The Big Exhale

I just dropped Episode 6 of The Big Exhale limited podcast, and I truly think it’s the most powerful one yet.

It brings together everything we’ve learned this week—and gives you the exact tools to turn your new beliefs into real, lasting change.

The Big Exhale is my free podcast series to help you let go of the pressure to be perfect, stop believing your inner critic, and finally take up space as the confident, powerful version of you who already exists underneath all the noise.

In Episode 6, we’re talking about how to create empowering thoughts and stories on purpose.

Not just for the sake of good vibes—but because your brain literally rewires itself around what you choose to believe.

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll learn today:

💡 3 go-to templates for rewriting the stories that keep you stuck
💡 Why projection (not reality) might be what’s hurting you most—and how to break free
💡 How to daydream like a damn boss and turn fantasy into fuel
💡 One question to instantly embody the future you who already has the thing
💡 And how to collect evidence that your new belief is already true

This is the final episode of the series—but the work doesn’t end here.

I’d love to hear from you: What was your biggest takeaway? What aha moment hit hardest? What questions are still coming up?

Hit reply or DM me on Instagram—I read every single one. 💌

And if you want to go deeper with this work, you’re so invited into the BREATHE membership or to explore 1:1 coaching. 

You’ve got this. Now go do epic shit.

xo,
Sarah

I just dropped Episode 5 of The Big Exhale limited podcast, and whew—this one is juicy. 

It's about how to stop thinking you’re not enough… and actually start believing that you are. In your bones. In your body. In your LIFE.

The Big Exhale is my free limited-series podcast to help you break free from perfectionism, shame, and self-doubt—so you can take bold, confident action toward the life you really want.

In Episode 5, you’ll learn how to shift your thinking at the root level and finally feel different—on purpose. Here’s just a taste:

🧠 Why your thoughts—not your life circumstances—create your results
🧠 What to do with the belief “I’m not enough” when you can’t make it go away
🧠 Two real-life examples of how a thought can derail—or completely change—your day
🧠 4 rules for choosing better thoughts (without using the old ones against yourself)
🧠 How confirmation bias keeps your brain stuck—and what to do about it
🧠 Where to borrow better thoughts when yours are full of 💩
🧠 Two journal prompts that can start rewiring your brain today​

And be sure to tune in tomorrow—I’ll be sharing my favorite hacks and templates for creating empowering thoughts and stories that supercharge your sense of “enoughness.”

HOMEWORK

1. What’s the belief I want to change?
2. How is the opposite true? Set an intention to look for evidence to the contrary and write down your findings tonight.
3. What’s a thought that I can believe instead that serves me that also feels true?

MEMBERSHIP

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I just dropped Episode 4 of The Big Exhale limited podcast, and this is the one that might change everything for you.

This free series is designed to help you finally believe you’re enough—and start showing up with boldness, confidence, and clarity in every area of your life.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to become the future version of you who already has what you want. 

Not by forcing or faking—but by living into that identity starting now.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn in Episode 4:

✨ Why you’re stuck obsessing over the “how”—and what to focus on instead
✨ The goal-setting mistake almost everyone makes — and what to do instead
✨ How to love the journey (even when your goals take time)
✨ How to bring your future self energy into everything—from tough work convos to cleaning your basement
✨ Why enjoying the process isn’t optional—it’s the thing that gets you to the top

And be sure to tune in tomorrow—we’re getting into the skill of believing new things on purpose so you can become unstoppable in creating what you want.

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I just dropped Episode 3 of The Big Exhale limited podcast, and I really feel like this is the one that might spark a breakthrough—or 100. 🔥

This series is about releasing the self-doubt, shame, and limiting beliefs that keep you stuck… so you can finally feel like you’re enough and take bold, beautiful action toward the life you want.

Episode 3 is where we take a bold step forward.

If you’ve ever known a limiting belief isn’t true but still couldn’t let it go—this episode will help you understand why, and what to do about it.

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll learn:

💥 How to shift from defending your limitations to choosing your liberation
💥 The Pain Story—what it is, how it keeps you stuck, and how to start rewriting it
💥 Why productive daydreaming is one of the most powerful mindset tools you have
💥 How to tap into the real emotional energy of your desires—right now
💥 2 journal prompts that could change how you show up for your goals today

And be sure to tune in tomorrow, when we’ll talk about envisioning your next-level identity—and how to make it feel so real, you stop waiting and start living it now.

Breathe deep. You’re doing the work.

xo,
Sarah

Resources mentioned: 

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Homework:

1. What the pain story or limiting belief holding you back? (Choose one to work with)

2. What's the cost of holding onto it? (Consider all areas of your life.)

3. What might be some of the surprising benefits of letting it go? (Again, consider all areas of your life)

The BREATHE Membership opens 4/17! Click here to learn more or join the waitlist. 

If you’ve ever known you’re enough on an intellectual level but still felt like garbage when you go to show up…

If you’ve ever gotten mad at yourself for “not letting go” of a belief that’s holding you back…

This episode is going to change everything.

The Big Exhale is my free, limited podcast series to help you release the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in perfectionism, self-doubt, and overthinking—so you can take bold, confident action toward the life you actually want.

Here’s just a peek at what you’ll learn in Episode 2:

💭 Why some beliefs stick even when you know they’re not true
💭 3 signs your inner critic is actually trying to protect you (in a weird, messed up way)
💭 What to do when you feel ashamed for not being able to “just let it go”
💭 A super simple way to identify the positive intention behind a painful belief
💭 The real reason you might feel safer not chasing your dream
💭 How to work with the younger part of you that created your limiting beliefs
💭 2 questions to start releasing the thought that’s been running your life

And be sure to tune in tomorrow—because we’re talking about how to actually want to let go of these stories (even when they’ve been with you forever). You won’t want to miss it.

Breathe deep—you’re doing the work.

 xo,
 Sarah

Journal Questions for Homework?

1. What's the limiting belief you want to let go of?

2. What's it protecting you from?

3. What would happen if you let it go? (List both the positive and the negatives)

The BREATHE Membership opens 4/17! Click here to learn more and join the waitlist.

Welcome to The Big Exhale!

This free, limited-time podcast series is all about releasing the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in self-doubt and procrastination—so you can take bold, confident action toward your big, beautiful goals.

And Episode 1 is the perfect place to start.

Today, we’re diving into the root of why you feel frozen and disconnected from your purpose... and how to start reclaiming your momentum.

Here are just a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode:

• The root cause of that stuck feeling (it's not what you think)
• Where all the shitty self-talk comes from
• Why your brain is so full of negative thoughts (no, it's NOT that you were born a Debbie Downer)
• Some simple steps you can take today to get more aware of your brain and start breaking free of your programming

I’ll be back tomorrow with Episode 2—where we go deep on why we cling to the old stories that keep us stuck (even when they hurt). But for now, go take a listen and soak up the goodness.

Today's Homework:

• Daily thought download
• TFA model
• Your inner critic's greatest hits

Resources Mentioned:

• Get your free human design chart NOTE: this website doesn't tell you much unless you pay. But there's a ton of great info out there for free. So to start, just google your type, profile, authority and strategy. That will give you a great start to understanding your human design.

The BREATHE Membership opens 4/17! To be first in the door and get special founder's pricing, join the waitlist.

BP of 150? That can’t be right.

I run ultra-marathons. I eat healthy. I know how to take care of my body. So when my doctor told me my blood pressure was dangerously high—high enough to require monitoring and possibly medication—I was shocked.

But here’s the thing: I was stressed. Really stressed. And I didn’t even realize it.

In this episode, I’m sharing the wake-up call that forced me to reassess my life and how I was unknowingly running myself into the ground. More importantly, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways stress impacts all of us—yes, even the healthiest, most high-achieving among us—and what you can do to protect yourself before it catches up with you.

Why This Matters:

Most of us are walking around thinking we’re “fine.” But the reality?
 ➡️ 66% of Americans have a chronic illness.
 ➡️ 3 out of 4 say stress has impacted their health in the past month.
 ➡️ Lack of social connection is literally making us sick.

The modern world is an absolute pressure cooker of stress, comparison, and overcommitment. And if you don’t take your well-being seriously, your body will find a way to make you listen.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ The sneaky ways stress shows up in your body (even if you think you’re handling it like a pro).
 ✅ How I figured out that my “normal” was actually wrecking my health.
 ✅ The crucial mindset shift that made all the difference in my recovery.
 ✅ Why I made the terrifying decision to pause an entire program launch.
✅ The coaching question that completely changed how I view my priorities.
✅ Simple but powerful daily habits to reset your nervous system and stop stress from running your life.

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💨 Just one hour a week to reconnect with yourself
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💨 Self-serve options + replays to fit your life

We open April 17! Be the first to know + lock in founder’s pricing by joining the waitlist now.

Welcome to The Big Exhale, a limited podcast series that will help you reach your goals and create a life you love without all the stress and pressure! 

If you’re new to my world, I’m Sarah Maurer, a mindfulness coach and breathworker who specializes in helping busy high achievers get more done by slowing down and resting more.

I love coaching high achievers, because pretty much from birth, I felt so much pressure to achieve amazing things. I’m an only child, so I was my parents one shot at greatness. 🤣 

In this series, I'll share my top six lessons about self-compassion that help me every day. I share them with almost all of my clients. And now, for the first time, I’m going to share them with you too!

In this quick introductory episode, you'll learn:

• The story behind this series
• My own journey with low self-worth, perfectionism, and hustling for approval (all the way to Long Covid and back)

New episodes will drop from March 10–16, so be sure to tune in!

Ways to listen:

• On the web
• Here's the RSS feed you can paste into your podcast app: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2453816.rss

If you’re enjoying this series, share a photo of you listening or a screenshot of your podcast app on Instagram and tag me with @missadventurepants. Or shoot me an email or DM to let me know what your biggest a-ha moments and takeaways. I always love hearing from you!

This podcast series is sponsored by my new BREATHE Membership program. Click here to learn more and join the waitlist.