After a client asked me to watch Love Island (yes, really), I started noticing something deeper beneath the surface: an epidemic of nonchalance — a cultural pull toward aloofness, detachment, and performative indifference, especially in dating and relationships.

In this episode, I unpack what this “nonchalance epidemic” is really about, why it’s showing up so strongly right now, and how it affects our ability to connect — with ourselves and others. I also share ways we can move beyond it, grow more secure in ourselves, and build real, present, meaningful relationships that aren’t driven by fear or self-protection.

Show Notes:
Read the article that inspired this conversation: "The Nonchalance Epidemic" by Liz Plank

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In this solo episode, Marta unpacks a quiet but powerful belief many of us carry—that something is inherently wrong with us. Drawing from a recent message she shared with a client, Marta explores how this belief subtly shapes the way we relate to others and to ourselves. She invites listeners to question that inner voice of unworthiness, reminding us that this feeling isn’t a flaw, but part of being human. Through gentle insight and reflection, Marta offers a new lens: that discomfort may be pointing us toward healing, and that we are already whole, already lovable, and already enough.

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In this inspiring episode, Marta Brummell sits down with Liz Anthony to explore the deep lessons that emerged from her journey with lupus. Liz shares how navigating chronic illness in her twenties reshaped her sense of self, gave her a new understanding of strength, and laid the foundation for the kind of leader she’s become—grounded, intentional, and resilient. Together, they talk about what it means to “find yourself” when life doesn’t go as planned, and how adversity can illuminate purpose, presence, and personal power. This conversation is rich with wisdom for anyone learning to lead themselves and others through life’s unpredictable seasons.

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In Part 2 of their powerful conversation, Marta Brummell and Cailin Bracken go deeper—this time into the tender and courageous territory of mental health, identity, and self-trust. Cailin opens up about her journey living with OCD and the freedom she’s found through honesty, both with herself and the world around her. They explore what it means to build real confidence—not the kind built on perfection or performance, but the kind rooted in self-awareness, compassion, and choice. This episode is a testament to the strength that comes from living truthfully, and the clarity that follows when you stop hiding.

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In this first installment of a soulful two-part conversation, Marta Brummell sits down with Cailin Bracken—writer, former D1 athlete, and radiant young woman deeply attuned to who she is and why she’s here. At just 22, Cailin brings a grounded sense of self and a thoughtful lens to life’s biggest questions. Together, she and Marta explore what it means to live with intention, how to cultivate daily joy, and why presence may be the closest thing we have to purpose. This is not a conversation about finding your path—it’s about embodying it.

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In this soul-stirring episode, Marta Brummell welcomes Holly Harris—former client, dear friend, and cancer survivor—to share the profound journey that began with a brain tumor diagnosis in her twenties. Holly opens up about how facing cancer reshaped her entire outlook on life, love, and purpose. With grace and honesty, she reflects on what it means to truly live—not despite hardship, but because of it. This is a conversation about resilience, clarity, and the unexpected gifts illness can bring.

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In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, Marta Brummell sits down with Jack Flanagan—a Division I athlete at Notre Dame—for a conversation that started off casual but quickly became something much more powerful. What unfolds is an honest, deeply human exchange about adversity, identity, and the internal work we’re often forced to do when life takes an unexpected turn.

Jack shares his experience navigating a significant injury, what it’s teaching him about himself, and how he's learning to meet discomfort with openness and grace. What began as a simple chat turns into an impromptu coaching session, filled with insight, vulnerability, and strength.

Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or simply someone facing your own version of “hard,” this episode is a reminder that there is wisdom in the struggle—and healing in the willingness to engage with it.

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Ever find yourself asking Why am I here? or What’s the point of all this? In this soul-stirring episode, life coach Marta Brummell invites you into the deeper questions that quietly shape our lives. Through raw, real stories from her private practice, she explores how being human isn't about being perfect—it’s about feeling deeply, connecting with intention, creating meaning, and evolving through it all.

Whether you're in a season of searching, feeling a little untethered, or simply craving perspective, this is your permission to pause, reflect, and reimagine what it means to live fully.

Tune in and take a breath. You just might hear what your heart has been needing.

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In this short clip from a community call with members of The Practice, Marta Brummell unpacks the difference between false and true anxiety. False anxiety stems from physical triggers—like lack of sleep, too much caffeine, or a night of drinking—that send your body into distress. True anxiety runs deeper. It shows up when you're disconnected from your truth—saying yes when you mean no, abandoning yourself for the comfort of others, or ignoring your inner voice. Marta shares how to recognize these signals and begin to respond with compassion, curiosity, and alignment.

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In this episode, Marta sits down with Melissa VanderZyden, LMSW, for a heartfelt conversation about the emotional dance between young adults and their parents. They explore how to navigate this dynamic without stepping on each other’s toes, why comparison often steals the joy of young adulthood, and what it really means to be attuned to your emotions during times of transition. Whether you're stepping into adulthood or supporting someone who is, this episode offers thoughtful insights on showing up with awareness, grace, and compassion.

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