Send us a text The holidays are full — full schedules, full plates, full emotions… and often, a very empty tank. If you want to enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your sanity, this short episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 5 simple, doable tips to help you stay grounded and healthy during the holiday season, even if life is hectic, routines are out the window, and you feel like you barely have time to breathe. These aren’t tips about perfection, strict rules, ...
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Send us a text The holidays are full — full schedules, full plates, full emotions… and often, a very empty tank. If you want to enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your sanity, this short episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 5 simple, doable tips to help you stay grounded and healthy during the holiday season, even if life is hectic, routines are out the window, and you feel like you barely have time to breathe. These aren’t tips about perfection, strict rules, ...
Send us a text The holidays are full — full schedules, full plates, full emotions… and often, a very empty tank. If you want to enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your sanity, this short episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 5 simple, doable tips to help you stay grounded and healthy during the holiday season, even if life is hectic, routines are out the window, and you feel like you barely have time to breathe. These aren’t tips about perfection, strict rules, ...
Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving into something so many of us crave but don’t always know how to create: authentic connection. I’m sharing an honest look at my November freedom and aliveness experiment — what I intended, what actually happened, and what I’m learning about the real work it takes to build meaningful relationships as an adult. We’ll explore: ✨ Why connection is a core part of our wellbeing ✨ How values-aligned relationships support your body, mind, and...
Send us a text What my energy experiment taught me about staying steady when life gets busy and how I'm applying my learnings to the upcoming holidays. Episode Summary: If the holidays tend to leave you feeling off-track or exhausted, this episode is for you. I’m wrapping up my October energy experiment with some surprising takeaways — including what actually fueled my energy (hint: it’s not just sleep, water, and protein) — and how to stay grounded through the busy season ahead. You’ll hear...
Send us a text What happens when your focus on health quietly turns into a need for validation or proving your worth? In this episode, I share a real moment of self-awareness that made me realize when my fitness goals were drifting away from focusing fully on health and feeling good toward being seen, approved of, and “enough.” I’ll walk you through how I noticed this pattern, what helped me shift my perspective, and how to build a healthy body image mindset that comes from self-respect...
Send us a text You know that voice in your head that says, “You should be doing more,” or “You’ll never stick with it”? Yeah, that one. This week, I’m diving into one of the sneakiest energy drains of all: self-judgment. It might not seem like a big deal, but those subtle “not enough” thoughts take a real toll on your mental and emotional energy. They keep you in a loop of guilt, comparison, and frustration — instead of helping you move forward. In this episode, I share: ✨ What I’ve be...
Send us a text Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. In this episode, I’m sharing six powerful energy shifts that will help you beat burnout and feel more balanced, focused, and alive in your everyday life. We’ll cover: How movement creates energy (without needing to spend hours at the gym)Simple nutrition and mindful eating practices that sustain you instead of depleting youMindfulness techniques that calm stress and brin...
Send us a text What does it really mean to live a bold, adventurous life — one you can look back on with pride? In this episode, I share a conversation I had with my daughter that stopped me in my tracks. Her simple comment reminded me of something powerful: living boldly isn’t about being fearless — it’s about taking intentional action toward what lights you up, even when life is messy or uncertain. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or just… meh — this episode will inspire you to rec...
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to stay consistent with healthy habits—even when you really want to? You’re not alone… and there’s a reason behind it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four most common habit hang-ups that silently sabotage your progress—so you can finally stop blaming yourself and start building habits that actually stick. You'll learn: Why willpower isn’t the problem (and what is)The 4 habit hang-up types—and how to spot yoursWhat to do instead of...
Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into why we procrastinate, why self-judgment keeps us stuck, and how to break free using simple, effective strategies. Procrastination isn’t about laziness—it’s often tied to fear, overwhelm, exhaustion, or lack of connection to what truly matters. I’ll share three powerful tools to help you get unstuck, including the 5-minute trick, tracking your procrastination patterns, and tying tasks to your values—so you can stop overthinking and start ...
Send us a text In this episode, I’m talking about redefining productivity so you can stop feeling guilty for resting. Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do — and I’m breaking down how to shift your mindset to truly believe that. If you’re exhausted from always feeling like you should be doing more, this is a must-listen. Shift from "doing" to "being": Instead of measuring productivity by how much you accomplish, focus on how you feel and who you are becoming in the process — ...
Send us a text If you’ve ever felt a feeling of regret about something (haven’t we all?), this is the episode for you. In this episode, I’m talking about my 3 favorite questions to turn regret into a tool for growth and moving forward. In this episode you’ll learn: Why we often get stuck in regret and why it’s not helpfulMy favorite 3 questions for reframing regret into a tool for growth and forward motionsHow to make peace with your pastEnjoying the show? I always appreciate it when my...
Send us a text In this episode I'm diving into the 3rd pillar of holistic wellness - spirit. Most of us are pretty familiar with spirit's sisters - body and mind, but this one easily gets neglected for a variety of reasons. The thing is, this one is like the glue that holds us all together. Listen to this episode to learn why this pillar is the secret ingredient to feeling connected to life. Resources shared in the episode: 1. Episode 19 - on Journaling 2. Guided Spirit check-in - click HE...
Send us a text In this episode, I'm talking about the endless cycle we all know too well - every year we start off with tons of motivation to make the changes we've been wanting to make. Whether it's losing weight, getting in shape, eating healthier, being more positive or something else, we end up losing our motivation partway throughout the year (92% of of people quit by mid-February according to one study), beat ourselves up over it and find ourselves back in the same place at the end of t...
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Send us a text In this episode, I'm diving into holding your head high and taking the high road when you know someone is saying mean things about you. It's painful and hurtful, and yet, it's really all about them, not you. Our brains want to make it about us because we want to belong and fit in, and we have control over what we do to attempt to "fix" the situation but we do NOT have control over the other person or people. Brains don't like not being able to control things. So we're left fe...
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Send us a text This week on the podcast, I'm talking to you about the mirror. When was the last time you looked in the mirror and liked what you saw? As we get older, it can get harder. It's pretty common to see our reflection and start criticizing ourselves for all the stuff that we don't like. What if you were able to look in the mirror and see a familiar friend whom you loved and cherished? What if you were able to compliment yourself instead of criticize? In this episode, I'm sharing ...
Send us a text Did you know that only 8% of people follow through on their new year's resolutions? Yup. Not so hot, is it? But that's ok, my friend! In this episode you'll learn to be self-compassionate and revise your goals/intentions/resolutions so that they are BETTER and more doable. Have a listen! If you're looking for help and accountability in this, I can help! Book a FREE Discovery Call HERE ===RESOURCES=== Download the FREE e-book, Creating a Life You Love HERE Suppor...
Send us a text The holiday season is notoriously a crazy time of year. Why do we do this to ourselves? Sure, there is lots to do, but wouldn't it be nice to slow down and enjoy the season a little more? Listen to this episode for my tips on how to slow down, get quiet and patiently wait this time of year. === RESOURCES === Free Download! How to Create a Life You Love e-workbook. Click HERE to download Would you like to learn more about how working with me can change your life? Cli...
Send us a text In this episode of Real, Brave, Unstoppable, we're talking about all-or-nothing thinking, otherwise known as black-and-white thinking, binary thinking, or extreme thinking. You'll learn: what all-or-nothing thinking iswhy it's usually not helpfultools for you to think more flexibly (i.e. find the "gray area" in your thoughts) === RESOURCES === FREE download: Create a Life You Love Ebook -download HERE Ask me anything! Let's talk. Schedule a FREE Discovery Call HERE S...
Send us a text The holidays are full — full schedules, full plates, full emotions… and often, a very empty tank. If you want to enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your sanity, this short episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 5 simple, doable tips to help you stay grounded and healthy during the holiday season, even if life is hectic, routines are out the window, and you feel like you barely have time to breathe. These aren’t tips about perfection, strict rules, ...
