Inner Impact

In this episode, I'm digging into what happens when the expansion stage of our work cycle meets the inevitable dip in late summer. Last week, we named the "exploitation loop", that cycle of pushing until there's nothing left. Today, I want to explore what interrupts that loop before it burns us out completely. How do you reconnect with what fuels you when you're disconnected? And what does it look...

In this episode, I'm unpacking what happens when we push ourselves until there's nothing left, physically, creatively, emotionally. I call it the "exploitation loop," and it shows up in our businesses, our creative work, and our lives. Why do we keep exhausting ourselves even when we know better? Where does this loop come from? And why does it feel so automatic? Let's explore this together. We'll...

In this episode, I'm reflecting on the paradox of knowing exactly what we need to recharge, yet forgetting to do it when life gets busy. We're tired of running on empty, so why does that keep happening? And how can we break the loop? REFLECT & CONNECT 🌱 Sit, walk, or dance with this question: How do you want to feel when September comes, and it's time to dive back into your creative, impactfu...

In today's episode, I share four practices that are truly supporting me on my healing journey and are helping me reconnect with my creative self. REFLECT & CONNECT 🌱 Sit, walk, or dance with this question: What's something you did this past month that made you feel, like, grounded, inspired, energized, creative...? 💬 Email me or send me a voice note to share your reflections: hello@caretoimp...

This episode wasn't what I planned. Showing up when life feels heavy is tough, and lately my energy has been at an all-time low. Still, I wanted to be here with you. So today I share some reflections about letting go of perfection, honoring our needs, and flipping the script on the capitalistic culture of endless productivity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough, I hope these reflecti...

Today, we're wrapping up our mini-series, "In 2026, you don't need any more advice" exploring what life feels like when you truly trust your personal compass. We touch on how deepening your inner trust can transform your relationship with uncertainty, open you up to meaningful experimentation, and help you make decisions with more clarity and confidence. You'll hear about client stories and what t...

Today, I’m inviting you to reflect on what it really means to receive support on your journey, without giving away your power. This episode is all about the dance between self-trust and allowing someone to walk beside you as you reconnect with your personal compass to build your business and creative work in a way that feels truly you. If you’ve ever felt you have to do it all alone, or that askin...

Feeling like you’re doing all the “right things” and still not finding the results, the joy, or the impact you’re looking for in your business or creative work? In this episode, we’ll explore what’s the most empowering, yet counterintuitive and scary, thing you can do if you find yourself spinning your wheels and somehow still stuck. Tune in to break the overwork-overwhelm loop and start moving fo...

Ever feel like business advice just isn’t cutting it anymore? Maybe the answers you’re looking for aren’t somewhere “out there”... On this episode of Inner Impact, I share an essential shift that’s helped my clients find more clarity, ease, and alignment, without following anyone else’s rules. If you're a socially conscious business owner or creative ready to break free from endless advice-seeking...

Ever found yourself endlessly seeking advice, hoping this time you’ll finally figure it all out, only to end up feeling even more lost? That’s exactly where I begin in this episode, questioning our obsession with advice and exploring what it really costs us as socially conscious business owners and creatives. Together, we look at why so many of us fall into the “how do I do this right?” trap and w...

This episode arrives a little differently than planned, and that felt worth acknowledging. I start by sharing a few honest thoughts about timing, energy, and what it means to let yourself slow down without turning it into a problem to fix. From there, I open a quiet space for reflection, the kind that doesn’t rush or demand conclusions. If the past year feels strangely far away, or if you’re unsur...

Lately, I’ve been feeling a little lost in the details and longing for clarity about my next steps, so I decided to shake up things with a playful, sense-led visioning process. In this episode, I invite you behind the scenes as I share my honest struggles, insights, and the creative approach I used to rediscover direction and flow. We'll explore a gentle, feel-first guide to envisioning your year...

Ever find yourself pushing past your limits, even when your mind begs for a break? You’re not alone. This episode is my honest check-in, sharing the real struggle of honoring my own limits and trusting my process, even when the urge to push through is strong. Join me for a couple of reflections and questions that might help you make peace with slowing down. Resources & next steps 🎒 Embark on...

Ever worked so hard to reach a goal, only to get there and think... wait, this doesn’t feel how I thought it would? That sudden disconnect, that sense that the finish line doesn’t actually deliver the joy or fulfillment you were hoping for, is at the heart of today’s conversation. In this episode, I dig into why sometimes chasing outcomes can leave us strangely unsatisfied, and how tuning back int...

Letting go may sound easy… until you’re actually faced with doing it. It's one of those phrases that float around in all the “growth” spaces, but what if our bodies tense up at just the mention of it? In this episode, I share a personal story that made “letting go” a totally embodied practice, why our sense of safety plays a starring role in the process, and how nature can support us, too. Whether...

I found myself hesitating before hitting record on this one. You know that familiar tug-of-war—wanting every piece of content to provide “value” in just the right way, polished and perfect. But what happens when “giving value” gets tangled up with feeling valuable yourself? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey, sharing the real, unfiltered process of aligning my work wit...

I have to admit: this season feels a little bit like standing on a cliff, ready to jump into something completely new. Here’s the truth: I’m finally letting myself create this podcast in a way that feels wholly, honestly me, with fewer scripts and more real conversation. In this kickoff episode, I open the doors to what you can expect moving forward: a cozier, more candid space to listen inward, s...

In this impromptu episode, I talk about something that often comes up in my coaching sessions, client check-ins, and even with friends: we want to celebrate, but we don’t know how . So I decided to explore this a bit more deeply than I could in a newsletter. I share why celebration is not just a “nice-to-have,” but actually a key part of caring for ourselves and sustaining our energy for impact. I...

What if our inner work was the most powerful tool for creating positive change—both in our businesses and the world? In this final solo episode, I’m reflecting on the end of Season Two and weaving together the core threads that have run through every conversation we’ve had. You’ll hear insights inspired by our guests Amelia Hruby, Kate Smalley, Elle Bower Johnston, Megan Leatherman, and Teresa Bee...

Have you ever considered your business as a living, breathing partner rather than a mere machine? In this episode, I dive into a mindful conversation with small business advisor and educator Kate Smalley, who brings a holistic perspective to nurturing a relationship with your business. Kate Smalley leverages her 12 years of experience in marketing and her ongoing study in systems thinking and orga...

What does it truly mean to build a business that feels good and aligned with our core selves? In today's episode, I'm delighted to sit down with the inspiring Amelia Hruby. Amelia, a feminist writer, podcaster, and small business owner with a PhD in philosophy, has fascinating insights on creating businesses that thrive through alignment and energetic sovereignty. Here's what's in store for you in...

Can embracing sensitivity as a strength turn it into a superpower? Today I'm joined by the insightful and dear friend Teresa Beehan, a career coach and former corporate employee, who shares her journey of turning sensitivity from a perceived obstacle into a powerful asset. Together we explore: The importance of identifying and understanding sensitivity as a unique trait. How to leverage sensitivit...

What if (re)connecting with your inner magic could transform not just your life but your business, too? Today I'm in conversation with Elle Bower Johnston, a body witch who uses an alchemizing blend of breathwork, somatics, and witchcraft to create microcosms of liberation and empower creative, queer, and changemaker communities. Our chat dives into: How somatics and body awareness can prevent bur...

Did you know your business can find alignment and momentum by mirroring the natural world? In today's episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Megan Leatherman, an anticapitalist teacher, writer, vocational guide, and naturalist. Megan shares her unique insights on how reconnecting with nature is key to building businesses that are not just sustainable but genuinely joyful and impactful. Together we...

What if the bravest, most impactful work you could do started inside? Today, I’m giving you a sneak peek into season two of Inner Impact, where I’ll be joined by wise and courageous guests who know what it means to do the messy, liberating inner work that leads to real, aligned change. In this season opener, you'll get a taste of conversations with guests like Megan Leatherman, Elle Bower Johnston...