What if the discomfort you're feeling isn’t just about what’s happening, but how you're seeing it?

In this episode, I reflect on the idea that our experiences are shaped not only by what we experience, but by the lens we’re looking through. We explore how our beliefs, past wounds, and emotional patterns color our perception - and how inner work and meaningful connection can help us see more clearly.

If you’ve been feeling foggy, reactive, or stuck, this one’s for you. It’s a reminder that clarity doesn’t come from fixing everything around you - it starts with turning inward.

Journaling prompts:

• What story are you telling yourself in this moment - and is it one that brings compassion or criticism?
• Is this about what’s actually happening, or about how it feels through a past wound?

Resources:

• The Book of Awakening | Mark Nepo

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So many of us learn to see ourselves through the lens of what we do for others - the roles we play, the support we give, the comfort we provide. But what happens when we pause and ask: who am I beyond all of that?

In this episode, I share an experience that reminded me how easy it is to tie our identity to how we show up for others… and how important it is to remember that we are lovable simply for being ourselves. We’ll explore the roles we often take on in relationships, why they’re hard to let go of, and what it feels like when those roles begin to shift. It can feel disorienting, but it's also a sign that we're on the path to true alignment.

To help reflect, I offer a few journaling prompts:

• What do I love doing that has nothing to do with anyone else?
• If no one needed anything from me today, what would I choose to do?
• What version of me feels the most like me?

If this resonates with you, I also recommend these resources that I've found helpful on this journey:

• The Gifts of Imperfection | Brené Brown
• The Mountain Is You | Brianna Wiest

You don’t have to be everything to everyone. You’re allowed to just be you. And the right people will love you for exactly that.

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If you’ve ever felt like the one holding it all together - the fixer, the emotional caretaker, the one who makes sure everyone else is okay - this episode is for you. It’s easy to take on the weight of other people’s feelings, struggles, and choices… but at what cost?

In this episode, I’m exploring why we tend to carry things that were never ours to begin with. We’ll talk about how childhood conditioning and trauma responses can wire us to feel over-responsible, and what it looks like to start letting that go. I also share my own experience with releasing the pressure to fix and learning how to stay loving without self-abandoning.

This conversation is all about coming back to yourself and choosing to live from the inside out - not in reaction to others, but in alignment with your truth.

Let this be your reminder that you’re not alone, and that you don’t have to carry what was never yours.

Resources:

• Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment | Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
• How to Be the Love You Seek | Dr. Nicole LePera

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Some of us give so much that we forget to check in with ourselves. Others struggle to receive without guilt, feeling like accepting support makes us a burden. And if we’re honest, most of us dance between both ends of that spectrum.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the balance between giving and receiving -not just in relationships, but in how we manage our energy, allow support, and care for ourselves. I talk about how masculine and feminine energies influence the ways we show up, why receiving can feel so vulnerable, and what it looks like to move from an empty cup to overflow.

I also offer small, practical shifts to help you give from a place of wholeness and receive with more ease, because you deserve both.

Resources:

• The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People | Rachel Wilkerson Miller

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This time of year always stirs something up - fresh starts, new energy, and sometimes…overwhelm. After the holidays, I found myself needing a full reset - not just in my space, but in my body and mind too.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s looked like for me to navigate this season of recalibration. I’ve never fully resonated with the pressure to make massive changes in January (spring always feels more like the true beginning), but something about this moment invited me to slow down and listen in. I talk about how the chaos around me has activated old nervous system responses - especially the freeze response - and how learning about the nervous system is becoming a major focus in my healing this year.

I also open up about a big realization: I don’t have to say something that resonates with everyone. My job is to speak honestly and trust it lands where it needs to. That shift alone has helped me reground.

If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or frozen by change, this episode is an offering to meet yourself where you are. No pressure to leap - just one step at a time.

Resources:

• The Power of Now | Eckhart Tolle
• Atomic Habits | James Clear
• The Choice | Dr. Edith Eger

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In today’s illuminating conversation, I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Les Cole, a psychotherapist with over 45 years of experience in mental health, spirituality, and trauma work. Les brings a rare blend of wisdom, warmth, and wit to help us understand the evolving nature of the ego. Together, we explore the fascinating journey of ego development - how our ego forms, how trauma can shape it into rigid patterns, and how we can soften and transform it to uncover ‘the more of who we are’.

Les shares his wisdom on how the ego evolves from defensiveness to fluidity and uses rich metaphors, like The Wizard of Oz, to illustrate these concepts in a way that feels relatable and human. We discuss what trauma is, how it impacts our sense of self, and how understanding these processes can lead to deeper self-awareness and freedom.

This episode is an invitation to look within, meet yourself with curiosity, and remember: your ego isn’t the enemy - it’s a part of your story that’s ready to evolve.

Explore Dr. Cole’s work: Psychology Today profile

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There’s a part of you that never stopped needing care, play, and presence - that part is your inner child. And reconnecting with them can be one of the most healing and powerful things you ever do.

In this episode, I’m diving into what it means to truly nurture your inner child - the piece of you that holds past experiences, emotions, and unmet needs. Whether it’s the holidays stirring up nostalgia or you're simply craving more joy and authenticity, this is your invitation to reflect on where you’ve been and how you can meet yourself more fully in the present.

I share insights from my own journey as well as the work of experts like Dr. Gabor Maté, exploring how childhood experiences shape our adult patterns and how tending to our inner child can bring emotional relief and reconnection. We also look at how parenting or observing children can reawaken your own sense of wonder, play, and truth.

Resources:

• The Origins of You | Vienna Pharaon
• The Inner Child Workbook | Cathryn L. Taylor

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In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by my close friend and powerhouse wellness coach, Bri Goodfellow - founder of Salt & Light Functional Health Coaching. Bri’s journey from struggling with her own health to becoming a Certified Health and Functional Nutrition Coach is such a beautiful example of what it means to heal from the inside out.

We talk about what that phrase really means, and how Bri’s personal healing has been shaped by aligning her life with her values, learning to trust herself, and reconnecting with a sense of spirituality she once felt disconnected from. We also dive into the ways our own spiritual views connect, differ, and continue to evolve as we grow into more authentic versions of ourselves.

Together, we explore what it takes to move through fear, embrace self-doubt, and say yes to a life that reflects who you really are. Whether you’re walking through a season of self-discovery or seeking a deeper connection to holistic wellness, this conversation is full of encouragement, honesty, and light.

Follow Bri’s journey:
Instagram | @briannagoodfellow
Website | saltlighthealthcoaching.com

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Boundaries can feel intimidating, especially when they involve the people we love most. But the more I’ve learned to set them, the more I’ve realized: boundaries aren’t walls, they’re bridges back to ourselves.

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most transformative shifts for me personally: learning to set and uphold boundaries. Over the past year, I’ve had to draw more boundaries than ever, particularly in close relationships. At first, it felt uncomfortable and even painful, but over time, it became a gateway to freedom and authenticity.

I share personal stories about stepping away from unhealthy dynamics, how therapy helped me stay anchored in my truth, and what it looks like to let go of the urge to fix or carry what isn’t mine. We’ll talk about how boundaries actually create more room for connection, not less, and how they’re essential for our healing and expansion.

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For so much of my life, I believed I had to do more or be more to be worthy of love, success, or even rest. But the truth is this: we are already enough just as we are.

In this episode, I’m sharing how my personal growth journey led me from childhood patterns of feeling not-enough to a deeper sense of self-acceptance (that I still work on). We’ll talk about how personal growth isn’t about becoming worthy - it’s about remembering that you always were.

I also share how investing in your own growth can help you break through limiting beliefs, build more fulfilling relationships, and feel more grounded in who you are. It’s not just about the work - it’s also about the joy of connecting with like-minded people, celebrating small wins, and reclaiming your voice.

Resources:

• Already Enough | Lisa Olivera
• How To Do The Work | Dr. Nicole LePera

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