This week I’m talking with Erin Washington—author, former college athlete, podcast host, and the founder of “Squats and Margaritas.” Erin is a fierce voice for women breaking free from perfectionism, diet culture, and comparison traps. Her story of going from disordered eating and self-doubt to empowered confidence is raw, real, and refreshing. She teaches women how to create sustainable wellness and lasting joy—without shrinking themselves or their lives.

🌟 What You’ll Walk Away With:

1. Confidence has nothing to do with perfection.
   
   

2. Healing starts when the comparison stops.
   
   

3. Your identity isn’t your body—it’s your energy.
   
   

⏱️ Key Topics + Takeaways with Timestamps

1. Confidence Comes from Owning, Not Fixing
🕐 [08:11]

“I was always striving for this perfection, and when I got there, I still wasn’t happy.”
Explanation:
Chasing perfection creates a cycle of never-enoughness. True confidence is built by honoring progress over performance. The shift from fixing flaws to owning wholeness rewires self-worth from the inside out.

2. Comparison Is the Thief of Healing
🕐 [12:32]

“I had to unfollow the ‘perfect’ moms and start living my real life.”
Explanation:
Healing requires protecting energy from comparison triggers. Constantly measuring against filtered highlight reels feeds shame and erodes joy. Choosing authenticity over aspiration restores inner peace and creates space for meaningful growth.

3. Your Worth Isn’t Measured in Pounds
🕐 [17:45]

“I was finally in a healthy body, but it was still not enough—because I didn’t heal my mind.”
Explanation:
Even external transformation feels empty if internal beliefs remain rooted in scarcity. Sustainable healing happens when identity expands beyond appearance and aligns with truth, joy, and purpose.

💬 Notable Quotes:

“It’s not about the squats or the margaritas—it’s about the freedom to enjoy both.” [20:01]
→ Balance is not the goal—it’s the byproduct of self-acceptance.

“Confidence is a decision, not a destination.” [22:18]
→ You don’t wait to feel worthy—you show up like you already are.

“Your body doesn’t need to be fixed. Your beliefs do.” [25:40]
→ When mindset shifts, everything else follows.

📘 Go Deeper:
Check out Erin’s book Squats and Margaritas: A Journey to Finding Balance and tune into her podcast for real talk on wellness, motherhood, and confidence—minus the BS.

✨ Final Word:
Lasting change doesn’t come from willpower—it comes from healing. And healing begins when perfection is no longer the price of admission. Confidence is available now—not 10 pounds from now, not next year. Now.

Choose you. As you are. Today. 💥

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Guest Introduction:
On this episode, I’m joined by Megan Walrod—writer, speaker, and transformational guide whose journey from overachieving to aligned living will crack open something deep inside you. Megan walked away from a life that looked “perfect on paper” to rediscover her voice, power, and soul’s deeper calling. What she found? A life of freedom, joy, and magnetic abundance that didn’t require her to hustle, perform, or prove.

🌟 3 Takeaways to Anchor In:

• Real wealth begins with honoring your inner truth.
  
  

• Doing less can actually open the portal to more abundance.
  
  

• Letting go of the “good girl” creates space for authentic power.
  
  

🔑 3 Main Topics with Time Stamps:

1. The Cost of Over-Giving and Performing
⏰ [00:06:10]

“It looked like the dream life, and yet I was feeling more and more empty inside.”

This moment reminds us that external success without inner alignment leads to depletion, not fulfillment. When our energy is tied to validation or performance, we burn out—not just physically, but spiritually. Letting go of over-giving is how we begin to reclaim joy, peace, and power.

2. How Doing Less Becomes a Money Magnet
⏰ [00:17:45]

“I realized the less I did from a place of force, the more space I had for miracles.”

Shifting from hustle to receptivity doesn’t mean giving up ambition—it means aligning energy with intention. When effort is replaced by embodiment, creativity and opportunities multiply. It’s not about stopping, it’s about syncing with a higher rhythm.

3. Breaking the “Good Girl” Spell
⏰ [00:27:30]

“The moment I stopped trying to be liked, I started being respected—and paid.”

Releasing the need to please creates magnetic confidence. True power isn’t loud or aggressive—it’s grounded in self-worth. When the good-girl conditioning fades, bold choices rise. And those bold choices lead to new levels of success and self-expression.

💬 Notable Quote:

“Wealth isn’t just numbers in a bank account. It’s the freedom to be who you truly are.”

This quote reframes abundance in a revolutionary way—one where fulfillment becomes the foundation, not the afterthought. Because when you become the truest version of yourself, life starts meeting you in unexpected, generous ways.

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This week’s guest is the extraordinary Larry Michel—founder of the Institute of Genetic Energetics, relationship innovator, coach, and author of Lasting: 11 Illuminations and Essential Questions for a Co-Creative, Evolutionary Partnership. Known as the “Love Shepherd,” Larry has spent over three decades reshaping the way people find and build love. His work dives deep into the science of human connection, compatibility, and co-creation.

🔥 This Episode Will Help You:

1. Stop treating love like a transaction and start showing up with truth.
   
   

2. Shift from judgment to curiosity to unlock deeper relationships.
   
   

3. Understand why “preparing” for love is more powerful than repairing it.
   
   

⏱️ 3 Key Takeaways + Topics with Timestamps

1. Love Is Not a Transaction—Stop Playing the Algorithm
⏰ [02:42]

“Anytime we make ourselves a commodity, it's hurting us.”
Explanation:
When love becomes gamified by apps and algorithms, people lose the depth of authentic connection. Reducing ourselves to filters, swipes, and profiles undermines intimacy and reinforces insecurity. Instead, when we approach dating and connection as a human process—not a tech transaction—we reclaim our power to be seen and valued.

2. Chemistry Isn’t the Goal—Clarity Is
⏰ [10:31]

“Chemistry plays a huge role... when it’s on, you’re all doped up on brain chemicals.”
Explanation:
Falling for someone based on “chemistry” alone often leads to distorted decision-making. When your body is flooded with feel-good hormones, it’s easy to miss red flags. By learning how to see clearly through the chemical fog, you can create meaningful, conscious connections rather than ones based purely on dopamine and fantasy.

3. Don’t Repair—Prepare for Real Love
⏰ [25:45]

“85% of professionals are focused on repairing what’s broken... but we need to prepare more than repair.”
Explanation:
Healing shouldn’t begin only after heartbreak. Proactively asking the right questions, cultivating emotional intimacy, and clarifying shared values before problems arise builds resilience. True connection comes from intentional preparation, not reactive fixing.

✨ Notable Quotes:

“Love is not an action. It’s not a verb. Love is your life force.” [26:43]
→ When you remember that love is who you are, you stop seeking it and start expressing it.

“We’ve been conditioned to judge instead of staying in inquiry.” [16:10]
→ Growth happens not when we’re proving ourselves right, but when we stay open to discovering more.

“Be surprised by the truth. That’s where the real magic is.” [17:20]
→ The best connections often come from the unexpected. Stop scripting the story and start listening for what’s real.

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