible Shana Danielle, we’re tackling a topic that shapes so much of our lives—money. Whether it’s how we think about it, use it, or allow ourselves to receive it, our relationship with money directly impacts our growth, purpose, and ability to serve others.

Shana brings her profound wisdom to the conversation, sharing how to redefine your mindset around money, embrace abundance with purpose, and use financial resources as a tool for good. Together, we’ll explore shifting from scarcity to abundance, overcoming guilt around receiving money, and aligning financial goals with your values.

If you’ve ever struggled with conflicting feelings about money or wondered how to step into financial abundance without sacrificing your integrity or purpose, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable insights.

Tune in to learn how to reframe old narratives, balance humility with abundance, and circulate money in ways that empower both yourself and those around you.

Don’t miss this enlightening conclusion to our series with Shana Danielle—your mindset and money story might never be the same.

Meet Shana Danielle:

Shana Danielle is a best-selling author, business strategist, and speaker known for her dynamic presentations on entrepreneurship, bulk book sales, and business growth strategies. With a unique background in law enforcement and a transition to successful entrepreneurship, Shana captivates audiences with actionable insights and motivational stories, inspiring individuals to turn their passion into profit. 

Shana’s journey from a six-figure law enforcement career to becoming a full-time entrepreneur has empowered countless individuals to take bold steps toward achieving their dreams. Specializing in helping authors and entrepreneurs leverage their books to create income and lasting impact, Shana’s presentations are packed with practical strategies and real-world advice. As a mother of six and business coach, she inspires audiences by demonstrating how to balance family, faith, and entrepreneurship, making her an ideal speaker for diverse audiences.

Connect with Shana Danielle:

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at

https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

How do we not just bounce back but prepare ourselves to thrive through life’s most challenging experiences? In this episode, we’re diving into Prosilience, a proactive approach to resilience. Whether you are facing chronic illness, caregiving for someone you love, navigating prolonged adversity, or simply want to create a life of nourishment this conversation is for you.

Our guest, Jenn Fredericks, is not only a two-time kidney transplant recipient and a caregiver to her daughter with a life-threatening chronic illness, but she’s also a Prosilience Coach who empowers individuals to move from fear and uncertainty to confidence, calm, and courage. Together, we explore the evolution of resilience, self-care beyond surface-level strategies, and the mindset shifts that make thriving possible.

About Jenn Fredericks:

Jenn has overcome immense adversity and is a beacon of resilience and hope for others. Her experience as a chronic kidney disease patient spanning three decades, including two kidney transplants, and as a caregiver for her daughter with a life-threatening diagnosis speaks volumes about her strength, determination, and compassion.

As a Personal Resilience Practitioner and Prosilience Coach, she guides her clients towards a new perspective on life. By focusing on family caregivers and patients, Jenn highlights her deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by these individuals.

Through proactive resilience-building, she empowers her clients to move from uncertainty and fear to experiencing more ease and joy, fostering a greater sense of well-being.

Jenn’s Website & Social Links:

Website: prosiliencecoach.com

LinkedIn: Jenn Fredericks

Instagram: @jfredwi

Facebook: Jenn Fredericks Prosilience Coach

TikTok: @jenntlecoaching

YouTube: Prosilience Coach

Free Resource:

You Can't “Self-Care” Your Way Out of Caregiver Burnout

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music:

By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

If you’ve ever wondered how to live fully in the present moment while holding unwavering belief in your future, this conversation is for you. I’m thrilled to welcome back Shana Danielle for Part 2 of our powerful three-part series! Shana shares her unique approach to embodying the version of yourself who has already achieved your dreams and aligning your actions with that future reality.

Together, we explore the mindset shifts and practices that allow you to speak your future into existence, act as your future self today, and navigate present challenges without losing sight of your vision. Shana shares personal stories, practical tools, and strategies to help you ground your future-focused dreams in daily action—making the “one day” you envision feel closer than ever.

We’ll also dive into:

This conversation will challenge you to think differently about what’s possible for your life and provide actionable steps to embody your future self with clarity, faith, and purpose. Shana’s wisdom will empower you to take bold steps forward, no matter where you are in your journey.

If you’re ready to shift from hesitation to certainty, from overwhelm to aligned action, and from waiting to becoming, you don’t want to miss this episode! Tune in now and start living as though your future is already here—because it is.

Meet Shana Danielle:

Shana Danielle is a best-selling author, business strategist, and speaker known for her dynamic presentations on entrepreneurship, bulk book sales, and business growth strategies. With a unique background in law enforcement and a transition to successful entrepreneurship, Shana captivates audiences with actionable insights and motivational stories, inspiring individuals to turn their passion into profit. 

Shana’s journey from a six-figure law enforcement career to becoming a full-time entrepreneur has empowered countless individuals to take bold steps toward achieving their dreams. Specializing in helping authors and entrepreneurs leverage their books to create income and lasting impact, Shana’s presentations are packed with practical strategies and real-world advice. As a mother of six and business coach, she inspires audiences by demonstrating how to balance family, faith, and entrepreneurship, making her an ideal speaker for diverse audiences.

Connect with Shana Danielle:

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 

In this episode, we explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of fertility journeys with fertility coach and fertility survivor, Becky Ackerman. Becky shares her personal story and offers profound insights into the mindset shifts that empower women to navigate this challenging process with calm, confidence, control, and clarity. From understanding the mind-body connection to addressing feelings of guilt and stress, Becky provides practical tools to support women in reclaiming peace and balance during the rollercoaster of fertility struggles. Whether you’re on your own fertility journey or supporting someone who is, this conversation is full of compassionate guidance and actionable wisdom.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

About Becky Ackerman

Becky Ackerman is a fertility coach and fertility survivor dedicated to helping women feel calm, confident, and in control on their fertility journeys. Through her personal experience and professional expertise, Becky supports women in addressing the emotional and mental challenges of fertility, empowering them with tools to navigate the process with clarity and strength. She believes in a holistic approach that goes beyond biology to include mindset, stress management, and emotional well-being.

Connect with Becky

Stay connected beyond the episode!

Subscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources:

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Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, self-care, and personal transformation. As a life coach, she specializes in helping women reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves and embrace intentional growth.

Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ 
Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/