Self-Care Goddess Podcast

What if you’re not lacking discipline, motivation, or willpower?

What if your nervous system is simply trying to protect you?

In this episode #236 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Lori Montry, somatic healing practitioner, author of You’re Not the Problem, and the creator of the Freedom Framework, a nervous system–based roadmap for sustainable behavior change explores why we can know exactly what we “should” do and still find ourselves repeating the same patterns.

With a background in Harvard Law, Lori brings a unique ability to translate complex ideas around trauma, stress physiology, neuroscience, and the nervous system into practical and accessible tools. She helps people who feel stuck in stress, overwhelm, or self-sabotage understand the survival patterns driving their choices so they can build the safety, capacity, and clarity needed to take aligned action in every area of their lives.

In this podcast, Lori explains how behaviors such as people-pleasing, emotional eating, overthinking, overachieving, scrolling, and self-sabotage may not be personal failures at all.

They can be intelligent adaptations developed by the nervous system to help us feel safe.Rather than fighting these behaviors with more discipline and willpower, Lori invites us to look underneath the behavior and ask a different question: “What is this behavior trying to do for me?”

✅ Learn why knowing what to do doesn't always translate into taking action

✅ Understand how childhood experiences can shape survival patterns and behaviors

✅ Discover why people-pleasing can become a nervous-system adaptation

✅ Explore the connection between nervous-system activation and behavior change

✅ Understand why mindset work alone may not be enough to create lasting change

✅ Discover why emotional eating can be about regulation, comfort, and unmet needs

✅ Understand the importance of building a personal “tool belt” for nervous-system regulation

✅ Discover Lori’s approach to creating safety and capacity before changing deeply rooted behaviors

✅ Learn Lori’s three non-negotiable self-care practices

✅ Reframe the way you see yourself with one powerful idea: You are not the problem.

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What if you didn’t have to be the loudest person in the room to be a powerful leader?

In this episode #235 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, UpliftHer series, leadership coach Karen Wonders shares why true confidence isn’t about being louder, more assertive, or constantly proving what you know. It’s about being grounded, present, clear, courageous, and authentic.

Karen Wonders has spent over 20 years as an engineer and leader before becoming a coach, and along the way she learned that the hardest part of leadership isn't the technical work, it's showing up authentically as yourself. She loves helping people with growing the confidence and clarity to lead as themselves, step into bigger roles, and figure out what's next.

An engineer by training with an Executive MBA and Executive Coaching Certification from the University of Toronto, Karen brings a quiet, calm confidence to her work through her company, LALUZ Consulting. She believes everyone has a unique light, and she loves helping it shine brighter.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why quiet confidence doesn't mean being silent and why calm, grounded leadership can be incredibly powerful.

✅ How trying to “fake it until you make it” can drain your energy when you're performing instead of being yourself.

✅ Why presence may be one of your greatest leadership currencies in a world full of distraction and divided attention.

✅ The difference between observing feedback and absorbing it and how this can change the way you respond to criticism.

✅ How to manage the negative narratives running through your mind by learning to pause, reset, reframe, and reroute.

✅ A simple practice Karen recommends for building self-awareness: observe your inner narrative without judging it.

Your presence is enough. Your voice matters. And you don't have to become someone else to lead well.

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What if recovery isn't about becoming a completely different person but about becoming better than you were yesterday, one small step at a time?

In this deeply honest episode #234 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Crystal Aguilar shares powerful insights from years of working with people affected by substance use and mental health challenges and opens up about why addiction is rarely just about the substance itself.

Crystal Aguilar is a dedicated leader in substance use disorder treatment and recovery services with extensive experience in compliance, operations, and organizational leadership. She began her career as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and advanced through multiple leadership roles following Cenikor’s acquisition of Charlie’s Place and is currently Senior Regional Director overseeing the Austin, Corpus Christi, Waco, and Dallas facilities.

Crystal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology and is a doctoral candidate in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Leadership.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ How generational cycles of trauma, addiction and unhealthy behaviours can be passed down through families and how they can be broken

✅ Why asking for help can be one of the hardest, yet most powerful, steps toward change

✅ What addiction can do to the brain and why recovery requires more than simply stopping the substance

✅ Why relapse doesn't necessarily mean failure and why everyone's recovery journey looks different

✅ How parents can recognize warning signs and become more informed about youth substance use

✅ Why compassion matters when we encounter people struggling with addiction or homelessness

✅ Crystal's powerful philosophy: “Be better than you were yesterday.”

✅ The three self-care practices that help Crystal reset: running, journaling and spending time with friends

One of the most powerful messages from this conversation is simple: It's never too late to change.

You don't have to transform your entire life overnight. Sometimes change begins with something as simple as asking a question, reaching out for help, or deciding to take one small step forward.

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What if the most powerful tools for protecting your health aren't found in a prescription... but in your daily habits?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Barbara O'Neill, internationally renowned natural health educator, to explore her perspective on cancer prevention, longevity, and creating an internal environment where the body can thrive.

Rather than focusing on quick fixes, Barbara shares her philosophy that lasting health is built through simple, consistent lifestyle choices. Together, we discuss nutrition, breathing, movement, hydration, sleep, fasting, gut health, detoxification, inflammation, and the everyday habits she believes have the greatest impact on long-term wellbeing.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Barbara's perspective on the biggest lifestyle factors influencing cancer risk

✅ Why she believes breathing through the nose matters for overall health

✅ Foods she prioritizes and those she chooses to limit

✅ The role of hydration and why how you drink water matters

✅ Gut health, inflammation, and the importance of supporting your microbiome

✅ Her thoughts on fasting, detoxification, and autophagy

✅ Why sleep may be one of the most overlooked pillars of health

✅ Daily movement habits that support long-term wellbeing

✅ The simple "SUSTAIN ME" framework she uses to guide healthy living

One of the most refreshing themes throughout this conversation is that better health doesn't necessarily begin with doing more, it begins with consistently doing the basics well.

Whether you're passionate about preventative health, natural wellness, or simply looking to improve your daily habits, this conversation offers plenty of ideas to reflect on.

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The world isn't becoming less chaotic. The leaders who thrive are simply learning how to navigate it differently.

What if chaos isn't the enemy of great leadership... but the environment where it grows?

In this episode #232 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Avy Leghziel explores why trying to control uncertainty may actually be increasing our stress, burnout, and resistance to change.

Avy Leghziel is originally from Rome, Italy, and is currently based in São Paulo, Brazil. Avy studies how chaos affects how we work. After 15 years serving as a senior manager in global organizations, he launched his Executive Coaching and Consulting practice, helping First-Time executives and Founders around the globe navigate chaotic transitions. Since then he provided consulting to more than 120 executives and trained thousands of professionals. His newsletter, Masters of Babel, is read by 7,700+ subscribers.

In this podcast conversation, Avy shares practical insights on embracing complexity, building resilience, and leading with confidence when life and work feel unpredictable.

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, professional, or simply navigating a season of uncertainty, this conversation will help you see chaos through an entirely new lens.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why chaos is often the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and growth

✅ The surprising reason trying to eliminate uncertainty creates more stress

✅ How leaders can make better decisions during times of change

✅ The connection between chaos, resilience, stress, and burnout

✅ Two powerful "muscles" everyone should develop: exploration and reflection

✅ Practical ways to respond instead of react when life feels overwhelming

✅ How to identify your personal stress triggers before they take over

✅ Why curiosity may be one of the greatest leadership skills of the future

✅ How changing your perspective can completely transform difficult situations

✅ Simple daily habits that help you remain grounded when everything around you feels uncertain

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by change, anxious about uncertainty, or exhausted from trying to control everything around you, this episode is for you.

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Are you constantly busy but still feel like you're falling behind?

In Episode #231 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast - UpliftHER Series, Rita Savoia is joined by Lisa Woodruff, Founder & CEO of Organize 365®. Lisa believes along with 87% of Americans that organization is a learnable skill. Yet fewer than 18% of Americans actually consider themselves organized.

As the host of the Organize 365 Podcast, with more than 24 million downloads, Lisa shares practical strategies to reduce overwhelm, clear mental clutter, reclaim your time, and create a more productive, organized, and fulfilling life.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why household management often feels like "quicksand" and why working harder isn't the answer

✅ The hidden mental load that keeps so many women overwhelmed and burned out

✅ Why organization is a skill anyone can learn

✅ How treating your home more like a business can reduce stress and decision fatigue

✅ The powerful "Sunday Basket" system and how it helps organize paperwork, tasks, projects, and responsibilities

✅ Why your brain isn't designed to remember everything, and how externalizing your thoughts improves productivity

✅ The science behind executive function, working memory, and cognitive load

✅ Why writing tasks by hand can improve memory and mental clarity

✅ Practical ways to reclaim hours each week through better systems instead of more effort

✅ How to delegate complete responsibilities instead of constantly carrying the mental load

✅ Why perfection is keeping many women stuck

✅ How household organization changes through different life stages, from raising children to caring for aging parents

✅ The connection between self-care, productivity, and long-term wellbeing

✅ Why creating capacity before life crises occur is one of the greatest forms of self-care

If you've ever felt like you're constantly giving to everyone else while your own needs are pushed aside, this conversation offers practical strategies that can help you simplify your home, reduce overwhelm, and create more space for yourself.

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What if the answers you've been searching for have been quietly waiting within you all along?

In this inspiring episode #230 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Kathleen Huebner, a best-selling author, speaker, founder of Whispers Within Us and a globally certified mindset coach explores how we can reconnect with our intuition, quiet the mental noise, and learn to trust ourselves again.

In a world filled with constant distractions, many of us have lost touch with our inner guidance. Kathleen shares her deeply personal journey - from navigating divorce and personal transformation to building a coaching business inspired by a life-changing "inner whisper."

Together, we discuss how slowing down, embracing stillness, and cultivating simple daily practices can help us hear the wisdom that has been within us all along.

Whether you're feeling stuck, facing a life transition, struggling with self-doubt, or searching for more purpose, this conversation offers practical tools to help you reconnect with your authentic self.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ What "inner whispers" really are and how they differ from fear and overthinking

✅ Why modern life makes it so difficult to hear your intuition

✅ Simple practices to strengthen your connection with your inner guidance

✅ How breathwork, journaling, yoga, and stillness create space for clarity

✅ The difference between intuition and fear-based decision making

✅ How signs, synchronicities, and "downloads" may show up in everyday life

✅ A powerful exercise to help uncover your purpose during career or life transitions

✅ Why slowing down is often the fastest path to finding direction

✅ How to trust yourself again after major life changes

✅ Kathleen's daily self-care rituals for staying grounded and aligned

This episode is a beautiful reminder that you don't always need more information, you often need more stillness.

If you've ever questioned yourself, felt disconnected from your intuition, or wondered what your next chapter should look like, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, hopeful, and empowered to listen more closely to your own inner wisdom.

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What if the greatest opportunities in your life are waiting on the other side of an unexpected pivot?

In this inspiring episode #229 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, UpliftHER Leadership Series, Danielle Frank, a luxury wine and spirits executive, author, and passionate advocate for embracing life's unexpected turns with courage, curiosity, and confidence talks about resilience, reinvention, self-worth, and why your identity should never be tied to one career, relationship, or life plan.

From leaving a successful Hollywood career to building an extraordinary career in the luxury wine industry, navigating a broken engagement, redefining success, and publishing her first book later in life, Danielle shares how every chapter, even the painful ones, can become the foundation for a more meaningful future.

Whether you're facing a career change, relationship transition, burnout, or simply wondering what's next, this episode will remind you that it's never too late to begin a new chapter.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why reinvention starts with one courageous decision

✅ How to overcome the fear of life's unknowns

✅ Why your identity is far greater than your job or relationship

✅ The power of self-reflection, journaling, and learning from every chapter

✅ How to build confidence through life's pivots

✅ Why happiness not titles or achievements is the true definition of success

✅ Practical ways to prevent overwhelm and reconnect with yourself

✅ Why curiosity is more powerful than certainty

✅ How humour and gratitude strengthen resilience

✅ Danielle's inspiring journey from Hollywood publicity to luxury wine and spirits leadership

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Are you constantly exhausted... but telling yourself you're "fine"?

Do you feel guilty every time you try to rest?

Have you become so used to carrying everything that you don't even remember what life feels like without the weight?

In this powerful episode #228 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Dr. Nikia Smith who is a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and founder of She Is Fire Forged, explores why so many high-achieving women burn themselves out trying to be everything for everyone.

We unpack the hidden cost of the "Superwoman" mindset, why boundaries feel so difficult, and how true strength isn't about doing more, it's about learning when to pause, receive support, and choose yourself.

If you've been feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, constantly "on," or disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you understand that burnout isn't a personal failure, it's a signal that something needs to change.

In this episode you'll discover:

✅ The hidden signs of burnout that most women overlook

✅ Why exhaustion isn't just physical, it affects your mind and emotions too

✅ The psychology behind people-pleasing and perfectionism

✅ Why women often struggle to ask for or receive help

✅ How to create healthy boundaries without guilt

✅ Why self-care is much deeper than spa days and massages

✅ The surprising reason rest actually makes you more productive

✅ How to reconnect with hobbies, joy, and the version of yourself you've forgotten

✅ Practical ways to begin recovering from burnout even if you only have a few minutes each day

✅ Why softness is not weakness, it is one of the greatest forms of strength

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, compassion, and gentle reminders that you don't have to earn your rest or prove your worth through constant productivity.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, leader, entrepreneur, parent, or simply someone who feels the pressure of doing it all, this episode offers a healthier, more sustainable way forward.

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What does it really take to become a world-class athlete while raising a family, overcoming self-doubt, and refusing to let fear dictate your future?

In this inspiring episode #227 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, UpliftHER Series, Ariel Amaral who is one of Canada's most accomplished stand-up paddle athletes, representing Team Canada internationally for over a decade takes the conversation far beyond sport.

Ariel is a 2024 ICF World Championship Silver Medalist, multiple-time national champion, coach, mentor, and community leader dedicated to empowering women through sport, adventure, and joyful resilience. Alongside her athletic achievements, Ariel has raised over $115,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society and continues to inspire others through coaching, leadership, and service.

Ariel shares the mindset, visualization techniques, resilience practices, and daily habits that have helped her perform at the highest level while balancing family, work, and personal wellbeing. She opens up about navigating infertility, overcoming burnout, building confidence, and why women should never wait to pursue what lights them up.

Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, parent, leader, or simply someone looking to build more confidence and resilience, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered.

In this episode you'll discover:

✅ Why mindset matters more than physical strength in high performance

✅ How visualization can transform your results

✅ The role breathwork and mental training play in elite sport

✅ How to recover from burnout without giving up your passion

✅ Practical habits to build resilience every day

✅ Balancing motherhood, career, competition, and self-care

✅ Why asking for help is a strength not a weakness

✅ How to embrace failure as part of success

✅ Raising confident children without perfectionism

✅ The importance of protecting your passion throughout every stage of life

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