Broken to Brave | Guiding you to heal & break free from anxiety

Forgiving Yourself After Missing the Signs with Megan Blacksmith

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Some of the heaviest moments in a hard season are the ones where we turn on ourselves. The signs were there; we kept looking away, and now we can't stop asking why.

I sit down with Megan Blacksmith of Blacksmith Training Company to talk about two seasons that broke her open. One started with a physical crash after her first baby, when her labs said everything was fine, and she knew it wasn't. The other came with a discovery in her marriage about eight years ago.

Megan shares what she did with the thirty days that followed, the forgiveness she thought she had finished, and the question that made her burst into tears at an NLP training. It is also the story of how a season that looked like the end became the start of the work she does today.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why forgiving someone else and forgiving herself turned out to be two separate pieces of work.
Figuring out her own side of things while accepting that the other person may not be on her timeline.
How she now asks what a hard moment is bringing up instead of assuming something has gone wrong.

Connect with Megan:
https://www.instagram.com/blacksmith_training_co
https://programs.blacksmithtrainingco.com/ignite-2026

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The Story You Keep Telling Yourself About Anxiety

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You were doing well. Genuinely well, for weeks or months, maybe longer than that. Then one afternoon undid it, and what came next wasn't just anxiety. It was the story that showed up on top of it: "See, I knew it, this is just how I am."

I'm walking through what that phrase actually reveals, the one most of us use without thinking twice, and why the language we reach for around anxiety says more than we realize. I'm sharing what actually has to shift before behavior does, and why doing the same work over and over sometimes still leaves you back where you started.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The phrase most people use around anxiety without realizing what it's actually telling them.
Why identity drives behavior long before you ever notice it happening.
What changes when you stop working on the surface and start changing what's underneath it.

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Why Your Brain Chooses Familiar Over Peaceful

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You finally feel like something clicked. A new tool, a shift in perspective, and for a few days everything feels different, lighter, more possible. Then a trigger hits and you're right back in the old response, the same spiral or shutdown or overthinking, like the last few weeks never happened. And underneath that, the harder part sets in: the wondering why everyone else seems to figure this out and you can't.

I'm walking through why that happens, and it has nothing to do with willpower. Your brain isn't built to choose what's peaceful; it's built to choose what's familiar, and those automatic responses, the catastrophizing, the people-pleasing, the shutting down, aren't personality traits. They're survival tracks your system built a long time ago to keep you safe. I break down why fighting them head-on actually makes them stronger, and what it actually takes to lay down a new one.

In This Episode, I Cover

Why your nervous system chooses familiar patterns over peaceful ones, even when you can see it coming.
Why fighting an old pattern in the moment usually makes it stronger, not weaker.
What it actually takes to build a new response, starting with the body instead of the mind.

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You've Been Reading the Manual to a Smoke Alarm

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There's a moment right before a panic attack sets in where your mind starts flipping through pages, trying to think its way out of something that didn't start in the mind at all. I know that moment. Standing under a blaring alarm, manual in hand, waiting for the reading to make it stop.

In this episode, I walk through why your nervous system reacts before a single thought ever forms, and what it actually means to turn down its sensitivity setting instead of trying to reason with it mid-alarm. I also share what shifted for two women I worked with once they stopped starting in the mind and started in the body.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why trying to think your way out of anxiety never actually works.
What your nervous system's sensitivity setting has to do with panic attacks.
What changed for two women who thought they'd always feel this way.

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Suffering Is Resistance, Peace Is Acceptance with Tara Walsh

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There's a kind of peace that doesn't come from things finally being okay. It comes from putting down the fight against what already is.

I sit down with Tara Walsh to talk about what got her there. A miscarriage that cracked open years of anxiety she didn't have a name for yet. A marriage stretched thin by her ex-husband's PTSD, and the years she spent over-functioning to hold everything together so he wouldn't have to. A divorce that made her question everything she believed about love and safety. She shares the line from her own coach that changed how she saw all of it, the difference between resisting a hard reality and choosing it. It's not a tidy lesson. It's what actually shifted when she stopped waiting for her life to look different and started building peace from the inside instead.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The realization that suffering comes from resisting reality, not from the reality itself.
How over-functioning became her way of managing someone else's pain instead of her own.
Learning to build safety inside herself after years of looking for it outside.

Connect with Tara:
https://www.instagram.com/unblockyourbs
https://www.facebook.com/unblockyourbs
https://www.youtube.com/@unblockyourbs
https://unblockyourbs.com/podcast

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The Emotion Hiding Behind Your Anxiety

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What if anxiety isn't actually the emotion you've been struggling with? For years I believed anxiety itself was the problem, something to get rid of so everything else would get better. What I've come to understand is that anxiety is often what you're most aware of, while everything underneath it, the grief, the sadness, the disappointment, the shame, gets pushed further down and interrupted before it ever gets to move through you.

I'm walking through what happens when we cut off our own emotional cycle instead of letting it complete, and how that pattern doesn't just shape how you relate to yourself; it shapes how you show up with the people you love too. This isn't about learning new tools to manage your emotions. It's about understanding what's actually been happening underneath the anxiety this whole time.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why anxiety is often the emotion you're most aware of, not the one that's actually underneath.
What it means to interrupt your own emotional cycle before it completes, and why that keeps you stuck.
How becoming skilled at managing your own emotions quietly affects the people closest to you.

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Your Body Is Keeping the Score on Unprocessed Stress with Katelyn Hamilton

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There's a point where stress stops being something you push through and starts becoming something your body has to deal with instead. It doesn't always look dramatic from the outside. Sometimes it's a diagnosis nobody saw coming, arriving right when everything else finally starts to calm down.

I sit down with Katelyn Hamilton to talk about the season that pushed her past what she thought she could carry, from a colicky newborn and a terrifying trip to the ER, to an autoimmune diagnosis that forced her to look at what she'd been holding onto. We get into what it actually took for her to release control, ask for help, and rebuild trust in her own body and her own timeline.

In This Episode, I Cover:

How an incredibly stressful year showed up in her body as an autoimmune diagnosis.
What it took to let go of control and let someone else help.
The tools she leans on now to regulate her nervous system and protect her capacity.

Connect with Kate:
https://katelynehamilton.com
https://www.instagram.com/katelynehamilton
https://www.facebook.com/KatelynEHamilton
https://www.tiktok.com/@buildteamsuccess

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The Real Reason Anxiety Keeps Coming Back

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Before your feet even hit the floor in the morning, there's already a check in happening. Is this going to be a good day or a bad day. That question, and dozens of moments like it, aren't just anxiety showing up. They're a nervous system rehearsing something it's practiced for years.

I'm walking through why anxiety often isn't proof that something is wrong, but proof of how well a system has learned to survive. The same repetition that built that pattern can build something different. It's not one breakthrough that changes it. It's showing your system, over and over, that this moment can end differently than the last one.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why the moments you barely notice, like checking in with your body or bracing before you even leave the house, are actually rehearsal.
The difference between understanding your anxiety and actually changing the pattern.
What it takes for your nervous system to start practicing something new instead.

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Choosing Refinement Over Burnout with Kendall Dunn

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There's a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from doing everything right and still watching the ground shift anyway.

I sit down with Kendall Dunn, a military spouse, adoptive mom, and author, about the year everything happened at once. An adoption process she was told would take two years moved in ninety days. Her husband deployed the day after their daughter was born. A pandemic hit weeks later. And in the middle of all of it, her newborn needed emergency surgery for what doctors feared was a brain tumor. Underneath the medical crisis, Kendall was also stepping into a reckoning she hadn't been prepared for, adopting and suddenly seeing her own community through a different lens.

Kendall talks about a concept from her book, soul friction, the discomfort of two things rubbing against each other, and the choice that friction creates. It can burn a life down, or it can refine it. She talks about learning to pray for capacity instead of praying for her circumstances to change, something she's had to lean on again now that her husband is deploying a second time. It's a conversation about what a hard season makes out of a person, instead of just waiting for the hard season to end.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The season that moved faster and harder than anything Kendall was prepared for, from a fast-tracked adoption to a medical scare to a reckoning that changed how she saw her own community.
The concept of soul friction from her book, and the choice it forces between burning out and being refined.
Why she started praying for capacity instead of praying for her circumstances to change, and what that's looked like through a second deployment cycle.

Connect with Kendall:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kendallmariah
Website: www.kendallmariah.com
Purchase Kendall's book here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-52606503 or on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, etc.

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The Thing You're Trying to Heal Isn't the Real Problem

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

I just spent weeks going back through conversations with women who went through BRAVE-cation, and one pattern kept showing up. The problem they thought they had wasn't actually the problem underneath it.

They came in naming the same things you probably could: anxious, perfectionist, people pleaser, overthinker. What I kept hearing underneath all of it was self-abandonment, not anxiety. Protective patterns they'd been calling their personality for so long, they couldn't tell the difference between the armor and themselves anymore.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why breakthroughs don't always feel dramatic in the moment they happen.
The question that changes everything: can I handle this versus do I want this?
Why you can't always see the pattern you're standing inside of, even when everyone around you can.

Apply for BRAVE-cation today: www.brave-method.com/apply

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Feeling Broken After a Friendship Falls Apart with Kate Luman

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Losing a friendship can leave you questioning things you thought you already knew about yourself, whether you're likeable, whether you're allowed to take up space, whether the people you love will actually stick around.

I'm talking with Kate Luman, founder of The Little Bench Project, woodworker and printer, and operations manager at Alliance Graphics, about the friendships she lost and the belief she carried for years that she had to stay in line and be exactly who people expected in order to keep them. We talk about what BRAVE-cation cracked open in her, the moment she finally let herself be seen as she actually is, and how she rebuilt her trust in herself and in real connection.

In This Episode, We Cover:

The belief that if she wasn't what people expected, she'd lose them, and where that belief came from.
The friendship loss that seemed to confirm everything she was afraid of.
What actually rebuilt her trust in herself and in the relationships she has now.

Connect with Kate:
Website https://www.little-benches.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebenchproject/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587877611634

Interested in learning more about attending BRAVE-cation? DM the word RETREAT to me on Instagram or Facebook, or email the word RETREAT to admin@brave-method.com

Interested in learning more about The Little Bench Project? Check out https://www.little-benches.com

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Letting Go of the Shame You've Been Carrying with Cassie

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There is a version of you that has been holding something in for so long it stops feeling like holding. It just feels normal.

Today I'm talking with Cassie about the shame cycle she carried for years, the people-pleasing that kept it in place, and the moment she finally stopped avoiding the thing she needed to say. We talk about what it looks like to trust a process that isn't showing results yet, and what happens in your body when you keep swallowing your own voice instead of using it.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The shame cycle Cassie carried and how people-pleasing kept her stuck inside it
What her body was trying to tell her before she recognized it
The moment she finally said the thing, and what shifted for her after

Connect with Cassie:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachcasswellness/

Interested in learning more about attending BRAVE-cation? DM the word RETREAT to me on Instagram or Facebook, or email the word RETREAT to admin@brave-method.com

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Trusting Your Intuition and Releasing the Need for Control with Jenn Markiewicz [PART 2]

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Jenn Markiewicz. Last week, we replayed her original interview from two years ago to look back at where her inner work journey began. Today, Jenn is back to share a beautiful, grounded update on what has shifted after three years of dedication to her healing.

It is easy to get stuck in a loop of fighting life, constantly searching for the exact "how" and "why" because moving forward without total control feels too unsafe. There is often a deep fear that if the armor comes down, or if the less-than-shiny parts of life are exposed, the people around us will judge us or use it against us. This conversation explores the profound shift that happens when the focus turns inward, allowing heavy, suppressed emotions to finally move through the body in a matter of minutes so that true self-trust can take its place.

In This Episode, We Cover:

Shifting from a pattern of constant control to deep intuitive surrender
How breaking through a creative block opens the path to deeper healing
The impact of modeling accountability and non-defensive communication within relationships

Connect with Jenn:
Instagram www.instagram.com/friendjenn
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-markiewicz

Interested in learning more about attending BRAVE-cation? DM the word RETREAT to me on Instagram or Facebook, or email the word RETREAT to admin@brave-method.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
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What It Takes to Let the Armor Down with Jenn Markiewicz [PART 1]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Two years ago, I sat down with Jenn Marowitz for an incredibly powerful conversation about healing, vulnerability, and what happens when the armor finally comes down. Because of how much growth has happened since that day, this is a special two-part series. This episode is Part 1, where I am replaying that original, profound interview to anchor us in where this journey began.

This conversation explores the reality of anxiety when it is driven by a constant pressure to meet everyone else's expectations and maintain total control. I walk through the deep guilt that often arises when choosing to prioritize personal healing, and the profound emotional release that happens when a safe space is established to let go of old defenses. Next week, in Part 2, a brand-new interview will air to share an update on this ongoing journey of growth.

In This Episode, We Cover:

The pattern of using control to manage anxiety and please others
What happens during a deep emotional release when true safety is established
How reconnecting with the younger self restores self-confidence and self-acceptance

Connect with Jenn:
Instagram www.instagram.com/friendjenn
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-markiewicz

Interested in learning more about attending BRAVE-cation? DM the word RETREAT to me on Instagram or Facebook, or email the word RETREAT to admin@brave-method.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
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The Dream You Were Told to Give Up with Cassandra Wilcox

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

When you were a kid, you probably knew exactly what you wanted to be. And then somewhere along the way, someone told you it wasn't realistic. It wouldn't make money. It wasn't a real job. So you found something more responsible, and the wanting quietly went somewhere you couldn't see it.

In this episode, I sit down with Cassandra Wilcox, who spent fifteen years building a tech career while carrying the belief that there was no future in art. We get into what happened when she stopped clinging to the things that weren't right for her out of fear that nothing else was coming, and what it felt like to finally let herself want the thing she wanted at four years old. It's also an honest look at the part nobody really talks about, the grief that shows up when you let go, and how strange it can feel to start receiving good things right when you finally make room for them.

In this episode, we cover:

Why we cling to what isn't right for us when we're scared nothing else will come.
What it looks like to come back to something you wanted long before you were told it wasn't realistic.
Why letting good things in can feel as hard as letting other things go.

Connect with Cassandra:
Website: https://www.cassandrawilcoxart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casswilcoxart/ | https://www.instagram.com/cassandrawilcoxmusic/
You can purchase prints on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CassWilcoxArt or reach out for commissions on her website.

Interested in learning more about attending BRAVE-cation? DM the word RETREAT to me on Instagram or Facebook, or email the word RETREAT to admin@brave-method.com

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Why You Check in With Fear Before Desire

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There is a question most of us stop asking somewhere along the way. Not "will this make me anxious," but "what do I actually want?" When you have been living with anxiety for a while, fear quietly becomes the thing you check in with first, the point you reference before you make any decision. And without really noticing, your life starts revolving around avoiding discomfort instead of moving toward what you want.

In this episode, I talk about how fast that happens and how easily it hides. The desire shows up first, and then comes the "but." I would love to travel, but. I would love to say what I really think, but. Over time, you stop hearing the desire at all and only hear the fear. This is not just a mindset habit; it is a nervous system pattern, which is why awareness alone has not been enough to change it. I share what actually starts to shift when fear stops getting the final vote, and what becomes available to you again when it does.

In This Episode, I Cover:

How fear slips in before desire even gets a vote, often sounding reasonable or responsible.
Why your world keeps getting smaller when safe becomes the deciding factor.
What changes when nervous system healing makes new choices feel available again.

Interested in learning more about attending BRAVE-cation? DM the word RETREAT to me on Instagram or Facebook, or email the word RETREAT to admin@brave-method.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
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Your Body Will Make You Listen with Chelsea Litsey

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

From the outside, it can look like you have it all handled. The career, the family, the life you said you wanted. But underneath, something keeps breaking down, and it starts to feel like life is just happening to you.

In this episode, I sit down with Chelsea Litsey, who spent years high-functioning on the surface while her body was quietly falling apart. Autoimmune illness since she was nine, anxiety she had never felt before, and a rock bottom that finally made her stop pushing through. What she found when she looked underneath all of it surprised her, and it changed everything. We talk about what it really means when your body keeps screaming at you, and what becomes possible when you finally turn toward it instead of away.

In This Episode, I Cover:

What happens in your body when you keep pushing through instead of listening.
The connection between suppressed emotion, chronic illness, and anxiety.
Why tying your worth to your work or your partner keeps you stuck.

Connect with Chelsea:
Website: https://www.chelsealitsey.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizclaritycoach
Download Chelsea's meditations: https://meditations.chelsealitsey.com use the code BRAVE20 for a discount

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[FREE TRAINING]
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Are You Arguing for Your Limitations?

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There's a moment in the healing process that can stop everything. Not because something went wrong, but because the mind steps in with something that sounds completely reasonable. "Now isn't the right time." "I need to understand it more." "I'm too overwhelmed to start." Those phrases feel like honesty, like self-awareness even. But sometimes they're something else entirely.

In this episode, I'm walking through what's actually happening when we argue for the very things keeping us stuck. Every pattern gives us something, even the ones we say we want to change. Getting curious about what that is, that's where real movement begins.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why the nervous system defends familiar patterns, even painful ones.
The hidden payoff inside anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, and hypervigilance.
What shifts when you stop asking "what's wrong with me" and start asking "what has this been protecting me from".

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

The Pattern That's Making Your Anxiety Stronger

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There's something most people don't realize they're doing. They're speaking to their fear, their anxiety, their scared parts, in a way that's actually making everything worse.

I'm walking through what happens when those anxious parts of you get met with frustration instead of understanding. Why minimizing what you're feeling, or telling yourself it's not a big deal, tends to turn the volume up, not down, and what shifts when you start to notice that pattern.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why speaking harshly to your anxious parts intensifies the thoughts and sensations.
The difference between dismissing fear and actually working with it.
What it looks like to respond to yourself the way you'd respond to someone you care about.

Did you miss the Anxiety Relief Experience? For a limited period of time, you can see the replay here: https://www.brave-method.com/anxiety-relief-experience

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[FREE TRAINING]
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Trusting the Answers Already Inside You with Jen Armistead

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Some of us are really good at looking fine. We keep moving, keep achieving, keep showing up, and we get so good at it that even we start to believe the story we're telling. But underneath that, Jen was doing what so many of us do: shoving it all down and powering through.

In this episode, I sit down with Jen Armistead to talk about what it actually looks like to rebuild your life more than once. Cancer in her early 30s. Divorce. A cross-country move as a single mom, barely making ends meet. And then, just when things finally felt steady, her agency was shut down overnight. What's remarkable isn't the list of things she survived. It's how differently she met each one as she did the inner work.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The default setting of pushing through and what it costs you physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Why grief forced Jen to stop solving and start feeling.
How a daily yoga practice became the first place she could just breathe.
What it means to be a beginner again and why that willingness changes everything.
How to recognize when something is slowly draining you and what it takes to finally listen.

Connect with Jen:
Website: https://www.yogaendeavour.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaendeavour
Free 5-Day Series - The Breath Shift: https://www.yogaendeavour.com/breath

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
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What Nervous System Recalibration Actually Feels Like

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There's a question I hear underneath almost everything my clients share with me. Not just "how do I understand my anxiety better," but "what would actually be different for me? How would my life feel?"

In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly that. What shifts when your nervous system recalibrates. Not the theory, but the real, lived changes that happen in your body, your mind, and how you move through your days.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why your baseline changes first, and why "neutral" can feel like peace when you've been living in anxiety.
How your body stops treating thoughts, sensations, and what-ifs as threats.
The shift from reacting automatically to having actual space and choice in your responses.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
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Why Holding Everyone Together Breaks You

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

If you're the one who reads the room, keeps the peace, and makes sure everyone is okay, you know how automatic it feels. It doesn't even feel like a choice anymore. But somewhere along the way, staying aware of everyone else's emotions turned into feeling responsible for them.

In this episode, I'm walking through why that pattern makes complete sense and where it actually comes from. What your nervous system learned to do to create safety, and what it costs you when you keep losing yourself in the process of caring for everyone else.

In This Episode, I Cover:

How feeling responsible for others' emotions becomes a nervous system pattern.
What you stop paying attention to when you stay focused outward.
Why including yourself in the care you give everyone else is where the shift begins.

Register for the Anxiety Relief Experience today!
It starts April 27: www.brave-method.com/anxiety-relief-experience

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How high-achieving women can
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Your Anxiety Is Not Your Personality

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You've probably spent years thinking, "This is just who I am," when it comes to your anxiety, and let me tell you, it's not. When anxiety has been there long enough, it starts to feel like it belongs to you. Like it's woven into how you think, how you react, how you move through the world.

In this episode, I'm walking you through something that shifted everything for me. Anxiety isn't your personality. It's what your nervous system learned to do. And because it was learned, it can be unlearned. I'm breaking down what anxiety is actually trying to protect you from and why trying to think your way out of it keeps you stuck.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The difference between anxiety as identity and anxiety as a conditioned nervous system response
The most common experiences anxiety is trying to protect you from
Why solving anxiety from the mind keeps the pattern intact underneath

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
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When Doing the Work Does Not Feel Like Enough

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There's a particular kind of discouragement that comes when you're trying, you're showing up, you're doing everything you're supposed to do, and it still doesn't feel like enough. Not because nothing is changing, but because you can't see it yet, and that gap is where so many people start to question themselves.

In this episode, I'm walking through seven things I wish I had known during the hardest parts of my own healing journey. Things that, if I had understood them sooner, would have moved me through that feeling so much faster.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why feeling stuck and actually being stuck are not the same thing.
How avoiding emotions builds pressure in your system.
Addressing fear, not just controlling behavior.
What self-forgiveness really means.
The hidden payoffs keeping familiar patterns in place.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

What I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Healing Journey

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

I thought I was doing everything right. I was thinking differently, staying positive, figuring out my triggers. I was working on myself constantly. And yet I was still anxious, still reactive, still stuck more often than I wanted to be. I kept thinking I must be missing something, or maybe this is just the way I am.

What I didn't know then is that I wasn't doing anything wrong. I was just missing a few key things that would've changed everything a lot sooner. In this episode, I'm sharing what those were, because if you're in that place right now, this might be what helps things finally click.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why the parts of you that you judge most aren't personality traits, they're protective patterns.
How fighting your own reality creates constant internal tension in the nervous system.
Why getting out of fight or flight starts in the body, not in the mind.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

You Can't Talk Yourself Out of a Panic Attack

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

If you've ever tried to reason with yourself in the middle of a panic attack and it didn't work, there's a reason for that. It's not because you said the wrong thing or didn't try hard enough. It's because panic isn't happening in the thinking part of your brain. It's a body response, and no amount of self-talk reaches the part of your system that's already activated.

In this episode, I'm walking through why the tools most people reach for during panic, the reassurance, the logic, the "just calm down," aren't touching the pattern underneath. There's a difference between getting through a moment and actually changing what your nervous system does next time.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why reasoning with yourself during panic doesn't work the way you think it should.
The difference between managing anxiety in the moment and recalibrating your nervous system over time.
What to shift your attention to instead when those sensations start to rise.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

What Happens When Women Finally Feel Safe to Be Seen

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

There are moments in life where you can feel something shift, where people walk in as strangers and leave feeling deeply connected, seen, and changed.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on our first international BRAVE-cation retreat in Costa Rica and sharing some of the moments that stood out the most. From watching women face fears in the ocean, to releasing anger together on the beach, to witnessing what happens when someone says the thing they’ve been afraid to say out loud. I also read a beautiful poem written by one of the attendees and share why these spaces mean so much to me.

In This Episode, I Cover:

What happens when women face fears together, even the ones that feel overwhelming.
The difference between feeling anger and the behaviors we choose when it’s present.
How honesty and vulnerability create a deep connection, even between strangers.

Mentioned in this episode:
BRAVE-cation Day 1 Overview: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVd1xSGiiZs/
BRAVE-cation Day 2 Overview: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVgP_r7CtuC/
BRAVE-cation Day 3 Overview: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVi8DxrijPq/
BRAVE-cation Day 4 Overview: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVlb564CtrK/
BRAVE-cation Day 5 Overview: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVrvzxaiufg/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Why Positive Thinking Isn’t Fixing Your Anxiety

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

If positive thinking worked, you’d probably be healed by now. And if you’re anything like me, you already know when your thoughts are irrational. You know when you’re spiraling. And yet your body still reacts like something is wrong.

In this episode, I’m talking about why that happens and why it’s not a personal failure. I’m sharing the truth about why the thinking brain can’t override a survival response, and why trying to “think your way out” of anxiety keeps you stuck in management mode. If your body keeps reacting even when you know you’re safe, this conversation might help you finally understand why.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why positive thinking doesn’t work when your nervous system is already activated.
The difference between awareness and true nervous system regulation.
Why healing anxiety has to start with the body, not the mind.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Breaking Generational Cycles with Wendy Snyder

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

If you’re in the thick of parenting and you know you want to break generational cycles, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Snyder to talk about what it really looks like to parent differently, especially when you’re raising strong-willed kids. We talk about the power struggles, the inherited beliefs many of us grew up with, and the moment you realize nothing is wrong with you or your child, you just need a new toolkit. Wendy shares her story of moving from reactive, punishment-based parenting to compassionate discipline rooted in connection, boundaries, and true respect.

In This Episode, We Cover:

Why a misbehaving child is communicating, not proving you are a bad parent
The difference between authoritarian, permissive, and firm and kind parenting
How compassionate discipline and strong boundaries can exist together

Connect with Wendy:
Pre-order book:https://learn.freshstartfamilyonline.com/preorder
Free resources:https://learn.freshstartfamilyonline.com/strongwilledkids
Instagram: @freshstartwendy / https://www.instagram.com/freshstartwendy/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@wendysnyder-freshstartfamily
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshstartfamily
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-snyder-freshstartonline

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Anxiety Starts in the Body, Not the Mind

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

If you’re still trying to think your way out of anxiety, this might be why it hasn’t worked.

In this episode, I’m breaking down something that can completely change the way you understand your anxiety. You feel it before you think it. That tight chest, the drop in your stomach, the sudden wave of dread, it starts in the body. And if you’ve been trying to fix it by controlling your thoughts, I want to gently show you why that approach keeps you stuck in management mode.

I’m talking about nervous system recalibration, why awareness alone is not enough, and what actually begins to shift the sensitivity setting so you can stop organizing your life around anxiety and start building real internal safety.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why anxiety is a nervous system response, not primarily a thinking problem
The smoke alarm analogy and what it means to recalibrate your sensitivity setting
The difference between insight and embodiment, and why starting with the body changes everything

Email the word ACADEMY for more info to admin@brave-method.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Chronic Illness Is a Story We Can Rewrite with Karyn Shanks MD

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What if chronic illness isn’t just something to fix, but a story we’ve been taught to accept as truth?

In this conversation, I sit down with Karyn Shanks, MD, to explore what healing really means when we stop treating the body like a broken machine and start listening to the whole person. We talk about disappointment in conventional medicine, the courage it takes to question the stories we’ve been given, and how trauma, fatigue, and even autoimmune symptoms can be invitations back to ourselves.

This episode feels like a deep exhale, a reminder that the body is not wrong, and that small, simple shifts can open doors we didn’t know were there.

In This Episode, We Cover:
- Why the body is never wrong, and symptoms are messages, not mistakes.
- How trauma, even small t trauma, shapes chronic illness and survival biology.
- The power of small, simple shifts and reclaiming your own story as part of healing.

Connect with Karyn:
Website: https://www.karynshanksmd.com
Books:
Unbroken: Reclaim Your Wholeness
Heal: A Nine-Stage Roadmap to Recover Energy, Reverse Chronic Illness, and Claim the Potential of a Vibrant New You
The Wisdom of COVID-19: How to Rejuvenate, Reclaim Hope, and Heal in the New Post-Pandemic World

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarynShanksMD/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karynshanksmd/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyn-shanks-md-9ba2a520/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

"I Betrayed Myself Before I Learned to Trust My Body" with Theresa Lear Levine

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

There’s a specific kind of pain that comes from knowing you didn’t listen to yourself. From saying yes when your body said no, and realizing later that you abandoned your own truth. In this conversation, Theresa Lear Levine and I talk about what self-betrayal actually looks like, and how it slowly disconnects us from our intuition, our bodies, and ourselves.

We explore her healing journey through chronic pain, late ADHD diagnosis, nervous system work, EFT tapping, and learning how to stop arguing with reality. This episode is about the quiet shifts that happen when you start listening again, rebuilding self-trust, and understanding that feeling broken does not mean you are broken.

In This Episode, I Cover:

What self-betrayal really means and how it shows up over time.
How the nervous system works, and EFT tapping can shift emotional and physical pain.
Why feeling broken does not mean you are broken, and how healing unfolds gradually.

Connect with Theresa:

Becoming More Me Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/becoming-more-me-community/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresalearlevine/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theresalearlevine

Website: https://theresalearlevine.com

Book a Call: https://gamechangingconversation.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Why Anxiety Returns Even After You’ve Done the Work

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

How many times have you thought you were finally okay, only for anxiety to sneak back in the moment life gets heavy? In this episode, I talk about the quiet defeat that shows up when anxiety returns after you’ve done the therapy, used the tools, and felt real progress.

I break down why relief can feel temporary when identity doesn’t shift at the nervous system level, and how so many of us unknowingly return to the same survival version of ourselves under stress. This isn’t about trying harder or fixing yourself. It’s about understanding why your system keeps going back to what once kept you safe.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why anxiety coming back does not mean you failed or started over.
How identity shapes what your nervous system returns to under pressure.
The difference between managing symptoms and actually changing the soil.

Sign-up for The Anxiety Relief Experience today!
www.brave-method.com/anxiety-relief-experience

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Anxiety Came Back! (I Thought I Was Past This)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

You think you’re doing okay, maybe even good, and then it hits. A thought, a sensation, a moment of pressure, and suddenly, anxiety is back. And the part that hurts the most isn’t even the anxiety; it’s the thought, I thought I figured this out. Why is this happening again?

In this episode, I’m talking honestly about why anxiety can return even after you’ve done the work, learned the tools, and had moments where things felt clear. I break down why this is not a failure, not a setback, and not proof that nothing changed. This is about how the brain and nervous system actually work, and why starting with the body matters more than forcing mindset shifts.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why anxiety can come back under stress, even when you thought you healed.
How old nervous system patterns get reinforced and why awareness alone doesn’t change them.
What it really takes to build new responses without shaming yourself.

Sign-up for The Anxiety Relief Experience today!
www.brave-method.com/anxiety-relief-experience

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Anxiety

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt anxious the moment you woke up, before anything even happened? That racing heart, the spiraling thoughts, the pressure to calm down like everyone else seems to. I know that feeling. And I want you to know, there is nothing wrong with you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why most anxiety tools don’t stick. I’ll show you what’s really happening in your body, why calm can feel unfamiliar, and how your nervous system might be stuck in protection mode even when your mind says everything is fine. This isn’t about thinking differently. It’s about starting in the body.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why anxiety begins in the nervous system, not your thoughts
The hidden reason calm can feel unsafe
What it really takes to create a new baseline of safety in your body

Sign-up for The Anxiety Relief Experience today!
www.brave-method.com/anxiety-relief-experience

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

"I Looked Successful, But I Felt Broken" with Megan Caldwell

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Megan Caldwell hit burnout twice. The first time, she left her career in education and moved her young family to start over. The second time, everything looked perfect: she was running a thriving fitness business, had three beautiful kids, and was doing work she loved. But inside, she felt broken.

In this conversation, Megan shares what it really looked like to fall apart behind the scenes, and how a single moment with her closest friends became the catalyst for deep, lasting change. Megan is a coach, speaker, and creator of The ROCKSTAR Framework. She has helped hundreds of high-achieving women come home to themselves, and in this episode, she shows us exactly how that journey begins.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The truth about Megan’s second burnout and the moment she could no longer hide it
How she moved from performance and pressure into alignment and authenticity
Why play, presence, and connection are at the heart of real healing

Connect with Megan:

www.megancaldwellpdx.com

www.instagram.com/megancaldwellpdx

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Controlling Your Emotions Isn’t the Goal

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

We’ve been taught to manage emotions like a checklist: stay calm, don't react, hold it together. But what if that mindset is keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m sharing what emotional maturity really feels like and how it’s less about control and more about expanding your capacity to stay present with yourself.

This kind of growth is quiet. It won’t always show up on the outside, but it changes everything on the inside.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The difference between emotional control and emotional capacity
What emotional maturity looks like in real life, not just in theory
How to feel your emotions without getting lost in them

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

When the Goalpost Keeps Moving

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Why do we keep feeling behind, even when we’re doing the work? I’ve been sitting with this in my own life lately, and it’s something I see in so many of my clients too. That sense of not-enoughness, of constant striving, of pushing for the next goal without ever letting the nervous system breathe.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how we lose our sense of safety and satisfaction by measuring our progress the wrong way. And I’ll show you how shifting your focus, from the gap to the gain, can change everything.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The nervous system toll of chasing an ever-moving goalpost
Why your growth might not feel like it’s working (even when it is)
A grounded way to track your healing without getting stuck in shame

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Did You Forgot You Matter Too? with Julia Sewell

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when you wake up one day and realize you've abandoned yourself in the name of love?

In this powerful conversation with Julia Sewell, we unpack the lived experience of working mothers who give everything and forget they matter too. Julia shares the painful moment she realized her self-worth was buried beneath service, and how she began the brave journey of reclaiming her power, joy, and intention. We talk about noble self-abandon, the beloved table, and what it really means to self-make a life that honors your wholeness.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why self-sacrifice disguised as love can quietly destroy us
How to reconnect with the most innocent, deserving version of yourself
The difference between surviving your life and actually living it

Connect with Julia:
www.theselfmademom.com
www.instagram.com/theselfmademom
www.facebook.com/people/The-Self-Made-Mom/61572660357990/

Grab Julia's book: www.theselfmademom.com/book

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

The Myth of Never Feeling Bad Again

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

If you think healing means you’ll never feel anxious, overwhelmed, or triggered again, I want to gently challenge that idea. In this episode, I’m unpacking the perfectionism that can sneak into our healing journeys and the shame that comes with it.

I share what real healing looks like in my life and in the lives of the women I support. It’s not about emotional invincibility or reaching some mythical finish line. It’s about shortening the spiral, staying present through discomfort, and learning how to come back to center with more compassion.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why emotional waves aren’t proof you’re failing
The difference between being healed and being emotionally capable
How to shift from judgment to curiosity in hard moments

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

4 Hidden Roots of Chronic Anxiety

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What if your anxiety isn’t just about your job, your hormones, or your partner not communicating? What if there are deeper roots keeping you stuck in a cycle of fear and exhaustion?

In this episode, I’m uncovering the four hidden roots of chronic anxiety that most high functioning women never learn about. These roots shape how we feel, how we cope, and how we try to heal. I’m breaking down what’s really happening in your nervous system and showing you what needs to shift to start feeling safe and free.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The hidden pattern that keeps your nervous system stuck in survival mode
A surprising reason your anxiety might actually be a cover for something deeper
The quiet internal shift that can change everything about how you feel

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

A Meditation to Remember What Matters

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to forget what actually matters. After attending a funeral for someone only 38 years old, I needed to come back to myself, to perspective, and to presence. So in this episode, I'm guiding you through a meditation that helped me remember.

This isn’t about fixing anything. It’s about softening, grounding, and zooming out so you can land in what’s real. If you’re holding too much, this is a place to set it down.

Return to this meditation as often as needed.

In This Episode, I Cover:

A grounding breath practice to return to the present moment
A powerful zoom-out visualization to shift perspective
The quiet question that can guide your next right step

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

You Can't Heal What You Don't Own

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

We say we want growth. We say we want healing. But when it comes to taking full ownership of our choices, our reactions, and the messes we’ve made, that’s often where we quietly pull back.

Self-accountability isn’t sexy. It’s not the part of healing that gets celebrated. But it’s one of the clearest turning points in any transformation. It’s the moment we stop waiting for someone else to change and start looking at what’s actually in our control, not from a place of shame, but from a place of power.

In this episode, I walk through the subtle, everyday ways we avoid accountability and how that avoidance keeps us stuck in patterns we say we want to break. If you’ve ever said “I ran out of time” or “I was just overwhelmed” or “Well, if they hadn’t done that…” this one’s for you.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The ten quiet ways we avoid taking ownership of our behavior
How a dysregulated nervous system reacts to feedback or mistakes
What real self-accountability sounds like in language and action

Journal Prompts:

1. What’s one pattern I’ve blamed others for… that I might be contributing to?

2. When was the last time I got defensive? What was I trying to protect myself from?

3. How do I respond when I realize I made a mistake?

4. When I don’t do something I said I was going to do, how do I respond?

5. What would it feel like to repair, not out of shame, but out of courage?

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

You Don’t Have to Save Everyone

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt responsible for protecting others from their own pain? I’ve been there too, more times than I can count. In this episode, I’m unpacking a pattern that so many of us fall into: the need to rescue, to overgive, to soften the truth so no one else has to hurt.

I’m breaking down how this habit is often a nervous system response, rooted in fear, and how it shows up in ways we don’t always see at first. I’ll show you how to recognize your own warning signs and what it looks like to support someone without carrying their emotions as your own.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The nervous system patterns behind rescuing others
What it really means to hold space without fixing
Four journaling questions to help you shift the habit

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Avoiding It Isn’t Working Anymore

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What if the very thing you've been doing to feel safe is the reason you still feel stuck?

In this episode, I’m breaking down how avoidance quietly wires your nervous system to expect fear, not freedom. I’m walking through the moments we cancel, tiptoe, shut down, or stay silent, not because we want to, but because it feels safer than the alternative. And I’ll show you how to begin shifting that pattern, gently and powerfully, one micro-moment at a time.

In This Episode, I Cover:

How avoidance rewires your nervous system to expect fear
What it actually takes to stop the spiral of anxiety
The real cost of staying “safe”

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

When You Carry What Isn’t Yours

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling responsible for someone else's mood? Like it's your job to fix their disappointment, even when you did nothing wrong? I’ve been there too. In this episode, I’m unpacking the emotional weight we carry when we confuse empathy with responsibility, and how that pattern quietly disconnects us from ourselves.

I’ll walk you through how this shows up in everyday life, what it’s actually rooted in, and what healing can look like when you stop carrying what was never yours to begin with.

In This Episode, I Cover:

How codependency can hide inside empathy and over-functioning
Why your nervous system may be confusing discomfort with danger
What it feels like to set down emotional weight that doesn’t belong to you

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Stress Behaviors Are Not Your Personality

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

If you've ever thought, this is just who I am, this episode might shift everything. I'm breaking down what stress behaviors really are, like shutting down, overexplaining, people pleasing, or blaming, and how they're not personality traits. They're defense mechanisms your nervous system learned to survive.

I’ll show you how these unconscious patterns get in the way of healing and connection, and how to start seeing them clearly so you can choose something different. This is the work that changes lives.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why stress behaviors feel like personality but aren’t
How defensiveness protects you from emotions, not people
What it takes to notice and shift these patterns with compassion

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Is This Just the Way I Am?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Apply for BRAVE-cation! A healing retreat for women ready to break the cycle.
www.brave-method.com/brave-cation

That question lives quietly under so many of our patterns.
The fear that maybe we’re too much, too broken, or too late.

In this episode, I’m sharing what women often think before coming to Brave Cation, and what actually happens when they finally feel safe enough to take off the mask. Brave Cation is my five-day nervous system retreat for high-functioning women who are tired of pretending they’re fine. If you’ve ever wondered whether real change is possible for you, this is the truth you’ve been waiting for.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The fear of being the one it doesn’t work for
How fast healing can happen when your body feels safe
How healing isn’t selfish, it’s sacred

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

What If the Perfect Time Never Comes?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Apply for BRAVE-cation! A healing retreat for women ready to break the cycle.
www.brave-method.com/brave-cation

What if readiness isn’t a feeling, but a decision?

In this episode, I’m speaking to the part of you that keeps waiting. Waiting for the timing to be right, for the chaos to settle, for life to feel easier. I share the story of a single decision that changed everything for me, not because I felt ready, but because I finally listened to the quiet voice that said, “I can’t keep living like this.”

You’re not broken. You’re not too late. And you don’t have to wait any longer.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why the “right time” is often a form of fear
How one brave yes can shift everything
Why feeling safe changed more than just my mindset

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

You're Closer to Healing Than You Think

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Apply for BRAVE-cation! A healing retreat for women ready to break the cycle.
www.brave-method.com/brave-cation

Have you ever wondered if you're just too broken to heal? If nothing has worked, maybe it's because something deeper is keeping you stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing the message that cracked something open for me, and the one I hope opens something for you too.

I talk about the moment everything shifted in my own healing journey, the lies we’re told about what it takes to heal, and the subtle signs that healing is already happening (even if it doesn’t feel like it yet). If you’ve been doing all the “right” things and still feel discouraged, this is your reminder: you might be closer than you think.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why healing doesn’t actually take forever
How to recognize the quiet signs that change is already happening
The moment that changed the entire trajectory of my life

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

It Isn't Selfish to Want More for Yourself

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Apply for BRAVE-cation! A healing retreat for women ready to break the cycle.
www.brave-method.com/brave-cation

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting space, rest, or even just one quiet day where no one needs you? I’ve been there, and I know how heavy that guilt can feel, especially when it’s been wired into your nervous system for years. In this episode, I’m talking about the hidden cost of self-abandonment, and why wanting more for yourself is not selfish; it’s a sign that you’re waking up!

I’m sharing what it really means to stop shrinking yourself in order to keep the peace, and how healing your nervous system isn’t just about you; it changes everything and everyone around you.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why guilt isn’t always moral, it’s often self-protection.
How nervous system regulation impacts every relationship you have.
What it looks like to stop settling for coping and start choosing deep healing.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
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Coping Isn’t Healing and That’s Why You Still Feel Stuck

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

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You can know all the tools. You can breathe, journal, ground, and still find yourself unraveling at night. I know that pattern, because I lived it, and I see it in so many of the women I work with.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why symptom management isn’t the same as deep healing. If you’ve been collecting tools but still feel stuck, this might be the truth you didn’t know you needed.

In This Episode, I Cover:

The difference between coping and true healing
Why mindset tricks and affirmations eventually fall flat
What changes when you stop managing symptoms and start transforming them

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Facing Postnatal Depression and Burnout with Dr. Natasha Wallace

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What happens when you have all the tools, all the knowledge, and still feel like you're falling apart? In this conversation with Dr. Natasha Wallace, we talk about the hidden weight of postnatal depression, the slow spiral into burnout, and what it really takes to come back to yourself.

Natasha shares her raw story of navigating undiagnosed postnatal depression, birth trauma, and eventually making the life-altering decision to leave her job with no backup plan. We talk about the guilt, the fear, and the turning point that changed everything.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. The silent signs of postnatal depression and why so many miss them.
2. What burnout felt like and how it showed up in her body and life.
3. The power of small steps and reconnecting with who you are underneath the overwhelm.

You can connect with Dr. Natasha on:
Website: http://www.drnatashawallace.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Drtasha_psychologist
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtasha_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556523151212
The Working Mums Reset Circle: https://www.drnatashawallace.co.uk/WMRC-FMwaitlist

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Hidden Ways Anxiety Shapes Your Decisions

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts, it quietly shapes so many of the choices you make. From the things you say “yes” to when you really want to say “no,” to the opportunities you avoid even when your heart wants them, fear can take the wheel without you even realizing it.

In this episode, I’m uncovering the subtle ways anxiety influences decisions and how I’m learning to pause, listen to my gut, and choose from a place of trust instead of fear.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Five patterns of anxiety-driven decision making I’ve seen in myself and my clients
How fear disguises itself as logic, practicality, or keeping the peace
Simple steps to break the cycle and choose alignment instead of anxiety

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Healing Your Relationship with Money with Rachel Coons

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

When money feels tight or uncertain, it can send our nervous systems into a spiral. I’ve been there. And in this conversation with Rachel Coons, we talk honestly about what it means to heal our relationship with money from the inside out.

Rachel shares how she went from feeling invisible in her family’s finances to becoming “The Money Mom,” helping thousands of women shift their money mindset and spending habits, starting with one powerful step: groceries. This is about more than numbers. It’s about safety, self-trust, and coming home to yourself even when the math doesn’t seem to add up.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. How grocery spending became the doorway to financial confidence
2. The emotional weight money carries and how it impacts our nervous system
3. What it takes to move from avoidance or scarcity into peace and intention

You can connect with Rachel on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyrachelcoons/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-mom-podcast/id1737544930
FREE Class: http://www.heyrachelcoons.com/class

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You Can Care Without Carrying It All

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

For so long, I thought being needed made me valuable. I thought solving problems meant I was strong. But all it really did was disconnect me from myself. In this episode, I’m breaking down what over-functioning really looks like, how it keeps us stuck, and the four truths that helped me finally set it down.

If you’re always the one who holds it all together, the one who says yes even when you're exhausted, this is for you. You don’t have to carry everything to care deeply. You’re allowed to pause. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to be human.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. The real cost of constantly fixing and over-giving
2. How over-functioning disconnects us from our worth
3. Four truths that helped me break free and reclaim my peace

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When Motherhood Isn’t What You Expected with Gloria Niemi

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What happens when the thing you dreamed of most turns out to feel nothing like you imagined? In this conversation with life coach Gloria Niemi, we talk about her unexpected experience with postpartum depression, how it showed up after each of her first seven children, and the emotional healing that finally freed her before her eighth.

Gloria is a life coach dedicated to assisting mothers overcome postpartum depression and find happiness as a mom. She opens up about feeling lost, disconnected, and ashamed, and what shifted when she started to see her story differently. This is an honest look at the gap between expectation and reality, and the quiet hope that carried her through.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. The silent weight of postpartum depression across multiple births
2. How Gloria broke the cycle before her eighth child
3. The power of emotional connection and hope in healing

You can connect with Gloria on:
Website: https://glorianiemi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationhappymom/

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5 Mistakes That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Anxiety used to rule my life in ways I didn’t even realize. I was doing what I thought would help, but looking back, I was only keeping myself stuck. In this episode, I’m walking you through the top five mistakes I see women make when it comes to anxiety. Mistakes I’ve made myself, more than once.

This isn’t about shame. It’s about clarity. I want to help you recognize the patterns that are working against your nervous system so you can choose something different, something more supportive, and something that actually helps you heal.

In This Episode, I Cover:

Why overthinking and numbing are not the same as regulation
How avoidance tricks your nervous system into staying stuck
The power of safe connection when healing anxiety

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Real healing isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about finally addressing the root of what’s keeping you stuck in fight-or-flight. If you’re tired of temporary fixes and want a real path forward, this class is for you.

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Reconnecting to What You Truly Want

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever whispered, “I don’t even know who I am anymore,” or felt completely disconnected from your desires, this is for you.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the real reasons why we lose touch with ourselves and how survival mode, people-pleasing, and chronic stress make us forget what we actually want. I’ll walk you through how to come back to yourself gently, without pressure to fix or figure it all out. Because your truth is still there, it’s just waiting for safety, space, and slowness to speak.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why clarity disappears when you’re stuck in survival
2. How to tell the difference between your wants and your shoulds
3. What it takes to hear yourself again and reconnect with what’s true

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When Everything Feels Like a Glass Ball

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Overwhelm isn’t a flaw, it’s a signal. And if even the smallest tasks feel huge lately, I want you to know you’re not broken — your nervous system is just over capacity.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the overwhelm and sharing the sneaky ways it shows up. I’ll walk you through the shift from pressure to clarity, from self-criticism to compassion, and how to tell the difference between what actually needs your energy and what can be gently set down.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why your to-do list might be increasing your anxiety
2. How to tell if you're treating everything like it’s made of glass
3. Three ways to shift out of overwhelm and reset your nervous system

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You Don’t Have to Believe Every Thought You Think

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Some thoughts feel so real they seem like facts. But what if they’re just old patterns, fear echoes, or habits your nervous system hasn’t let go of yet? In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means to witness your thoughts instead of being ruled by them.

I’m sharing why anxiety thrives in unchecked thought spirals and how learning to pause, notice, and respond with calm authority can change everything. You don’t have to argue with every thought. You just have to remember who’s in charge.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How to stop letting your thoughts run the show
2. Why calm can feel unfamiliar and even unsafe at first
3. The power of choosing a different response from your observational self

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Are You Choosing to Feel Anxious?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What if the anxiety, the spiraling, the constant overwhelm isn’t just happening to you? What if it’s tied to what you’ve been avoiding? If you've done the learning, read the books, and saved the posts, but still feel stuck, this is for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the quiet ways we choose avoidance over action, and how that avoidance becomes a slow form of self-abandonment. This isn’t about shame, it’s about telling the truth. Because knowing isn’t healing. And the life you want isn’t waiting for you to be more ready, it’s waiting for you to be willing.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why knowing more doesn’t equal healing.
2. The cost of avoiding discomfort and delaying action.
3. How choosing differently can shift your nervous system and your life.

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Overthinking Is Just Emotional Avoidance in Disguise

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of overanalyzing, replaying conversations, or trying to “figure out” your feelings? I’ve been there! In this episode, I’m breaking down a truth that changed everything for me: overthinking isn’t a mindset issue. It’s emotional avoidance wrapped in logic.

I’ll walk you through why your brain goes into overdrive, how your nervous system plays a role, and the simple shift that helps you reconnect to what’s actually underneath the spiral. If you’re tired of living in your head, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why overthinking is a nervous system response, not a personality flaw.
2. How emotional suppression fuels anxiety and mental spirals.
3. Simple first steps to help you pause, feel, and come back to yourself.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
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How Birth Trauma Sparked a Business with Jessica London

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Jessica London never planned to start a postpartum care business. But after a traumatic first birth and a frustrating recovery, she realized just how broken the system really is—and decided to do something about it. In this episode, Jessica shares her journey from orthopedic physical therapist to holistic pelvic floor specialist, and how healing her own birth trauma led to a mission to help other moms do the same.

Her story is honest, vulnerable, and packed with insight on the mind-body connection, nervous system work, and redefining what support should actually look like in postpartum care.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. Why Jessica shifted from ortho PT to pelvic health and virtual postpartum care
2. How her traumatic first birth became the foundation of her business mission
3. The role nervous system work played in her second, healing birth

You can connect with Jessica on:
Website: https://www.yourpostpartumpt.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourpostpartumpt

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You Can Recalibrate Your Nervous System

Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in overdrive no matter how hard you try to "calm down," there’s a reason for that—and it’s not because you’re broken. In this episode, I’m sharing something most people don’t even realize is possible: you can recalibrate your nervous system. I’ll walk you through what it means to be stuck in survival mode, why self-talk and willpower aren’t enough, and the exact shift that helps your body actually feel safe. If you’ve tried everything but still feel on edge, this episode is the missing piece.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode and how to recognize it.
2. The difference between willpower (mind) and regulation (body).
3. How to begin resetting your nervous system for lasting calm and confidence.

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Reclaiming Anger and Setting Boundaries with Remy Ramirez

Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever felt ashamed of your anger or afraid to set a boundary, this episode will change how you see both. I’m joined by Remy Ramirez, trauma coach and host of The Patrauma Party Podcast, for a powerful and raw conversation about reclaiming your anger, healing people-pleasing, and stepping into your power. We talk about how anger can become your internal alarm system—not something to fear—and why boundaries are an act of self-respect, not rejection. This one is tender, fierce, and filled with truth.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. How trauma and people-pleasing disconnect us from our anger and self-worth.
2. Why anger is a vital tool for healing, boundary-setting, and self-protection.
3. What healthy anger and shadow work actually look like in real life.

You can connect with Remy on:
Podcast: The Patrauma Party - Heal from trauma, improve self-worth and learn to love yourself, dammit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatraumaparty
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatraumaparty/

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You Don’t Have to Pretend to Be Good

Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever smiled when you wanted to cry, said yes when you wanted to scream no, or played the role of “the strong one” until it broke you—this episode is for you. I’m unpacking the “Good Girl” script and how it trains us to perform for approval at the expense of our truth. I’ll walk you through the emotional and physical cost of pretending, how this pattern gets wired into our nervous system, and what it takes to come back home to yourself. It’s time to stop abandoning yourself to keep the peace.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How the “good girl” script teaches women to perform, please, and pretend.
2. Why pretending feels safe—but actually creates internal chaos.
3. Small, practical shifts to stop abandoning yourself and start choosing truth.

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Is It Anxiety or Insecurity?

Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Ever find yourself spiraling and wondering, “Is this anxiety… or am I just insecure?” In this episode, I break down the key differences between these two emotional experiences and why untangling them matters more than you think. Understanding this distinction can radically improve your self-awareness—and with that, your healing. I’ll walk you through how each one shows up in your body and behavior, how they often feed off each other, and the questions to ask yourself to figure out what’s really going on underneath the surface.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The major differences between anxiety and insecurity.
2. How anxiety and insecurity interact and amplify each other.
3. Reflection questions to help you slow down and increase your self-awareness.

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Healing Pain by Feeling Your Feelings with Miriam Bouve

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

What if chronic pain wasn’t just about your body, but about emotions you’ve been carrying for years? In this episode, I’m joined by chronic pelvic pain and mind-body coach Miriam Bouve for an incredible conversation about the deeper roots of pain. We talk about why so many people feel broken, why emotional healing is essential for physical healing, and how suppressed feelings can actually keep you stuck. If you’ve struggled with pain, anxiety, or just felt disconnected from your body, this conversation will open your heart—and your mind—to new possibilities.

In this episode, we cover the following:
1. Why the brain—not just the body—plays a huge role in chronic pain.
2. How emotional suppression keeps pain and anxiety stuck.
3. Why feeling your feelings is key to true healing and freedom.

You can connect with Miriam on:
Website: https://www.mindbodymir.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodymir

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When Familiar Pain Feels Safer Than Freedom

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever said, “I just want to feel calm again,” but somehow end up in the same spiral of anxiety, panic, or guilt? You’re not broken—and this episode will explain why. I’m diving into the hidden reasons we unconsciously stay in the very patterns we say we want to escape. You’ll learn why your nervous system might be choosing discomfort as a form of safety, how to spot the signs, and what it actually takes to create lasting change. This one might challenge the way you think… and it might just set you free.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why we sometimes subconsciously choose patterns like anxiety or guilt—without realizing it.
2. How your nervous system can mistake stress for safety.
3. The first steps to break the cycle and choose peace, not panic.

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Your Body Can’t Think Its Way to Calm

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever told yourself to “just calm down” in the middle of a stressful moment—and it didn’t work—this episode is for you. I just returned from teaching a nervous system reset session at NASA (yes, really!) and today I’m sharing what I taught there. We’re diving into why most of us are stuck in fight or flight without even realizing it, what that does to your mind and body, and why thinking your way out of anxiety isn’t enough. You’ll learn what it actually takes to regulate your nervous system and how to begin shifting out of survival mode—starting today.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The surprising ways chronic stress shows up—and why most of us miss it.
2. Why your body gets stuck in fight or flight and how that impacts decision-making, health, and relationships.
3. The two steps required to actually reset your nervous system using breathwork.

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Following the Nudges and Trusting the Unknown with Jess Bubbico

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever had a strong urge to do something… and had no clue why? In this episode, I’m joined by Jess Bubbico, an intuitive guide and human design expert, for a deep and inspiring conversation about tuning into your inner knowing.

Jess shares her journey from anxious kid to intuitive healer, how she came to trust her gifts, and why slowing down is often the key to clarity. We talk about how to reconnect with your intuition (even if you’ve been ignoring it for years), how signs and symbols can guide you, and what to do when following your truth brings fear. This episode is part spiritual goosebumps, part practical wisdom—and I know you’re going to love it.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. How intuition shows up differently for everyone and how to recognize your own cues.
2. Why fear often follows intuitive clarity and how to trust yourself anyway.
3. How signs, synchronicities, and the nervous system all work together to guide you forward.

You can connect with Jess on:
Website: https://www.jessbubbico.com/
Instagram: https://www.jessbubbico.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-bubbico-16018873/

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[FREE TRAINING]
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When Health Anxiety Hijacks Your Mind

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever gone down a Google rabbit hole over a weird symptom and convinced yourself it must be something serious? Well, so have I—and today we’re talking about it. In this episode, I break down what health anxiety really is, why it happens (even when the doctor says you’re fine), and the patterns that keep you stuck in fear. I’ll walk you through the signs, the science, and the steps to start breaking free. If your body feels like a mystery or a threat, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The five most common signs that you’re struggling with health anxiety.
2. The four root causes that fuel the cycle of fear and overthinking.
3. A simple mindset shift and strategy to begin breaking the health anxiety loop.

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Healing Hashimoto’s from the Inside Out with Michele Spring

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Anxiety, exhaustion, and a body that just won’t cooperate—what if it’s more than stress? In this episode, I’m joined by autoimmune health coach Michele Spring, who opens up about her personal journey with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and healing. We talk about how her health crashed—twice—and the diet, mindset, and lifestyle changes that helped her reclaim her energy. If you’ve ever felt like your body is betraying you, or if you’re curious about the connection between anxiety and your gut, hormones, or nervous system… this episode is for you.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. How autoimmune disease and thyroid issues can trigger and magnify anxiety.
2. Why healing the gut and regulating the nervous system are essential to recovery.
3. The importance of lifestyle awareness and long-term balance for lasting health.

You can connect with Michele on:
Website: https://thrivingautoimmune.my.canva.site/links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingautoimmune/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivingautoimmunecom/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
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Entrepreneurship Will Change You in Ways You Never Expected

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Some days in business feel like magic, and others feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world. Today, I’m keeping it real—I’m sharing a post that hit me deeply, a raw look at what entrepreneurship really demands. If you’ve ever felt like quitting, questioned your path, or wondered if you’re cut out for this, listen in. The journey is brutal, but it shapes you in ways nothing else can. If you need a reason to keep going, this is it.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The unspoken struggles of entrepreneurship that no one talks about.
2. How business challenges push you into personal growth and transformation.
3. Why fear holds people back from taking the leap and how to push through it.

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Ten Sneaky Signs of Anxiety You Might Be Missing

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Anxiety isn’t always obvious. Sure, we think of worry, racing thoughts, or panic attacks—but what if it’s showing up in ways you don’t recognize? In this episode, I’m sharing ten sneaky signs of anxiety that might be affecting your daily life without you realizing it.

From perfectionism and procrastination to restlessness and people-pleasing, these patterns could be holding you back. I’ll help you spot them, break the cycle, and take your power back. Awareness is the first step to real change—let’s dive in!

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How anxiety can manifest in unexpected ways beyond typical symptoms.
2. Why unacknowledged anxiety doesn’t disappear and how it impacts your life.
3. The first steps to recognizing and overcoming hidden anxiety patterns.

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Replenish Your Energy and Balance Your Body with Allegra Gast

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Feeling exhausted, depleted, or just not like yourself? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, I sit down with functional dietitian and lactation consultant Allegra Gast to talk about how nutrient depletion, stress, and everyday habits impact energy, hormones, and overall health.

Allegra shares her own postpartum journey, the shifts that made a massive difference, and simple ways to fuel your body—without the overwhelm. Whether you’re in the postpartum phase or just want to feel better, this conversation is packed with tips you can start using today!

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. How stress, pregnancy, and daily habits contribute to nutrient depletion.
2. Why minerals are essential for energy, metabolism, and overall health.
3. Simple nutrition shifts that can help you feel better without drastic changes.

You can connect with Allegra on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aloha.nutrition
Website: http://www.aloha-nutrition.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aloha.nutrition

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You Are More Than One Bad Moment

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever let one failure, rejection, or negative comment shake your confidence? I know I have. In this episode, I share how a single moment can trigger self-doubt and why our brains are wired to hold on to negativity more than success. I’ll walk you through a personal experience that made me question my intuition and the steps I took to reframe it. You’ll also learn why allowing one experience to define you can hold you back—and what to do instead. It’s time to shift your perspective and own your full journey, not just the tough moments.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why our brains latch onto negative experiences more than positive ones.
2. The danger of letting one moment define your confidence and self-worth.
3. Three powerful steps to reframe negative experiences and move forward.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
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Unlocking the Power of Your Voice with Tracy Goodwin

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered what your voice is really saying about you? In this episode, I sit down with Tracy Goodwin, the expert behind Psychology of the Voice, to uncover how our voice carries our deepest insecurities, past experiences, and even subconscious fears. Tracy shares how unhealed wounds show up in the way we speak—and how shifting our voice can transform the way we show up in life and business. You’ll hear her fascinating story of how she discovered this work, plus insights on how to unlock the true power of your voice. If you’re ready to sound as confident as you feel (or want to feel), this episode is for you!

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. How past experiences and subconscious beliefs shape the way we use our voice.
2. Why traditional voice coaching doesn’t work—and what to do instead.
3. How changing your voice can shift your confidence, presence, and even your success.

You can connect with Tracy on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captivatetheroom
Website: https://captivatetheroom.com
TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKuWYgAYsXg

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Looking for Validation? It Starts From Within

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Do you find yourself craving recognition but feeling awkward when you actually get it? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into why we seek external validation and how it quietly starts shaping our self-worth. I’ll share my view on how society wires us to chase approval and, more importantly, how to break free from that cycle. You’ll learn simple ways to recognize your own achievements, build genuine self-acceptance, and feel truly seen—without relying on anyone else’s praise.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why we crave recognition and how it’s wired into us biologically and socially.
2. How to recognize when validation becomes a need and starts impacting self-worth.
3. Steps to cultivate genuine self-acceptance and give yourself the recognition you deserve.

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Following Your Passion with HeHe Stewart

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What does it take to follow your passion, stay authentic, and overcome challenges in business and life? In this episode, I sit down with HeHe Stewart, founder of Tranquility by HeHe and The Birth Lounge, to talk about her inspiring journey. We dive into the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the importance of emotional resilience, and how to stay present while pursuing your dreams. HeHe shares heartfelt advice on overcoming fear, dealing with setbacks, and the lessons she’s learned during nearly a decade in business. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking for some motivation, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration!

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. How authenticity and passion can shape your personal and professional journey.
2. Practical advice for overcoming fear and taking small, meaningful steps toward your goals.
3. The importance of emotional resilience and prioritizing mindset work in business and life.

You can connect with HeHe on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe and https://www.instagram.com/the.birth.lounge/
Podcast: The Birth Lounge Podcast
Website: http://www.thebirthlounge.com
App: The Birth Lounge

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Stop Moving the Goalpost: Celebrate How Far You’ve Come

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever set a goal, gotten close, and then moved the finish line? I’ve done it too. In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that transformed how I approach progress: always measure backward. You’ll learn how comparing today’s version of yourself to your past self can boost motivation, confidence, and resilience. Plus, I share my personal struggles with chasing ever-moving goals and how this simple practice has helped me find clarity and satisfaction. Let’s redefine success together!

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why moving the goalpost can lead to frustration and burnout.
2. How measuring backward reveals your true progress and boosts motivation.
3. Tips to reframe setbacks as learning opportunities.

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Turning Mistakes into Masterpieces

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt like a failure after making a mistake? I’ve been there too. In this episode, I’m sharing a pivotal moment from my life that changed how I view mistakes forever—and how it can do the same for you. I’ll walk you through why making mistakes is essential for growth, resilience, and even creativity. It’s time to redefine failure and embrace the power of trying, learning, and growing.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why society teaches us to fear mistakes and how to change that mindset.
2. How making mistakes fosters resilience, creativity, and self-compassion.
3. Ways to reframe your thinking and use mistakes as learning opportunities.

Reflection questions:
1. How do you react when you make a mistake? Does that reaction help or hinder your ability to grow from it?
2. How do you talk to yourself if you make a mistake?
3. To what extent do you let your mistakes negatively impact your self-worth?
4. What is the biggest mistake you’ve ever made, and how did it shape who you are today? What did it teach you?
5. What advice would you give to someone struggling to forgive themselves for a past mistake?

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Set the Tone for 2025 with a Guiding Word

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Forget those overwhelming New Year’s resolutions! Every year, I choose one powerful word to guide my focus, and it’s been a game-changer. In this episode, I’m sharing how this simple practice can help you stay aligned with your values, adapt to life’s challenges, and notice new opportunities. I’ll walk you through my process for picking your word and share the story behind my word for 2025. Let’s ditch resolutions together and create a year filled with purpose and meaning—starting now!

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail and what to do instead.
2. The benefits of choosing a guiding word for the year.
3. A step-by-step process to reflect, brainstorm, and select your word for 2025.

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The Value of Community in Your Healing Journey

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt like your struggles were too big to share? What if the key to healing, confidence, and happiness was finding a community that truly gets you? In this episode, I share how connection can dissolve shame, inspire hope, and even fast-track your personal growth. You don’t have to do this alone—let’s talk about why being seen and supported could change everything.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The healing power of sharing struggles in a trusted community.
2. How connection and validation reduce shame and isolation.
3. Why group experiences can be more transformative than 1:1 support.

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The Anxiety Trap: Why Avoidance Isn't the Answer

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever been told to 'just avoid what makes you anxious'? It might seem like sound advice, but it’s actually a trap. In this episode, I dive into how avoidance can fuel anxiety instead of calming it. Discover why small, consistent steps toward your fears can build confidence and resilience—and hear inspiring stories of transformation.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Why avoiding what makes you anxious increases long-term fear.
2. How gradual exposure can help you regain control and confidence.
3. The importance of seeking support to overcome fear and anxiety.

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Six Essential Steps to Deal with Your Emotions

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotions or unsure what to do when they arise? In this episode, I dive into why learning to process emotions is crucial for your well-being and resilience. I'll share a personal journey from suppressing feelings to thriving emotionally, and guide you through six actionable steps to understand, embrace, and release emotions effectively. Whether you're battling anxiety or simply seeking to grow emotionally, this conversation offers tools to help you transform your relationship with feelings. Get ready to unlock a calmer, more grounded version of yourself!

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The importance of recognizing and understanding your emotions.
2. Six practical steps to process and release feelings constructively.
3. The connection between emotional health and physical well-being.

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Why Labels Are Keeping You Stuck

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever thought about how labels shape your life? In this episode, I share how the labels we use—like "perfectionist," "anxious," or "people pleaser"—might be keeping you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. I’ll walk you through the surprising ways these labels limit your potential, create a fixed mindset, and even reinforce negative self-talk. Join me to explore simple but powerful steps to break free from these labels and embrace habits that empower growth and change, uncovering a new way to see yourself and start creating the life you truly deserve!

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How self-imposed labels can keep you stuck and limit your personal growth.
2. The hidden downsides of labeling yourself and how it affects your mindset and behaviors.
3. Practical steps to replace limiting labels with empowering habits and descriptive language.

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Therapy vs. Coaching: Finding the Right Fit for Healing

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered if therapy is the only path to healing? In this episode, I challenge conventional thinking by exploring the key differences between therapy and coaching. Discover why coaching may be the right choice for some, how it focuses on results and empowerment, and how it transformed not just my clients’ lives but my own as well. Tune in to uncover whether coaching could be your next step toward personal growth!

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The fundamental differences between therapy and coaching for personal growth.
2. How coaching can provide results and empowerment in healing.
3. Real-life examples of transformative changes through coaching.

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Setting Boundaries for a Joyful Holiday Season

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Are you tired of holiday obligations pulling you in every direction? You're not alone! Many people find themselves struggling with family pressures, financial expectations, and traditions that no longer resonate. In this episode, explore how setting boundaries can free you to enjoy the season on your own terms. Discover why prioritizing yourself doesn’t make you selfish—it actually deepens trust and connection with others. Learn how to navigate holiday dynamics with confidence, align with what truly matters to you, and end the year feeling more empowered than ever.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How to set personal boundaries for a more authentic holiday experience.
2. Common fears that prevent us from honoring our own needs.
3. Simple steps to prioritize your well-being and build trust through honesty.

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Embracing Holistic Healing with Gigi Michalak

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

What if the key to healing isn't found in perfect diets or strict protocols, but in a profound mindset shift? At 22, Gigi hit rock bottom while battling scleroderma, taking oral chemotherapy, and feeling like she was on a path to death. Through a powerful spiritual experience, she discovered that believing in her ability to heal was the first step toward transformation. In this moving conversation, Gigi shares her journey from victim mentality to empowered healing, and why emotional wellbeing is just as crucial as physical health when dealing with chronic illness.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Gigi's story of living with scleroderma and navigating autoimmune disease.
2. The powerful connection between mindset, spirituality, and physical healing.
3. Breaking free from restrictive diets and embracing holistic wellness.

You can connect with Gigi on:
Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/autoimmune.babe
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@autoimmune.babe
Podcast: https://www.autoimmunebabe.com/podcasts/road-to-remission-podcast
Website: https://www.autoimmunebabe.com

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Stop Pretending and Start Living Authentically

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Do you catch yourself smiling when you're actually sad, or agreeing with others just to keep the peace? Join me in this episode to explore how the exhausting habit of pretending affects our emotional well-being and self-worth. Learn why you don't need to maintain a perfect facade and discover practical steps to embrace your authentic self – because true strength comes from being real, not from being perfect.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Common ways women pretend in their daily lives.
2. How pretending takes an emotional toll and erodes self-worth.
3. Steps to begin dropping the mask, including journaling exercises and sharing authentic feelings with others.

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Finding Your True Self with Stacy Blemaster

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt like you're just pretending to be someone you're not? Stacy Blemaster joins me in this episode to share her inspiring journey from severe depression and a "two-dimensional" existence to discovering her true self. Tuen in and learn how confronting painful truths and finding genuine support can lead to profound personal transformation and a more authentic life.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Stacy's journey through mental health struggles and recovery.
2. The impact of childhood experiences on identity formation and coping mechanisms.
3. The importance of honesty and self-discovery in the healing process.

You can connect with Stacy on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacyblemasterauthor
Website: https://stacyblemaster.com/

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Healthy Ways to Process Anger

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Are you afraid of your own anger? Discover why embracing this powerful emotion might be the key to unlocking your true potential. Join me in this episode to explore the often-misunderstood world of anger. Learn how suppressing this natural feeling can lead to anxiety, physical ailments, and strained relationships - and more importantly, how learning to process it healthily can transform your life. Whether you're a chronic people-pleaser or a master of emotional withdrawal, this episode will challenge you to rethink your relationship with anger and empower you to express yourself authentically.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The importance of accepting anger as a natural emotion.
2. Consequences of suppressing or mishandling anger.
3. Benefits of allowing yourself to feel and process all emotions.

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Breaking the Caregiver Cycle with Tina Hamilton

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever felt like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? In this episode, Tina Hamilton shares her transformative journey from rigid caregiver to self-aware mentor. Discover how confronting childhood wounds can lead to profound personal growth, and learn why allowing yourself to receive love might be the key to unlocking your full potential. Tina's story reminds us that healing isn't just for others – it's a gift we owe ourselves!

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Impact of childhood experiences on parenting styles.
2. Challenges of letting go of the caregiver role in relationships.
3. Shifting from doing inner work for others to doing it for oneself.

You can connect with Tina on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.soulutions/
Soul Circle Membership: https://www.intuitive-soulutions.com/soul-circle-trial

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Intuition or Fear? How to Tell Them Apart

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered if that nagging thought is intuition or just fear playing tricks on you? In this episode, you'll learn to tell the difference between gut feelings and anxiety-fueled worries. I share my insights on how to trust yourself more, find clarity, and navigate those unsettling moments when fear feels louder than your inner voice. This episode is especially for those who struggle with identifying whether their thoughts are intuitive insights or just intrusive fears.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Distinguishing between intuition, intrusive thoughts, and fear.
2. Common scenarios where intuition and fear may be confused.
3. Tips on tuning into intuition and silencing fear.

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From Defense Mechanisms to Self-Discovery with Brenda

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

What if you could transform a life of uncertainty and unhealthy relationships into one filled with joy, freedom, and self-compassion? Join me as I sit down with the remarkable Brenda, who courageously shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a beacon of self-discovery and liberation.

Brenda's story begins with the defense mechanisms she built to cope with her past and the turning points that led to her commitment to personal healing. Through integrating spiritual, leadership, and entrepreneurial growth, she has unlocked a life where connecting, playing, and exploring are now second nature.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Childhood trauma and its impact on adult behavior.
2. Improving relationships and work environments.
3. Overcoming fear of self-discovery.

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Why to Have Hard Convos

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Are you avoiding tough talks because you're afraid they'll go wrong? In this episode, I challenge you to rethink your approach to difficult discussions. Discover how shifting your intentions and redefining success can transform these conversations from dreaded encounters into opportunities for growth and self-respect. Learn why speaking up for yourself is a victory in itself, regardless of the outcome.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The importance of examining your intentions before difficult conversations.
2. The value of speaking up for yourself and honoring your needs.
3. Letting go of controlling outcomes and others' responses.

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Unmasking Insecurities for Personal Growth

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Are your insecurities keeping you from reaching your full potential? Tune in to explore the fears and doubts that hold you back and explore how unmasking them can lead to personal growth and freedom. Learn how to identify your blind spots, shift your mindset, and take control of emotional reactions like anxiety and self-doubt. With practical strategies and real-life examples, you'll discover how facing your insecurities can open the door to a more confident and fulfilling life. Don't let hidden fears dictate your future—it's time to step into your power!

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How to gain control over emotional reactions by increasing self-awareness.
2. The impact of Brave Academy VIP retreats.
3. Long-term consequences of avoiding emotional pain and how addressing blind spots leads to growth and healing.

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Transforming Your Life Through Yoga with Kayla Wonisch

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered how practicing yoga can influence every aspect of your life? Kayla Wonisch, a certified yoga teacher and meditation instructor, joins me for a second time to open up about her profound healing journey. Kayla shares how yoga has been a keystone in her personal development, helping her tackle procrastination, self-judgment, and her relationship with support. Through her anecdotes, she reveals how who you are on the mat reflects who you are in life, illustrating the power of yoga as a safe space for practicing the changes you wish to see in your mindset and behavior.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. The role of yoga and meditation in personal healing and growth.
2. Importance of self-trust and how yoga can help develop it.
3. Tips for starting a yoga or meditation practice.

Kayla's previous episode:
Discovering Bravery and Purpose with Kayla Wonisch

You can connect with Kayla on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaylawonisch/
https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorone/

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Finding Serenity Amidst High Performance

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Do you excel at work but feel constantly worried on the inside? Join me in this episode to explore the hidden world of high-functioning anxiety. I reveal the telltale signs, discuss its impact on various aspects of life, and introduce a powerful three-pillar approach to break free from its grip. Whether you're a perfectionist, a chronic overthinker, or simply curious about managing anxiety while maintaining success, I'm offering practical solutions to help you thrive without the constant worry.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Definition of high-functioning anxiety, its signs and symptoms.
2. Impact of high-functioning anxiety on work, relationships, and health.
3. Three pillars to overcome high-functioning anxiety.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle with Dr. Reana Mulcahy

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Are you tired of feeling trapped by anxiety, burnout, and the constant pressure to achieve? In this episode, I welcome Dr. Reana Mulcahy, a former physical therapist turned coach who helps high-achieving entrepreneurs break free from stress and overwhelm. Dr. Mulcahy shares her personal journey from burnout to breakthrough, offering insights on how to shift your mindset, challenge limiting beliefs, and find freedom through inner work. Discover how curiosity and self-accountability can transform your life and relationships, and learn why your worth isn't determined by your achievements. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to break the cycle of burnout and step into a more peaceful, empowered version of themselves.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. High-achieving mindset and its impact on mental health.
2. The importance of self-worth beyond achievements.
3. Changing subconscious beliefs and perceptions.

You can connect with Dr. Reana on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.reanamulcahy/
Podcast https://www.breakingtheentrepreneurburnoutcycle.com

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Unmasking Behavioral Patterns

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered why certain behaviors seem to dominate your life? This week, I'll reveal how your actions and reactions often signal unmet needs and suppressed emotions. By exploring the roots of defensive behaviors and insecurities—such as fears of failure, judgment, and low self-esteem—I'll uncover how they drive reactions like people-pleasing and perfectionism. Understanding and addressing these underlying issues can lead to a more balanced, fulfilling life.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. How your behavior reflects deeper internal needs and emotions.
2. The influence of unmet needs and past conditioning on common behavior patterns.
3. The role of insecurities and defensive behaviors in shaping our interactions.

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Honoring Your Emotions and Setting Boundaries

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like your emotions are just nuisances getting in the way? What if I told you they are actually valuable data that can transform your life? In this episode, I explore how acknowledging our emotions, honoring our feelings, and respecting our boundaries can lead to better self-understanding and emotional regulation.

I recount a recent medical procedure where I failed to acknowledge my frustration and anger, missing an opportunity to honor my feelings and boundaries. I'll discuss practical steps for managing anxiety and emotional responses, including how to stop the habit of replaying interactions, fearing mistakes, imagining worst-case scenarios, and constantly worrying.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Understanding and leveraging emotions as neutral messengers.
2. The importance of recognizing and validating your emotions.
3. Tips on how to tune into and address your emotions effectively.

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Conquering Fears with Subconscious Reprogramming

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Can facing your deepest fears actually be the key to unlocking your true potential? Today I'm sharing my personal experience with subconscious reprogramming. Discover how a 90-minute session turned my fear into excitement, and why avoiding uncomfortable emotions can only strip away our personal power. By activating choice, embracing absolute acceptance, and analyzing data, you too can reclaim control and become unstoppable.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Avoiding uncomfortable feelings and its consequences.
2. The power of subconscious reprogramming.
3. Strategies to shift perspective and confront fears incrementally.

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The Role of Parental Responses in Shaping Our Emotions

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered how your upbringing has shaped your ability to handle negative emotions? Through reflecting on our childhood expressions of dissatisfaction, we'll unearth how narcissistic or emotionally immature mothers may have skewed our emotional responses, setting the stage for common behavioral mistakes that impede our healing journey.

Discover the transformative power of expanding your tolerance for uncomfortable feelings, both your own and those of others. Building emotional resilience isn't just about surviving tough times; it's about forming deeper connections and standing firm when life gets challenging, as evidenced by my experiences and those of my clients.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Common mistakes in emotional responses.
2. Recognizing and changing learned behaviors.
3. The importance of holding space for others' emotions.

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Embracing the Present to Eradicate Stress

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever felt trapped by stress, just like being caught in a never-ending traffic jam? Imagine shifting from a state of anxiety to one of calm resilience. Today we'll redefine your understanding of stress and resilience. By exploring common stress triggers and learning to manage our reactions, we'll reclaim our power and make more empowered choices that reduce stress and increase resilience.

Discover how to break free from the 'Chinese finger trap' of stress, challenge the belief that situations are inherently stressful, and master the three pillars that can transform your response to life's challenges. Get ready to unlock a new level of calm and capability, even in the face of unexpected obstacles.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The concept that nothing is inherently stressful.
2. The three pillars to eradicate stress.
3. Common beliefs that lead to stress.

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Healing Through High-Risk Pregnancies and Miscarriages with Brooke Miller

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

What if your journey to motherhood took an unexpected turn? In this episode, dietitian and lactation counselor Brooke Miller bares her soul, sharing her raw, emotional journey through surprising prenatal diagnoses, multiple pregnancy losses, and the joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs. Brooke's story is a testament to resilience, faith, and finding beauty in life's detours.

She offers invaluable insights on self-advocacy in healthcare, processing grief, and building a supportive community. Whether you're facing pregnancy complications, coping with loss, or simply seeking inspiration, Brooke's story will leave you feeling empowered and understood. Join us for a conversation that reminds us of the strength found in vulnerability and the unexpected blessings that can arise from life's biggest challenges.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Pregnancy complications and prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
2. Recurrent pregnancy loss, the emotional toll, and medical aspects.
3. Coping with difficult pregnancies and building support systems.

You can connect with Brooke on:
Website https://www.brookemillernutrition.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/

Free Postpartum Workshop:
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Navigating Grief and Finding Resilience

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Grieving unfulfilled dreams in surrogacy and miscarriage is rarely discussed openly. In this episode, I share my personal journey from the disappointment of negative pregnancy tests to the overwhelming sadness of miscarriage. Learn how clinical breath work and community support became lifelines during these turbulent times.

I emphasize the importance of acknowledging our feelings rather than suppressing them, and share how I found release through crying and music. Remember, everyone's grieving process is unique—there are no rules. This episode is a compassionate reminder that it's okay to honor your grief your way and that resilience can emerge from our most vulnerable moments.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Dealing with grief from a failed surrogacy attempt and miscarriage.
2. My personal surrogacy journey.
3. Emotional processing techniques for difficult times.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Rebuilding Relationships and Embracing Self-Growth with Tracy Stroderd

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

How do you rebuild a relationship after a painful estrangement? Today we sit down with Tracy Stroderd who opens up about her deeply personal journey of mending familial bonds and championing self-growth.

Tracy talks about the heart-wrenching period when she was estranged from her oldest son and the emotional weight of not seeing her grandchildren. Guided by her father's wisdom and her therapist's advice, she navigated these rough waters and discovered the importance of patience, boundaries, and inner work.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Tracy's background, personal journey, and experience in the BRAVE-cation retreat.
2. Tracy's insights on personal growth, vision boards, and setting intentions.
3. The importance of community and intergenerational learning among women

You can connect with Tracy on:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tracy.stroderd
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tracystroderd/

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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EverythingBrevardFL
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everythingbrevard/

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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unwrapthebestyou/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Managing Anxiety by Listening to Your Body

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Are your physical sensations causing you unnecessary stress and anxiety? What if changing your interpretation of these sensations could transform your mental well-being? Well, today we tackle the crucial topic of turning inwards to understand and manage the physical sensations linked to anxiety and panic. Instead of numbing these feelings through shopping, eating, or overworking, learn how to face them head-on for better anxiety management.

Let's uncover the harmful cycle created by misinterpreting natural bodily responses as weaknesses. I explain how modern-day threats are not life-threatening and how changing our perceptions can significantly reduce stress. By shifting our automatic responses to stressors, we can break free from the cycle of heightened physical and mental stress. Tune in and learn how to reset your approach to anxiety and stress for a more balanced life.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Understanding physical sensations associated with anxiety/stress.
2. How our subconscious mind is trying to protect us.
3. Importance of not perceiving physical anxiety sensations as threats.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Embracing Overwhelm and Unlocking Creativity

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever felt like you’re drowning under a sea of responsibilities? You’re certainly not alone. Today, we dive deep into that all-too-common sensation of being overwhelmed by juggling work, parenting, and even new pets. I’ll guide you through ways to validate your emotions, offering the same kindness to yourself that you’d show a cherished friend. Learn how embracing your feelings without resistance can lead to breakthroughs and discover how adding play and fun to your routine can unlock creativity and effective problem-solving.

But that's not all—we'll also explore the power of asking the right questions. By examining the lessons within our experiences, we can uncover hidden insights and regain control over triggering situations. I’ll share tips on identifying personal blind spots and invite you to break free from negative emotions. Let’s embark on this journey from overwhelm to empowerment together. Tune in to find out how you can thrive amidst life’s demands and transform struggle into strength.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Understanding and validating overwhelm.
2. Play and leisure activities to alleviate stress and reduce fight-or-flight responses.
3. Delegation and practical solutions to manage responsibilities.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Transforming Fear and Embracing Growth with Diane Gatza

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Ever wondered how confronting your fears can transform both your personal and professional life? Today I sit down with the inspiring Diane Gatza, an entrepreneur and mother who shares her journey at the BRAVEcation Healing Retreat. We dive into the emotional resilience and mental strength required to navigate the ups and downs of running a business, and the critical role of inner work and intuition in making impactful decisions.

Fear of failure and apprehension about feedback can paralyze even the most driven individuals. I share my own experience, what helped me confront these fears, and the remarkable ripple effect it had on my life. By changing our relationship with fear, we can foster both personal and professional growth, leading to more grounded and confident decision-making.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Diane's journey of personal growth and entrepreneurship.
2. Confronting fears and embracing the concept of feeling safe within discomfort.
3. Diane's evolving definition of success, focusing on impact and service over financial gain.

You can connect with Diane on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/californiamaternityleave/
Website https://www.californiamaternityleave.com/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Overcoming Resentment and Anger

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

When family ties leave knots in our stomachs rather than bonds in our hearts, the journey to healing can seem daunting. Reflecting on my own encounters with toxic relationships within my family, I invite you to join me in a conversation that delves deep into the roots of resentment and the struggle for acceptance. Throughout the episode, my introspection on overcoming fear sheds light on the power of vulnerability—not just as a tool for personal liberation but also as an essential thread in the fabric of human connection.

Understanding the seductive hold of negative feelings is crucial. I explore the hidden emotional payoffs of resentment and anger, how they can masquerade as comforting allies, and the challenging questions we must ask ourselves to reveal their true nature. Then, with a guiding hand, I share three transformative steps towards releasing the shackles of past hurts.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. The importance of recognizing and removing judgmental language.
2. Identifying the underlying emotions behind resentment and anger.
3. Shifting focus from others' behavior to one's own feelings and responses.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Cultivating Resilience in Motherhood with Lauren Dailey

Tue, 21 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt adrift after leaving behind a world where your every achievement was applauded? Lauren Dailey knows that all too well, transitioning from a high-flying career to the life of a stay-at-home mom, battling with her sense of self-worth as her accustomed external validation slipped away.

Today, she joins us to recount the revelations and transformations sparked by her BRAVE-cation retreat experiences. Lauren's story mirrors that of many women who find themselves seeking identity and assertiveness amidst life's changes, and it's a narrative that not only connects us all but also opens the doors to a journey of self-discovery and resilience.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Transition to stay-at-home motherhood.
2. Personal growth and self-discovery at the BRAVE-cation retreats.
3. The power of vulnerability and connection.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Are You Anxious? The Tie to a Narcissistic Parent

Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt the weight of anxiety rooted in difficult family relationships? I'm here to guide you through an emotional journey. As we navigate the tangled web of emotions, I'll share why the coping methods you're using might actually be holding you back, and why understanding your emotional landscape is more crucial than just positive thinking.

You'll learn how to cultivate a nuanced emotional vocabulary that can offer you real command over your reactions. Plus, be inspired by a client's journey of confronting anxiety head-on, and discover how an hour of focused advice can lead to significant breakthroughs. Join me for an episode filled with support, insights, and the tools to empower you towards emotional freedom.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Signs of anxiety and common mistakes people make in trying to manage it.
2. The relationship between emotional immaturity/narcissism in mothers and anxiety.
3. The impact of not learning to manage emotions in childhood.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

The Power of Inner Work in Parenting with Crystal Haitsma

Tue, 07 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt like you're battling against the tide when it comes to parenting and personal growth? Today I'm joined by Crystal Haitsma, aka the Parenting Coach, to share our intimate stories of transformation. This episode takes you through the trenches of motherhood, especially when faced with the unique challenges of raising neurodiverse children. We uncover the surprising ways in which our own healing can dramatically influence our children's behavior, and reveal that the quest for perfection might just be the obstacle standing in the way of genuine progress.

As we navigate the complex dance of relationships within the family, we discover the strength that comes from vulnerability. Together with Crystal, we reflect on the hardships of finding community and the significance of personal development in the parenting journey. You'll be inspired by how redefining our parental expectations can lead to a deeper, more meaningful connection with those we love.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Challenges in parenting.
2. The importance of inner work and personal healing.
3. The power of reparenting and emotional regulation.

You can connect with Crystal on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.parenting.coach/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystaltheparentingcoach/
Website https://www.coachcrystal.ca/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Healing from a Troubled Maternal Relationship with Jenn Markiewicz

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Embark on a heartfelt odyssey with our courageous guest, Jenn Markiewicz, who generously unpacks her journey of self-discovery and healing from a tumultuous relationship with her mother. Jenn, a fellow traveler in my BRAVE-cation Retreat and a comrade in the trenches of the Brave Breathwork Program lays bare the trials and triumphs encountered on her path to personal empowerment. Her testimony illustrates the intricate dance of confronting anxiety, reclaiming self-worth, and grappling with the guilt that often shadows the act of self-care.

This episode is woven with stories of women coming together in a sanctuary of support, where the sharing of narratives is not just encouraged but celebrated. We recount the unique bonds formed when strangers become confidants and the profound healing that emerges from such connections. The retreat's experiences highlight the potency of empathy and the liberating flow of emotions that carve pathways to acceptance and renewal, serving as a beacon for anyone seeking to navigate their own turbulent waters.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Jenn's decision to attend the BRAVE-cation Retreat and her experience.
2. Jenn's struggles with anxiety and self-acceptance.
3. Importance of vulnerability and how it fosters connection.

You can connect with Jenn on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/friendjen/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-markiewicz/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Honoring Your Need for a Pause

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever found yourself apologizing for taking a much-needed break? I certainly have, and it's this very vulnerability that sparked a heartwarming connection with someone who thanked me for showing that it's okay to rest. In today's episode, I share my own experience with the relentless drive for perfection and the transformative realization that sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is honor our need for a pause.

We'll explore the pressures of high achievement and the often-ignored whisper of self-care, diving into a candid discussion about the importance of listening to our internal cues for rest, and how this self-compassion can foster resilience.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Importance of rest and self-honor.
2. Acknowledging burnout in high achievers.
3. Reconnecting with what brings joy: the power of play.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

The Therapeutic Power of Surrender

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Surrendering to life's unpredictable tide can be a daunting yet rewarding challenge, especially for those who identify as control enthusiasts or relentless perfectionists. In this episode, I dive into my personal journey of grappling with surrender and how I finally cracked its code. Join me as I share how surrender isn't resignation, but rather a powerful tool to navigate life's challenges with grace and peace.

Learn how letting go of resistance can lead to unexpected moments of joy, even in the midst of chaos. If you've ever struggled with control or found yourself constantly fighting against life, this episode is for you. Discover how embracing acceptance can transform your reality and empower you to reclaim your power.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. Surrender's meaning and significance in personal growth and well-being.
2. The detrimental effects of resisting life's unfolding events.
3. The power of conscious choice in transcending self-limiting beliefs.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

3 Ways of Thinking That Changed My Life

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

There comes a time when the facade of perfection crumbles, and the raw, unfiltered truth of our struggles with toxic relationships emerges. That's what happened to me, and I'm ready to peel back the layers of that transformative journey.

My emotional breakdown, under the crushing weight of overachievement and the constant pursuit of perfection instilled by my mother, became the unlikely catalyst for profound personal growth. As you listen to my story, it's not just the retelling of my challenges you'll hear; you'll discover essential life lessons that hold the power to change the trajectory of your own healing process.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. My journey of personal growth and inner work.
2. Emotional breakdowns and patterns.
3. The importance of becoming consciously aware of one's patterns and motivations.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

My Surrogacy Adventure

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Embark on a journey that intertwines the profound with the personal. Today I open up about a pivotal moment that steered me toward becoming a surrogate. As I take you through the twists and turns of this narrative, you'll witness the resilience of the human spirit and the untapped strength that comes from truly listening to oneself. This episode unveils not just the story of a surrogate, but a chronicle of trust, intuition, and the power of self-awareness.

Stepping through the doors of the surrogacy application and evaluation maze, I expose the details from psychological assessments to legal contracts. It's a tale filled with medical clearances and the anticipation of an embryo transfer that may redefine the essence of connection and family. You'll hear how I'm guiding my daughters to understand this generous act, ensuring surrogacy becomes a concept they can grasp and respect.

In this episode, I cover the following:
1. My personal journey into surrogacy.
2. Insights into the surrogacy process.
3. My fears and uncertainties throughout the surrogacy process.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Transforming Fear into Freedom with Honest Dialogue

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Ever struggled with the suffocating silence of an unresolved conflict or the sting of an unaddressed slight? Join me as we traverse the terrain of direct and honest communication. By embracing the art of tough conversations, we unlock personal liberation and a newfound empowerment. This episode isn't just about weathering the storm of confrontation; it's about steering the ship of dialogue to honor your truth, no matter how others might respond.

Today, we dissect the 'how' but the 'why' behind expressing your needs with precision and purpose. From decoding the silent treatment to addressing an eye roll, I guide you through strategies to approach these behaviors with curiosity, stripping away the judgment that muddles our connections. We confront the fears that shackle us—fear of vulnerability, fear of hurting others—and reshape them into stepping stones toward stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. Take ownership of your emotions, needs, and responses.
2. Acknowledging and addressing protective mechanisms.
3. Recognizing and challenging recurring patterns in thought and behavior.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Exploring the Depths of Defense Mechanisms

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Today we'll delve into the complexities of dealing with emotionally immature or narcissistic mothers and their impact on personal development. Exploring common behaviors and defense mechanisms, I'll guide you on a journey of self-reflection and healing. Highlighting the importance of shifting focus from our mothers, this episode provides insights on recognizing and addressing defensive patterns for personal growth.

Through candid discussions and relatable anecdotes, I empower you to break free from inherited toxic traits and embrace healthier relationships with yourself and others. Tune in to discover actionable steps towards emotional resilience and reclaiming control over your narrative.

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. Recognizing and taking responsibility for personal patterns.
2. Identifying and addressing defense mechanisms.
3. Recognizing that defensiveness is a common trait present in all individuals.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Recognizing and Breaking Free From Freeze Syndrome

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear or uncertainty, trapped in a cold grip you can't seem to shake off? This episode dives into the heart of that immobilizing freeze response, a place many of us know all too well. It's a journey through the emotional landscape that many neglect—the nuanced freeze response that can halt us in our tracks, leaving us numb and without direction.

But there's a beacon of hope on this path, and it's called the Brave Academy. This program is a lighthouse for those of you navigating the choppy waters of emotional turmoil. Here, you'll find solace in strategies to regulate your emotions, recalibrate your nervous system, and ultimately, uncover the best version of yourself. Imagine feeling happy, calm, and at peace—this is not a distant dream, but a tangible reality that awaits.

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. How to identify the signs of freeze syndrome.
2. Strategies for recovery and prevention.
3. Importance of curiosity and inner exploration.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Laughter and Healing on our BRAVE-cation Retreat with Meagan DeLange

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Recently, I had the privilege of hosting a circle of incredible women at our transformative BRAVE-cation retreat. Alongside Meagan DeLange, we navigated the delicate dance of vulnerability and strength. From the serendipitous discovery of a secret Harry Potter-themed room that bonded us in laughter, to the shared tears that marked our brave confrontations with personal demons, this episode is a tapestry of triumph and camaraderie.

With the retreat as our backdrop, we peeled back the layers of our souls, discussing body image, the intricacies of motherhood, and the quest for emotional connectivity. The sanctuary we created allowed us to witness, firsthand, the profound breakthroughs often reserved for the pages of inspirational novels. Megan's journey, a story interwoven with the collective narrative of our attendees, serves as a testament to the strength found in togetherness. Here, we offer the laughter, the lessons, and the leaps of faith that marked our time together!

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Embracing openness and vulnerability.
2. Transformation through tools and modalities.
3. Spiritual exploration and growth.

You can connect with Meagan on:
Youtube www.youtube.com/@FreedomtoFlourish

Get on the BRAVE-cation waitlist:
www.brave-method.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Harnessing Curiosity for Emotional Resilience

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'll guide you through breaking the negative thought cycles, we explore the cathartic practice of angry journaling, the strength in self-compassion, and how curiosity can lead to understanding the protective parts of ourselves. Together, we'll take the first steps toward navigating the complex maze of emotions and interpersonal conflict, offering you personal insights and actionable advice on finding your way to inner peace and control.

As we peel back the layers of vulnerability, I'll share my own journey of growth through the genuine connections made when laying bare our deepest fears. This isn't a story of weakness, but one of empowerment; to truly thrive, we must risk exposure and embrace empathy. Tune in for a heart-to-heart on how showing our true selves isn't just liberating; it's the key to unlocking a life of unstoppable power.

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. The importance of tailored guidance and understanding context in providing effective advice.
2. The role of self-compassion and curiosity in managing negative thoughts.
3. Having difficult conversations to regain control of oneself.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Understanding & Overcoming Anxiety

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Have you ever found yourself replaying past interactions, feeling overwhelmed by physical sensations, or constantly worrying about the future? Join me as I dive into the intricate world of anxiety and share valuable insights on how to navigate its challenges.

In this episode, I unravel the complexities of anxiety, shedding light on common struggles and revealing key mistakes that may be exacerbating the situation. Through the lens of the Brave Method, I offer practical strategies for understanding and managing anxiety, empowering you to reclaim control over your emotional well-being. Are you ready to break free from anxiety and embark on a journey of empowerment and healing? Tune in now and let's take this transformative step together.

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. How to identify anxiety symptoms.
2. Common mistakes in managing anxiety.
3. The best strategy to address anxiety effectively.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Breaking Free from Binge Eating with Kelly Lyons

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Have you ever found solace in the last bite of a chocolate bar, only to feel a wave of guilt crash over you moments later? Our guest Kelly Lyons knows that all too well, and she bravely shares her story of wrestling with binge eating and emerging victorious. Her tale is a beacon of hope for women who find themselves in the throes of diet culture, feeling isolated and trapped in a cycle of dieting despair. She takes us through her tumultuous journey where food became both her comfort and her curse, leading her down a path of self-discovery and, ultimately, empowerment.

Kelly's wealth of practical tips and resources might just be the guiding light you’ve been searching for on your path to a healthier relationship with food and self. So, if you're ready to shift from a life of restrictions to one filled with joy and balance, let Kelly's story lead the way.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Overcoming binge eating and overeating through coaching, support, and community.
2. The reason why addressing underlying issues is crucial for long-term recovery.
3. Importance of changing one's relationship with food and body image.

You can connect with Kelly on:
Website www.kellylwellness.com
Instagram @kellylwellness

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Lessons and Realizations on my Healing Journey

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Embark with me on a journey where we unravel the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the small, powerful steps toward self-acceptance. Discover the transformative power of embracing your authentic self, and how this can armor you against the sting of criticism. Through stories of personal growth, I share how changing the narrative in our heads can lead to a deeper connection with our own spirit and improve our interactions with others.

In this episode, I reflect on moments of vulnerability and how they've informed my shift from a self-doubt-laden existence to a life brimming with self-love. Through playful energy and self-awareness, I discuss the significant impact of inner work on our daily lives, and how it can positively reshape the texture of our relationships.

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. Why practicing self-acceptance is important to build confidence and make positive life changes.
2. The importance of navigating and addressing insecurities to foster emotional well-being.
3. How to reconnect with your intuition to understand your true desires and goals.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Embracing Life and Healing after Loss with Megan Hillukka

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered how someone can turn a profound loss into a journey of healing and compassion? Today we are joined by Megan Hillukka, whose journey through the darkest valleys of loss illuminates a path to hope and healing. Megan, a mother of eight, opens her heart to us, recounting the profound loss of her young daughter and the transformative leap of faith that led her family to embrace adventure and life's fleeting moments in a unique way.

Megan candidly shares her and her husband's struggle towards understanding and growth within their union, highlighting the challenges of self-awareness in the face of tragedy. Her story, a beacon of inspiration, encourages us to seize dreams with both hands, underscoring the power of a clear vision to guide us through life's uncertainties.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. The difference between grief, trauma, and anxiety.
2. Megan's journey of seeking help and trying different therapeutic approaches.
3. The importance of self-discovery and self-awareness.

You can connect with Megan on:
Instagram @megan_hillukka
Podcast www.meganhillukka.com/podcast

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Reclaiming Your Authentic Self

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Have you ever found yourself feeling disconnected from the person you once were, buried under the weight of life's expectations? You're not alone! Let me take you by the hand as we journey back to your authentic self, peeling away layers of societal pressures and rediscovering the joys that make your heart truly sing. This episode is a deep dive into the art of self-discovery and healing from complex relationships.

Together, we'll tackle the formidable world of our subconscious, understanding how defense mechanisms may shield us from insecurities but often at great cost to our true selves, and we'll explore the three pillars—analyze data, activate choice, and absolute acceptance—that can fundamentally change how you perceive and react to life's challenges. If you're ready to shed the armor that fear has built around your joy, this conversation promises to equip you with the tools for lasting change, inviting you to step into your bold, brave, and unapologetically badass future.

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. The importance of coming back to oneself and honoring one's true desires and intuition.
2. The reason why doing inner work leads to personal growth and positive change.
3. The three pillars for personal transformation.

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Breaking the Chains of Parentification

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Ever felt like you were handed an adult's script when you were still figuring out the kid lines? Yeah, been there, done that. Join me in today's podcast episode as I peel back the layers of my own experiences with parentification and sprinkle in a few laughs along the way.

Today, I'm throwing a game-changer your way: 'What do I want?' It's not just a question; it's your key to breaking free from the shackles of parentification. Trust me, I've walked that path, and by gradually meeting your own needs, you're not just reclaiming power; you're rewriting the script. This episode isn't just a listen; it's your passport to a week of self-discovery and growth. Tune in, buckle up, and let's make it an awesome journey together!

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. The concept of parentification and understanding its signs.
2. How to recognize the negative consequences and patterns that may arise from experiencing parentification.
3. The empowerment that comes through self-reflection and taking intentional actions.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Embracing Emotions as Strength with Angelica Ray

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wrestled with the tug-of-war between success and fulfillment, or pondered the profound role intuition may play in your life? This episode is poised to offer you some much-needed insights. We sit down with the ever-insightful Angelica Ray, who opens up about her unique journey of personal growth, awakening, and spiritual discovery.

Angelica emphasizes the importance of self-validation, urging you to trust your intuition and reference yourself rather than societal norms. We also explore the powerful concept of embodiment and how it can help clear mental, emotional, and energetic clutter. Furthermore, we delve into the transformative power of mentorship and the importance of community and support for women. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, wisdom, and guidance that could potentially transform your life. So, buckle up and join us on this enlightening journey with Angelica Ray.

In this episode, we talk about the following:
1. Acknowledging that the challenges and struggles we are facing are not a sign of personal failure.
2. Recognizing that the intensity of your struggles may be a signal to pay attention and make changes.
3. The importance of committing to the path of feeling and validating yourself.

You can connect with Angelica on:
Instagram @angelicaray
Website www.angelicaray.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

The Power of Controlling Your Reactions

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Ever felt lost in a cycle of struggle, buried under reactions you can’t control? In this episode, I highlight the impact of seeking expert guidance in both personal development and business. Drawing on a powerful client story, we'll explore the transformative effects of inner work when faced with significant challenges.

Join me to learn about the importance of mentorship, community, and the choice to empower ourselves through expert support, and finally break free from self-imposed struggles and embrace a path of resilience and clarity.

In this episode, I talk about the following:
1. The importance of mentorship, and community in personal and professional development.
2. The reasons why you should be seeking expert help in both personal development and business.
3. How engaging in inner work is helpful to overcome struggles and choose your reactions in life.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Choosing to Ditch Overwhelm

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Can you imagine a world where feeling overwhelmed and stressed is not a prerequisite for the holiday season? Where these common struggles are understood to be just that - common, but not normal? In today's episode, I invite you to challenge these 'normalities' and join me on a journey of healing and self-discovery where I also offer some insights on how to combat the flurry of holiday overwhelm.

Together, we'll explore tools and techniques that have proven effective across diverse cultures, helping people overcome a wide range of challenges. So, if you're ready to reclaim control over your life and emotions and undergo a transformative experience, this episode is for you. It's time to break the cycle and embrace the brave.

In this episode, I talk about the following:
1. Struggles a lot of people face that are common, but not normal.
2. Recognizing if you're actively choosing to feel overwhelmed.
3. The importance of activating choice and doing inner work.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

How to Stop Putting Your Want-Tos on the Back Burner

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Do you constantly find yourself prioritizing everyone else's needs before your own? It's about time we break that chain. Join me on a liberating journey toward understanding why so many of us feel compelled to act this way. From the fear of judgment to the struggle of setting boundaries, we're diving deep into why we neglect our own needs, the factors that influence this behavior, and the significance of overcoming these barriers to prioritize self-improvement and care.

Let's explore how to prioritize YOU. I'll share my personal experiences and tools you can start using today to shift your focus to what truly matters - fulfilling your dreams, saying 'no' when you need to, and setting healthy boundaries. Let's empower ourselves by stepping into the world of prioritizing our needs. Get ready to question the subconscious reasons that have stopped you from putting yourself first and prepare for an empowering transformation.

In this episode, I talk about the following:
1. The common challenges and reasons why people struggle to prioritize themselves.
2. Exploration of deep-seated beliefs that make us feel guilty.
3. The importance of inner work and mindset shifts in overcoming the "good girl syndrome" and the importance of absolute acceptance.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

How to Handle Your Emotions Through the Holiday Season

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Are you grappling with grief, stress, and overwhelm during this holiday season? As your guiding light through these emotional mazes, I invite you to embark on a healing journey with me. Together, we'll confront the pain of regret, the power of self-forgiveness, and the liberation that comes with creating space for ourselves amidst the familial turmoil. We'll harness the strength that lies in confronting what serves us and discarding what doesn't, empowering you to take back control and emerge braver and stronger.

Listen as I share strategies to hold the reins amidst external chaos and the secret to practicing acceptance. We'll delve deep to shatter the shackles of past trauma and commit to positive change. Remember, you're not broken, and your suffering ends here! Let's step into a happier, healthier, and braver version of you. Tune in, and let's spread this journey of healing far and wide.

In this episode, I talk about the following:
1. Dealing with grief and the importance of giving oneself the space to feel and process it.
2. Managing family confrontations and setting boundaries.
3. Overcoming overwhelm and stress during the holidays.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Trusting Your Intuition

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Are you second-guessing your decisions, feeling terrified of making mistakes, or trying to control everything around you? You're not alone. As high-achieving women, we often bear the brunt of repeated negative messaging from emotionally immature or narcissistic influences, causing us to distrust ourselves. Together, we'll dissect these harmful patterns, learn to identify the signs and take steps toward shifting these disempowering beliefs.

Also in the episode, I share my own story about leaning into trusting my intuition and I share my recent journey into hormone testing with the help of functional medicine practitioner Lori Aikman.

In this episode, I talk about the following:
1. Coming back to trusting your instincts and honoring your feelings.
2. Some common signs that you are not trusting yourself.
3. The importance of hormone testing and my personal hormone journey.

You can connect with Lori Aikman on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loriaikman/

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Setting Boundaries and Breaking Free from People-Pleasing

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Ready to break free from toxic cycles and take control of your reactions? I'm here to help you heal from challenging relationships, especially those with emotionally immature or toxic mothers. I'll show you how setting boundaries can break the cycle of people-pleasing and enhance your personal growth. By saying no when necessary, you can build trust in your relationships, ultimately creating a more authentic and empowered version of yourself.

We'll explore the root causes of people-pleasing, uncovering the fears that drive this behavior, like fear of conflict, rejection, and judgment. It's important to know that true transformation comes from doing inner work, addressing these underlying fears, and gaining the confidence to assert your needs and desires.

In this episode, you'll learn the following:
1. How setting boundaries can positively impact relationships.
2. The underlying fears and insecurities that drive people-pleasing behavior.
3. The necessity of doing inner work to address the root causes of people-pleasing.

Get on the waitlist for the next 2-day in-person BRAVE retreat:
https://www.brave-method.com/workshop-waitlist

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

How You May Be Giving Your Power Away

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Ever grappled with the challenge of maintaining your calm in the face of demanding children or narcissistic mothers? How about setting up healthy boundaries without sounding defensive or rigid? This episode is the key you've been seeking. Drawing from my personal experiences and professional insights, I explore techniques to handle emotionally charged situations, discuss somatic exercises, and share empowering strategies to prioritize your own needs. Get ready to learn valuable tools for personal growth and confidence building.

We move beyond the basics, going deeper into establishing healthy boundaries and standing your ground. I divulge strategies to identify your real wishes, validate your children's desires, and grow comfortable with saying 'no'. The episode also puts a spotlight on the importance of understanding the meaning we attribute to situations and refraining from accepting them as absolute truths. You will also discover how to differentiate between boundaries set from a defensive stance and those from healthier spaces. Brace yourself for an empowering journey of insights, tools, and techniques to navigate complex relationships and foster personal growth.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Expressing Anger and Frustration Without Shame

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Ever felt like a volcano waiting to erupt? I've been there, and it's not a pleasant place to be. In this candid episode, I take you on my personal journey through a storm of anger and frustration. I peel back the layers and expose my vulnerabilities, expressing these intense emotions without suppressing them. You'll see that it's not about denying the storm, it's about weathering it in a controlled environment.

Today, I'm sharing the tools I've curated to navigate through the turbulence of such feelings. Techniques like angry journaling and rage dancing might sound unconventional, but trust me, they're game-changers. In a society that often encourages us to bottle up our emotions, I want to show you that it's okay to express your anger and frustration, without guilt or shame, and in a way that doesn't hurt others. So, come along on this journey of self-discovery and emotional expression, and let's brave the storm together.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

From Resistance to Empowerment with Meagan DeLange

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

What would it feel like to live in a state of constant unease, constantly dodging emotions, conflict, and failure? Our guest, Meagan DeLange, didn't have to imagine, because she lived it. This episode is an intimate exploration of Megan's journey of self-discovery and healing, where she moves from a life of resistance to one of empowerment. Meagan shares her raw and inspiring story of acknowledging and healing her inner child that led to a dramatic transformation, leaving her thrilled about life and her purpose.

Within this episode, we unravel Megan's reality-altering experience that shifted her life from being a foreigner in her own existence to being in tune with her true self. This episode isn't just about Megan's transformation; it's about how personal development can guide you towards achieving your goals. Tune in for a treasure trove of insights that will fill your life with the power of self-discovery.

You can connect with Meagan on:
Youtube www.youtube.com/@FreedomtoFlourish

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Does It Really Take a Long Time to Heal?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

You know that healing trauma doesn't have to be a long-drawn-out process, right? Well, in today's episode, I'll guide you through the fast-track method of healing. I'll share a touching story about my daughter which underscores that even seemingly insignificant experiences can imprint long-lasting emotional scars on children if not processed correctly. You'll discover how you can integrate these experiences effectively, paving your way to becoming unstoppable.

Don't we often find ourselves reacting defensively to triggering situations? It's time to rethink that because the real triggers are within us, not in the external factors. Let's dive into some tough questions about how we might be our own roadblocks. We'll explore how to tone down those defensive reactions, embrace an unstoppable mindset, and create genuine happiness and calm in less than a year. So, let's redefine your journey of healing and empowerment together. Tune in!

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Stop Putting Everyone Else’s Needs Before Your Own

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Do you feel like you're constantly running on empty, just trying to keep up with the demands of life? That's the reality for many women who often fall into the trap of putting the needs of their children, significant others, or career before their own. In today's episode, I share my journey from self-sacrifice to self-prioritization and the significant, positive impact it's had on my life and the lives around me. This isn't about indulging in a spa day or retail therapy; it's about deeply rooted self-care and an honest, respectful relationship with oneself.

The episode will also shine a light on the complex world of anxiety and how necessary a mindset shift is to conquer it. Discover how societal conditioning often leads us to believe that self-sacrifice is inherent in women's nature and why it's time to debunk this myth. We'll discuss practical steps to make lasting changes and swap stress for calm, ultimately improving our overall well-being. Tune in, and let's start putting you first. Your journey towards prioritizing yourself and achieving a balanced and fulfilling life starts here.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Overcoming High Functioning Anxiety

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Ready to smash the cycle of high-functioning anxiety once and for all? In this candid conversation, we'll explore the complex terrain of anxiety that many high-achieving women battle with daily. I'll unpack the often-overlooked anxious control cycle and shed light on the common issues that keep you trapped. We'll discuss the missteps many take in an attempt to soothe their anxiety and how you can dodge these.

In today's episode, I'll pull back the curtain on my journey of working with hundreds of clients, sharing the tools and strategies that have brought about profound growth. We'll delve deep into the power of data analysis, the magic of making conscious choices, and the peace that comes from accepting yourself. So, let's walk this road together, transforming from Broken to Brave.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Embracing Authenticity for Healing, Boldness and Happiness

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Here's a candid confession: As a mom, I’ve wrestled with self-acceptance and authenticity. I've looked at those popular self-love quotes and affirmations and wondered how on earth to incorporate them into my own life. But I've learned valuable lessons along the way and I'm ready to share them with you. I’m here to tell you that you’re not broken. You have the power to disrupt the cycle of anxiety and emotional meltdowns that may be all too familiar.

In today's episode, we'll unpack how healing and boldness can lead you to happiness. In our quest for a joyful, free, and self-assured life, we often need to step out of our comfort zone. Let me guide you on how to free yourself from fear and take brave, bold steps towards resilience. Healing past traumas and fostering self-confidence is a journey and I’m here to walk alongside you. Get ready to embrace a life filled with freedom, happiness, and unshakable self-confidence.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Breaking Barriers and Prioritizing Mental Health with Taryn Sowa

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life's pressures and struggle with anxiety? Meet Taryn Sowa, a remarkable mother of two who turned her life around and broke free from a cycle of a challenging relationship with constant anxiety. Taryn's journey of self-discovery and healing is truly inspiring, highlighting the importance of prioritizing self-care and mental well-being, even in the face of societal pressures to just keep pushing through.

Join us to discover how she harnessed the power of online resources, breathwork, and crafted a routine to maintain stability and calm. Learn about her experience of forming meaningful connections on Instagram and how this played a crucial role in her mental health journey. By engaging in this conversation, we hope to illuminate the power of reaching out, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of self-empowerment. Come away with a newfound understanding, and be inspired to take charge of your own mental health journey.

You can connect with Taryn on:
Instagram @taryn.sowa
Website www.tarynsowa.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Thinking Positive is the Worst Way to Heal Your Trauma

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Are you living in the shadows of toxic positivity? It’s time to step into the light. Get ready to expose the harmful practice of toxic positivity and discover how this behavior can sabotage your relationships with its insidious grip. Tune in to understand the difference between genuine optimism and destructive toxic positivity.

Today we’ll unmask the importance of embracing and expressing negative emotions as a means towards genuine recovery. Say goodbye to the corrosive cycle of toxic positivity as I provide you with effective strategies to rid it from your life, including the crucial steps to let go of perfectionism and judgement. Filled with practical tools and strategies, this episode will empower you to bravely lean into your feelings, transforming your life into one of authenticity and resilience. So, fasten your seatbelts and journey with me to break free from toxic positivity and become the badass warriors we were meant to be.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Three Pillars of Healing From a Troubled Relationship With Your Mother

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Ready to shake free from the chains of anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional volatility? Discover relief in unexpected places as we embark on an enlightening journey to reclaim emotional well-being, especially for those who have battled the shadows of toxic maternal relationships. With my endearing co-host for the day, my bright-eyed three-year-old daughter Sophie, we confront the 'avoidance worry cycle', unpack the common mistakes that keep us shackled, and arm you with practical tools to seize control.

Brush up against the transformative power of three pillars - analyzing data, activating choice, and absolute acceptance. Dive into the deep end of curiosity, acceptance, and trust, and let the power of these elements lead you to a place of freedom, confidence, and command. Remember, your experiences are valuable, so reach out, share them, and let's stride together towards healing. Embrace the power to be the fearless, resilient woman you are, steering your emotions, responses, and ultimately, your life.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Handle Arguments Like a Boss

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Ever wished you could communicate more effectively, particularly in those hard conversations that leave you mentally drained and emotionally exhausted? What if you could decode the root cause of your strong emotional reactions and learn to bounce back quickly? In today's episode, we unravel the impact of our upbringing, specifically when raised by emotionally immature, narcissistic, or toxic mothers, on our communication patterns.

We all have experienced the deadlock that comes when both parties are simply repeating facts back and forth. But what if I told you there's a way to break this pattern? Incorporating feelings into the conversation could just be the game-changer you've been looking for. It not only shifts the argument in a fresh direction but also opens up new avenues for understanding and resolution.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

The Power of Personal Growth with Lori Aikman

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Are you navigating the labyrinth of self-acceptance, or feeling stuck in a patriarchal bind? Lori Aikman, a nurse practitioner, and functional medicine specialist, joins us in this episode to strip down her journey of self-discovery and transformation, revealing the obstacles she faced in identifying her true desires and her struggles with being a people pleaser. Her story is a testament to the power of personal growth in realizing our full potential.

Lori candidly shares her transformative experience of shedding self-imposed guilt and shame, discussing how this allowed her to prosper both personally and professionally. She tells us about her empowering journey of embracing her struggles with weight gain and the liberation she found in sharing her story with other women.

In the final part of our enriching conversation, Lori provides valuable insights into the role of breathwork in resetting our nervous system and achieving emotional balance. This episode is sure to leave you inspired and motivated on your journey to self-acceptance and personal growth. Don't miss out!

You can connect with Lori on:
Instagram @loriaikman
Facebook Lori Aikman NP
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/loriaikman
Website www.loriaikman.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

The Value of Empathy

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

What if you discovered that your well-intended actions were inadvertently displaying low empathy and affecting your relationships? You’re about to learn about the less obvious signs of low empathy such as when you imply someone shouldn't feel a particular way or when you attempt to alter their feelings. Tune into this enlightening episode where I share how empathy, or the lack thereof, can shape your relationships, feelings of connectedness, and even your argument-handling skills.

Join me as we dive into my personal experiences and the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in developing empathy. We’ll explore one of the seven levels of listening and how to identify it in your day-to-day interactions. This conversation isn't just about your relationships with others - it's about understanding and empathizing with yourself to enhance your overall emotional well-being. Whether you're dealing with relationships at home, at work, or within yourself, this episode is loaded with valuable insights and practical tips you can apply to boost your empathy and foster stronger connections.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Stress Isn’t the Cause of Your Emotional Breakdowns

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Ever feel overwhelmed or anxious, and wonder if there's more to life than constant stress? Today, I present a fresh take on understanding stress and emotions. Instead of surrendering to external circumstances, we'll discuss the power of choice and how your decisions can empower you. We'll uncover the truth that you are indeed in control of your reactions, and it's possible to shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control. Remember, you don’t have to carry the world on your shoulders. We will explore how to proactively give yourself guilt-free rest and redefine productivity.

Let's discuss how staying in the present moment, accepting the situation, and taking action can make a huge difference. We will also explore a transformative three-step process to regain control - analyzing data, activating choice, and practicing absolute acceptance. Let’s embark on this journey towards a stress-free life together.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Healing through Self-Compassion with Dr. Michelle Grosser

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Imagine living a high-achieving life, driven by a strict paradigm, only to find yourself burned out and grappling with toxic relationships. Sounds familiar? Michelle Grosser joins us today to take you through an inspiring journey of healing and self-discovery. In this episode, Michelle opens up about her personal experiences, the struggle with burnout, and how she reclaimed her power. We also shed light on recognizing the signs of burnout, and the empowering steps to break free from this detrimental cycle.

The journey doesn't end there; we venture further into the power of self-compassion and curiosity. We discuss how to transition from harsh self-judgment to embracing curiosity that leads to healing and recovery. Michelle shares her insights on how she changed her relationship with her body, emotions, and movement to aid her healing process.

Finally, we explore the intricate link between our emotions and physical health, supported by scientific evidence. Tune in for a transformative discussion filled with illuminating insights and practical solutions.

You can connect with Michelle on:
Instagram @michellegrosser.coach
Website michellegrosser.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

How to Stop Losing Your $h!t

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Are you feeling like you're stuck in a relentless cycle of shame and control, leading to emotional outbursts and constant worry? It's time we debunk the myth of "This is just the way I am" and delve into the emotions that high achievers often push away, such as incompetence, inadequacy, embarrassment, rejection, judgement, and feeling ignored.

In this episode, we expose the control shame cycle, its manifestations, and its debilitating effects on high achieving women. We unpack the automatic anger, incessant worrying, and emotional breakdowns that this cycle triggers and explore how you can break free.

Ready to reclaim your power and create the life you desire? Harness the practical strategies I share in this episode and make strides towards a life of bravery, empowerment, and thriving. Don't let negative emotions hold you back, start your healing journey today.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Breaking Free from the 'Good Girl' Syndrome

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Are you living the 'good girl' syndrome? If you often find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, ignoring your basic needs, failing to set firm boundaries, or changing yourself to meet someone else's expectations, you're betraying yourself.

Join me today on a journey to break free from these patterns. We'll examine how these behaviors have become ingrained in our belief systems, leading to self-distrust and a lack of fulfillment.

But, fear not, there's a way out of this cycle. We're going to explore how to shift these negative patterns, start honoring our needs, and begin the process of trusting ourselves again. So if you're tired of the 'good-girl' act and ready for a powerful conversation about self-empowerment, healing, and breaking free from people-pleasing, tune in, and let's embark on this journey of self-discovery together.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Why Talk Therapy is Keeping You Stuck

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Are traditional talk therapy methods leaving you feeling stuck and unable to prioritize self-care? This episode dives into why talk therapy might be holding you back and how tuning into your emotions and intuition can revolutionize your self-care journey.

Drawing from my own experiences and those of my clients, I reveal the transformative power of my Brave Method coaching approach.

Discover the differences between talk therapy and Brave Method coaching through real-life stories of clients who have experienced life-changing revelations with this approach. Learn how you can take control of your own healing journey and break free from negative emotions by finding the right therapist or coach for you.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and overcome everything that's holding you back.

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[FREE TRAINING]
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Discovering Bravery and Purpose with Kayla Wonisch

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt stuck in your life, overwhelmed with limiting beliefs and fear, and unsure of how to break free? Join me as I chat with the incredible Kayla Wanish, who transformed her life in just five years, going from a Starbucks barista to becoming a certified yoga teacher, meditation instructor, and licensed human element practitioner.

Discover how she overcame her limiting beliefs and fears, and how her growth in self-awareness, self-accountability, and self-acceptance changed her personal and professional life forever.

During our conversation, Kayla and I explore her journey to self-awareness and growth, including her shift away from the "helper" defense mechanism and her newfound trust in her intuition, boundaries, and values. We discuss how she discovered the world wasn't as scary as she thought it was and how she has learned to bounce back quickly from negative mindsets. This heartening chat is a powerful reminder of the potential for growth and transformation in all of us.

To wrap up, we delve into how Kayla's self-awareness journey has impacted her personal and professional life, and how she now connects with others through yoga and her work with Bravcation.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with lessons on how to take control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions, and transform your life just like Kayla did.

You can connect with Kayla on Instagram @kaylawonisch

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

What is Emotionally Immaturity?

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

What even is emotional immaturity?? In this episode, let's explore what emotional immaturity means. It's not a black-and-white concept but exists on a continuum. Everyone falls somewhere on this continuum, and the goal is to continually work toward greater emotional maturity.

I'll share ten signs of emotional immaturity, but don't just think about others who exhibit these signs. Use this list for self-reflection too. It's essential to recognize where you may be emotionally immature and then take steps to improve.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a better idea of where you exhibit emotional immaturity and whether your mother displayed it in your childhood or continues to do so. The goal is to heal and become more emotionally mature, showing up as your best self.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Why Your Body Has Everything to Do with Your Emotions

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Do you ever find yourself trapped in a cycle of anxiety, emotional volatility, and overthinking? It's a common struggle for those of us raised by emotionally immature, narcissistic, or toxic mothers.

In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the importance of downregulation - learning how to come out of fight or flight mode and find calmness - and the mistakes we often make in trying to control our emotions and environment. Discover the power within you to break free from this detrimental cycle and become the unstoppable version of yourself that you were always meant to be!

Ready to rewire your nervous system and stress response to regain control of your body and reclaim your power in any situation? I discuss my new Brave Breathwork Program, which can help you do just that.

https://www.brave-method.com/breathwork

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Spiritual Awakening Through Becoming a Mom with Diane Gatza

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In this captivating episode, we are joined by Diane Gatza, a specialist in financial planning during maternity leave and the creator of Confident Cards. Diane shares her remarkable journey, which began with her personal battle with postpartum depression and ultimately led to a profound spiritual awakening as a new mother. Through her experience, she discovered the importance of relinquishing control and embarked on a transformative path of healing, self-discovery, and heightened awareness.

Diane delves into a pivotal moment in her life when she finally started heeding her intuition. This pivotal shift inspired her to transition from a career in engineering to becoming a tarot card reader, as she felt an undeniable calling from the cards themselves. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that embracing our intuition can lead us to a life of authenticity, vibrancy, and profound joy. Tune in to be inspired by Diane's incredible journey.

A look at what we talked about:
1. Diane’s story of going through postpartum depression and a spiritual awakening.
2. The reason she left her job and followed her intuition to dedicate her life to card reading.
3. Diane’s personal advice to all women out there that feel broken.

Connect with Diane:
Confident Cards confidentcards.org
California Maternity Leave Consulting californiamaternityleave.com

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Falling back into old patterns

Tue, 30 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

I recently realized that I had fallen back into old patterns: working without rest, pushing myself to a point where I felt exhausted, and repeating this cycle every day while also taking care of my girls and husband. If you can identify with this, please know that you are not alone. It is normal for all humans to fall back into old patterns.

In this episode, I will share with you what I did and what I recommend to my clients when they find themselves in similar situations. Our initial natural reaction is to beat ourselves up, thinking that it is how we learn. However, the reality is that this approach isn't helpful. Treating ourselves with compassion is always the right answer when it comes to learning from our mistakes.

In this episode you’ll learn the following:

The power of allowing yourself to tolerate all of your emotions.
What to do when you’ve fallen back into old patterns.
The importance of giving yourself grace and accepting that you made mistakes.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Mistakes you're making that are keeping you stuck

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Women often turn to personal development tools like gratitude, affirmations, and talk therapy for emotional relief. While these tools can be helpful, they are, unfortunately, only part of the solution. Becoming too reliant on them can actually hinder progress, as they may overshadow the need for deeper internal healing and growth.

Tune in as I encourage you to look beyond the limitations of conventional personal development tools. While gratitude practices and positive affirmations can be beneficial, they are merely "small pieces of the puzzle" and I'm here to help you ditch the mistakes that are you keeping you stuck.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Break free from the control-shame cycle that plagues many high-achieving women.
Embrace a holistic approach for regulating emotions with a focus on the body.
Prioritize internal self-care to heal the root cause of personal struggles.
Unleash your unstoppable self by engaging in transformative inner work.
Discover a comprehensive method for emotional regulation that harmonizes body, mind, and environment.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

What I wish I knew at the beginning of my healing journey

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join me in this episode as I share the powerful lessons I wish I knew at the beginning of my healing journey, including the truth about defense mechanisms, the power of self-acceptance, and the importance of forgiving oneself and others. Defense mechanisms are so much more prevalent than you think... things that you think are inherently part of who you are, might just be wrong.

Tune in as I address my personal experiences and the insights I've gleaned. By sharing these invaluable discoveries, you can gain a better understanding of the challenges and potential benefits of embarking on such a journey. In the Broken to Brave podcast, I aim to offer guidance and advice to listeners who are at the start of their healing journey.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Embrace the transformative effects of self-acceptance on personal growth and healing.
Recognize and dissolve defense mechanisms to reveal your true, authentic self.
Discover the paramount role of forgiveness in moving on from past wounds.
Learn how enlisting a coach can help identify detrimental patterns early in their development.
Cultivate self-love by acknowledging the core essence of love present in every individual.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Is this podcast for you? Welcome to Broken to BRAVE

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Are you wondering if this podcast is for you? Well, if you've ever felt broken, struggled to control your reactions, experienced constant anxiety, or feared inheriting your mother's negative traits, then I assure you, you're in the right place.

I want you to know that you have the power within you to transform your life. You have the ability to break free from the chains that have held you back for far too long. It's time to reclaim your strength and take control of your emotions, your thoughts, and your reactions.

Imagine a life where you no longer feel overwhelmed by anger or frustration, where you can respond with grace and composure even in the most challenging situations. Picture yourself feeling calm, happy, and fully present, embracing each moment with confidence and clarity. This is not just a distant dream; it can become your reality.

In this episode, I'm covering:

Welcoming you to the podcast and what you can expect
Fostering self-awareness to heal and grow from complex mother-daughter bonds.
Conquering self-doubt and unveiling your quintessential worth.
Bolstering yourself and other women to soar, no matter the circumstances.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety

Trailer for The Broken To Brave Podcast

Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Broken to BRAVE Podcast, where Dr. Steph, PhD, LHEP–former NASA psychologist and coach–guides ambitious women to heal from their challenging upbringing due to a narcissistic, emotionally immature, or toxic mother. If you've ever felt broken, struggled to control your reactions, experienced constant anxiety, or feared inheriting your mother's negative traits, then this podcast is for you. With weekly releases, you'll learn how to transform these struggles into feelings of happiness, calmness, fulfillment, self-pride, and be able to break the cycle. Join Dr. Steph on this journey towards a better you and learn how to have the ultimate control over your reactions so that you are untriggerable.

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[FREE TRAINING]
How high-achieving women can
DITCH anxiety in as little as five minutes a day
www.brave-method.com/anxiety