In this week's short episode, I offered ways to navigate the heaviness of the world – whether you are feeling whiplashed by constant news headlines, or you are feeling the weight of a challenging circumstance in your own corner of the world – at home, or work, or with family or your health. I shared some simple ways to narrow your circle, spend quality time with people who you feel safe and seen by, and lean into the power of simple routines.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Use small actions to regain calm when life feels overwhelming.

• Lean on simple, honest conversations with trusted people.

• Build grounding routines like walks, journaling, and reading.

• Protect your energy by setting boundaries and choosing safe relationships.

• Take small, meaningful steps toward causes and values you care about.
  

"Sometimes when things feel just kind of outside of our grasp, too heavy for our own two arms to carry, it feels good to go small."- Trina

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In this week's episode, I offered a five-step practical plan for feeling better next week — not next year, or when love slows down. It won't. Life can feel heavy, fast-paced, or even mundane. Here are five ways to have more energy and set down some mental load. This is about feeling lighter and more in control of your life. This is about taking meaningful, intentional action. From fitness to decision making, let's dive in.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Move more

• More water

• Minimize social media

• Make a decision

• Make peace

"I think sometimes life can feel heavy. Life can feel overwhelming. Life can feel very fast, depending on your state of life, life can feel at times redundant, like you're waking up doing the same thing every day. And I want to just infuse some joy, some energy, some freshness to your life, and we can do that together." -Trina

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In this week's episode, I celebrated our 50th show by creating an "essentials album." Just like your favorite artist creates a "best of" album from time to time, I shared a quick recap of our top downloaded podcasts. I took your favorite lessons and delivered them again, in real time, not past recordings. From remembering to set things down, to saving your battery, to knowing people's place in your life, you'll be reminded of some great gems for life. If you missed one, this might inspire you to go back and listen to the full episode.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How to set things down that no longer fit the person you're becoming

• A simple six-roles framework to avoid burnout and show up better

• Why doing your fair share for your health matters to you and those you love

• How to accept that "things can look different and still be right"

• A practical way to decide who has a place, a voice, and a vote in your life

"Things can look different and still be right." - Trina

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