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In this episode, host Kelly Tibbitts, Life Coach is joined by Christine Marcario and Shabana Knight for an honest conversation about navigating the holiday season as recovering people pleasers. 

Together, they share personal stories of setting boundaries, choosing authenticity over expectations, and making space for rest and self-care amid all the demands of family gatherings.

You’ll hear practical tips on how to simplify gift giving, manage emotional labor, and give yourself permission to take a break—even if it means saying no to traditions or letting the dishes sit overnight. 

From creative holiday hacks to encouraging mental health support, this episode is packed with tools to help you move from exhaustion and overwhelm to alignment and joy.

If you’re ready to create boundaries, lighten your holiday load, or just need a supportive reminder that it’s okay to prioritize yourself, this conversation will inspire you to create A Vibrant Life—one small change at a time. 

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What do you truly want this holiday season? 

In this episode, I share my insights from an online Cathy Heller event from November,  where he encouraged us to tune into our most authentic, abundant selves. 

 This is so important, especially during the busy holiday stretch. As we move through the holidays, let’s ask ourselves what we truly want and intentionally align our thoughts and actions to create a vibrant, authentic life. 

Here are my top 3 takeaways::

Get Clear on What You Want: Reflect and ask yourself, “What do I want?” Write it down! Whether it’s joy, peace, or abundance, being conscious of your desires opens you to receiving them.

Tune Your Thoughts Like a Radio: Identify the thoughts you want to keep on repeat to support your vision and energy.

Practice Receiving Abundance Daily: Simple rituals—like journaling, breathwork, nature walks, or prayer can be helpful. 

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This week on the podcast,  I shared a conversation I had with Ellen Mailhot on what social energy is, insights on how to understand energy and some tools that help us  manage our own social energy.

Here are 3 key takeaways for managing your social energy:

• Recognize Your Unique Social Battery: Social energy is different from physical, mental, or emotional energy. Start to notice what drains or recharges your “social battery”—it could be the size of the crowd, the noise level, or even how comfortable your clothes are.
• Use Mid-Event Tools—Don’t Just White-Knuckle It: Instead of toughing it out and recovering later, proactively use tools during events. Breathing exercises, stepping outside for a quick break, or even sensory grounding (like the “5-4-3-2-1” technique) can help you refuel in real time.
• Give Yourself Permission to Set Boundaries: It’s okay to say “no” to events when your energy budget is low, or even leave early—no explanation required. Prioritizing your needs actually allows you to be more present with others in the moment, and reduces your need for recovery afterwards. 

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On this episode of the “Live A Vibrant Life Podcast,” Coach Kelly Tibbitts  shares some practical tools and strategies to help you protect your energy, set boundaries with intention, and move through gatherings with more ease and joy.

Main Ideas:

• Create a Personal Toolbox: Prepare go-to phrases, recovery plans, and power thoughts in advance so you’re empowered to handle challenging interactions and situations intentionally—not reactively.
• Honor Your Energy Limits: Just like finances, your emotional, mental, and physical energy are finite. Schedule in rest and moments that bring you joy, and don’t hesitate to take breaks (even during events!) or bow out of draining situations.
• Customize Your Approach: Your way doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Decide beforehand what you need for each event or gathering—whether as a guest or host—and give yourself permission to make aligned, self-respecting choices.

If you’re ready to navigate the holidays with more peace, energy, and authenticity, give this episode a listen—or reach out to learn more about our group coaching program.

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This week on the podcast, Coach Kelly has a discussion with Ellen Mailhot about the book  "On Our Best Behavior" by Elise Lonan. Much of what we believe about productivity and “laziness” goes unchallenged.

Our thoughts about “sins” like sloth are actually holding us back from rest, joy, and meaningful work.

Here are my top 3 takeaways:

• Rest is Essential, Not Earned: The belief that you have to "earn" your rest is outdated and counterproductive. Stepping away from this mindset can bring more energy and clarity to your work and life.
• The Myth of Perpetual Productivity: Culturally, we've been conditioned to see constant busyness as a badge of honor, but research (and lived experience) shows this leads to burnout, not progress.
• Redefining Worthy Work: Rest allows us to show up more fully for our purpose—at home, at work, or wherever our “worthiest work” lies. It’s not about doing less, but doing what matters most from a place of joy and alignment.

If you're struggling to build rest into your routine, you’re not alone—and you’re already worthy of it. For support on your journey, check out our group coaching. Let’s give ourselves permission to rest, recharge, and thrive!

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What energy would you like this holiday season? I don't think any of us want to be frustrated, resentful, annoyed, or aggravated.

Creating “peace and harmony” requires effort. How can we do OUR part?

Did you know that peace and harmony CAN begin inside you, regardless of your life circumstances?  It’s a choice and an intention.  Take a listen and learn some strategies to increase a sense of peace and harmony inside you while also managing your energy budget during the holiday season and all year long. 

Main points: 

• Practice choosing repeating thoughts that can create feelings of peace, harmony, and love.
• Accept and notice that your energy is going to be affected during the holiday season; notice what brings vs drains your energy. 
  • Ex. Having a bunch of people in my home gives me emotional energy but drains my physical energy. 
• How can you protect your mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual energy? What practices and tools can you put in place?
• Don’t pretend you have more energy than you do. How can you modify your normal energy budget to accommodate the changes caused by your holiday season? 

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Did you know that YOUR voice matters?

Have you ever dreamed of starting a podcast, writing a blog, or building a thriving community (online or in-person)- but felt unsure where to begin? 

In today’s episode, listen in on a recorded live workshop that introduces a new segment of my coaching program called “Unlock Your Voice”.  I encourage you to identify what you are passionate about and take the initial steps to unlock YOUR voice and share your message with the world.

 I also share tools and tips I’ve learned along the way. Don’t wait for “perfect”—your message is exactly what someone needs TODAY.

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This week on the podcast, Coach Kelly has a conversation with Aubri Gibb. Aubri is the host of Manifest Like A Mom on Spotify.

Kelly & Aubri talk about:

🔹 Presence: When rest and joy come before purpose-filled work, we give ourselves permission to slow down and be present, creating a foundation for better productivity and fulfillment.

🔹 Self-Awareness Tools: Tools like meditation, journaling, and exploring Human Design help all of drop self-critical narratives and embrace  authentic energy. 

🔹 Boundaries : Setting boundaries—especially as a parent or caregiver—not only protects our energy but also sets a powerful example for others, including our kids. 

 “Choosing yourself doesn’t mean not choosing your child. You’re teaching them to choose themselves too.” Aubri Gibb

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Today’s episode is about the complexities of hosting. Listen in on my live coaching workshop- “Rethink Hosting”.  Discover why hosting isn’t just one big task but a series of small, nuanced steps. Whether you’re organizing a big holiday dinner or simply gathering friends for a movie night, hosting is complex. 

Intentional planning, prepping, and recovering from events is key.  Learn practical strategies for managing your time and energy throughout the season. Learn and practice delegating, omitting, and rethinking traditions to create more harmony and joy. 

The episode will encourage you to identify what truly lights you up (and what leaves you drained), set realistic expectations for yourself, and give yourself permission to do things differently this year.

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In this episode, I am sharing some thoughts from a few of my group coaching clients who have worked with me for the last 5 years. I am also sharing a listen a final session from my fall series “Manage Your Time and Energy”.

 As we focus on getting BIG results by breaking down projects into small, actionable steps, know that every small step you take is moving you closer to the results you want. 

One of the secrets of Living a Vibrant Life is to be continually moving in the direction we want to go without getting overwhelmed and depleted along the way.

Main Points:

Focus on one project at a time and figure out the next right steps.

• Break each step into the smallest step needed so that they are doable for you.
• Align those action steps with your available energy. 
• Notice how you’re feeling about each step.  If you aren’t feeling good about it-  it might still be too big of a step. OR you might be scheduling it at a time when you don’t have access to the right kind of energy needed. 
• Commit to 1-3 consistent, small steps at a time and expect to feel uncomfortable until it becomes a regular habit. 
• Celebrate small wins, and adjust course with kindness when life gets in the way.

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