It’s that time of year again—when backpacks are packed, routines return, and the house finally gets quiet… maybe too quiet.

In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional whiplash that comes with the back-to-school transition. If you're feeling a strange mix of relief, sadness, excitement, and maybe even guilt—you are not alone.

Whether you're a mom adjusting to new routines or someone navigating shifting seasons of life, this conversation will help you process those feelings, reset your mindset, and embrace this next chapter with more intention.

You'll learn:

🔸 Why the start of a new school year brings up more than just logistics

🔸 The deeper meaning behind your emotional response to transitions

🔸 What happens when we suppress emotions—and how to release them

🔸 3 simple ways to process grief, guilt, and change in healthy, healing ways

Whether you're wiping away tears on your morning walk or trying to figure out why you're extra snappy this week… this episode offers a grounded, compassionate perspective to help you make sense of it all.

You don’t have to rush through this season. Let’s slow down, feel what we’re feeling, and take care of ourselves through the transitions.

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Do you ever feel like you have two choices when it comes to your habits — give in right away… or deny yourself completely?

It’s no wonder so many people feel trapped in a cycle of deprivation, rebelling against their own goals, and guilt.

But here’s the good news: there’s a smarter way to increase motivation, build self-discipline, stay consistent, and finally create healthy habits that last.

In this episode, I share a simple yet powerful mindset shift that helps you build healthy habits without feeling deprived — one that actually helps you enjoy the things you love even more.

You’ll learn how to approach moderation in a way that builds self-trust, discipline, motivation, and consistency — instead of resentment.

You don’t have to punish yourself to live a healthier, happier life, and this episode will teach you how.

You’ll learn:

🔸 Why deprivation backfires — and what it’s really doing to your habits

🔸 Why rebelling against your own rules is common (and how to stop)

🔸 How to use moderation intentionally — and make it feel good, not like punishment

🔸 Why delaying (but not denying) the things you love actually makes them more satisfying

🔸 How this strategy builds discipline, motivation, and consistency without resentment

If you’re ready to stop swinging between extremes, and finally build healthy habits and routines that stick — while enjoying your life more — this episode is for you.

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If you’ve ever felt like debt or money stress is draining your energy, robbing your peace of mind, and even affecting your health — you’re not imagining it.

It’s easy to overlook our finances when we think about healthy habits. But money stress is one of the biggest drains on your energy and well-being. And getting in a better place financially can help you move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

In this episode, I share my personal debt journey and how paying off $90,000 of debt in just one year transformed more than just my finances. It gave me back time, energy, better work-life balance, and a renewed sense of freedom I didn’t know was possible.

Whether you’re feeling burned out in your career, overwhelmed by financial stress, or just stuck in survival mode, this episode will help you see how getting intentional about your financial health can unlock a healthier, more balanced life.

You’ll learn:

🔸 How paying off debt can improve your mental health, your relationships, and even your physical health.

🔸 How getting rid of debt gives you more options — even if cutting work hours isn’t possible.

🔸 Why burnout is common earlier in your career than you might think.

🔸 Why a “gazelle-like intensity” sprint toward debt freedom often works better than slowly chipping away. (Thank you, Dave Ramsey!)

As you work on building healthier habits, don’t forget about your financial health — because getting that part of your life in order can open the door to more peace, more freedom, more health, and more time for the things and people that matter most.

Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you’re finding it helpful, I’d love it if you left a review! ❤️️

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The content of this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only, not medical advice. Please speak with your health care professional about any health concerns you may have.