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What if the most valuable things you did this year never showed up on a spreadsheet? We close the year by swapping vanity metrics for honest measures of growth: the moment you walked away from a toxic pattern, the day getting out of bed counted as courage, the choice to pause before replying, the decision to be kinder to yourself than your inner critic has ever been. I walk through the real wins of 2025—ending a painful relationship, finishing my life coaching certificate, spending meaningfu...

We share how a family health scare, illness, and holiday pressure rewired our plans and reminded us to hold our word with compassion. It’s a candid check-in on grief, boundaries, job searching at 53, and choosing rest without quitting on ourselves. • coping with a parent’s hospital stay • showing up while sick and tired • being impeccable with your word • leaving toxic spaces and misaligned work • compassion that conflicts with old roles • redefining progress beyond pay stubs • managing diab...

What if joy wasn’t something you waited for, but something you scheduled? We open up about moving from survival mode to a simple, repeatable plan that makes happiness a weekly habit, not a rare surprise. No perfection, no fluff—just real tools you can use today, even on a tight schedule and a tighter budget. We break down the “joy list” method: write every activity that sparks delight, from quick wins like snapping photos of flowers and sunsets to big dreams you’ll save toward over time. The...

We turn a holiday mishap into five clear takeaways on pain, boundaries, gratitude, and accountability. A raw plan forms: 30–45 days to leave, work more, find housing, and move from codependent patterns to self-led freedom by February. • people cannot give what they do not have • gratitude can coexist with pain • naming feelings makes them workable • accountability turns insight into action • resilience as improvising when plans fail • let them project, I'll protect my peace • setting a firm ...

A single holiday can test a year’s worth of growth. When family dynamics flare and old roles return, do we collapse into the script or choose a calmer, braver move? We walk through a raw, real story—from a turkey that wouldn’t stay in the oven to the decision to set boundaries without bitterness—and unpack the skills that keep your nervous system steady while your heart stays open. We talk about the power of self-responsibility: admitting the patterns that keep us stuck without drowning in b...

What if the real shift doesn’t come from fixing the past, but from forgiving the version of you who didn’t know better yet? Tina opens up about leaving a decades-long pattern of toxic relationships and the unexpected power of self-forgiveness. The pain didn’t just hurt; it dragged the energy of every day down. By clearing shame and blame, she found room for small joys that stack: taking a walk, calling friends, grabbing popcorn for a movie, even dancing alone in the kitchen. Those moments bec...

Ever wished someone would finally say the words you needed to hear so you could let go and breathe again? We walk through a grounded, compassionate approach to forgiveness that doesn’t require reconciliation or contact: writing the apology you never received, setting firm boundaries, and choosing self-forgiveness as a daily act of self-respect. We start with an honest trigger warning and then break down the expressive letter method—how to draft it, what to include, and why it’s never meant t...

We share a simple 30-minute meditation framework to shift from mental noise to practical clarity. Tina speaks candidly about healing, ADHD, decluttering, and choosing one clear action each week to create real change. • why self-care must come first • how to set up a 30-minute sit • letting negative thoughts float by • journaling a 30 days, 30 minutes log • using meditation to pick one action • decluttering and choosing five mentors • hiring help when you need support • small acts of personal...

We share how forgiveness led to firm boundaries, why we stopped fixing people, and what it takes to admit we’re not ready to date. We move through heavy days, dance for healing, declutter inputs, and plan a brave exit from a toxic space while building a safe community. • setting no-tolerance boundaries for abuse • leaving at the first sign of disrespect • retiring the fixer role in relationships • naming we’re not ready to date yet • telling real from projected red flags • six-month plan for...

What happens when you stop performing and let the quiet in? We open the door to that brave pause—naming the emptiness, sitting with it, and watching it transform into clarity you can actually use. From a simple hand-on-heart check-in to a mantra that moves you from intention to action, we map a path that’s honest, doable, and a little bit joyful. We break down the “Get it, got it, girl” framework in real terms. Get it: say what you want out loud. Got it: put it in writing so it becomes real....

The quiet after anxiety can feel eerie, like something’s missing. We reframed that silence as a gift: space you can choose to fill with clarity, breath, and embodied action. Using a simple mantra—get it, got it, girl—we walk through a grounded process that turns desire into direction. Get it means naming what you want without hedging. Got it means writing it down, so your dream exists outside your head. Girl is your cue to move with it, breathe into it, and let your body carry the truth you j...

What if the voice that heals you is your own, spoken back with compassion? After years trapped in a repeating relationship pattern, I stumbled into a simple practice that changed everything: I recorded my unfiltered truth, listened to it later, and answered as if I were talking to someone I love. That moment—raw and unscripted—became Mirror Back (tm), a tool that helped me reclaim my voice, meet my own truth, and move forward without apology. I walk you through the messy middle: leaving a to...

When a wave of emotion hits after a big breakthrough, what do you do with it? We open the mic for a raw, unedited bonus track about release, renewal, and the small rituals that turn a feeling into a fresh start. From burning pages in the sink to recording a voice note you never share, we explore simple, personal ways to let go of old stories and make space for something better. The conversation shifts from healing to momentum: changing patterns, dismantling self‑limiting beliefs, and transla...

What if the most powerful step in healing isn’t telling the story again, but choosing not to? I open up about moving from constant explaining to a quieter, deeper clarity—one grounded in self-trust, contentment, and the courage to release old narratives that no longer serve me. We walk through a simple but vivid metaphor: imagine being at the bottom of a pile where each “player” is a weight—guilt, shame, failure, fear. Then we start lifting them off, one by one, with practical choices: therap...

****Quick challenge: How many times did I say - like - in this episode? **** What if the loudest breakthrough comes from a quiet no? We went fully uncut to trace the real work of change—honoring anger without shame, naming gaslighting as it happens, and refusing to step back into roles that never fit. It starts with a week of wild emotions and a plastic pumpkin stomp, and moves into practical tools: effortless meditation to unhook from racing thoughts, breath work to calm the body, and the ...

We share a raw confession about leaving a gaslit relationship, breaking people-pleasing patterns, and choosing everyday joy like swimming and pancakes. We set boundaries, own our flaws, and map a path toward clarity, discipline, and self-respect while living with ADHD. • owning purpose without apology • choosing joy over approval • gaslighting, narcissistic patterns, and leaving • boundaries that protect dignity • self-responsibility and unlearning childhood habits • ADHD as challenge and st...

We share an envision visualization turns into daily actions that break toxic patterns. We get honest about doubt, clutter, money, and comfort, and we choose routines that protect progress without chasing external approval. • narrowing our focus to serve bold pathfinders • using alignment as prompts for disciplined action • building a morning routine that reduces friction • treating clutter as an energy and time drain • reframing money habits with simple rules • using breathwork to interrupt ...

We guide a calm visualization to map a perfect, ordinary day one year ahead, turning vague hopes into clear choices about home, routine, work, and relationships. Practical prompts help you notice fear, choose safety and expansion, and take the next small step. • grounding, comfort, and safety cues • imagining location, home, and companions • morning rituals that set energy and intent • food choices for joy and wellbeing • work, calling, and the pull you feel • learning paths using classes, m...

What if your life had a GPS and you could set the destination one year ahead? We walk you through a grounded, heart-centered visualization to design a perfect, typical day—where you wake up, who you’re with, how you work, and the nightly rituals that help you switch off. This is reinvention made practical: calm your body, see the details clearly, and choose small steps that compound into a life that fits. We start by slowing the nervous system with simple breath work, then build the scene wit...