As people pleasers, we're often incredibly reliable for everyone else — but not for ourselves. In this episode, we talk about why keeping promises to yourself matters more than you think, how self-trust is built through follow-through, and why the smallest commitments are often the most powerful. This isn't about discipline for productivity. It's about honoring your needs, rebuilding trust with yourself, and learning that choosing yourself is safe.

• Self-trust is built by keeping your word to yourself

• Small promises matter more than big goals

• Motivation fades, but discipline is built through follow-through

• Breaking promises creates an identity story — and so does keeping them

• Choosing yourself may feel uncomfortable, but it builds self-respect

• One kept promise is enough to start changing the narrative

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

For more, visit: itstimetobeyou.com

New Year's Eve can feel heavy. Or meaningful. Or like nothing at all. But for a lot of high achievers and people pleasers, this time of year brings pressure, comparison, and the quiet question of "Did I do enough?"

In this episode, I talk about reflecting on the year in a way that feels supportive instead of performative. Not through highlight reels, productivity metrics, or goals you should have—but by honoring your real life. The small moments. The hard seasons. The ways you survived, rested, and chose yourself, even when no one else saw it.

This is an invitation to move into the next season of your life without forcing a "new you," without guilt, and without rushing yourself. You don't owe anyone a self-improvement project. You get to decide what matters, when you begin, and how you move forward.

• Your life doesn't need to look impressive to be meaningful

• Progress can look like rest, survival, and quiet boundaries

• Reflection doesn't have to be public or productive—it's for you

• You don't owe anyone goals just because it's January

• Feelings and intuition are valid guides for what comes next

• You are not behind, late, or missing your chance

• You get to decide what matters and when you begin

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

For more, visit: itstimetobeyou.com

This episode is an honest, vulnerable reflection on a race that was emotional, challenging, humbling, and surprisingly complicated to process afterward. From the weight of six months of training, to the mental battles that showed up mid-race, to the quiet grief of missing a goal you worked so hard for, I'm sharing what it was really like — both during the miles and after the medal.

I talk about the pressure we put on ourselves as high achievers, how easy it is to downplay our accomplishments, and why missing a goal can make it feel impossible to be proud of ourselves. This isn't a story about a perfect race or a shiny outcome. It's about learning how to sit with disappointment without letting it erase everything you've done. If you've ever worked toward something for a long time, only to feel underwhelmed, empty, or critical of yourself when it's over, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• The emotional roller coaster of marathon training and race day
• What it feels like when your body and mind start to shut down mid-goal
• Why missing a goal can feel like failure, even when you accomplish something huge
• How people pleasers and overachievers struggle to receive praise
• The tendency to rush to the next goal instead of honoring the one you just reached
• Learning to hold disappointment and pride at the same time

A gentle reminder: You don't have to earn pride by being perfect. You don't have to hit every goal for your effort to matter. And you don't need to move on so quickly that you miss your own growth.

It's time to own your accomplishments. It's time to be YOU!

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

For more, visit: itstimetobeyou.com

Stop waiting for the perfect plan and start taking imperfect action. In this episode, I'm sharing the hard truth about avoidance, overthinking, and the pressure to get everything just right.

If you've ever waited for the "perfect energy," the "perfect mood," or the "perfect plan" before taking action, you're not alone.

This episode discusses how uncomfortable tasks feel impossible, how procrastination fuels guilt and shame, and what happens when we wait so long that opportunities slip away. If you struggle with perfectionism, high expectations, or the fear of looking silly, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• Why waiting for the "right energy" keeps us stuck
• How perfectionism quietly steals time and opportunity
• Guilt and shame that comes from procrastination It's time to stop waiting.

It's time to take imperfect action. It's time to be YOU!

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

For more, visit: itstimetobeyou.com

Letting go is hard, and it's necessary. In this episode, we're talking about the things we hold on to even when they're no longer serving us — stuff, relationships, control and expectations.

If you're someone who tends to hold on "just in case," because you don't want to disappoint anyone, or you don't feel deserving of more, this episode is for you.

You'll learn:
✨ Why letting go is necessary before receiving more
✨ The fears that keep us stuck (and how to move through them)
✨ Five key areas to start releasing — today
✨ How letting go can benefit you and the people around you

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

For more, visit: itstimetobeyou.com

Do you ever feel like you have to earn your worth through achievements, approval, or perfection?
Do you tie your value to how much you do for others, or how well you perform?

In this episode, I dive into the difference between self-love and self-worth, and why true fulfillment can't exist without a deep belief that you are enough, just as you are.

I share my own struggles with wanting to belong and how people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachieving left me chasing validation instead of feeling worthy. We'll also explore the connection between worthiness and fulfillment — and how to rebuild your belief in yourself from the inside out.

You'll learn:

• Why worthiness isn't as easy as saying "I'm worthy" — and how to build that belief over time
• What makes self-worth so hard for people pleasers, perfectionists, and high achievers
• The real cost of tying your worth to achievement or approval
• Simple ways to strengthen your self-worth every day
• The power of surrounding yourself with people who remind you who you are

If you've ever struggled to feel "enough," this episode will remind you that you don't have to prove, perform, or please to be worthy — you already are.

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

For more, visit: timetobeyoupodcast.com

Does the idea of self-love make you cringe? Do you catch yourself thinking, "I'll love myself when I've earned it" or "I need to be perfect to matter"?

In this episode, I share my personal journey with self-love — why it's so hard for people pleasers, why unconditional self-love is a game-changer, and how dropping the shoulds can help you finally honor yourself.

I also share practical tips you can start using today, including:

• Practicing self-compassion

• Affirming yourself daily

• Setting small boundaries

• Celebrating wins, big or small

• Checking your yes before giving it away

If you've been waiting to feel worthy of your own care, this episode is for you. It's time to stop living for everyone else's expectations and start living as the you you were meant to be.

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

For more, visit: timetobeyoupodcast.com

Do you have a goal or vision for yourself that seems our of reach? Do you ask yourself, 'who am I to have this?' or 'why me?' - Well, why not you?

In this episode, I share my struggles of carrying out my vision and discuss five things that tend to keep us stuck.

If you have something that's been tugging at your heart and you question, why me? I hope that this episode helps you realize why not you.

Connect with me, Ariel Vaughan:

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick

Instagram: @itstimetobeyoupodcast

For more, visit: timetobeyoupodcast.com