Finding freedom and power might mean learning to say, "I don't care." In this episode, Dr. Tahira Chloe Mahdi shares her vision behind telling real stories in her latest novel, This Is Not How It Was Supposed to Go.

Learn about the personal experiences and relationships that drive Dr. Mahdi's professional work and get a backstory for the drama-filled characters in this page-turning novel.

Things I mention in this episode:

I have no rights to the audio in the intro and outro; its use is only for education. This audio includes: “Lotus Pond” song by Aakash Gandhi; a compilation of Maya Angelou interviews (The Paris Review as The Art of Fiction №119⁠ and Bill Moyers Journal, 1973); Midge’s Late Night TV Set Finale from the film ⁠The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and Picrow.

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Have you been under pressure?
Are you trapped in your routine?
How do you keep moving forward or create when you’re under pressure?

The form of consistency that changes everything within and around you comes from a desire to commit to habits because the habits improve your well-being.

Things I mention in this episode:

I have no rights to the audio in the intro and outro; its use is only for education. This audio includes: “Lotus Pond” song by Aakash Gandhi; a compilation of Maya Angelou interviews (The Paris Review as The Art of Fiction №119⁠ and Bill Moyers Journal, 1973); Midge’s Late Night TV Set Finale from the film ⁠The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and Picrow.

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What does it mean to do the work?
Why does it matter if you know why you act in specific ways?
Isn’t journaling about gratitude, my day, or feelings enough?

In this episode, I discuss one aspect of becoming self-aware: self-reflection. Using a few therapeutic tools, I dive into the importance of honest self-talk, expanding your self-knowledge, and deciding whether your values and actions align.

If you are ready to follow through on the plans and goals you set for yourself without slipping into old habits, this episode is for you. 

I have no rights to the audio in the intro and outro; its use is only for education. This audio includes: “Lotus Pond” song by Aakash Gandhi; a compilation of Maya Angelou interviews (The Paris Review as The Art of Fiction №119⁠ and Bill Moyers Journal, 1973); Midge’s Late Night TV Set Finale from the film ⁠The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and Picrow.

Are you letting fear outweigh your dream? Are you too ambitious?

In this episode, I invite my email subscribers to finally admit their fears, name what they are fighting for, consider what they must sacrifice to meet their goals and create a mantra to stay on track.

If you are ready to get serious about owning your sh*t and zoning in on what's holding you back, this episode is for you.

I have no rights to the audio in the intro and outro; its use is only for education. This audio includes: “Lotus Pond” song by Aakash Gandhi; a compilation of Maya Angelou interviews (The Paris Review as The Art of Fiction №119⁠ and Bill Moyers Journal, 1973); Midge’s Late Night TV Set Finale from the film ⁠The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and Picrow.

Poll Question: Did you create a vision board or plan for the year?

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How do you know you're living the right dream? When is it okay to stop living a life you were told to want? Why does life gift us chaos?

In this episode, I invite my email subscribers to consider starting a new tradition this year instead of choosing the typical "new year, new me" mantra. This year, consider getting into the arena to sit with your fears, heartbreak, and disappointments and grieve your losses. This is the year you handle your sh*t and become the honest version of yourself that expresses your feelings and confesses your needs.

If you are ready to become a Gladiator--again, the cute kind that looks like Olivia Pope in Cashmere--listen to this episode and get ready to take control of your life.

Things I mention in this episode: Quotes from Dr. Edith Eger in The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life. "Freedom is a lifetime practice." and "We can be wounded and accountable." Excerpt from A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. Referenced JP Saxe song "The Good Parts"

I have no rights to the audio in the intro and outro; its use is only for education. This audio includes: “Lotus Pond” song by Aakash Gandhi; a compilation of Maya Angelou interviews (The Paris Review as The Art of Fiction №119⁠ and Bill Moyers Journal, 1973); Midge’s Late Night TV Set Finale from the film ⁠The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and produced by Amazon Studios, Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, and Picrow.

Poll Question: Are you satisfied with your life today?

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