This Daring Adventure

The episode gives you practical methods for sustaining motivation and energy, especially when pursuing significant goals. Your brain isn't automatically going to be focused or positive or motivated and that's OK. Some days will be low energy. You're job, when that happens, is to refocus and re-energize and I'm sharing some of the best ways I know how to do that. If you're going after a big goal, c...

I've created private podcast series for “The 6-Week Jumpstart to Building a Better Relationship with Yourself .” This series is all about showing you how each module in my 1:1 coaching program is crafted to help you break free from feeling stuck, build self-trust, and truly transform the way you see yourself. Designed for women ready to stop feeling stuck and create a life they love, this series i...

In Episode 90 of This Daring Adventure podcast, we explore the concept of labeling environments and people as 'toxic' and its impact on personal growth. Toxic is not a thing unless you're a chemical or a plant..... labeling our workplace or a person as toxic keeps us stuck. I emphasize the importance of reframing such situations to foster growth, setting clear boundaries, and maintaining self-resp...

In episode 89 of This Daring Adventure podcast, I discuss the importance of prioritizing personal development over career-related tasks. Drawing inspiration from a Jim Rohn quote, I emphasize how building a better relationship with oneself can positively impact all areas of life. By treating self-development with the same dedication as our work, we can find greater joy, energy and explore the poss...

In this episode of ' This Daring Adventure ' podcast, we explore the crucial aspects of decision-making to lead a more empowered and intentional life. I discuss overcoming common decision-making struggles and offer practical tips to build confidence, save time, and accelerate growth. By making deliberate decisions, you empower yourself to lead a life by design. Listen in to learn how to overcome t...

In this episode of 'This Daring Adventure' podcast, I give you a sneak peek into the private podcast series I am creating on my Building a Better Relationship with Yourself program. You will discover the importance of building self-0confidence and self-trust as part of the Six Week Jumpstart program. I explain how self confidence is a decision, not an inherent trait, and emphasizes the role of sel...

In this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I introduce my new six-week program designed to help women build a better relationship with themselves. I explain the importance of self-concept, ending people-pleasing, self-love, resilience, confidence, and becoming your future self, and share insights on how these elements serve as the foundation for personal growth and better relationships. In...

In this episode of This Daring Adventure, I discuss the inevitability of life's "problems" and how we can shift our mindset to manage them effectively. Problems never end. But if you don't want a problem, don't make something a problem. We have that power to see challenges as a normal part of life rather than insurmountable obstacles. Through personal anecdotes and coaching experiences, I illustra...

In Episode 84 of This Daring Adventure podcast, we delve into the concept of feeling stuck in midlife. We explore how societal expectations and long-held beliefs confine us, urging listeners to break free from these mental and societal constraints. The episode highlights the importance of questioning ingrained patterns, exploring new possibilities, and intentionally creating a fulfilling life. 00:...

In episode 83 of This Daring Adventure , we explore the misconception that external circumstances and people are the root of our problems. These situations are neutral until we assign our own thoughts and interpretations to them, and how our automatic negative thoughts shape our feelings and actions, and offers strategies for cultivating awareness and choosing more empowering thoughts. By taking c...

In this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, we're talking about mind management. You'll learn how having greater awareness about the thoughts and feelings that often dictate our lives can change how we show up in our lives and ultimately, by choosing how we want to think and feel will create the amazing results we want for ourselves. Essentially, there are three layers of influence on our th...

In this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I discuss the liberating concept of 'Staying in Your Own Lane.' Based on the work of Byron Katie and The Life Coach School, it's the idea of minding one's own business and letting go of the need to control others. According to Katie, there are three types of business—your own, someone else’s, and the universe’s. I also talk about the idea of emotio...

In this episode you'll learn three essential hacks to help you get unstuck and move forward in life. I discuss the importance of understanding and changing the narrative in your brain, the benefits of asking your brain great questions instead of saying 'I don't know,' and distinguishing between facts and drama. With these tips, you'll be equipped to overcome obstacles and unlock your creativity. 0...

In this episode we delve into the complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on the end of relationships and how we can perceive them as complete. I share insights from her experience working with a client going through a divorce, emphasizing the importance of accepting reality as it is. I discuss commonly felt emotions during a breakup, such as grief, sadness, and frustration. It's impo...

In episode 78, the focus is on understanding and embracing negative emotions. I explain that negative emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, anxiety, guilt, and frustration are part of the human experience and serve essential purposes. These emotions act as survival mechanisms and play significant roles in social interactions, personal growth, decision-making, and adaptation. By learning to proces...

In this episode, we delve into the pervasive thought, 'I don't have what it takes.' I discuss the nature of these unhelpful thoughts and how they serve as a defense mechanism of our brain to keep us safe. I share practical advice on recognizing these thoughts, writing them down for better objectivity, and shifting them towards more positive, constructive beliefs. Learn techniques to sit with negat...

In this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I discuss having morning anxiety, sharing my personal experiences and practical strategies to manage it. I explain the biological factors behind morning anxiety and provides valuable tips such as meditation, journaling, exercise, and visualization. It's important to allow and process emotions to reduce anxiety, if this happens to you. It's normal t...

In this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I address common feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt experienced by many women. I've heard it many times in coaching sessions and from myself! It happens to all of us - and none of it is true. We'll explore the roots of these feelings in childhood, primitive brain functions, and societal messaging. I offer some advice on recognizing and combating...

In this episode I discuss the challenges of dealing with self-doubt and how to build belief in oneself. Drawing from personal experiences and client interactions, I elaborate on the brain's tendency to resist change and default to negativity. Daily practices like journaling and intentional thinking to manage emotions and build self-trust are key to help us overcome ourselves and create whatever it...

In this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I explore the concept of true self care, distinguishing it from traditional pampering activities like baths and facials. Investing in your mental, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual self care practices will create sustainable long-term health and well-being. I outline specific activities and techniques for each type of self care, promoting...

In this episode, I tackle the common struggle of productivity and how we can get ourselves to actually sit down and do the work. We'll do a dive deep into the common reasons why so many of us struggle to accomplish the tasks we set out to do, and explore the psychological and practical barriers that hinder our productivity and offer actionable hacks to overcome these challenges. Whether you're dea...

In this episode I dive into the theme 'Lies My Brain Tells Me.' I share personal anecdotes about my own journey of self-improvement and brain training through playing Wordle, combating negative thoughts, and fostering a better relationship with myself. Through examples ranging from professional fears to everyday doubts, I have 14 lies our brains tell us that hinder personal growth. The good news i...

In episode 70, I invite you to explore the concept of self-love and its foundational role in personal development and well-being. Your relationship with yourself is the most important one you will ever have, so it's time to invest in it! This begins with learning to like and then love yourself. It will serve as the foundation on which you go after your goals and dreams and create the life you trul...

In episode 69 of This Daring Adventure , I share my insights on feeling stuck and how to overcome it. We look at common thoughts and fears that lead to feeling stuck, such as self-doubt and fear of failure. Your thoughts and feeling are the most powerful tools you have. They are instrumental in driving your actions, or lack thereof. Either they are moving your forward towards what you want to crea...

In episode 68 of This Daring Adventure podcast, I focus on a common issue: women underestimating their potential. I discuss how societal norms, gender stereotypes, and the brain's inherent negativity bias contribute to self-doubt and fear of taking risks. I look at how these factors lead women to play it safe and avoid pursuing ambitious goals, impacting their possibility to live fuller lives. Tun...