In this episode, they chat about:

• why grief is a universal human experience and nothing to be ashamed of

• the difference between therapy and grief mentorship

• how somatic or body-based practices can help process stuck emotions

• the biggest misconceptions people have about grief

• why feeling your emotions will not trap you, but avoiding them might

• the importance of having your grief witnessed

• how to identify a safe person to share your emotions with

Resources + Links:

Learn more about Desiree and her work. Visit her website at www.desireedoucet.com

Follow Desiree on Social Media:
Instagram | @desiree.doucet
LinkedIn | Desiree D.

Download "Understanding Grief: 12 Essential Insights" here:
www.desireedoucet.com/understanding_grief

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Show Notes:

In this episode, Sara speaks with Desiree Doucet, a grief mentor and coach based near Atlanta, who helps people take actionable steps to move forward after loss. Desiree shares how her own experiences with sudden and long-term parental loss, job loss, and divorce shaped her work, and explains how grief mentorship differs from therapy through education, forward-focused support, somatic movement techniques, and a secular "bring your own belief system" approach. She addresses stigma and fear around grief, emphasizing that healing is helped when grief is witnessed, and advises finding a safe person who listens without "should" statements or trying to fix.

Desiree Doucet is a grief mentor and coach who helps individuals take actionable steps toward healing after loss. Drawing from her own experiences with different forms of grief, she guides clients in understanding their unique journey and finding a path forward that aligns with their beliefs and needs. She offers 60-day support, occasional groups, remote or in-person sessions, and a free grief insights download.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

01:18 Meet Desiree Doucet

02:30 Her Grief Story

03:35 Therapy vs Mentorship

05:13 Somatic Grief Work

06:43 Grief Misconceptions

08:01 Find Safe Support

09:02 Work With Desiree

In this episode, they chat about:

• what nervous system regulation really means and what it does not mean

• why imposter syndrome is rooted in biology, not just mindset

• how your body responds to perceived threat in business and life

• simple tools to calm your system before high stakes moments

• the power of breath and sensory input

• how to build internal safety so you can show up fully and confidently

Resources + Links:

Learn more about Emily and her work. Visit her website at www.emilyjacobson.com

Follow Emily on Social Media:
Instagram | @emilyjacobsoncoaching
LinkedIn | Emily Jacobson

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Show Notes:

In this episode, Sara sits down with Emily Jacobson to explore what nervous system regulation actually means and why it is becoming such a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, creatives, and high achievers. They unpack the connection between imposter syndrome, performance anxiety, and your body's built-in survival responses. You will learn how working with your nervous system instead of against it can unlock clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth. Emily also shares simple and practical tools you can use in real time, from breathwork techniques to subtle sensory shifts, to help you feel grounded and safe even in high pressure moments.

Emily Jacobson is a neuro-somatic coach and nervous system educator who helps people create lasting change by working with the body as well as the mind. Her approach is grounded in neurobiology and somatic practices, offering simple and practical tools to support clients through anxiety, overwhelm, and patterns rooted in survival responses. After nearly two decades in public service and communications, she transitioned into coaching to pursue more aligned and meaningful work. Today, she works with individuals through coaching, programs, and workshops to help them build a sense of internal safety and show up more fully in their lives and work.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

01:18 Meet Emily Jacobson

02:32 What Regulation Means

04:33 High Stakes Moments

06:28 Imposter Syndrome Biology

08:20 Vagus Nerve Reset

09:53 Where To Find Emily

In this episode, they chat about:

• how singing can be used as a tool for personal growth, not just performance

• Lauren's holistic approach to voice coaching and creativity

• the connection between the voice and challenges like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and stress

• why striving for perfection creates tension and leads to more mistakes

• letting go of outcomes and focusing on breath, presence, and process

• the "high note" example and how fear directly impacts performance

• building self-trust and resilience through creative expression

• why mistakes are part of the process and how to recover in real time

• tapping into creativity to feel more aligned and fulfilled in everyday life

Resources + Links:

Lauren will be hosting a creative retreat in Austin, Texas, alongside her one-on-one coaching and creative work. Visit her website at www.yourauthenticvoice-studio.com

Follow Lauren on Social Media:
Instagram | @your_authentic_voice

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Show Notes:

In this episode, Sara talks with Lauren Urso Gray, a Dallas-based voice teacher, creative coach, and founder of Your Authentic Voice. Through her work, Lauren helps women tap into their creative energy and reconnect with their true selves, primarily through singing. Her clients range from professional vocalists and actors to doctors, marketing executives, and accountants, reflecting her belief that everyone is inherently creative and can use that creativity to feel more fulfilled in all areas of life.

Lauren shares her holistic approach to voice coaching, explaining how challenges like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, emotional suppression, and stress-induced tension show up in the voice and can be worked through in real time. She breaks down how obsessing over outcomes, like fearing a vocal crack, actually creates the tension that leads to mistakes, and how shifting toward breath, relaxation, and a more open mindset often leads to better results.

Together, they explore how singing becomes a powerful tool for building self-trust, resilience, and creative confidence, both on stage and in everyday life.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

01:18 Meet Lauren Urso Gray

02:21 Singing as Self Work

04:58 Let Go of Perfectionism

07:25 Resilience Through Mistakes

09:35 Connect With Lauren