In this episode, I discuss how labeling behavior as good or bad creates shame and stress, undermining your attempts at potential future change. Through sharing someone’s comment on my TikTok video regarding infidelity and my own experience with “bad” protective mechanisms - I help you see how labelling your behaviors only takes you further from the change you might want. 

In this episode, I chat about three main societal messages undermining your relationship with stress and putting you at a disadvantage if you have an anxious personality. These messages prime your brain to give up before you’ve even started because the people perpetuating them don’t have an understanding of human nervous systems. I want to set you up to have the best relationship possible with your stress and that starts with debunking these messages!

In this episode, I talk about a conversation with a client that got me thinking about how we frame “resilience” in our culture. Is resilience all about pushing? OR does it require periods of push and pull, where one throws themselves into the chaos of life but also gives themselves space for rest. I believe the ability to pull back and acknowledge what you need takes discipline and is an essential part of building resilience.

This episode tackles the uncomfortably challenging concept of “slowing down” and doing less, which can feel like it’s at odds with the traditional “more” definition of success. However, when you focus on cultivating a life that feels successful, it's important to redefine success and focus on creating a sustainable and enjoyable life. Doing less doesn't mean getting less; it means spending more time and being more present with what you're doing, and this can help you make more intentional choices about where you spend your time.

In this episode, I break down Comparison - the so-called “Thief of Joy” - and offer some mindset shifts that put you back in control when Comparison sneaks in. As with everything our minds do - comparing can be a weapon that breaks you down or a tool that helps you build a life you enjoy. Shifting the internal narrative from “What am I doing wrong” to “Oh they’re doing things differently” gives you the opportunity to tap into curiosity - rather than living in the constant stress of “Not enough.”

In this episode, I get real about how if you want to be successful without being devoured by stress - radical honesty and intention are going to be your best friends! You can’t feel successful until you’ve defined what that looks like and it’s easy to be pulled off-course in our modern lives. I offer some tips for setting a course (intentionally) and noticing when you’ve drifted into a scrambling feeling of “more”.

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In this episode, we chat about why  the end of summer can be such a hit to our mood. I take an intentional mindset approach to preparing for the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Our world is constantly changing and while we’ve made life seem more consistent - lulling yourself into a falsely unchanging reality can make the season change FEEL like it’s coming out of nowhere! Even if you don’t LIKE winter, let’s look at some strategies for navigating the transition more smoothly.

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In this episode, I talk about how difficult Mindfulness can be and why! I also share how I’ve approached being mindful in a way that fits my busy mind and life. You don’t have to follow a template to get the benefits of being present for your life and I’m excited to share this take with you!

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In this episode, I discuss the differences between stress and burnout along with some ways to prevent burning out - I share my experience with burnout and try to make the distinction clear as well as giving you practical ways to identify what mindsets can set you up to burn out. We were encouraged to be successful without being given the tools to manage the mental demands that comes with that success, I aim to change that!

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In this episode, I talk about how we’ve been taught to vilify our bodies and brains for “stress eating”, which just makes everything harder! When you understand what’s going on in your brain and body during stress, it makes navigating stress eating significantly more empowering. You feel out of control because you’re playing a game without knowing ANY of the rules! Let’s change that.

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