🎧 Build Unshakable Confidence & Own Your Energy with Juan Bendana

In this episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Juan Bendana—a world-renowned confidence expert, high-performance coach, and international speaker who works with Olympians, Grammy-winning artists, CEOs, and Fortune 500 leaders.

Juan brings a rare combination of powerful insight, infectious energy, and real-world tools that will help you elevate every area of your life. From fear and self-doubt to courage, discipline, and lasting confidence—this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone ready to stop playing small and start living boldly.

Whether you’re struggling with self-belief, self doubt, stuck in overthinking, or ready to raise your standards and go to your next level, this episode will light a fire in you. Expect mindset shifts, grounded strategies, and a generous dose of motivation.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• The 3 pillars of exceptional energy—and how to do your own energy audit
• Why action breeds confidence & self trust. Courage creates momentum
• How to build a better relationship with fear (and why fear & courage go hand-in-hand)
• The truth about confidence: why it’s not something you have, it’s something you earn
• How to overcome overwhelm and prime yourself for action
• The power of discipline, consistency & self-integrity in building inner strength & resilience.
• How to rewire your self-belief and build trust with yourself
• Why identity & purpose are the fuel behind real motivation and lasting change
• How to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be
• The difference between worry and excitement—and how to shift your lens
• Practical tools to break through fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt
• How a lack of energy, courage & action stops people from following through on their goals.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Confidence isn’t about certainty—it’s about action & willingness to step into the unknown.
• Fear is not a stop sign—it’s a signal to lean in.
• Your identity shapes your habits—when you upgrade how you see yourself, your life changes.
• Energy is your foundation—audit, protect, and elevate it daily.

📌 Topics Discussed:

• Why so many high achievers still struggle with confidence
• Rewiring your mindset to take aligned action (even when scared)
• Letting go of perfectionism to pursue sustainable growth
• Developing a resilience mindset for the long game
• The connection between self-trust and self-worth
• Shifting from fear-driven motivation to purpose-fueled action
• Stocktaking your habits: Are your actions aligned with your goals?
• Why progress & joy go hand-in-hand
• How to develop a better relationship with fear and discomfort
• Why discipline, consistency & integrity shape your confidence from the inside out

🔥 If you’re ready to activate a more confident, grounded, and courageous version of yourself—this conversation is your catalyst. Juan brings so much heart, wisdom, and truth. You’ll leave this episode not just inspired, but equipped.

📲 Resources & Mentions:

Follow Juan on Instagram: @juanbendana

Visit his website: www.JuanBendana.com

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In today’s episode, we dive into a conversation that has the power to completely change the way you live, lead, and love—your relationship with your emotions.

We’ve been taught to fear, suppress, and judge our emotions. But what if emotions weren’t something to fix or avoid—but to feel, honour, and learn from?

Inside this episode, I unpack:

• Why most of us have a toxic or disconnected relationship with our emotions
• What emotions actually are (and how science explains them)
• How suppressed emotions show up in the body as stress, anxiety, burnout & disconnection
• The power of emotional literacy—and how it expands your capacity for joy, freedom & alignment
• Why feeling your feelings is not weakness—but one of the most radical forms of self-leadership
• How to ride the emotional wave instead of getting stuck in the storm

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, flat, or numb—this episode is a must-listen. It will give you a new, empowering lens to view your emotions and help you reclaim your emotional sovereignty.

• How to identify whether you're avoiding, over-identifying with, or suppressing emotions
• A powerful reframe that transforms emotions from “problems” into powerful guides
• Why feeling your feelings fully is essential for long-term peace and wholeness
• A metaphor (you’ll never forget) that makes emotional processing click
• The #1 reason emotions can feel like they “last forever”—and how to shift it immediately

If this episode speaks to something deep within you—come join me inside my Emotional Mastery Masterclass.

This practical, empowering deep-dive will help you:

• Clear stored & suppressed emotions from the body
• Build emotional intelligence & resilience
• Use emotions as a pathway to more joy, truth, and self-trust

🎟️ Click here to join or learn more

(Replay available if you’re listening after the live event)

• Emotional Mastery Masterclass → www.ThriveWithKatie.com/emotional-mastery-masterclass
• Website → www.ThriveWithKatie.com
• Connect on Instagram → @katiepitsis
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Your emotions are not here to break you—they’re here to guide you home.

Thank you for listening, for being curious, and for choosing to do this deeper work.

You are amazing!

Consciously Cultivating Discipline, Tapping Into Emotional Wisdom & Unlocking Human Potential through Meditation 

In this heartwarming and deeply insightful episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Michael King, a Meditation Teacherand Human Potential/Mental Health Coach. I’ve been so excited for this chat—not only because Michael is an amazing coach, but also because every conversation I have with him leaves me feeling more grounded, more connected to my truth, and deeply aligned with my joy.

A bit about Michael:

Michael, alongside his beautiful wife Hannah, is on a mission to teach the world how to meditate, restore mental health, and awaken human potential. They’re bringing profound wisdom, emotional intelligence, and heart-centered teachings to people all around the globe.

I had the honor of being part of Michael’s Fire and Water Meditation Teacher Training back in 2020—a transformative year-long experience that significantly shaped my personal spiritual journey. Today, we’re diving deep into some of the most impactful themes in personal growth, meditation, and emotional healing.

In this episode, we cover:

🧘‍♂️ The Role of Discipline in Creating More Freedom

How consciously cultivating discipline can actually lead to greater freedom in your life.

💪 Leveraging Discomfort & Pain for Growth

Why leaning into discomfort and pain is essential for exponential growth, and how we can embrace these uncomfortable moments as opportunities for learning and expansion.

💡 The Wisdom of Emotions

We explore the power of neutral observation and allowing emotions to arise and pass away naturally. Michael shares how we can use our emotions as gateways to deeper wisdom and guidance.

🌱 The Power of the Body & Mind’s Natural Self-Healing Mechanism

How the human body and mind have an innate ability to process emotions and heal themselves—once we stop getting in the way.

🌿 Using the Five Senses to Regain Presence

How anxiety pulls us out of the body and into the mind, and the simple practices we can use to reconnect with the body and our present experience through the senses.

🌟 Choosing Your Thoughts with Intention

The importance of choosing your thoughts with care and intention to create a life that aligns with your true values.

💭 The Difference Between Your Personality, Identity, and Soul Essence

Understanding the difference and how to disentangle from the identity you’ve built around pain and suffering.

🧘‍♀️ Meditation as the Path to Stillness & Clarity

Why meditation isn’t always about quieting the mind—sometimes, it’s about allowing the existing busyness to unravel and clear space for clarity and inner peace.

We also dive into how to actively participate in creating an epic life and how Michael’s teachings are reshaping the way we approach mental health, self-discipline, and spiritual growth.

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of emotional reactivity or identified with your pain, this conversation is for you. Michael provides invaluable insights on how to navigate discomfort, harness your emotions for personal growth, and step into a life of deeper fulfillment and peace. This conversation will leave you with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of empowerment.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Hearts On Fire 90 Day Meditation Program

https://kingsmeditationandmentoring.com.au/hearts-on-fire

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Connect with Michael King:

• Instagram: @kingsmeditationandmentoring
• Website: https://www.kingsmeditationandmentoring.com/

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​​Podcast Show Notes:

Description: In this powerful episode of the Thrive with Katie Show, Katie dives deep into the biggest barrier that stands between you and the life you truly desire—yourself. It's a hard truth but one that can unlock your transformation. Katie shares why we often choose comfort over growth and how stepping into discomfort is key to living a more fulfilling life.

She breaks down how fear holds us back and challenges you to reframe your mindset by embracing discomfort and stepping outside your comfort zone. Learn how taking radical responsibility for your life can lead to a profound shift. Katie also shares practical steps, including a journaling exercise to help you create an action plan for change.

Are you ready to break free from fear and step into the life you're meant to live? Tune in for an inspiring conversation on how to reclaim your power and move toward your dreams.

Key Takeaways:

• The biggest thing standing between you and your dream life is YOU.
• How staying in your comfort zone keeps you stuck and how to embrace discomfort for growth.
• Fear is just a false story you’re telling yourself—choose to rewrite it.
• The power of choice: You have the power to step out of autopilot and start designing the life you deserve.
• Discomfort is the price of admission to your best life. Don’t run from it—lean into it with curiosity and courage.

Resources Mentioned:

• Meditation to Connect with Your Highest Self:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ECxAFH61I3AQt_08DQL8-rfiioj38Mic/view?usp=share_link

• Liberated Woman Program — Heal anxiety and step into your power in just 12 weeks. Learn more and join.

www.thrivewithkatie.com/liberated-woman

Questions to Journal On:

1. What is one aspect of your life that you aren’t content with? What do you want instead?
2. Who do you need to be to achieve that? What traits or qualities will help you get there?
3. What action steps can you take, big or small, to move closer to this reality?
4. What kind of support will help you on this journey?

Call to Action: If you’re a woman currently struggling with anxiety, stress, or overwhelm, the Liberated Woman Programcould be the answer you've been searching for. It's designed to help you heal anxiety, step into your power, and live confidently. Join now: www.thrivewithkatie.com/liberated-woman

Thank you for listening! If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review. It helps us reach more incredible listeners like you.

Stay Connected:

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Empowering High Achievers & Cultivating Joy with Hayley Carr

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Hayley Carr, a world-class NLP trainer, mentor, and holistic high-performance coach for small business owners, leaders, and elite high achievers. Hayley is also a 9-time Karate World Champion and a true powerhouse in the coaching industry. Unapologetically authentic and fiercely dedicated, she’s here to share her wisdom on embracing joy, overcoming burnout, and living life on your terms.

Whether you’re a high achiever feeling the pressure of never being “enough,” or you’re navigating burnout, this episode is for you. We explore tools, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you break free from overachievement, step into contentment, and redefine what success looks like.

• The journey to living a thriving life: Hayley shares her personal story of overcoming hardship, embracing joy, and stepping into her true purpose.
• Rewiring your mindset for joy: We discuss how to shift your mindset to welcome joy, especially in the face of challenges.
• Rest is not a luxury: Hayley dives deep into the importance of rest and self-care, and why hustle culture isn’t sustainable.
• The power of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming): Learn how NLP can help you heal, shift limiting beliefs, and create new empowering patterns.
• Fear of failure and shifting drive: How to maintain determination and perseverance without the weight of perfectionism and fear holding you back.
• Creating sustainable success: Tips for high performers on accessing your flow state, overcoming burnout, and living with more ease.

• The importance of rest: Rest is essential for creativity, flow, and longevity in high performance.
• NLP as a transformational tool: Hayley shares how NLP helps you rewire the way you think, act, and react to align with your goals and your highest potential.
• Living unapologetically: Embrace your true self and step away from the fear of judgment—Hayley’s story is a testament to living a vibrant, joyful life on your own terms.
• Joy is a choice: With the right tools and mindset, we can actively choose joy every day, no matter our circumstances.

Topics Discussed:

1. What sparks joy in Hayley's life right now?
2. Key ingredients to living a thriving, joyful life
3. Overcoming blocks that prevent you from living your fullest life
4. Hayley’s personal story of navigating hardship and finding alignment
5. Mindset shifts to open up to joy, especially during tough times
6. How to avoid burnout and shift from hustle culture to sustainability
7. Overcoming the fear of failure and achieving success without perfectionism
8. The flow state: Tips to help you tap into your zone of genius
9. Living unapologetically: Finding freedom from fear of judgment
10. The role of integrity in personal and business success
11. NLP: What it is and how it can help you heal and expand
12. How to break unhealthy patterns and create empowering new habits

Hayley’s NLP Immersive Program:

• Learn more about Hayley’s transformative 6-month NLP certification program, “Be Your Own Coach,” which helps you rewire your thinking and step into your full potential. I highly recommend this program. 

Neuroscience & Joy:

• Strategies to invite more joy and contentment into your life over the long term. Plus, daily practices for cultivating lasting happiness.

Resources Mentioned:

• Hayley Carr’s NLP Immersive Program: https://hayleycarr.tv/nlp-training
• Follow Hayley on Social Media: https://hayleycarr.tv/ @hayleycarr.tv

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Thank you for listening, I'm so stoked to have you here!

In this episode of The Thrive with Katie Show, we dive into one of the most common obstacles to personal growth: the negativity bias.

Do you often find yourself fixating on what could go wrong, or dwelling on what’s not perfect? You’re not alone. Our brains are wired to prioritize negativity, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay stuck in it.

In today’s episode, we explore:

• The Science Behind the Negativity Bias: Why our brains are naturally inclined to focus on the negative and how it impacts our daily lives, relationships, and mental health.
• The Role of the Reticular Activating System (RAS): Learn how your brain filters the 11 million bits of information it receives every second, and how your focus shapes your experience of the world.
• How to Break Free from the Negative Spiral: Practical tools and mindset shifts to help you widen your perspective and intentionally seek the good in every moment.
• Actionable Steps to Retrain Your Brain: How focusing on positive experiences can help reprogram your subconscious, reduce stress, and create a more joyful, empowered life.

Key Takeaways:

• The negativity bias is a survival instinct, but it doesn’t have to control us.
• By consciously focusing on positivity, joy, and gratitude, we can rewire our brains for success and happiness.
• Small, consistent actions can shift our mindset and create a lasting impact on our emotional well-being.

Resources Mentioned:

• SoulShine Masterclass to help you increase your capacity to feel and hold more joy in your life (www.thrivewithkatie.com)
• Dr. Barbara Fredrickson’s work on positive psychology
• The science of the Reticular Activating System (RAS)

Connect with Katie:

• Instagram: @katiepitsis
• Website: www.thrivewithkatie.com

*** SPECIAL THANKS TO Buster Caitcheon for the amazing intro music.

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Your feedback helps me reach more people and continue creating content that serves and empowers you.

I’d be so grateful. 

Love & Warmth,

Katie