If you didn’t end the year like you’d hoped … If there were goals you didn’t reach … If you feel more stuck than ever … Then you’re probably beating yourself up for wasting time. You might be buying into the punishing idea that it’s actually possible to MAXIMIZE your time. By doing everything right. By never failing or getting distracted. And by always finishing what you start. If so, here’s what I want to offer you. (This always blows my clients’ minds.) Friend, there is no such thing ...

If you’re having a sad Christmas … You’re SO not alone. (Even if it seems like everyone else on earth is merry and bright.) I fell into this trap. On Christmas Eve, I sent out an email speaking to everyone who is struggling during the holidays. I felt kind of silly doing it. My brain told me … 🧠 Everyone else is really HAPPY! You’re the only weirdo who’s not overjoyed by the season. 🧠 Now you look like a loser. 🧠 Also, if Debbie Downer and Scrooge McDuck had a baby, it would be you. Well. It ...

Imagine that suddenly you only had electricity for two hours a day. Two hours a day to charge your phone, use your Wi-Fi, run your heating/air conditioning, watch TV, refrigerate your food. Maybe you were already hungry and working hard to survive. And suddenly, the lights went out, and life got that much harder. That's what happened this year in Cuba. (As I learned on my recent trip.) In this week's episode of Climb Your Mountain, you'll hear about some of the struggles Cuba is going through...

Is this you? You're working two jobs to pay for all your kids activities — and yet they won't lift a finger to help you clean the house.You've just had a big loss (a child, partner, parent) — and suddenly everyone disappears. (Grief ghosts are real.)Your partner is happy for you to plan the entire vacation — and then complains loudly that they don't want to go to Disney Land.Every time you go somewhere with friends, you always end up driving, and its getting old.Feeling unsupported sucks.&nbs...

It's my 50th birthday. And I'm not here to give you a load of bullshit about how excited I am, or how 50 is the new 40. The late 40s have been TOUGH. And that's true for most people. Statistically, 47 is the most unhappy age. (Yes, actual scientists have studied this.) It's the collision of parenting, elder care, and peak work responsibilities. Your time has never been more constrained. You feel urgency to trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp while you're still healthy — but you're working 60 hours ...

As you gather with loved ones this holiday season, you may hear lots of opinions about yourself how you're living your life. Things like ... 😭 You're too fat. 😭 You need to get a grownup job. Yanno, like cousin Becky the neurosurgeon. 😭 It's a shame you're still single. 😭 You better hurry up and have kids (or another kid). 😭 Also, you're getting kind of old to have kids, so maybe you should freeze your eggs. Bestie, if this is you, this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast is goi...

Your life could use a glow up. But is life coaching really the answer? What the hell happens in those sessions? Cause if it's just talking, you could do that with your bestie. If it's just advice, you could get that from your opinionated big sis. Or ChatGPT. If it's just a step-by-step how-to process, you could get that from a self-help book. How exactly is coaching different? On this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, I'm going to show you. I'm going to walk you through 8 coa...

How do you know you're doing life "right?" It's a question that can come up at midlife, at the end of an era — or anytime in our disconnected, technology-numbed-out world. 🤔 A lot of people try to get life "right" by doing the socially approved things — prestigious job, 2.5 kids, house in the burbs. 🤔 Some look to social media likes and follows to know if they're on the right path. 🤔 Others find a high-control religion or guru to tell them their purpose. None of these options is necessarily "...

Did you know that 70% of people have used an AI like ChatGPT for therapy, coaching, or emotional support? So if you've ever tried this — or use it daily — you're far from alone. You may also have heard negative news coverage around using AI for mental health support. (For example, many states and professional organizations are calling for greater regulations and passing restrictions into law.) Naturally, you might wonder: Is it safe to talk to AI about my problems? Could it be doing me m...

PRE EPIC SERIES Last month, I shared a series called Do Your Epic Shit. And some common feedback was: "This is amazing. AND. I don't feel like this is my starting point. I'm just overwhelmed, dysregulated, confused, and not able to take even small steps. First I'd love to learn the basics. The foundational skills that will allow me to play hard and tolerate the discomfort of doing bigger things." Friends, that makes SO much sense. It's actually where I start with most of my ...

PRE EPIC SERIES Last month, I shared a series called Do Your Epic Shit. And some common feedback was: "This is amazing. AND. I don't feel like this is my starting point. I'm just overwhelmed, dysregulated, confused, and not able to take even small steps. First I'd love to learn the basics. The foundational skills that will allow me to play hard and tolerate the discomfort of doing bigger things." Friends, that makes SO much sense. It's actually where I start with most of my ...

PRE EPIC SERIES Last month, I shared a series called Do Your Epic Shit. And some common feedback was: "This is amazing. AND. I don't feel like this is my starting point. I'm just overwhelmed, dysregulated, confused, and not able to take even small steps. First I'd love to learn the basics. The foundational skills that will allow me to play hard and tolerate the discomfort of doing bigger things." Friends, that makes SO much sense. It's actually where I start with most of my ...

PRE-EPIC SERIES Thanks so much to everyone who tuned in for my "Do Your Epic Shit Series" last month and offered their feedback. One thing I'm hearing loud and clear from many of you: This all sounds great ... one day. But I honestly don't feel ready to even start doing hard things! Friend, that makes so much sense. When I think about my clients, very few of them came into coaching ready to immediately storm the gates of their dreams! Most of them started by learning foundation skills: ...

Whether, you're trying to lose 10 pounds, find your person, or sell your first screenplay — we all want to make our dreams happen faster. This might lead you to rush. You might set unrealistic timelines. Try to do all the things at once. And try to make it happen from a place of urgency. But the truth is: trying to rush actually slows you down. You feel more resistance. More confusion. There's more internal pressure to do it perfect the first time. Which makes it hard to keep moving forward. ...

Self-care. It's nice for twenty-somethings without kids, elderly parents, patients, students, or a demanding job. But you? You have responsibilities. If you don't take care of it all, who will? Setting boundaries feels so selfish. Spending time and money on your own happiness feels like taking it from others. It's almost like what's bad for them is good for you. Friend, if you're feeling this, I want you to consider ... That the complete opposite is actually true. As the caregiver, you are th...

Do you ever feel lost in your own life? Losing your direction in life is super common. It can happen at any time, but it's especially normal after big life transitions like a breakup, a graduation, or your kids leaving home. It can feel heavy, like you have a lot of resistance to starting something new. And it can also feel overwhelming, like there are too many possibilities to choose from. Either way, it's no fun. If you're in a lost phase, this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podc...

The fourth and final episode of my new series, DO YOUR EPIC SHIT, is live and ready for your viewing and listening pleasure! This series is designed to help you finally take that adventure you've been putting off forever — whether that's walking across Mongolia, getting a new degree, or having a baby. Today, we talked about Bombproof Planning for Inevitable Success. Click here to check out the video version! (NOTE: Scroll down for the latest video.) This episode is about 35 minutes, so ...

The third episode of my new series, DO YOUR EPIC SHIT, is live and ready for your viewing pleasure! This series is designed to help you finally take that adventure you've been putting off forever — whether that's walking across Mongolia, getting a new degree, or having a baby. Today, we talked about Common Obstacles (including money, time, and fear). Click here to check out the video version! (NOTE: Scroll down for the latest video.) This episode is about 35 minutes, so you don't need a...

Hi Sarah, Hope you like popcorn. Because ... 🍿 The second episode of my new series, DO YOUR EPIC SHIT, is live and ready for your viewing pleasure! This series is designed to help you finally take that adventure you've been putting off forever — whether that's walking across Mongolia, getting a new degree, or having a baby. Today, we talked about How to Get Out of Your Own Way. Click here to check out the video version! (NOTE: Scroll down for the latest video.) This episode is abo...

Grab the popcorn. 🍿 The first installment of my new series, DO YOUR EPIC SHIT, is live and ready for your viewing/listening pleasure! Click here to check out the video! Or just enjoy the audio version right here on the podcast. This series is designed to help you finally take that adventure you've been putting off forever — whether that's walking across Mongolia, getting a new degree, or having a baby. Today, we talked about why now is always the best time to start. This epis...