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Happy July 3rd. This morning I sat with the birds and my journal and remembered something I'd forgotten: the importance of filling my own cup first.

This episode is a real one. I get into the reality we see versus the reality we feel, and why so many of us are running a program we inherited: the same job, the same house, the same everything, because sameness feels safe. I talk about being a seeker in a world built for factory workers, about shedding layers to grow (even when it means losing what you built), and about finally understanding at 45 that I am my own safe space, and that I'm worthy of better clients, better income, and a bigger life than the program ever let me believe.

If you've been feeling the pull toward something more, this one's for you. Take a deep breath, fill your cup, and don't be afraid. The life you want is already waiting.

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The minute you register that LLC, the wolves come for the fresh meat. In this episode, Steph sits down with her bestie Shannon Hill — calling in from her morning commute — to talk about all the stuff nobody warns you about when you start a business.

They get into which tools are actually worth your money and which subscriptions to cancel, why you should always own your own domains and logins (and the GoDaddy trick to watch out for), and the tangled messes that trip up small business owners. Then the conversation turns where Unwritten always does — toward the truth underneath. Steph opens up about the fear of putting on events and not filling the seats, the "barbed wire" she pushes through just to show up, and the quiet voice that whispers you're not enough.

The reminder at the heart of it: you got up, got dressed, and actually did the damn thing. That counts for more than you think.

🎧 Featuring a love letter to CapCut, a warning about GoDaddy, Martin Short on failure, and one very brief, unauthorized Taylor Swift cover.

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I'm sharing the real, unscripted stories behind my own healing journey — leaving a marriage, a life, and a version of myself that no longer fit, one honest conversation at a time. No script, no perfect answers, just what it actually looks like to decide I deserve more.

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A Sunday morning soul session — just me this time. No guest, no agenda.

It starts with a $13 dog toy and a money spiral, and opens into something deeper: what happens when I let my higher self take the wheel. Through two meditations, I trace a money block back to the 16-year-old girl who became a mom too soon — and find an image that ties it all together: a child reaching for an ice cream cone she's not allowed to have.

The healing isn't in finally grabbing it. It's in being held while you savor it. 🍦

This one's about self-love as the thing underneath all of it — and the reminder that nothing's truly out of reach.

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Dr. Harmony Ryan is a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, and owner of Harmony Medical Aesthetics in Verona, WI. After over a decade in corporate healthcare, she made the leap to build something on her own terms — a welcoming, non-intimidating space where women can get real support for aesthetics, weight management, and hormonal wellness.

In this episode we talk about the shift away from filler toward collagen stimulation, why "low and slow" is always the right approach to injectables, what perimenopause is actually doing to your skin and body, and the basics that make the biggest difference. Plus — smile lines are beautiful and Dr. Ryan will fight you on that.

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Raise Your Frequency with Dennim Daniels

What if the anxiety you can't shake, the tension you carry in your shoulders, or the physical symptoms your doctor can't explain are actually stored emotions living in your body? In this episode, I sit down with Dennim Daniels, founder of Green Light Healing, to talk about emotion code and body code — two energy healing modalities that are quietly changing lives in ways traditional medicine simply can't touch.

Dennim's path to this work wasn't a straight line. With a background in social work, she spent years pouring from an empty cup, feeling drained and disconnected from her purpose. It wasn't until a book showed up on her doorstep — courtesy of her very intuitive mom — that everything shifted. What started as curiosity became a complete life transformation, and eventually a thriving healing practice built on one core belief: your body already knows how to heal itself.

In this conversation we get into what trapped emotions actually are, how they form, and why they show up as everything from chronic pain to trust issues to a complete disconnect from your own intuition. Dennim shares how the subconscious mind acts as the file folder of your entire life — storing emotions from childhood, generational trauma, even time in the womb — and how releasing them creates space for clarity, confidence, and real self-trust.

We also talk about the power of micro moments in your daily self-care, why filling your own cup isn't selfish — it's the whole point, and what it means to raise your frequency even on the hardest days.

Whether you're a skeptic, a seeker, or somewhere in between, Dennim meets you where you are with zero pressure and a whole lot of compassion.

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Dr. Tes Jordens didn't leave traditional medicine to do less — she left to finally do it right. In this conversation with Stephanie, she breaks down everything midlife women deserve to know about their bodies, their hormones, and their power to choose. Warm, real, and zero overwhelm. This is what owning your wellness actually looks like. Ready to work with her? 

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Dr. Angela Hanley has been a chiropractor in Baraboo for 26 years, and she's seen the same pattern over and over: women walking into her office convinced their bodies have betrayed them.

In this conversation, we talk about why your nervous system is running the show, what happens when you're stuck in fight-or-flight for years, and how women are taught to mistrust the one thing that's actually working hardest to keep them alive.

We also get into: the "I need to lose 10 lbs first" excuse (and what it's really about), why support isn't a luxury, and what it means to stop selling yourself out.

If you've ever felt like your body was working against you, this one's for you.

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When was the last time you sent out a price and felt sick to your stomach?

In this episode, I sit down with business coach Laura Hulleman to talk about the one thing that stops most of us from building sustainable businesses: charging what we're actually worth.

Laura helped me get over my own pricing fears, and in this conversation, we dig into why so many coaches, consultants, and photographers undercharge—and what it's really costing us.

We talk about:

• Why "charging less means more clients" is a lie that keeps you stuck
• The fear underneath the fear (spoiler: it's not really about money)
• How free or underpriced work actually hurts your clients
• Laura's journey from janitorial business owner to six-figure business coach
• Why you have to charge the scary price before you feel ready
• The difference between selling what clients want vs. delivering what they need
• How the empty nest changes your relationship with pricing and freedom
• Why "I'm just doing..." is a red flag in your own thinking

This conversation is for you if you've ever:

• Felt guilty asking for what you're worth
• Given away sessions "just this once" and regretted it
• Avoided raising your prices because you're afraid no one will book
• Built an entire business while still feeling like you're "just" doing something

Laura's approach is honest, grounded, and real—no "boss babe" energy, just practical wisdom about building a business that actually supports your life.

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If this conversation resonated with you, send it to one friend who needs to hear it. And if you're ready to stop undercharging, you know what to do.

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