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This episode offers a grounded, shame-free shift from trying to ‘fix’ yourself to learning how to work with who you already are.
Constantly shaming yourself when you’re not following through? I know it feels necessary to be hard on yourself, but tune in to learn what’ll actually get you the results you want.
This episode breaks down the 5 predictable emotional stages of change and how to get through the messy middle by understanding that discomfort isn’t failure, it’s proof of growth.
After such a heartbreaking, life-shattering year, I wanted to record this small message for you as we step into 2026.
This episode challenges the well-meaning but unhelpful idea that grief should look like happiness, and explores what truly supports healing instead.
A raw conversation about the loneliness of grief and the disorienting reality of losing the people you thought would always be there. This episode explores what it really takes to keep going when loss changes everything.
Ever find yourself waiting for someone to notice how hard you're struggling and get frustrated when they don’t? Tune into this episode to learn exactly what to do in those moments so you turn frustration into self validation.
Ever gotten feedback at work that just... stung? In this episode, I'm breaking down why feedback hits us so damn hard in the first place, and more importantly, how to better respond to it..
When everything feels out of control, here’s the one thing you can come home to at any moment to not only prevent panic attacks but reground yourself back to calm..
If you're resenting someone in your life, it's clear sign of a boundary you haven't set yet. In this episode, I'm sharing the one-sentence framework that stops resentment and actually protects your peace.
This episode dives into how One Girl founder, Meaghan Barakett, turned online impersonation into a movement for change - shaping policy, and proving we can all create the good we can’t find.
We’re not taught how to show up for someone in grief. This episode unpacks what actually helps when your friend’s heart is breaking - and what doesn’t.
If you’ve been stuck in procrastination mode, this one’s for you. I reveal a personal experience that reshaped how I think about time, and share simple mantras to help you take action - even on the days you really don’t feel like it.
There's a type of rejection far more painful than hearing "no" from others - and you're probably experiencing it right now. In this episode, discover what it is and how to stop letting fear control your actions.
In this episode, I'm breaking down the actual science behind why your body ugly cries—and why that's not only normal, it's necessary and good for your mental health.
After much needed time away, I’m excited to be back behind the mic and sharing with you what’s truly been helping me through my darkest days of grief (and no, it’s not just ‘be grateful’)..
In this very personal episode, I share why I’ve been missing from podcasting for the last 4 weeks and how my world has been flipped upside down again. I include a bonus episode I had recorded just beforehand to help you stay committed when your goals get hard and motivation fades.
Whether you're already navigating the challenges of loving someone from afar or wondering if you should take the leap, this episode offers practical tips and encouragement from someone who's been there!
People often say to ‘just get over’ a breakup. But it’s not how we’re wired as humans - and this episode explains why, giving you the validation (and hope) you need to keep working towards your healing and growth after a breakup.
This episode is your kick in the pants to stop hiding with your fears—and start moving toward what you really want. Tune in now and start flexing your bravery muscle—one gumption-powered step at a time.
I’m excited to be joined by speaker and leadership coach, Peggy Sullivan, to discuss breaking up with the ‘hustle culture’. If your schedule feels like a never-ending to-do list and your soul’s running on empty, this episode is for you!
Whether you’ve lost someone, are supporting someone through illness, or are just trying to figure out how to live more intentionally - this episode is a warm, vulnerable, soul-hug of a listen.
Ever struggle with negative self talk? Ha, yes - welcome to being human! In this episode I dive into a powerful mental interrupt tool—one simple question that can help you stop those runaway thought spirals in their tracks.
If you’ve been living on autopilot, saying yes when you want to say no, and putting everyone else’s needs above your own - this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in as I unpack one tiny word that's secretly fueling your people-pleasing habits… and the simple shift to finally break free.
If you’ve been needing a sign to be a little softer with yourself while still holding on to your strength—this is it. Come join me for this raw, real, and uplifting conversation. Let’s talk about how to love ourselves through it, not just once we’ve “figured it out.”
Tune in to learn what real resilience looks like when your nervous system is overwhelmed—and how to protect your energy without guilt, performance, or people-pleasing.