What if healing isn’t about pushing harder, doing more, or fitting yourself into someone else’s plan?

What if it’s like building your own pie where each different slice represents something that works specifically for you?

Dr. Tawny Kross, chronic pain specialist and founder of Ready, Set, Rewire, has years of experience working with Veterans and a deep understanding of holistic, trauma-informed healing, Tawny shares how to move from surviving to living more fully and actually on our own terms this time.

We talk about what keeps us stuck in cycles of chronic pain and what can cause it. And how the pressure to follow this one-size-fits-all idea can actually be working against what we want to happen, especially for high achievers or possibly those with unresolved trauma. Tawny offers a compassionate and practical approach that invites us to build our own healing path that works for us where each slice of the pie is personalized to fit our pace, needs, and situation.

We talk about...

Why most healing advice doesn’t work for everyone (and what to do instead)

The pie metaphor and how it changes the way we think about goals and progress

What trauma really does to our mind-body connection and why it’s not our fault

How to reframe productivity and goal setting in a way that supports healing

The power of choosing your pace and starting with what feels good

One small shift might be all it takes to change everything. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, emotional stress, or burnout, this episode will give you permission to stop forcing what isn’t working and start assembling your own personalized healing recipe.

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This week is filled with inspiration, authentic realness, and deep healing for us as we talk with Jill and Jessica Emich, founders of Shine Living. These powerhouse sisters have created something super special. A multigenerational space where movement, nourishment, and community come together to help us access our freedom, personal power, and a happier and more fulfilled version of ourselves.

We talk about what it takes to get unstuck, not just in our body, but in our energy,  emotions, and perspective. Jill and Jessica share how movement can help us break through old patterns and open up to possibility, how being brave enough to show up as we are in community can accelerate our healing, and how nourishing our body (consistently) supports the transformation of our whole existence.

There’s so much wisdom and love packed into this conversation. If you’ve ever felt stagnant, overwhelmed, or like your old routines just aren’t cutting it anymore, this episode is for you.

What we talk about...

• How stuck energy in the body can hold us back (and HOW to MOVE it)
• Why community is essential to healing and becoming our fullest self
• The role of courage, joy, and vulnerability in personal growth
• Why breaking down is often the first step to breaking THROUGH
• How simple nourishment fuels this deep transformation too

Ready to move, heal, and grow in a space that sees and supports the whole you?
 Jill and Jessica are offering you a free month inside their Shine Living community with the code PEACE OF MIND. shinelivingcommunity.com

We weren't made to do this alone... and we don’t have to!

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What if your pain isn't the problem... but the message?

For most of my life, I muscled through everything. Physical pain, emotional traumas, anxiety attacks… I thought it was normal to ache, to struggle, to crash and bounce back like nothing happened. I never wanted to seem weak, so I kept mostly quiet about any struggles I felt in my body. I covered it up, pushed through, and kept going...

...until my body stopped me in my tracks.

I share the real, raw story of what it’s been like to live with undiagnosed health struggles such as fibromyalgia, chronic pain, autoimmune symptoms, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and CPTSD, and what finally made me start listening to my body instead of fighting it. This isn’t a story about being held back. It’s about softening, reframing, and paying attention to our inner signals.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, burnout, anxiety, other mental health struggles, or just feel like your body and brain are working against you in some way, I recorded this for you.

I talk about...

• Why I used to hide my pain and what made me stop
• How trauma and anxiety impact our overall nervous system and body
• The moment I realized I was treating chronic illness like an acute issue
• What I’ve learned about pacing, moderation, and honoring our capacity
• Simple changes that made a big difference in how I sleep, heal, and move

If you’ve ever felt like you had to “hold it all together” even when you’re falling apart inside, I see you and you are not alone. We're in this together.

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Ever feel like your big goals are just out of reach no matter what you do? You're not the only one.

This week, we're joined by Heidi Kuker, a real estate expert and business coach who knows what it’s like to build something big with and without burning out. From career pivots to buying homes, Heidi understands how to navigate big goals without totally freaking herself out in the process (which can be so easy to do!).

We talk about what it takes to make progress on our big goals, how to have realistic expectations, and why it often doesn’t look the way we think it should. Whether you're starting a business, buying a house, shifting careers, and running after an other big goal, this conversation will hopefully help you reframe how you think about your own productivity and how you feel about it.

We cover...

• Why we get stuck before we even start on big goals
• The power of small, consistent actions
• Why progress doesn’t require pushing harder
• The emotional weight of goals and how to lighten it right away
• How to focus on what moves the needle most
• Heidi’s personal lessons from real estate and life

Heidi’s Buyer's & Seller's Guides (available via her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heidi.kuker/

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What if the thing you love doing most (that you thought was a waste of time!) can actually help you become more productive in your work and spend your time in a more meaningful way?

In this episode, I’m challenging the traditional view of productivity and making a case for joy, play, and fun as essential parts of our work flow. I don't believe anymore it's a distraction from our goals. I share how a yoga retreat assignment led me to rediscover coloring (yes, coloring!) as a powerful reset tool, and how giving myself permission to play ended up making me more productive and intentional in my work. 

I talk about:

• Why fun and rest aren’t rewards—they’re requirements
• How our nervous system responds to joy in ways that fuel focus and motivation
• The guilt that often surrounds play, and how to release it
• Why thinking we need to “earn rest” keeps us stuck in burnout
• Simple ways to integrate fun into our life right now, without losing momentum on our goals

If you’ve been grinding nonstop and wondering why it still feels like you’re behind... this episode might be the most productive thing you can do right now! 

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In this episode, we have two powerhouse women with us, Nadia and Diane, who know what it means to dream big and build sustainably. We talk about what it looks like to pursue ambitious goals that outlive us without constantly pushing past our limits, and how sustainability isn’t just about the planet but also about managing our energy, values, and the systems that support us.

We talk about the mindset shifts that help us slow down without giving up on what matters to us, and how to know when our pace is actually supporting our vision (and when it might be sabotaging it). Whether you're building a business, working toward a creative goal, or just trying to move forward in a way that feels good long term, this conversation will hopefully leave you thinking about growth in a way that inspires you!

We talk about:

• What planting seeds for sustainable growth looks like in a real-life example
• Why slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind
• The connection between consistency, values, and vision
• How to stay rooted in your goals without losing yourself in the hustle
• Redefining productivity so it supports your life, not just your to-do list

Nadia and Diane are so grounded and have so much wisdom to share in a refreshing and honest way.

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegothicfarmstead/

Watch them on the farm on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegothicfarmstead

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Have you ever sat down to focus on something... maybe read a book, work on a project, or tackle something important... and suddenly felt like you could fall asleep right there on the spot? 

You’re not lazy. And you're not alone! 

In this episode, I talk about what’s really behind that wave of exhaustion that hits the moment we try to concentrate. I share my personal experiences of falling asleep within minutes of reading on the couch until I broke it down into short, intentional chunks. It felt like my brain would hit this wall, but really, it was just trying to protect me!

Let's talk about what your body might be signaling in these moments from nervous system overload, patterns of association (like relating the couch to napping!), or even the absence of stimulation your brain is used to. More importantly? I talk about how to work with our brain and body instead of against them!

I talk about: 

• How rest and focus are more connected 
• How our body’s stress response might be hijacking our attention span
• The role of overstimulation, boredom, and burnout in fatigue
• Simple, science-backed ways to re-train our focus (without forcing it and tiring it out more!)
• How breaking focus time into smaller sprints can boost our mental energy

If you’ve ever felt like your brain powers down the moment you're try to focus in, this one’s for you. Let’s figure out how to stay awake and stay focused—without unneeded caffeine or guilt.

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We usually think of mindset as something we control with thoughts and willpower, but what if it can also start deeper, in our physical body and nervous system?

This week Vani Tangella, a first-generation immigrant from Southern India with a background in public health, early childhood, child welfare, and the court system, shares with us her work in equity, diversity, and inclusion that is rooted in neuroscience, trauma-informed principles, and somatics. She helps us understand the powerful connection between our bodies and our beliefs.

We talk about:

• How our bodies shape our thoughts, behaviors, and interactions
• The role of somatics in emotional regulation and resilience
• Why mindset shifts sometimes require more than just mental effort
• Practical ways to regulate our nervous system for better focus and balance
• Simple techniques like breathwork, tapping, and movement to reset our system
• The importance of connection and co-regulation in healing

Vani shares how tuning into our bodies can help us break through emotional blocks, navigate stress, and cultivate a more balanced, productive life.

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You know that feeling when work projects run smoothly; deadlines are clear, tasks are organized, and progress actually happens? What if your personal goals and projects could feel just as effortless?

At work, things are structured and deadlines are real and it seems to flow so easily... but do your home life and personal goals work as well? Maybe you have big ambitions, only to lose track, forget deadlines, or feel overwhelmed. So, why not apply the same structure that works for work to our personal life too?

In this episode, I’m sharing how to make personal projects just as productive as work projects so you can finally follow through with clarity and ease!

I talk about…

 - The secret to turning personal goals into clear, actionable plans using a task management software (I use Asana, but you can use any that work for you)
 - How breaking big projects into small steps makes them so much more doable
- The power of tracking progress so nothing falls through the cracks
- Simple ways to set up your life for effortless productivity
- How to balance structure with flexibility so you don’t burn out

If you’ve ever wondered why it’s easier to stay on top of work tasks than personal goals, this episode will change the way you approach productivity.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Grace Boudoin, the owner of Good Gracious Mobile Coffee, to talk about how rest can be a game-changer for productivity. Grace shares her journey of running herself into the ground, the health struggles that followed, and the lessons she learned about sustainable rest.

We talk about...

• Grace’s personal journey to discovering the power of rest
• Why rest is essential for physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• How rest actually increases productivity—improved focus, creativity, and efficiency
• Creating rhythms of rest in your daily life so it's easy to implement
• Simple tips to integrate rest into a busy schedule and avoid burnout
• Grace’s advice for finding balance, setting boundaries, and scheduling time to recharge

Grace’s passion is all about helping people figure out what real rest looks like for them, and she's here to help YOU do the same.

Connect with Grace:

• Instagram: @gracelyonboudoin
• TikTok: @grace_boudoin
• Website: https://www.goodgraciouscoffee.com/

Take a listen and let us know how you prioritize rest in your life!

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