In this episode, I’m exploring an idea I’ve been playing with lately, something I call mindful mediocrity.

I reflect on how our resistance to being “average,” inadequate, or unskilled can quietly restrict our lives, and how holding ourselves to one universal standard of excellence may interfere with enjoyment, curiosity, expression, and sustainability.

This is a stream-of-consciousness reflection on:

• Standards, meaning-making, and self-leadership
• Perfectionism and energy allocation
• Subjectivity, performance, and identity
• The freedom that can come from letting different activities carry different expectations

This isn’t about lowering standards across the board, and it’s not about dismissing growth or mastery.

It’s an exploration of context, discernment, and flexibility; and how being intentional with our standards can support a more fulfilling way of living.

As always, I’m simply offering reflections on an element of self-leadership that may support you.

You’re invited to choose what serves you.

Sometimes scattered. Always honest. Hopefully helpful.

An ongoing exploration of elements related to self-leadership.

Hosted by Evelyn Eliza - Self-Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Educator for Compassionate, Enterprising Women.

This podcast is sponsored by the Liberatory Self-Leadership Lab™.

Visit rewriteyournarrative.com to find your roadmap for reshaping your self-leadership so you can cultivate life fulfillment with more clarity and ease.

On Recognizing Our Options and Choosing What Fits

In this episode, I reflect on a small, random moment (of seeing someone on social media showcasing their choice of a chicken cutlet over a protein bar) and how it sparked a conversation about alternatives, self-leadership, and the ways we unconsciously constrain ourselves.

I explore how noticing different options, in both small and big ways, can support our wellbeing and help us live more sustainably.

When we release unnecessary ‘should’s, we often free up energy for the things that truly matter.

And make our values-based way of life more sustainable, and enjoyable.

This is a gentle invitation to consider where more options might already be available to you, and what becomes possible when you allow yourself to notice them and choose a better fit.

P.S. I couldn’t name the creator of “Walking Chicken Cutlets” in the episode, buy in case you’re curious; it’s Sarah Thomas from @healthyishfoods!

Sometimes scattered. Always honest. Hopefully helpful.

An ongoing exploration of elements related to self-leadership.

Hosted by Evelyn Eliza - Self-Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Educator for Compassionate, Enterprising Women.

This podcast is sponsored by the Liberatory Self-Leadership Lab™.

Visit rewriteyournarrative.com to find your roadmap for reshaping your self-leadership so you can cultivate life fulfillment with more clarity and ease.

A reflective start to the year—without resolutions or urgency.

In this episode, I share some candid thoughts on time, productivity, and the cultural pressure to optimize ourselves at the turn of a new year. Instead of focusing on what to add or achieve, the conversation turns toward release, subtraction, and intentional editing: of objects, expectations, and relational dynamics.

It’s an invitation to consider what feels supportive to you right now, to notice where energy is being spent, and to explore self-leadership as an ongoing, personal practice rather than a performance constrained by constructed timelines.

Sometimes scattered. Always honest. Hopefully helpful.

An ongoing exploration of elements related to self-leadership.

Hosted by Evelyn Eliza - Self-Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Educator for Compassionate, Enterprising Women.

This podcast is sponsored by the Liberatory Self-Leadership Lab™.

Visit rewriteyournarrative.com to find your roadmap for reshaping your self-leadership so you can cultivate life fulfillment with more clarity and ease.

Sometimes scattered. Always honest. Hopefully helpful.

An ongoing exploration of elements related to self-leadership.

Hosted by Evelyn Eliza - Self-Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Educator for Compassionate, Enterprising Women.

This podcast is sponsored by the Liberatory Self-Leadership Lab™.

Visit rewriteyournarrative.com to find your roadmap for reshaping your self-leadership so you can cultivate life fulfillment with more clarity and ease.

What if the most radical act of self-leadership is accepting your natural variations instead of fighting them?

In this episode, we explore why offering ourselves grace for life's fluctuations isn't just kind—it's necessary.

We explore:

• Why the expectation to show up consistently every day creates unnecessary tension
• What it might mean to redefine wellbeing beyond feeling "good" all the time
• The complex factors that influence our daily capacity—and why it's not all about mindset
• What it looks like to maintain our sense of worthiness even on low-energy days
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For those of us trying to contribute meaningfully while honoring our human limitations, this conversation offers a more sustainable approach to self-leadership.

Sometimes scattered. Always honest. Hopefully helpful.

An ongoing exploration of elements related to self-leadership.

Hosted by Evelyn Eliza - Self-Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Educator for Compassionate, Enterprising Women.

This podcast is sponsored by the Liberatory Self-Leadership Lab™.

Visit rewriteyournarrative.com to find your roadmap for reshaping your self-leadership so you can cultivate life fulfillment with more clarity and ease.

Negotiating Narratives: Balancing Observations & Opinions in Self-Leadership

In this episode of Liberatory Self-Leadership, we explore how the subtle difference between observation and opinion can completely shift the way you lead yourself.

Through the story of a real-world co-ownership dispute, I illustrate how mismatched assumptions can derail collaboration — and how the same thing happens inside your own mind. Your conscious and non-conscious voices may be operating from entirely different premises, and without realizing it, you might be treating opinions as facts in your self-talk.

We’ll cover:

• The difference between observing what’s real vs. interpreting through opinion
• How unexamined assumptions shape internal narratives
• The role of self-preservation as a core premise in self-talk
• Practical ways to align both sides of your inner dialogue for liberatory self-leadership

Links & Resources:

• RewriteYourNarrative.com
• Self-Talk Synergy System
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If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe and share the show.

Sometimes scattered. Always honest. Hopefully helpful.

An ongoing exploration of elements related to self-leadership.

Hosted by Evelyn Eliza - Self-Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Educator for Compassionate, Enterprising Women.

This podcast is sponsored by the Liberatory Self-Leadership Lab™.

Visit rewriteyournarrative.com to find your roadmap for reshaping your self-leadership so you can cultivate life fulfillment with more clarity and ease.

Today’s reflection started with my son and a box of Lego mini-figure accessories. As we sorted weapons from tools, we realized the line isn’t so clear—almost any tool could be used to harm or to build, depending on the hands that hold it.

The same is true for self-talk. It can be a destructive weapon, echoing disempowering messages we’ve internalized over time, or it can be a constructive tool—one that empowers, supports, and guides us.

In this episode, I explore:

• How external messaging becomes internal self-talk
• Why even “protective” childhood narratives can turn harmful if left unexamined
• The choice to reframe and redirect your inner voice
• How to cultivate self-talk as a tool for liberatory self-leadership

Whether in personal or professional pursuits, your inner voice can either undermine you or propel you forward. The choice—and the power—are yours.

Links & Resources:

• RewriteYourNarrative.com
• Self-Talk Synergy System

If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe and share the show!

Sometimes scattered. Always honest. Hopefully helpful.

An ongoing exploration of elements related to self-leadership.

Hosted by Evelyn Eliza - Self-Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Educator for Compassionate, Enterprising Women.

This podcast is sponsored by the Liberatory Self-Leadership Lab™.

Visit rewriteyournarrative.com to find your roadmap for reshaping your self-leadership so you can cultivate life fulfillment with more clarity and ease.

Are you tired of feeling held back by your own inner critic? If you're someone who shows up for others, contributes to causes you care about, and has an evolving vision for your life and work—but struggles with self-talk that questions your capabilities and limits your possibilities—this episode is your starting point.

Host Evelyn Eliza introduces you to Liberatory Self-Leadership: the practice of freeing yourself from self-imposed constraints while contributing to collective wellbeing. Discover how to bridge the gap between who you know yourself to be and what your inner dialogue tells you is possible.

What We'll Cover:

• What liberatory self-leadership actually means and why it matters
• How your conscious and nonconscious processes create inner conflict
• Why aiming for acceptance sometimes keeps you stuck
• The connection between individual and collective empowerment

Perfect for compassionate, intelligent individuals who want to prioritize their wellbeing without abandoning what matters to them.

Sometimes scattered. Always honest. Hopefully helpful.

An ongoing exploration of elements related to self-leadership.

Hosted by Evelyn Eliza - Self-Leadership Consultant, Facilitator and Educator for Compassionate, Enterprising Women.

This podcast is sponsored by the Liberatory Self-Leadership Lab™.

Visit rewriteyournarrative.com to find your roadmap for reshaping your self-leadership so you can cultivate life fulfillment with more clarity and ease.