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The Shift Every High-Achieving Woman (Especially Moms) Need to Feel More Fulfilled

258 - If you’re a high-achieving woman (especially a mom) who’s juggling a lot yet still craving more fulfillment, peace, and ease…this episode is for you!

Because there comes a moment when you realize:
“I can’t keep giving my energy to everyone else’s expectations or demands.”
And that moment invites you into a different way of living, one that feels calmer, clearer, and way more aligned with who you actually want to be.

This episode is all about that shift.

It’s about learning to operate as the CEO of your life, not the assistant, not the person reacting to every text, need, preference, urgency, opinion, or expectation that comes your way. And not the woman bending her time around other people’s rules for how they operate.

This isn’t about job titles.
This is about energy.
This is about alignment.
This is about fulfillment.

When you begin living as the CEO of your life, you become more intentional with your time, your attention, and your presence. You stop letting small things steal your energy, and you start giving yourself permission to honor what actually matters, even when others don’t understand your boundaries.

In this episode, I share real stories and a simple, empowering way to look at your daily life so you can show up more grounded, more centered, and more like the woman you want to be.

This episode will inspire you to:
• Protect your energy without guilt
• Create space for what fulfills you
• Honor your time even when others expect something else
• Live with more intention, clarity, and personal leadership

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The Power of Pruning — Making Space for Who You’re Becoming

257 - There comes a point in every growth season where you realize not everything can come with you. Whether it’s a commitment, a project, a friendship, or even a mindset, you start to feel the pull to let go of what’s draining your energy so you can redirect it toward what really matters. That’s the essence of the pruning season.

In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to be in a pruning season and why it’s actually a sign of growth, not failure. You’ll learn how to identify what’s no longer aligned, release what’s stealing your energy, and create the boundaries that make room for your next level.

It’s not always pretty. Pruning can be uncomfortable, uncertain, and even painful at times, but it’s how you make space for the fruit you actually want to grow.

If you’re a high achieving woman or mom juggling a lot, this one’s for you. It’s a permission slip to stop pouring energy into what’s not working and start intentionally cultivating what will.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to recognize when you’re in a pruning season (and not mistake it for a setback)
• The difference between quitting and pruning
• How to create boundaries that protect your peace and energy
• A mindset shift to help you release what’s no longer aligned without guilt
• Real stories from my own pruning season that might just mirror yours

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How to Stay in Your Power When Someone’s Draining You

256 - There’s nothing more exhausting than feeling like someone’s energy is pulling you down, especially when you can't just rid them out of your life given the dynamics you're in AND you’ve worked hard to protect your peace! It might be a coworker who always complains, a family member who brings tension into the room, or someone you live with who just isn’t meeting you where you are energetically. These moments really test us.

Recently, I was in one of those moments...I could feel my energy dipping, frustration rising, and my mind jumping to stories about fairness and respect. Instead of reacting, I chose something different: energy leadership. Building on Episode 255 (Busy but Not Burned Out), we’re applying that same energy-first lens to people dynamics so you can protect your peace without carrying what isn’t yours.

In this episode, we’re talking about 3 steps to take to meet this energy in a way that helps you keep your power and energy up.

Missed last week? Listen to Episode 255 for the system-level support during busy seasons.

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Handling a Busy Season Without Feeling Burnt Out or Stressed - 3 Ways to Shift Your Energy

255 - We all go through busy seasons...the kind where work piles up, family needs more of you, and life just feels like a lot.

That’s exactly the season I’m in right now: navigating career growth, motherhood, exploring a move, managing a household, and more - all at once. And while it would be easy to meet that busyness with stress and frustration, here’s the truth: stress isn’t a requirement. The energy we bring into the season matters more than the size of the to do list.

In this episode, I’m sharing the three strategies that are helping me walk through one of the busiest seasons of my life with more peace and presence while still getting things done.

Inside this episode, we will talk about:

• Prioritizing what actually matters most (and release what doesn’t).

• Communicating your needs and protecting your energy.

• Meeting draining, catabolic energy with love and grace instead of matching it.

• Real stories from my own season of career growth, motherhood, moving, and managing a household and the energy shifts keeping me grounded through it all.

Busy doesn’t have to mean burned out. With a few intentional shifts, you can move through a full season with clarity, peace, and the energy to actually enjoy it.

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Thriving in the “Not Yet” Stage: How to Keep Your Energy Up While You Wait for What You Want

254 - Do you ever feel like you should be farther along by now? Like you’ve been working hard, waiting patiently, but the thing you want most just hasn’t happened yet?

That “not yet” stage can be one of the hardest places to live. It drains energy, stirs up fear, and makes you question whether you’re really on the right path. But it can also be one of the most powerful parts of your journey if you know how to navigate it well.

In this episode, we talk about how to thrive in the in-between—how to keep your energy up while you wait, lean into a faith-filled mindset, and move past the fears that hold you back + use this season to propel you forward!

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why wanting to be “farther along” is such a common struggle and what it really reveals.

• The 3 fears that block your progress and drain your energy (and how to overcome them).

• Simple shifts to help you stay energized, joyful, and confident in the waiting.

• How to be a faith-filled, confident person that thrives in uncertainty.

• Stories and tools to help you embrace the “not yet” season instead of fighting it.

This isn’t about pretending the waiting is easy. It’s about learning how to keep your energy, faith, and joy alive so when the breakthrough comes, you’re ready to step into it fully aligned.

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3 Essential Ingredients for Living With More Joy, Progress, and Impact

253 - If you’ve ever felt like you’re busy but not fulfilled or like you’re making progress but not actually enjoying the journey, you’re not alone. A joy-filled life doesn’t just happen; it’s built on a few intentional choices that shift how you show up every single day.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• The 3 essential ingredients you need to create a joy-filled life you’re proud of.

• Why “being intentional” matters more than being productive.

• How to recognize when you’ve settled for “average” living—and what to do to rise above it.

• Simple ways to infuse more purpose, energy, and alignment into your daily rhythms.

This isn’t about adding more to your to-do list. It’s about aligning your life with what actually matters so you can feel more joy, make real progress, and create an impact that lasts.

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Does Your Environment to Support Who You Want to Be?

Ep. 252 - This is Part 5 of the Foundational Energy Reset Series, and today we’re talking about one of the most overlooked but most powerful factors in your energy: your environment.

Research shows your environment heavily shapes your habits, your health, and even your identity. If your space, routines, or relationships aren’t aligned with your vision, they’ll quietly hold you back no matter how much willpower you have.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• The surprising ways your environment influences your energy, decisions, and self-image.

• Why “design beats discipline” when it comes to following through.

• Practical ways to reset your space, systems, and surroundings so they actually support who you want to become.

• How to evaluate the people, places, and patterns in your life through the lens of alignment.

Your environment is either fueling your future or draining your energy. Let’s talk about how to intentionally design one that lifts you up, keeps you on track, and makes it easier to live in alignment with your vision.

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The Simple Formula for Better Days: More Energy & Aligned Productivity (Foundational Energy Reset Series – Part 4)

Ep. 251 - This is Part 4 of the Foundational Energy Reset Series, where we’re diving into the areas that quietly fuel (or drain) your energy every single day.

Today, we’re looking at what I believe is the ultimate health and energy hack: taking care of yourself first so you can show up well everywhere else. If you’ve ever noticed how much harder it is to be patient, productive, or positive when you don’t feel good—this episode is for you.

Inside, I’ll share:

• A personal story about a day when I didn’t show up with my best energy (and why it happened).

• The simple formula that sets you up for better days: mindfulness, movement, and mastery.

• How fueling your body, moving with intention, and sharpening your mind directly impact your energy and productivity.

• Why aligned productivity matters more than getting more things done—and how to check if your to-do list actually matches who you want to be.

✨ Credit where it’s due: the “mindfulness, movement, mastery” framework comes from Amy Landino’s book Good Morning, Good Life. If you’re looking for practical tips on building a better morning routine, definitely check her out!

Your energy is your greatest asset. Let’s learn how to protect it and pour from a full cup—because when you do, everything else in your life benefits.

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How to Protect Your Energy Around Negativity (Quickie - To Help You Show Up Well Today)

250 - Ever notice how someone else’s bad mood or complaining can instantly drain you? In this short, punchy episode, I share a real story about how another person’s low energy started to rub off on me—and what I did to shift it.

You’ll learn:

• Why negativity affects your energy more than you realize

• Practical ways to respond when it creeps in (without letting it hijack your mood)

• How to show up as the person you actually want to be—even if everyone else is spiraling

It’s not about avoiding negativity—it’s about learning how to keep your own energy steady, no matter what’s around you.

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The Hidden Way Stress Destroys What You Care About Most

249 - This is Part 3 of the Foundational Energy Reset Series, where we’re tackling the three core areas that either fuel your energy or quietly drain it away.

Today, we’re looking at how stress impacts the areas you value most — your relationships, your health, and your goals. Under pressure, it’s easy to lash out, withdraw, or make choices that actually damage what matters most to you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• A real-life story of how a couple handled a major trip disaster without turning on each other (and what we can learn from it)

• Why stress makes us attack or neglect the things we care about most

• How to catch yourself before you spiral into choices that drain your health, relationship, or goals

• Simple energy shifts that help you respond instead of react — so you can come out stronger on the other side

Stress isn’t going away, but how you respond can make all the difference. Let’s protect what matters most, even in your most chaotic seasons.

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