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October 20Ep 137: The One Where I Pressed Pause
Episode 138: The One Where I Pressed Pause
What happens when something you once loved starts to feel like just another thing on your to-do list? What if you're allowed to let it go, change your mind, and make space for something new?
In this episode, I'm sharing why I'm pressing pause on the podcast for a little while, what I'm learning about letting go of things that no longer fit, and how we can move into our next chapter with less regret and more trust.
Whether it's a project, a dream, a commitment, or an old version of yourself, sometimes the thing you wanted at one point in your life isn't what you want anymore. And that's okay.
We also talk about the identity shifts so many women experience in their 40s and beyond. Maybe you still want to feel strong, healthy, and good in your body, but you don't have the same drive to do more, accomplish more, and fill every minute of your day. Maybe you're craving more peace, calm, and simplicity.
I'll share one of my favorite journaling practices for connecting with what you truly want, using gratitude and scripting to imagine your desired life as though it's already happening. There's some fascinating psychology behind how this practice can influence what we notice, how we feel, and the choices we make.
Because creating a life you love doesn't always require another plan, another goal, or another thing to accomplish. Sometimes it starts with getting clear on how you want to feel, releasing what no longer serves you, and allowing yourself to take the next step when you're ready.
In this episode, we explore:
Giving yourself permission to pause, walk away, and change your mind
Releasing regret and the feeling that you should have done things differently
Why your priorities and desires might change in your 40s and beyond
Wanting to feel good in your body without making everything about the number on the scale
Using gratitude journaling and scripting to connect with the life you want
How our focus can influence the opportunities we notice and the choices we make
Letting yourself feel good before all your external circumstances have changed
Finding the simple habits that help you feel strong, grounded, and at home in your body
This is my last episode for a little while, but you can still find ways to work with me through my Lift Library workout membership, Within: A Return to Self, and my 1:1 intuitive coaching and mentorship.
Thank you for listening, for being here, and for allowing this podcast to be a place where we can explore what it means to trust ourselves a little more.
And remember, you're allowed to let go of what no longer feels right and make room for what comes next.
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Show Notes HERE
Resources
21-Day Self-Guided Journey Within somatic and breathwork practices for nervous system regulation, three minutes a day HERE
Lift Library for Workouts HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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16 min
October 06Ep 137: But What Do I Want?
But What Do I Actually Want?
Last week, we talked about asking for what you want. But what happens when you're not actually clear on what you want?
Sometimes the problem isn't that we're afraid to ask. Sometimes we've gotten so disconnected from our own knowing that we don't even know what we'd ask for.
We think we should want certain things. We keep wanting what we've always wanted because we've put so much time into it. We want something because we think it will serve us down the line. Or we know what we want, but it seems impossible and we don't understand how we would ever get there.
So in this episode, we're slowing all of that down and asking:
But what do I actually want?
I talk about the ways we can override our deeper knowing with what looks good on the surface, what other people want, or what we think we should want.
Ultimately, you are allowed to want what you want.
You can want little things and big things. You can want something practical or completely unexpected. You can make a plan while leaving room for life to surprise you.
And sometimes what you want doesn't have to be deep at all.
Maybe it's just fun. Maybe it's the experience. Maybe it's a side plot. Maybe it's leading you toward knowing what you want next.
You're allowed to do things you enjoy. You're meant to feel good. And you're allowed to want things simply because you want them.
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Show Notes HERE
Resources
21-Day Self-Guided Journey Within somatic and breathwork practices for nervous system regulation, three minutes a day HERE
Lift Library for Workouts HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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22 min
September 29Ep 136: It’s Safe to Ask for What You Want
It's Safe To Ask For What You Want
How often do we decide the answer is going to be no before we ever ask?
Maybe we assume we're asking too much. Maybe we're worried about what someone will think of us. Maybe we convince ourselves something isn't possible, so we don't even give ourselves the opportunity to find out. Maybe we assume the answer is no, and that feels hard to hear...
This week, I'm talking about feeling safe enough to handle the yes, the no, and giving yourself permission to ask for what you want.
I share a couple of everyday examples that reminded me how often we can make decisions for other people without realizing we're doing it. Sometimes, all it takes to create another possibility is being willing to say, “Is there another option?”
But this isn't about always getting what you want.
It's about being willing to ask for what you want while also being okay with the possibility of hearing no.
A no doesn't mean you shouldn't have asked. It doesn't mean you were asking for too much, that you were wrong, or that things aren't working out. Sometimes a no is simply information. It gives you something new to work with.
We also talk about how easily we can turn someone else's response into a judgment about ourselves, especially when we're already questioning whether we're allowed to want what we want in the first place.
I'm exploring what it means to:
Ask for what you want without feeling entitled to receive it
Stop deciding “no” for other people before you've even asked
Let someone else have their own thoughts and reactions without making them mean something about you
See a no as information rather than rejection
Give yourself permission to want more, ask for more, and explore another possibility
Trust yourself enough to handle whatever answer comes back
And I come back to a phrase I've been thinking about a lot:
It is safe to have it all.
For me, that doesn't mean I'll get everything I ask for.
It means it's safe to desire something.
It's safe to ask for it.
It's safe for the answer to be yes.
It's safe for the answer to be no.
It's safe to feel disappointed.
And it's safe to keep believing there is another possibility.
Because self-trust isn't knowing you'll always get what you want.
It's trusting yourself with whatever answer comes back.
So if there's something you've been wanting but haven't asked for yet, maybe this is your reminder:
It's safe to ask for what you want.
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Show Notes HERE
Resources
21-Day Self-Guided Journey Within somatic and breathwork practices for nervous system regulation, three minutes a day HERE
Lift Library for Workouts HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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14 min
September 22Ep 135: Words I Never thought I'd Say
In this episode, I’m sharing how we got to the decision to let our daughter step away from club soccer, what it taught me about commitments, identity, self-trust, joy, and why sometimes changing your mind doesn’t mean you made the wrong decision in the first place.
We talk about:
What happens when you finally get something you thought you wanted and realize you’re still not happy
The sunk cost of time, money, energy, and identity, and why none of it is wasted
Why our identity is about so much more than what we’re doing at any one point in time
The importance of loving the process, not just being naturally talented at something
The difference between honoring a commitment and honoring yourself
How to recognize when something genuinely isn’t a fit versus simply wanting to quit when something gets hard
The stories we create in our heads about what other people will think, say, or feel and how to insted trust the kindness and empathy of other people while releasing the need to control how a decision is received
And the reminder that if there’s an area or piece of your life that isn’t feeling so good, it’s okay to shift, choose again, and keep discovering what truly lights you up
Sometimes you don’t know what you really want until you’re actually in it.
And sometimes the thing that isn’t working out is exactly what gives you the contrast to recognize what you do want.
You can choose again.

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Resources
21-Day Self-Guided Journey Within somatic and breathwork practices for nervous system regulation, three minutes a day HERE
Lift Library for Workouts HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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22 min
September 15Ep 134: Trusting Your Intuition When It Would Be Easier Not To
Trusting Your Intuition When It Would Be Easier Not To
Podcast 134: Trusting Your Intuition When It Would Be Easier Not To
What happens when your intuition says no, but everything in you wants to just go along with it?
In this episode, I’m talking about those moments when we know something doesn’t feel right, but we’re tempted to override ourselves because we don’t want to be difficult, hurt someone’s feelings, rock the boat, or make things more complicated.
I share a few recent examples from my own life, like when it seemed like something should be simple… until my intuition said, nope, this isn’t it.
We’ll talk about:
Why disappointment can sometimes help you reconnect with what you actually want
The belief that things are always working out for you
How to tell the difference between overthinking and an intuitive nudge
Why that initial “ugh, this doesn’t feel right” deserves your attention
The ways we override ourselves to be easier, kinder, or more well-liked
How to listen to your intuition without being unkind or creating unnecessary conflict
What to do when you realize you’ve been ignoring yourself
How nervous system regulation and getting back into your body can help you hear yourself more clearly
Why trusting yourself is something you get to practice over and over again
You don’t have to know the entire path forward.
Sometimes you just have to listen to what feels true right now, take the next step, and trust that you can figure out the rest from there.
And if you need a reminder this week:
Things are always working out for you.
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Resources & Mentions
21-Day Self-Guided Journey Within somatic and breathwork practices for nervous system regulation, three minutes a day HERE
Lift Library for Workouts HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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19 min
September 08Ep 133: Trusting the Signs & Just Doing One Thing
Trusting the signs & just doing one thing.
After a summer away, I’m back on the podcast.
Last week, we said goodbye to Daphne, our dog of 16 years. And while I’m still very much in the sadness and grief of losing her, I’ve also found myself thinking about everything she taught me while she was here.
About being excited about the little things. About slowing down. About simply being there for someone when they’re sad. About co-regulation. And about letting grief, gratitude, love, and even moments of happiness exist together without needing to make any of them wrong.
I also started asking Daphne for signs.
A squirrel. A feather. A butterfly.
And whether you believe those things were actually signs from Daphne or simply beautiful coincidences, there’s something powerful about being willing to ask, slow down, notice, and let something mean something to you.
Because sometimes trusting yourself means getting quiet enough to notice what’s already there.
And maybe that’s also what I needed as I came back to this podcast: I don’t have to know what the next 100 episodes look like. I don’t even have to know what next week looks like.
I can just do one thing.
One episode. One day. One step. One thing that feels good to do next.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
The unexpected grief of losing a dog who was part of 16 years of our lives
Letting sadness, gratitude, love, and joy exist at the same time
What Daphne taught me about slowing down and enjoying the little things
The power of simply being with someone when they’re having a hard time
Co-regulation and what I’m carrying with me as my kids get older
Asking for signs and being willing to notice them
The squirrel, feather, and monarch butterfly stories
Why you don’t necessarily need proof for something to feel meaningful
And giving yourself permission to just do one thing at a time
Maybe there’s something you’ve been overthinking, avoiding, or feeling like you have to figure all the way out.
What if you didn’t?
What if you just trusted the next thing?
And then did that.
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Resources & Mentions
21-Day Self-Guided Journey Within somatic and breathwork practices for nervous system regulation, three minutes a day HERE
Lift Library for Workouts HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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20 min
June 09Ep 132: When the Small Thing Is Actually All the Things
Have you ever found yourself more upset about something than seemed to make sense on the surface, and then realized it was never really about just that thing at all?
This is the last episode before summer break, and it may be just what you need to hear. This episode is about the iceberg, what we can see, and everything underneath that we can't, and how understanding that changes the way we process our own emotions and extend grace to the people around us.
In This Episode You'll Learn
✔ Why the thing that finally breaks us is almost never actually the thing, and what to ask yourself when your reaction feels bigger than the moment
✔ The difference between writing something to release it and writing something you actually need to send
✔ How to voice something hard without making it an attack, vulnerability without weaponizing
✔ Why extending grace to others starts with extending it to yourself first
✔ How to recognize when you're avoiding sending something out of fear versus when the writing itself was truly enough
✔ The iceberg why we only ever see a fraction of what someone else is carrying, and how to let that shift the way you show up for the people in your life
This Episode Is Especially Helpful If...
You're in a season of transition, for yourself or your kids, and feelings are coming up that feel bigger than you expected
You have something you've been wanting to say but aren't sure if you should, or how
You tend to either stuff your feelings completely or go in with the whole list, and neither one is working
You're carrying grief that doesn't feel "logical" and you're ready to stop making it right or wrong
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Click HERE for the Show Notes.
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Resources & Mentions
21-Day Self-Guided Journey Within somatic and breathwork practices for nervous system regulation, three minutes a day HERE
Lift Library for Workouts HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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17 min
June 02Ep 131: Anchored in the Now: Gratitude & Showing Up for the Season You're In
The good stuff is already in the here and now...
In this episode, Dorothy gets real about the beauty and the busyness of a season that's full, Some people call it Maycember....soccer tournaments, dance recitals, baseball finals, end-of-school celebrations, and why that's exactly the time to slow down and anchor into gratitude. This one is a reminder that joy doesn't have to wait for completion. The process, the practice, the ordinary Tuesday morning? That's where life is happening.
Dorothy also gets into something she sees a lot in the women she coaches: resistance to even wanting what you want. Whether it's a business, a relationship, a financial goal, or a creative dream, we can talk ourselves out of our own desires before we ever take a single step. This episode permits you to let those desires exist, without apology.
In This Episode You'll Learn
✔ Why we tend to delay happiness until something is "done" and how to shift that
✔ How Dorothy's meditation practice taught her that the journey is the practice
✔ The connection between workouts, consistency, and letting go of all-or-nothing thinking
✔ Why resistance to your desires might be the thing quietly blocking your next level
✔ How other people's beliefs and judgments can sneak into the way you live your life and what to do about it
✔ A simple mindset shift for moving through seasons of change with more presence and peace
This Episode Is Especially Helpful If...
You're in a full, busy season and struggling to be present in the middle of it
You keep waiting for the "big moment" to finally feel happy or satisfied
You've been talking yourself out of something you really want
You're in a life or season transition, birthday, summer, end of school, new chapter
You want to build practices like meditation or movement that actually stick
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Ways to Work Together:
Within a 21-day self-guided journey to more peace and calm in your nervous system and life. HERE
2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE
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13 min
May 26Ep 130: The Purpose You're Already Living
The Purpose You're Already Living
What if purpose isn't something you find... it's something you're already living?
In this episode
✔ Why your daily life is already full of purpose, even when it doesn't feel that way
✔ How to stop waiting for a "big" purpose and start finding meaning in the moments you're already in
✔ Why the journey IS the point and how that shift can change everything
✔ How external validation (awards, achievements, praise) relates to but doesn't define your sense of purpose
✔ How to stay present with the season of life you're actually in, instead of counting down to the next one
This Episode Is Especially Helpful If…
You've been feeling like what you're doing every day isn't "enough"
You're a mom, caregiver, or someone whose work often goes unseen
You've tied your sense of purpose to your business, career, or a big goal and it's left you feeling empty or stuck
You're craving permission to just enjoy your life as it is right now
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Click HERE for the Show Notes.

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Ways to Work Together:
Within a 21-day self-guided journey to more peace and calm in your nervous system and life. HERE
2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE

📲 Let’s Connect:
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15 min
May 19Ep 129: Release the Control- Trusting Life to Fall Into Place
Release the Control: Trusting Life to Fall Into Place
What if the thing standing between you and everything you desire… is your grip on how it has to happen?
In this mini episode, Dorothy shares a real-life story about scheduling chaos, manifestation, and why releasing control might be the most powerful thing you can do.
In This Episode You'll Learn
✔ Why focusing on how you want to feel is more powerful than controlling every detail ✔ The Abraham Hicks mantra that will shift your energy instantly: "Universe, show me how good it gets to be"
✔ How to tell if you truly believe you deserve good things, and what to do if you don't
✔ Why slowing down helps you hear your intuition more clearly
✔ How self-love and "negative" emotions like anger or sadness can coexist, and why that's actually healthy
This Episode Is Especially Helpful If…
You're in a season of waiting and struggling to trust the outcome
You tend to over-plan or white-knuckle your way through uncertainty
You want to manifest more but feel like you might not fully believe you deserve it
You're moving fast and feeling disconnected from your intuition
You're ready to enjoy your life while working toward what you desire
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Click HERE for the Show Notes.

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Ways to Work Together:
Within a 21-day self-guided journey to more peace and calm in your nervous system and life. HERE
2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE
Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE

📲 Let’s Connect:
Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin
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14 min

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