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When was the last time you felt truly alive? Not productive. Not busy. Not "fine." But fully inside your own life. If you have to think about it… this episode is for you.

For almost two decades, I've chosen a word of the year – a single word that becomes my lens for living. This year, the word grabbed me by the shoulders:

Vivante.

Alive – not the "I have a pulse" kind, but the kind where you taste your morning coffee like it's champagne at a celebration meant just for you.

In this episode, I'm sharing the six shifts that will wake you up to your life.

Here's what we cover:

• What it truly means to be a vivante woman – fully alive instead of merely productive or "fine"

• The powerful identity shift from supporting character to leading lady in your own life

• Why falling in love with what you already have creates more to love

• How turning the volume up on both pain and pleasure restores depth and passion

• The practice of being fully present in your body and this moment

• Why readiness is a decision, not a destination – and why waiting to feel ready is costing you your life

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If you've ever caught yourself fantasizing about retirement – the beach house, the Paris apartment, the day when you can finally exhale – this episode is for you.

So many women I know are living for "over there." Over there, when the money is handled. Over there, when the kids are grown. Over there, when we hit the number, lose the weight, build the business, or finally step away. Then, we'll enjoy our lives.

But what if you didn't have to wait to retire to start living beautifully? What if "retirement" isn't about escaping your life… but redesigning it?

In this episode, we're exploring:

• Why the retirement fantasy is really about a feeling – and how to access that feeling now

• What actually happens to people after they retire (it's not what you'd expect)

• The real reason you want to burn it all down (hint: it's probably not the work itself)

• Why changing your circumstances won't change your life if the same thinking comes with you

• A mindset shift that turns "I can't wait to retire" into "I'm living my life now"

• Two questions that will show you exactly what you've been putting off – and why you can stop waiting

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That email you've rewritten four times. The opportunity you've been "thinking about" for weeks. The decision that keeps you up at night – not because it's hard, but because you're terrified of getting it wrong.

Here's what I know: you're not indecisive. You're exhausted from running every choice through a thousand lenses – what will people think, what's the safe option, what if I'm wrong?

And while you're deliberating, time passes. Doors close. And you reinforce the one thing you don't want to believe: I can't trust myself.

In this episode, I'm sharing the five-question filter that lets me make any decision in under 60 seconds – and why learning to decide quickly and confidently might be the most valuable skill you ever develop.

Here's what we cover:

• Why indecision isn't a lack of intelligence but fear disguised as overthinking

• The hidden cost of not deciding: lost time, drained energy, missed opportunities, and weakened self-trust

• Why the most important decision isn't what you choose but how you choose to feel about it

• The power of a personal decision filter rooted in your values, vision, and standards

• How five simple questions can help you make a decision in under 60 seconds with clarity and alignment

• Why fast decisions don't require certainty but self-knowledge and trust

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Can I tell you about something that happened to me recently?

I developed a habit. It started innocently enough – just a little extra scrolling during a difficult time.

But soon, I was reaching for my phone instead of a book. Checking the news before I'd even made my morning coffee.

After a month of this, something felt off. I felt empty. Scattered. Not like my usual focused, happy, life-loving self.

Then I saw my screen time report: four hours a day. On average.

I thought about everything I could have done, read, created during that time – and it became clear. I needed to fix this. So I put myself through a Distraction Detox, and I did it in four steps.

Here's what we cover:

• Why distraction isn't a discipline problem, but your brain trying to avoid discomfort

• How the pain–pleasure principle quietly pulls you toward scrolling instead of creating

• The hidden cost of low-quality consumption on your self-image, focus, and confidence

• The emerging divide between the creator class and the consumer class and why it matters

• How distraction reinforces an identity of avoidance while focus builds power and momentum

• The four-part Distraction Detox that helps you reclaim your attention and your life

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If you crave more elegant days, you're in the right place.

Because – let's be honest, the world doesn't feel very elegant right now. People are at each other's throats. Anxiety seems to be the dominant global emotion. There's tension in the air, and so many women I talk to feel unmotivated, overwhelmed, or stuck. Or all three.

Here's what I believe: People are craving elegance. They just don't realize it.

What I've discovered is that most elegant days aren't about what I accomplish. They're about five specific choices I make – five tensions I navigate. When I get these right, everything clicks.

Here's what we cover:

• What elegance really means – and why it has nothing to do with appearance

• The difference between restraint and reactivity (and how composure preserves your power)

• How constraint – not overwhelm – creates spacious, satisfying days

• Why savoring the present moment is the antidote to rushing and anxiety

• The shift from chasing "more" to living from a sense of enough

• How creating more than you consume restores aliveness, confidence, and elegance

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Have you ever slipped into a favorite outfit that doesn't quite fit anymore? Not because it's wrong – it just no longer feels like you.

That's exactly what's happening with many of the thoughts you're carrying around.

We're so careful about what we put on our bodies. We edit our closets. Remove what's outdated. But in our minds? We're still wearing beliefs we inherited from our past – ideas that have nothing to do with who we're becoming.

Here's the truth: You can't step into the next version of your life wearing old thoughts. So today, I'm introducing you to a concept I call a Well-Dressed Mind.

Because the most powerful thing you can change? It isn't in your closet. It's what you're wearing on the inside.

Here's what we cover:

• Why most women are still "wearing" thoughts that no longer fit who they're becoming

• The concept of a well-dressed mind: where psychology meets personal style

• How outdated, inherited beliefs quietly shape confidence, behavior, and results

• Why comfort keeps old thoughts in place, and how cognitive dissonance signals growth

• The power of bridge thoughts to evolve your identity without overwhelming yourself

• How curating your mental wardrobe helps you step into your future with confidence and ease

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What if everything we've been told about aging well is keeping us from actually living well? What if all the products, protocols, and rules for "aging gracefully" are actually doing the opposite?

You've heard the typical hacks: eat healthy, exercise, maybe even Botox. But those things don't guarantee a well-lived life.

As I turn 50, I want to share what truly matters when it comes to creating a life that feels as good as it looks. These aren't the surface-level tips you'll find in a magazine. These are the deeper, more sophisticated truths about what it really takes to age powerfully.

Here's what we cover:

• Why aging well isn't about holding on to youth, but releasing what no longer fits

• How knowing and living your true values reshapes the second half of your life

• The difference between looking young and feeling fully alive

• Why pleasure, presence, and vitality matter more than constant productivity

• How cultivating interests and boundaries creates richness, confidence, and ease

• The power of consciously choosing and telling an aging story rooted in expansion, not decline

A note on this episode: We experienced some technical difficulties during recording that affected the audio and video quality. The conversation itself, however, is too valuable not to share.

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Design the year you want to live inside Live Like An Editor, January 12–16, 2026. Join us at https://schoolofselfimage.com/editor

What if I told you that the key to becoming the woman you're meant to be has nothing to do with discipline, willpower, or even strategy?

The secret to a new self-image is actually something you already know how to do… a little game you've already mastered as a child.

I'm talking about playing "make believe." This one practice (when done with intention) can make you absolutely unrecognizable in the best possible way. Every transformation I've experienced in my life, from building a multimillion-dollar business to living my dreams, started with this practice.

I promise you: This is the most practical, powerful tool you can use to transform your life.

Here's what we cover:

• Why "playing make-believe" is one of the most powerful tools for reinvention

• How acting as your future self rewires your brain and shapes your identity

• Real-life examples of becoming unrecognizable through intentional identity practice

• Why becoming the next version of you requires bold imagination, courage, and play

• How to stay committed when others doubt, judge, or misunderstand your evolution

• How living from your future (not your past) turns vision into reality and magic into results

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Become the masterpiece of your own making inside Live Like An Editor Workshop, January 12-16, 2026. Join us at https://schoolofselfimage.com/editor

Most women go into the new year trying to fix themselves: Fix their bodies. Fix their habits. Fix their homes. Fix their lives. All focused on this state of repairing what's "wrong".

But what if the breakthrough you're craving doesn't come from trying to change your "flaws" but from designing what's possible? The next version of you shouldn't be created through pressure, but through vision.

With this 10-minute practice, you can create the game-changing shift that will make your entire year feel different.

Here's what we cover:

• Why trying to "fix" yourself keeps you stuck, and how design creates real change

• The shift from self-repair culture to living from vision, creativity, and desire

• How embracing wabi-sabi turns imperfections into texture, depth, and beauty

• Why viewing your life as a magazine changes how you set goals and make decisions

• The difference between repair-based habits and design-based choices in everyday life

• How stepping into the role of editor-in-chief empowers you to create a year that feels like yours

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If today's episode resonates, you'll love The Self-Image Manifesto – a declaration for the woman who's ready to live fully expressed. Download now at https://schoolofselfimage.com/manifesto-pod

Imagine if three small, French secrets – simple, practical, and quietly powerful – could completely shift how you see yourself.

In this episode, I'm sharing three lessons I learned during my time in France that didn't just change how I lived – they became the foundation of the work I do today.

Together, we explore how choosing quality, tending to your own inner world, and loving what you already have can create profound identity shifts – without hustle, pressure, or waiting for your life to look different first.

Here's what we cover:

• The three French "secrets" that subtly but powerfully reshape your self-image

• Why choosing quality – especially in your thoughts – raises your standards and sense of self-worth

• How cultivating your own garden ends comparison and strengthens self-trust

• What changes when you stop managing other people and start leading yourself

• Why loving what you already have creates true abundance (without dimming your desire)

• How these French secrets build worthiness, leadership, and confidence from the inside out

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