Title: Fear of Too Much (Shed & Shine Ep. 8)

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EPISODE 7: Fear of Not Enough

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Drawing on social psychology, yoga philosophy, and Buddhist teachings, Sarah offers a grounded, spiritual-leaning reset: non-grasping, contentment, and simple values-aligned actions. 

You’ll also learn a quick “fact vs. forecast” thought check to turn doom-y predictions into clear next steps—so worthiness becomes a lived experience, not a finish line.

What You’ll Learn:

How scarcity culture fuels “never enough”—and why you’re not the problem

Why comparison + objectification increase anxiety and self-surveillance

How stereotype threat quietly taxes performance under identity pressure

A kinder path: self-compassion and intrinsic values (SDT) for sustainable motivation

The yoga/Buddhist lens—non-grasping, contentment, and the “hungry ghost” image—in plain language

A practical fact vs. forecast reframe to move from story → action

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Affirmation: “Right now, as I am, I am enough. I am worthy.”

Name one intrinsic value and take a 10-minute action that honors it.

Micro-challenge (24 hrs): Notice Negative Self-Talk. When a harsh story appears, ask: forecast or fact?

Forecast → rewrite as fact + one next action.

Global label → narrow to something specific and workable.

Reflection Prompts:

What standard am I trying to meet—and who set it?

One intrinsic value I’ll honor this week is ________. What’s a 10-minute action that lives that value?

Resources Mentioned:

Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The “what” and “why” of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227–268.

Festinger, L. (1954). A theory of social comparison processes. Human Relations, 7(2), 117–140.

Fredrickson, B. L., & Roberts, T. (1997). Objectification theory: Toward understanding women’s lived experiences and mental health risks. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 21(2), 173–206.

Neff, K. D. (2003). Self-compassion: An alternative conceptualization of a healthy attitude toward oneself. Self and Identity, 2(2), 85–101.

Steele, C. M., & Aronson, J. (1995). Stereotype threat and the intellectual test performance of African Americans. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69(5), 797–811.

Bryant, E. (2009). The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali: A new edition, translation, and commentary. North Point Press. (Santosha; Aparigraha)

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Title: You Are the Light You Were Looking For (Shed & Shine Ep. 6)

Theme: Integration, Visioning & Embodiment

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Blending research, soul practices, and personal storytelling, Sarah explores how to turn insight into action with implementation intentions, why identity integration matters, and how future-self visualization can guide your path. You’ll hear stories from her own journey of weaving together the roles of professor, coach, yogi, and musician — and from her client Andrea, who built her dream business by integrating all the pieces of herself.

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EPISODE 5: You Don’t Need a Title to Lead

Title: You Don’t Need a Title to Lead (Shed & Shine Ep. 5)

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Instagram: @drsarahleeyogini

EPISODE 4: Balance Is Not A Buzzword

Title: Balance Is Not A Buzzword (Shed & Shine Ep. 4) 

Length: ~14 minutes 

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We’ve all been told to “just balance it all” — as if balance is something you can hack, automate, or download like an app. In this episode, I’m reimagining what balance actually means: not a buzzword, not a one-size-fits-all equation, but an intuitive practice rooted in energy, rhythm, and soul.

Together, we’ll explore how overwork culture keeps us stuck in burnout, why women often carry a heavier “second shift,” and how practices like job crafting, cycle syncing, and sacred rest can help us reclaim our power. I’ll also share my own story of overscheduling and what it took to find balance that actually nourishes me.

Because balance isn’t about doing it all — it’s about subtracting what doesn’t serve you, and honoring your natural flow.

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Follow me: drsarahleecoaching.com

Instagram: @drsarahleecoaching 

References:

Budig, M. J., & Hodges, M. J. (2010). Differences in disadvantage: Variation in the motherhood penalty across White women’s earnings. American Sociological Review, 75(5), 705–728. https://hbr.org/2007/10/manage-your-energy-not-your-time

Wrzesniewski, A., & Dutton, J. E. (2001). Crafting a job: Revisioning employees as active crafters of their work. Academy of Management Review, 26(2), 179–201. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2001.4378011

EPISODE 3: Asking Without Apologizing 

Length: ~12 minutes

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Women are less likely to negotiate, more likely to be penalized when they do, and often carry the extra load of invisible work. But here’s the truth: asking isn’t selfish — it’s self-advocacy. And when we ask clearly, unapologetically, we align our boundaries with both our values and our power.

I’ll share my own story of growing up in an immigrant household where asking for help felt like weakness, and how I’ve since reframed asking as an act of respect — for myself, for my truth, and for the abundance waiting to flow in. We’ll also weave in yoga philosophy (satya and ahimsa) and the chakra system to understand why brave asks are not just professional skills, but soulful practices.

What’s one ask you’ve been avoiding because of fear or self-doubt? This week, practice saying it out loud — even if it’s just to yourself in the mirror.

This episode is just one glimpse into the work we do in my Shed & Shine coaching program — a six-week journey to shed the “shoulds” and step into your power. If this resonates, you’ll love the full program.

Get on the waitlist now at drsarahleecoaching.com

EPISODE 2: Confidence Is Not A Personality Trait 

Title: Confidence Is Not a Personality Trait (Shed & Shine Ep. 2)

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EPISODE 1: What Have You Been Carrying?

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Title: What Have You Been Carrying? (Shed & Shine Ep. 1)

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