Beat Burnout, Be Happy, and Be Healthy: Chill But Driven

Hiii. After getting sick (again), navigating even more grief, and being forced to slow tf down, I had a lot of time to bed rot and binge watch the Olympics. And in case you have no idea, Olympic figure skater Alyssa Liu is America’s new favorite person.  Her story embodies everything I’ve been trying to say on this podcast:  You can be disciplined and driven without attaching your identity to achi...

Death to busy work and misalignment. I’m making some changes here. Unsubscribe if you like. I’m bringing Chill But Driven back to its roots. It has drifted away from my original intention.  If you’re a high-achieving, smart, slightly-overloaded person building something meaningful (a business, a PhD, a creative life), this episode is for you.  Join me in stopping doing things just to feel producti...

Life happened and you’re not where you want to be right now.  That is okay! But maybe it’s also a perfect time to pause for reflection, instead of just continuing to check off random sh*t on your to-do list for the sake of looking busy.  If you’ve been chasing a goal that logically makes sense but your body feels heavy, tense, or resistant, you might just have  an alignment issue. Sound like you?...

My biggest ick is when someone says, “Have you tried meditation?” but you're deep  in the depths of navigating a sh*t storm. When you’re in acute grief or deep burnout, silence can make all the pain even louder. After losing someone I loved like a brother, I can’t journal, sit still, or “be present” without my anxiety and sadness spiraling.  So instead of forcing myself into practices that are...

⟡ Personal Note: This episode was recorded just before a heartbreaking loss in my family. I’m releasing it with minimal edits, trusting that the conversation will still bring value to those who need it. Thank you for your love and understanding. ⟡ Today I’m joined by Casey McGuire Davidson , a Life & Sobriety Coach and host of the top 100 mental health show The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober...

(Episode disclaimer, if I sound like I’m gasping for air in this episode, sorry, I just have a stuffy nose and I’m doing my best out here. Also, how sad is it that I noticed the unintentional ~6 7~ in the title?) Hi friend. Just here to say, no, your Christmas cookies do not need protein powder or cottage cheese to be guilt-free. Today I am sharing seven health and mindset tips for eating Christma...

Hi friend, in today’s episode, I’m so excited to welcome my very first podcast guest ✨ Jenn Blair ✨ a board-certified nurse practitioner and functional medicine coach who works with driven, high-achieving women who feel like they’re doing everything right … yet still feel exhausted, bloated, foggy, and burnt out. Jen and I dive into what’s really going on beneath the surface when ambitious women...

So, you’ve been asking yourself, “Why tf am I getting sick all of the time?” You eat well. You move your body. You try to do everything “right.” And yet… you’re still getting knocked out by colds every few months… then this episode is for you. I also share the exact shifts that helped me stop getting sick this year, despite living in the midst of chaos… this really is ✨magic ✨coming from someone...

Hi friend. If you’re ending the year feeling a little sad, a little chaotic, or low-key spiraling about all the goals you didn’t hit… this episode is your invitation to exhale, clear that sh*t out, and reset with a little ✨ magic ✨  This is stuff I don’t see anyone talking about. To all of my big-brained, over-achieving, overwhelmed, burnt out, overstimulated ladies, today, I’m sharing the most...

Hi friend. Whether you're debating quitting a job, taking a class that sounds fun but super scary, or just wondering if you are on the right path, I have a magical tool that helps you get clarity fast.  I know when you are stuck in a season of overwhelm, burnout, or a low point in your life, sometimes it can be super hard to know which direction to take BUT I promise you this might be your wei...

Hi friend. If you are burnt out, overwhelmed, surviving off DoorDash and junk food… and feel like you have zero bandwidth to cook homemade meals, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 7 super simple, non-performative, ADHD-friendly meal prep hacks I use to make eating healthy way easier during chaotic seasons. I’m also spilling my favorite FaceTime body-doubling ritual and t...

Hi friend, if you feel yourself slipping into sad, sleepy, depressing (and literally dark) times, and dreading the winter, this one’s for you.  In today’s very value-packed episode, I’m sharing the 10 things you can start doing TODAY to fight off Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) aka seasonal depression or the winter blues like your life depends on it… because it literally does. ❄️ What I Yap Abou...

Hi friend. If you’re feeling like caca but don’t know why… like you're doing all the right things (therapy, meds, gyms, caffeine), but still just don’t feel great, this episode is for you. We are going to talk about…drum roll please… ✨ The Wellness Wheel ✨Haha, it sounds dry as hell, but it's actually an incredibly helpful tool that gives you a bird’s-eye view of your overall health. Surprise, p...

Okay, this one's a little different lol.  In the ✨ spirit ✨ of Halloween, I'm opening up with some of my spookiest, hardest-to-explain "haunted" stories from childhood to now…including a creepy Alexa moment, a guttural growl, and the ghost of a witch. I’ll also share when I thought my townhouse was possessed... but spoiler alert: it was just me being dysregulated.  Don't worry, it's not just gho...

Ahhhh, why does fall have such a chokehold on us?! Autumn is your seasonal permission slip to slow down, get present, and reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve been too burnt out to notice. If you’ve been spinning in overthinking, ADHD spirals, or stuck in the never-ending grind of chasing goals, this one’s for you. I’m diving into why fall feels so grounding, how to use your five senses to...

When everything goes wrong, you have two choices: lose it or laugh about it. I had a full, value‑packed episode recorded, only to discover the audio completely vanished…and of course, that happened on a week where I was already “running behind”. Even though the main recording is MIA, I promise there is still value in this one.  So here’s what you are getting today: lessons in how to have fun ridin...

If your workouts are starting to feel like just another thing on your never-ending to-do list… or you feel more exhausted after the gym than before you went… this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 signs your fitness routine might be secretly adding to your burnout and exactly what to do instead. I’m also sharing 7 simple but powerful hacks to help you get moving on the days w...

The Zero Hour: How to Instantly Become a Morning Person — The Fun, Simple Habit That Cured My Nighttime Anxiety and Helped Me Wake Up with Energy If you’ve ever gone to bed dreading the next day or woken up already feeling anxious and exhausted to face yet another day of the same thing, this episode is for you. In this one, I’m breaking down the simple but sacred morning habit that helped me go fr...

Everything in the world kind of feels like an evil dumpster fire right now, and if you are a sensitive person like me, that sh*t gets to you. Today, I dive deep into what it really means to navigate a chaotic world as a mission-driven woman, and why so many of us feel stuck, scared, and burned out right now.  If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by world events, or like your passion for making a differen...

In this episode, I walk you through the exact framework I use (and live by) to help high-achieving women like you go from burnt out and overwhelmed to lit up, energized, and thriving. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still running on empty, I think you’ll like this a lot :) I break down the five core pillars of the Chill But Driven Method, my signature approach to build...

Spoiler alert: Fun and strategic health & lifestyle shifts are how you ride the wave of life’s chaos and come out sharper, calmer, fully lit up, and ready to do what you’re here to do 😜 In this vulnerable and unfiltered first episode, I dive into my personal journey from burnout, chronic pain, and emotional chaos to showing up strong, grounded, and thriving. You’ll hear how I overcame physica...

Want to feel good + do good sh*t? You’ve got a big mission. But you can’t change the world if your body is burnt out or running on fumes. This is a women’s wellness podcast hosted by a doctor of physical therapy turned health and lifestyle strategist. We share joyful, sustainable, evidence-based ways to be the healthiest and brightest version of yourself through body recomposition, nervous system...