At this point in the year, we have felt overwhelmed and begun to overcorrect or give up. Building upon last week's pep talk, I offer you a guide on how to aim for neutrality as your first step. At this moment you might be seeking a big change (or to go back to your default settings) and this is about pausing before building momentuum. 

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Overwhelm is an emotional state we often battle because in the moment we can't afford to shut down. But can we afford to ignore it? Probably not. This week's pep talk is all about helping you get curious when overwhelmed. You will get insight on how to listen to your anxiety in order to take the next best step.

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As 2021 wraps up, I challenge you to consider being a bit more selfish in 2022. Sometimes we have to face the discomfort of letting others down to find ourselves. I share with you a bit about my journey to being more selfish and how it's not as bad as I imagined. 

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A common contributor to burnout is a lack of awareness of personal limits. You're so used to overextending that now you're operating at an unsustainable pace. This episode gives insight as to possible reasons why we never learned our limits and how to begin practicing a limit-oriented mindset. There is much freedom on the other side of exercising choice.

Other episodes to check out:

The Both/And Mentality

Can You Have It All?

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Friendship is supposed to be easy right? WRONG. Friendships are a lot of effort and when things end, we often blame ourselves. I break down the messages (aka myths) we were taught about friendships and how to begin moving forward when ones end. 

Other episodes to check out:

Ending Relationships

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When things fall apart, we either shut down or double our efforts. Both options leave us stuck. I walk you the process of grieving expectations in order to build momentum towards your values.

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Being in the driver's seat all the time is exhausting, yet you continue to power through until you burn out. This episode offers prompts to investigate your beliefs around receiving help along with what to keep in mind when making your request for help. Remember, people like to help, and receiving help is not a sign of weakness. 

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This week I drop some TRUTHS about people pleasing...why we do it...the costs of people pleasing...and how to move out of it. This episode will speak to the side of you that is often ignored and pushed away in order to maintain a good face. We also chat about how to manage your nervous system through stressful times. 

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Why are guilty pleasures even called guilty pleasures?!? If you're a grown adult, you have the right to like whatever you do. I break down the functions of shame and how we can work on apologizing for our existence less. I also touch on envy and how we can work through it this holiday season. This episode is helpful for however you present when feeling shame (isolation or pushing away) and finding a middle ground.

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What's the antidote when we want to give up? Patience. This episode is for anyone who is caught up in the pain of the moment and ready to throw in the towel. I discuss how patience, while hard to embrace, is key for finding the next best step in our recovery. 

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