Brilliant Balance

We are faced with hundreds of decisions every day, and take most of them for granted because they are automatic. But every once in a while we get hung up on a small decision. This may not seem like such a big deal, but it is. Dragging your feet on small decisions is distracting you and stopping you from making moves on the important things in your life. In this episode, I discuss the 3 phases of e...

In our climb through life, there are lots of things we cling to believing they will help us achieve our goals and dreams. But these things can hold us back when we don't know when to let go. Things that started as assets can become liabilities as you move forward in your life and career.  In this episode, I discuss four areas that may be holding you back and how to let go in order to level up your...

Business is challenging on its own. It becomes exponentially more difficult when we let insecurity and self-doubt hold us back. It's time to stop waiting for permission and go after what you want. Whether it's your job or your own business, you already have what you need to get started. In this episode, I'm joined by author and business coach Emma Isaacs. We discuss how to overcome the challenges...

Have you ever said, "I'll be so happy when…" or "I won't be happy until…"? Or felt let down upon achieving a huge life goal?  This is common for high-achieving women. Nothing is worse than staking your happiness on a goal, only to feel empty when you get what you thought you wanted. But it doesn't have to be that way.  In this episode, I discuss how to make sure you're pursuing the right goals, wh...

Your words shape your life. And you have an inner dialogue running at all times. But you may not know how profoundly that inner dialogue can affect your actions, decisions, and mindset. When it comes to harmful inner dialogue, I've noticed three major themes that hold women back from achieving the balance they're striving for. In this episode, I discuss the three areas that hold women back and how...

The immense uncertainty and anxiety in our lives today is creating a mental health crisis for some. This can take a variety of forms, but there's no doubt that these unprecedented times have been difficult for all of us. A lot of women are seeking guidance. But how do you know if you should consider therapy or coaching? And what is the difference? In this episode, I discuss the difference in focus...

Have you experienced the feeling of achieving your personal, professional, and financial goals… yet still feeling dissatisfied? We often get stuck in our "zone of excellence", collecting achievements and rewards that don't speak to the core of who we really are. However, we stay there because it's comfortable and relatively easy, and we avoid moving into the "zone of genius", where our true passio...

When our world becomes chaotic, it can be hard to tell if we're still making the kind of progress we want in our lives. But even in the best of times, progress doesn't follow a consistent path. You will have setbacks and missteps. But that doesn't mean that you've failed. You have to look at the big picture to get an accurate idea of your progress. In this episode, I discuss why your emotions are...

With back-to-school in sight, we have so many unknowns to face. This will be unlike any other school year we've experienced before. And while we didn't choose any of the circumstances we are about to face, challenges provide the opportunity to grow. And the way we grow is by leaning into the discomfort. In this encore episode, I discuss why avoiding discomfort causes failure, the subtle way compar...

Are you feeling overworked? Crazy busy? Stretched too thin? You know you should be prioritizing your health and family, but it seems impossible when there are so many things that need to get done. How do you decide what is most important? In this episode, bestselling author Greg McKeown joins me to discuss the benefits of essentialism, the false dichotomy between yes and no, and how to set up your...

This time of year is a great time to pause and reflect. The start of school and other new beginnings are often the best time to ask yourself what dreams and challenges are out there for you. Maybe it's a new job or starting your own business. But often the idea of striving for the next level immediately brings out the voice of your inner critic, telling you that you're not good enough. I've identi...

Maintaining balance as a working mom is a huge challenge. When the stress of your day meets the stress of your family, things can get ugly. If you find yourself yelling at your children only to regret it afterwards, this episode is for you. Parenting expert Heather Chauvin joins me to show you why we yell, why trying to change your child's behavior is a mistake, and how to retrain your brain to ha...

Who are you following online? Who has your attention? This may not seem like that big of a deal, but the truth is that we are profoundly impacted by the messages we internalize on a regular basis. Sometimes the effects are so subtle that you don't realize it until it builds up and hits you all at once. From body image to current events, you are getting bombarded with hundreds of messages every day...

Women just like you are starting businesses in unprecedented numbers, and that's great news. But it only tells part of the story. Simply starting a business may not lead to the satisfaction you imagined when you launched your new venture. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated in your business, then this episode is for you. Today I'll share some surprising statistics on women-owned...

Conversations about body image are some of the most difficult to have with our daughters. So many of us have our own struggles and insecurities and don't know what to say, much less how to guide them through their insecurities.  In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ashley Solomon to discuss how to handle body image issues with your daughter, why avoiding the discussion is dangerous, and how to know...

We all have default responses to stress. Whether it's overeating, procrastinating, or mood swings, it can bring out the worst in your personality. You may also notice that stress sends your inner critic into overdrive. In today's episode, I discuss three reasons perfectionism seems comforting in stressful times, why it can hurt your relationships, and the steps you can take to overcome it.  Show h...

You know that stress affects your mood. But do you know the other factors in your environment that, when combined, can dramatically impact the way you feel? This can lead to dramatic mood swings that leave you feeling out of control. In this episode, I discuss three warning signs that your stress levels are too high, the emotion you need to avoid, and how to break out of the patterns that cause mo...

Challenging times can lead to overwhelm and confusion. As your to-do list grows, so can your stress levels. And when this happens it can be easy to shut down and avoid doing what you know you need to get done.  We often slip into procrastination when times are tough. In this episode, you'll hear why we procrastinate, tips on how to overcome the feelings that lead to procrastination, and a simple a...

Have you ever found yourself saying something like, "Where are those chips?" or "I really need a drink" after a stressful day? For so many of us, stress causes bad habits to resurface. We eat too much, drink too much, and move too little. While this is common, it's also destructive. In this episode, I'm sharing why we turn to food and alcohol when we're stressed, and I'm giving you a simple questi...

Do you have a dream you keep to yourself or play off as "someday," because you think it's impractical to go after right now? Maybe when the kids are older, right? So we fill our days with "busy," which is hard to avoid in certain seasons of life. But if we're not careful, "busy" can turn into a never-ending distraction from our dreams. Sound familiar? Then this episode is for you. This week, I'm s...

So many of us are terrified of failure, and understandably so. From the beginning of our education, we're conditioned to avoid failure by any means necessary. But what if you were able to stop seeing it as an end state, and rather a path to growth. The fact is, you CAN recover from failure. In this episode, I share the 3 questions to ask yourself when confronted by failure, why failure is not nece...

During times of uncertainty, it may be tempting to try and get your life back to "normal" as quickly as possible. But what if that's not actually the best thing for you? When life gives you a chance to stop and reflect, how do you make the most of it? In this episode, I discuss why a pause may be the best thing to happen to you, how to take advantage of a chance to reset, and how this reset can ap...

For many of us, working from home is new territory. It was one thing to maintain brilliant balance when there was a clear separation between work and home, but this is an entirely new dynamic.  If you're finding yourself increasingly frustrated trying to be productive in your work while still being present for your family, this episode is for you. I'm going to give you some of my best tips on how...

Some of the most difficult situations to face in life are times of uncertainty. Believe it or not, most of us are better able to cope and prepare when we know something bad is going to happen versus when we're not sure what to expect. Uncertainty can cause your brain to spiral out of control with worst-case scenarios. In this episode, I'll shed some light on how to handle your biological and psych...

It's important to view the world from an honest and informed perspective. After all, you can't just stick your head in the sand and pretend that everything is always fine. But if you feel yourself slipping into an anxious state based on external factors, it's important to understand what causes this...and also how you can overcome it. You have more power and control than you might think. In this e...