If you're already bracing for guilt trips, intrusive questions, or just trying to keep the peace, this episode is your new plan.

Because surviving the holidays shouldn't mean abandoning yourself in the process.

It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right?
So why do you feel like you're quietly seething in the car, biting your tongue at dinner, and crashing into bed completely drained?

This week, I'm kicking off a two-part holiday mini-series with the truth no one wants to say out loud:

You're not going to change them. But you can change how you show up.

In this episode, I'll show you how to say no to your own self-betrayal, those old habits of people-pleasing, overdoing, and hoping your family will be different this year while you keep abandoning your own needs.

We're getting honest about the emotional toll of the season, from the guilt that ruins the day to the pressure to perform and please. I share the real story of the year I finally cracked... and the quiet, powerful boundary that changed everything.

This isn't about drama. It's about clarity. And if you're ready to choose calm over chaos and connection over obligation, you're going to love this one.

PS: If you're already dreading that comment at Christmas dinner, don't wait for the moment to spiral—grab my free Holiday Boundary Blueprint now. It'll give you the exact words to say.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the holidays feel like a crash course in guilt, pressure and people-pleasing

• The truth about self-betrayal and how it's sneaking into your holiday plans

• How to set a boundary without causing drama (yes, even with your family)

• Three real-life scripts to shut down questions, comments and conflict, calmly

• The "internal no" that shifts everything before you open your mouth

• How to stop rehearsing arguments in your head and start reclaiming your peace

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❤️ Remember:

You are not responsible for everybody's Christmas.
You are responsible for how you treat you.

This is your reminder that peace is not something you have to earn.
It's something you get to choose, one small, powerful "no" at a time.
And when you stop betraying yourself, everything changes.

Ever felt judged, lost, or like you're wasting time when it comes to fitness? This episode is for anybody who wants to feel strong, supported, and finally at home in her own body.

Let's talk about the fears that keep us stuck, and how to move through them.

In today's episode, I'm joined by the incredible Kelly Haas, founder of Fitness on the Fox, a women-only gym that has become one of the most welcoming, uplifting places I've ever been. We go deep on the emotional roadblocks so many of us face when it comes to fitness, fear of judgment, fear of getting it wrong, and fear that we'll fail (again).

If you've ever told yourself, "I'm just not a gym person," or felt like you didn't belong in a workout space, please listen. This conversation is about rewriting the story. It's about letting yourself be a beginner, finding joy in movement, and knowing that you are worthy of the time, energy, and investment it takes to take care of yourself.

This episode is full of laughs, real talk, and powerful re-frames that will help you take one small step toward building habits that feel like love, not punishment.

• How to overcome "gymtimidation" and stop comparing yourself to others

• What makes a gym truly inclusive, and how to spot red flags

• Why modifications are a sign of strength, not weakness

• The truth about starting small (and why it's the smartest strategy)

• A fresh mindset for when you're afraid to "waste" time or money on yourself

• How to reframe movement as a gift, not a chore

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If you've ever left a doctor's office or professional meeting feeling unheard—or like you were the problem instead of the person needing help—this one's for you.

Ever found yourself nodding politely while an expert dismissed your concerns?
You walked in hoping for support, but left doubting your instincts, downplaying your pain, and questioning your right to speak up.

I've been there too. And so have many of my clients.

In this episode, I share a personal story (yep, it involves a root canal) and a powerful client transformation that both reveal what really happens when we outsource our voice, and how to take it back.

You'll hear what happens when ego gets in the way of expertise, how to stay calm when you feel yourself spiraling, and the one golden question that can transform a defensive conversation into a collaborative one.

Whether you're dealing with a doctor, a lawyer, a therapist, or a coach—this episode is your reminder: you're the client. You're allowed to ask questions. You're allowed to be heard.

And you don't have to blow up or shut down to get your needs met.

• Why you freeze or go quiet in high-stakes conversations

• What to do when an expert's ego starts to take over

• How to use "the golden question" to reset the room

• A real client script for communicating clearly and calmly

• How to shift from emotional reactivity to empowered communication

• The power of pausing - and how it can bring everyone back into the present

Make sure you join my mailing list as this Sunday's email gives you the exact words to use when you feel dismissed - so you can speak up calmly, clearly, and without guilt. Get on the list.

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