That's Completely Normal

We made it to 2024!! A quick note that I am pausing the podcast to put my focus and attention toward some other goals this year, but will pop in occasionally just to remind you it's just your brain being an asshole! Where to connect: www.stephanieleopoldcoaching.com https://www.instagram.com/stephanieleopoldcoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/StephanieLeopoldCoaching

Ever wonder why you get stuck scrolling on your phone when you know you need or want to be doing other things? Take a listen to today's episode in which I talk about the 3 areas in which your brain defaults to when left unchecked.

Do you ever feel like when you are trying to do better for yourself, it gets worse before it gets better? Listen in to today to find out why this happens, and how it's actually a good sign that you're making progress!

Ever feel like you are stuck? Like nothing is changing? Listen in to why you might be feeling like this, and some shifts you can make to begin focusing on the progress you are making!

Many of us think when we are not happy, or not feeling good, the solution is to just "fix it." This actually makes us feel worse! Listen in to learn how to move through the emotion, instead of making it a problem!

I'm back talking another mental health myth (or unrealistic idea) which "once this is better I won't have this problem anymore." The "problem" is actually how your brain is thinking about the issue or situation!

Have you ever thought that everyone else has life figured out? That you're the only person that doesn't have their stuff together? Well take a listen - because that is a big mental health myth!

Having trouble connecting with loved ones? Or maybe you feel like you know everything there is to know about your partner? Take a listen to understand why curiosity is a huge part in maintaining connection in relationships! Mentioned in the episode: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

I know what you're thinking - what do pink elephants and red jeeps have to do with our brain? Well I am actually talking about the RAS (reticular activation system) which helps us weed out information, and focus on what is important. Take a listen to see how pink elephants and red jeeps play a part!

Hot Takes: 1. You (nor anybody else) is perfect. 2. Perfectionism is less about doing it perfectly, and more about avoiding how crappy you make yourself feel for making a mistake.

It's not you, it's just your brain being an a-hole.

The difference between motion and action when you are trying to change or form a new habit or reach a goal.

Do you often find yourself frustrated talking to loved ones, as you are trying to share information, and they just keep telling you how to fix it? In this episode I talk about figuring out what you need and want out of a conversation. It's Not About the Nail video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg

Today on the podcast, I talk about the importance of gratitude, and what it is NOT (it's not being happy all the time, which is toxic positivity and how that ties in.)

Do you identify as a people pleaser? I've got a hot take on a different way to look at what is really going on!

Ever heard of compare and despair? You might be comparing yourself in an unhealthy way if it makes you feel bad.

Did you know that your brain actually gets tired of making decisions? IT'S TRUE! I talk about why it's important to have an EASY plan when making changes.

We all do it to some degree. In this episode I talk about how All or Nothing thinking can show up, how it can be problematic to your mental health, goals, and relationships, and of course some tips to help you move out of this thinking.

Why is failure so scary? What does it really mean to fail? Listen to this episode and find out why I'm doing my best to embrace failure.

We've all probably been in the "what if" spiral that causes a lot of worry and fear. I talk about this, and a couple of ways to get yourself out of this spiral.

Do you find yourself answering questions with "I don't know"? In today's episode I talk about the different ways we use the phrase, and how to begin recognizing what is behind that phrase.

Are you actually resting? Or are you saying you're resting, but beating yourself up for not being "productive"? In this episode, I talk about resting effectively, and how it can be the most productive thing you can do. Also, I talk briefly about self-care, and how one self-care activity does not fit every situation.

How to recognize a perceived threat (faux fear) versus an actual danger.

Listen to find out why motivation is like a toxic relationship.

We've all been there - you feel like there is so much to do, you don't know where to start, so you don't do anything. In this episode, I talk about ways in which to help you get out of overwhelm and get sh*t done!