Put it in a bubble

Have you ever been in a season where nothing felt solid? Where every decision felt like a guess and no matter how hard you tried things just would not fall into place? In this episode Marilyn gets personal about a season in her early twenties where everything felt out of control, and how that season quietly shaped her need for control in ways she did not even recognize until years later. This is a...

Have you ever felt like you were behind, like you should be further along by now, only to look back later and realize just how much you had actually grown? In this episode Marilyn shares a personal moment of looking back at her business and being genuinely surprised by how much she had built without ever giving herself credit for it along the way. This episode is an honest look at why we are such...

How many times have we needed help and stayed quiet instead because asking felt like too much? In this episode Marilyn gets honest about why so many of us would rather struggle alone than risk being seen as needy, weak, or a burden to the people we love. This is a conversation about where that belief comes from, what it actually costs us emotionally and even in our work and business lives, and why...

Have you ever looked up in the middle of your everyday life and felt like a stranger to yourself? Not because of one dramatic moment but because of a slow quiet drift that happened so gradually you did not even notice until you were already far from shore. In this episode Marilyn opens up an honest conversation about what it actually looks like to lose yourself. Whether it happened through chasing...

How many times have we said yes when every part of us was screaming no? Not because we wanted to but because saying no felt mean, selfish, or just too hard. In this episode Marilyn gets honest about her own experience with saying yes to everything, the burnout it created, and the moment she realized that saying yes to the wrong things was actually doing everyone a disservice including herself. Thi...

Have you ever felt exhausted not by what is happening around you but by what is happening inside your own head? Those thoughts that just keep running no matter how many times you try to push them away. The ones that follow you through your day, keep you up at night, and leave you worn out in a way that is hard to explain. In this episode Marilyn gets honest about what it feels like to get stuck in...

Losing someone we love is one of the hardest things we will ever go through. And yet so often we find ourselves surrounded by well-meaning words that though they come from a good place do not always make our hearts hurt less. In this episode Marilyn gets personal about a recent loss and opens up an honest conversation about grief, resilience, and what it really means to honor the people we have lo...

Have you ever felt like real change was out of reach because you did not know where to start or everything just felt too overwhelming to tackle? In this episode Marilyn talks about why we do not need a big dramatic overhaul to start moving forward. We just need one small shift. Through personal experience and real life examples Marilyn walks us through why trying to change everything at once is on...

Have you ever felt exhausted in a way that you just cannot explain? Like you are holding everything together on the outside but quietly falling apart on the inside? In this episode Marilyn gets real about the invisible weight so many of us carry every single day, the kind that does not show up on your face or in your words but is very real just the same. Through honest personal reflection and rela...

Have you ever had a gut feeling about something, ignored it, and then watched it play out exactly the way you feared? You are not alone. In this episode, Marilyn gets real about the gap between what we know and what we actually do, and why that gap does not make you broken or weak. It just makes you human. Through personal stories and real-life examples, Marilyn walks through why we override our o...

As this season comes to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect, and reset. In this special episode of Put It in a Bubble , we step away from the usual pace and create space to look back on what you’ve experienced—and gently release what you’ve been carrying. Throughout this season, we’ve explored overwhelm, pressure, boundaries, mindset, rest, and letting go. And while each episode offered something...

Sometimes the weight we feel isn’t from what’s happening right now—it’s from everything we’ve been holding onto. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble , we explore what it means to let go of what you carry —the expectations, pressure, past experiences, and thoughts that quietly build over time. Holding onto everything can feel normal, but over time it becomes heavy. The truth is, just because you’...

In a world that constantly encourages us to do more, be more, and keep going, rest can start to feel like something we have to earn. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble , we challenge that belief and explore a powerful shift: rest is not a reward-it’s a requirement . When we tie rest to productivity, we create a cycle of pressure, exhaustion, and burnout. But when we begin to see rest as part of...

The voice you hear most is your own and it has more influence over your life than you may realize. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble , we explore the power of your inner voice and how the way you speak to yourself shapes your confidence, decisions, and growth. Negative self-talk can keep you stuck in doubt, hesitation, and fear. But when you begin to shift your inner dialogue, even slightly yo...

In a world that celebrates big breakthroughs and major achievements, it’s easy to overlook the small steps that actually create meaningful progress. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble , we explore the power of small wins and why incremental change is one of the most effective ways to build momentum in your life. When we learn to recognize small progress, motivation grows, confidence builds, and...

Life doesn’t always move in a straight line. Sometimes we start something with the best intentions—whether it’s a goal, a habit, or a personal commitment—and then life gets busy, overwhelming, or exhausting. Before we know it, we’ve fallen off track. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble , we talk about something that almost everyone experiences but rarely talks about openly: how to begin again wi...

Life rarely goes exactly as planned. In this episode of Put It in a Bubble , we explore what it truly means to develop a flexible mindset, the ability to bend without breaking when life shifts unexpectedly. A rigid mindset keeps us stuck in fear, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking. A flexible mindset opens the door to growth, resilience, and possibility. In this episode, you’ll learn: What...

Episode Description Do you ever leave a conversation feeling drained — even when nothing dramatic happened? In this episode, Marilyn explores the difference between empathy and emotional absorption, and how many of us quietly carry other people’s stress, moods, and expectations without realizing it. From the pressure to be the “strong one” to seeking validation in everyday life and on social media...

Not all unhealthy relationships are loud or obvious. Some feel confusing, draining, or heavy over time — even when there’s love involved. In this bonus episode, Marilyn gently explores the difference between healthy and harmful relationship dynamics through a calm, parent-style lens focused on awareness, not judgment. This episode helps listeners recognize warning signals in relationships, underst...

Setting boundaries doesn’t have to feel cold, confrontational, or guilt-ridden. In this episode, Marilyn explores how to create boundaries that protect your energy while still honoring who you are. This conversation reframes boundaries as acts of self-respect—not rejection—and offers gentle, realistic ways to set limits without over-explaining or shutting people out. If you’ve ever avoided boundar...

When you’re emotionally tired, even simple decisions can feel overwhelming and big choices made in that state often lead to regret. In this episode, Marilyn talks about decision fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and how to pause choices without falling behind. This episode offers permission to slow down, protect yourself from burnout decisions, and recognize when rest, not action is the most responsi...

Many of us feel an unspoken pressure to say we’re “fine” — even when we’re tired, overwhelmed, or unsure. In this episode, Marilyn explores where that pressure comes from, why pretending to be okay can be exhausting, and how to be honest without overexposing yourself. This conversation is about removing the emotional mask, recognizing the difference between privacy and pretending, and learning lan...

When everything starts to feel heavy, overwhelming, and just plain too much , it’s often not because one thing is wrong — it’s because too many things are being carried at the same time. In this episode, Marilyn talks about emotional overload, why it builds quietly, and how to recognize the signs before it spills over. This conversation isn’t about fixing or pushing through. It’s about slowing dow...

When your body is tired, but your mind won’t stop racing, it can feel frustrating, exhausting, and hard to explain. In this episode, Marilyn explores why racing thoughts happen, especially during quiet moments, and why it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. You’ll learn gentle, practical ways to calm your nervous system, including how writing things down can help your mind feel safe enough t...

The beginning of a new year often comes with pressure — to set goals, make changes, and become a “better” version of ourselves. In this opening episode of Season 3, Marilyn invites listeners to step away from that noise and start the year gently instead. This episode is about slowing down, releasing expectations, and giving yourself permission to begin where you are. Through reflection and a calmi...