Brilliant Balance

We're often raised to seek approval from others: At school, we're rewarded for behaving well and studying. As adults, we get job titles and money when we work hard. That makes it easy to neglect the things nobody rewards us for.  But the moments no one else sees are often the most fulfilling and meaningful. And if you make more of those moments happen, you'll be happier and feel more fulfilled. To...

We've all gotten stuck making a decision… Whether it's finding a new show on Netflix or buying a gallon of milk at the grocery store; the world feels like it has too many options. And when our choices feel limitless, sometimes we freeze. That's when having too many choices is no longer a good thing.  So yes, having options is good…but having too many options isn't.  In this episode, you'll learn t...

Investing in yourself might seem out of the question. You consider it 'cash to burn' and don't see any financial returns on it.  But when you classify everything as an expense, it's hard to see anything as an investment. You miss the opportunities that come your way and keep tunnel vision on the short-term. Opportunity costs when you hold onto it. But if you play with the right hand, the investmen...

We probably all carry a little fear around money conversations… but when it comes to asking for more, it feels easier to budget our days away (than ask for the income we deserve). When we cut back on spending or look at downsizing, we only end up thinking smaller. And when we think smaller, we will always feel limited. There will be no financial opportunities to seize or places to grow. In this ep...

Financial management is not a topic everyone wants to talk about. In fact, most people go out of their way to avoid the money talk. Whether it's a credit score that needs work or a budget that needs focus, finances aren't always the easiest to discuss.  But why do these conversations feel impossible to have? And how can we have a better relationship with money? When you refuse to discuss money, it...

A lot of us have a weird anxiety around money. We don't like looking at our bank account, thinking about retirement or reviewing our expenses.  But being afraid of finances costs you—and not just financially.  In this episode, you'll discover how to defeat financial fear and be more confident around money to have less stress and more balance.  Want to remove your fear of finances and live a more b...

There are times in life when everything feels out of balance. You struggle through the basics and find every moment stressful. When you're off your game, everything feels kind of impossible! At those times, it's important to remember there are three legs holding up the stool of life. And when one is a little wiggly, the rest of your day feels off balance.  In this episode, you'll learn how to use...

When you can't seem to calm yourself down at the end of the day, sleep feels impossible. But what if you had steps to take that led you gently to a state where your body and mind were ready for rest? Between the anxious thoughts and constant pings on our phone, bedtime for us isn't the magical time we've created for our kids. And when you can't relax at night, you only feel more exhausted the next...

Whether it's a broken New Year's resolution or blunder at work, we're all really good at keeping track of what goes wrong. It's easier to ruminate about our bad days than build the momentum to have better ones.  But focusing on what went wrong brings you down. You forget that tomorrow is a new day (while today is already done).  There will always be setbacks and things out of your control. But if...

You may think that weekends and holidays are the time to get caught up. You finish the work week only to overstuff your time off with even more things to do. And you're always trying to catch up.  But is being caught up really possible? Or is chasing that myth only leaving you drained and disappointed? Time off should be for true rest and rejuvenation (and not tackling another to-do list).  In thi...

Over the last year, many of us have learned powerful lessons. And while sometimes the experiences that teach those lessons can drain us, there's no better way to start off a new year than with a powerful mindset, rooted in hard-earned wisdom.  2022 is about embracing the lessons we've learned last year and walking with confidence into whatever this year has in store.  In this episode, you'll hear...

In last week's episode, we took a whirlwind tour of the Enneagram and its nine types. You may have even found out where you fit into the Enneagram model (and what drives your behavior). But the gateway to deeper connection is in communicating with all types of the Enneagram. And you can break them up into three centers of communication - head, heart, and body. When you can listen and learn from an...

The Enneagram is a model of the human psyche. It reveals what we do to feel loved and what motivates our behavior. The Enneagram uses numbers, instead of language, to explain attitude and behavior. Even though there are nine distinct personality types, one dominates each of our lives. It is our unconscious orientation that drives our behavior.  While you may not resonate with every feature of your...

The promise of a road trip is always exciting. You gather your favorite snacks and queue up a playlist, ready for adventure. But what you've envisioned and what actually unfolds can be two entirely different stories.  And when you're on the road of life, it's the same. So many variations are possible. But when you know the stretch of road you're on, you can adjust your "driving" accordingly and fe...

When December arrives, you might feel like it's time to slip into your holiday role. You cook, host parties, wrap gifts, and plan everything start to finish. The days feel rushed and without holiday spirit.  It's easy to get trapped in making sure everyone else has a good time. You always want to give, but are unable to receive. Why? When you don't take time for yourself, the holidays become bland...

It might be surprising to learn that each of us has four distinct "characters" living in our brain. Each one experiences life through a particular lens and brings a unique perspective to situations we encounter. In this episode, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor (yes the same one who delivered the now famous TED talk, My Stroke of Insight) helps us learn how to call all four characters into service so we can...

Navigating the holidays can be a challenge. And while you may be able to avoid those "certain people" throughout the year, the holidays don't always give you that opportunity. However, when you learn the skill of coping ahead, you can feel confident about your plan to handle holiday emotions so you feel less overwhelmed and more in control. In this episode, you'll learn six strategies for coping a...

Having the perfect plan can feel like a safety net. You just know it's going to  set you up for smooth sailing, so you feel fully in control…until you don't.  In fact, overplanning can backfire…and when it does you're left with even more things to do, which causes unnecessary stress. Overplanning can block your intuition and keep your day from unfolding with the ease and flow you crave. In this ep...

If you've ever felt like you're at war with your body, you're not alone. In fact, 97% of women report that they think intensely negative thoughts about their bodies every single day. We actually bond over this common misery.  And yet if you're always treating your body as the enemy, you're in for a rough ride. You'll fight every flaw and try to tweak every aspect of your appearance. Which leads to...

Sometimes we pride ourselves on 'caring too much.' But making a decision can feel practically impossible when you are trying to keep everyone else happy.  And if you're always yearning for approval, you'll find it harder to make the right decisions for yourself. When you bury your own needs, you lose touch with the things that make you happy. Happiness becomes what everyone else wants. In this epi...

Everyone shuts down sometimes. Whether you're afraid of getting hurt, want to avoid conflict, or are trying to protect your hard-earned reputation, it's tempting to put on your armor and hide out. But closing yourself off is no way to live. In fact, when you learn to stay open, your life gets better and better. You grow, you receive, you deepen the connection you feel with others, and you live a m...

Momentum - like a ferris wheel - is a constant cycle. When you're at the top, you feel a sense of fulfillment and like anything is possible. But when you lose that momentum, everything starts to feel like an obstacle. In this episode, you'll discover how to work with the cycles of momentum so you can focus on opportunities and get back up to the top again. Show highlights include: The ferris wheel...

New Year's Eve is the most popular time for people to make goals. For example… the gyms are packed in January and full of motivation.  But by February, the crowd dies off. People become less interested and don't follow through on their resolutions. What happened? Reaching your goals is about making better choices. And if you don't understand the driving forces behind it, you'll always get stuck do...

Feeling like you have to 'do everything' is normal… but it is also draining and leads to high anxiety. And it's impossible to celebrate your personal wins when you never feel good enough.  That's the last thing we want to teach our girls - and for them to pick up on. It's not about being EVERYthing. It's about being ANYthing. You don't need to 'do it all' for self-worth. And it doesn't need to be...

When it comes to accomplishing your dreams, you might not know what the first step is…  It's easy to say "I don't know" and make that the end of the road.  But what if "I don't know" is a question, not an answer? In this episode, you'll discover the three ways to use "I don't know" as a question for the next step in your dreams. Show highlights include: Using the story of Midnight the Kitten to fu...