Climb Your Mountain

Have you ever healed something, and it stayed healed for months or years — only to pop back up at the worst possible time? Welcome to my week. 😂 The good news is that "repeats" don't mean you've failed or that you're moving in the wrong direction. Actually, they can be a powerful sign that you're moving in the right direction. And now you're being invited to tak...

So I thought I had totally conquered by my driving anxiety. But this week, out of nowhere, it came back. I was just minding my own business, driving down the highway. And hit me like a big wave. At first, I was like, WTAF. I thought I fixed this shit! There was also that feeling of: I teach other people how to work through fear, so this is totally unacceptable and shameful. But then, I had to use...

Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with the pace of modern life? Following a low information diet may help. You're constantly bombarded by information from TV, social media, podcasts, and the web. It's more information than you can possibly integrate. But your brain still tries, which uses up mental energy and makes it hard to focus. Looking away from all that info can be hard. (FOMO is r...

Today's episode is a little more personal. It's all about the work I've been doing on my relationship with my body.  I'll share some of the ways I've been in wrong relationship with my body in the past, and how developing a chronic illness was a wake-up call to do things differently. I'll also share how self-hypnosis has helped me in this journey and some of the usefu...

Talking Laughing Emotions Expression Loud Laughing Swearing Speaking truth Putting yourself first Being sensual or sexual Being smart/knowing stuff Asking questions ^ Just a few of the ways we can feel like we're being "too much." If you've worried that you're too much (or been told it to your face), this week's podcast episode is for you. We'll talk about where...

Do you spend your whole life rushing from task to task, never taking time to fully live? I feel you, bestie.  I used to get to the end of each day of grinding only to see the to-do list half completed and feel existential despair. What helped? In a word, ceremony! No, I'm not going to make you lick toads or talk to chakras or channel your star ancestors or even DO A PAST LIFE REGRESSION. (Tho...

WTF is this episode EVEN? 😂 It's so trippy, I had to share it with you. It's basically a replay of an Instagram Live. I wanted to share a message of hope that came to me while I was really deep in a past life regression during hypnosis class. And it involves whale and orca elders. P.S.: If you're still reading and haven't unsubscribed, we are clearly from the same soul family....

I've been in my "cave" a lot the past few years. Between COVID, family caregiving, and chronic illness, it's been easy to avoid connection and community. And in some ways it's been good. It's been a very creative period. It's helped me to figure some things out. But. I am also realizing there's healing that can only happen in community. And I also have work...

This episode turned into a bit of a rant (in the best possible way). I'm tired of people believing that they are lazy and lack willpower because they aren't skinny with a six pack at 47. (All while working overtime, raising teenagers, walking the dog, and trying to keep the house from looking like a shit show.) Here's the truth. When it comes to our bodies, we are all profoundly spi...

In this episode, I share a little about how I've evolved as a coach over the last few months ... and all the new programs this has inspired me to create! Interested?  Be sure to join my email list . Questions? Email me at sarah@missadventurepants.com. Coach With Sarah Sarah offers a 6-month nervous system coaching program for humans who are neurodivergent, sensitive, and highly creative. Lear...

OK, anyone who’s been in my house and saw that title probably just laughed out loud. I am NOT a house person. Which is probably why I've been finding healing my living space so powerful. There is a spiritual law that states, "As within, so without." And I've realized that my messy, neglected, underappreciated, cluttered house reflects a lot of what I'm carrying around in m...

Have you ever had a moment of profound healing that seemed mysterious?  Or alternately, have you ever spent years in therapy and wondered why nothing was changing? Neuroscience has the answers to your questions. And they are really cool!  Spoiler alert: your brain is constantly rewiring its neural pathways. And you can use simple tools to direct and speed up the process. In this episode, we look a...

What do you do when life drops a big load of shit on you all at once? That's exactly what happened to me this week. And I've got something to say about it! (Of course.) One concept I've been leaning into is the idea that struggles are guideposts showing you the lessons you need to learn to be whole, fully human, and fully alive. In this podcast, we'll talk about some of our kne...

Today's podcast is a little different! I'm sharing a journey I'm actively walking around learning to say no and set healthy boundaries.  I've had a lifelong struggle with people pleasing that has impacted all areas of my life. Showing up to dinner with a friend when I'm so sick I have to drag my ass through the door because I hate to cancel plans? Check. Pointlessly dating...

Writers, artists, podcasters, bloggers, musicians, and content creators — this one's for you! Have you ever sat in front of your computer struggling and grasping for ideas? As a former full-time freelancer, I've been there too. And I know it doesn't work. You might manage to get something out of yourself. But it's not exactly fire from the depths of your soul. Friend, I'm...

You might need a spiritual getaway if you  ... Here the words "spiritual getaway" and go, FUCK YEAH! Feel anxious, overwhelmed, or in a rut Want to be more creative Have a decision to make The good news: spiritual getaways don't have to involve walking across Inner Mongolia with $100 in your pocket. (Although yours could if you're into that.) You can have a spiritual getaway th...

Fear of falling while rock climbing. Anxiety while mountain driving. Terror when your boyfriend drives. Going on a first date. Drinking your way through an event because you're so self conscious. What do all of these things have in common? Fundamentally, they are all habits. You can think of them as patterns or programs your brain is running. And the good news is, you can use neuroscience to...

Humans (especially women) get shamed for being selfish and putting our own needs first. The result: trying to care for others by pouring from an empty cup, which translates into burnout, overwhelm, and anxiety. In this week's podcast, I show you how to break the cycle of endless giving and chronic depletion by reframing selfishness as a selfless act. Let's talk about all the important wa...

What's overfunctioning? It's doing a ton of unnecessary crap that takes up space in your life.  It's making spreadsheet after spreadsheet of training plans when really all you need to do is get outside and move your body a lot. It's intermittent fasting and nutrient cycling when you fundamentally just need to eat high quality foods.  It's working hard to do the right thing...

This week, I share some of my key takeaways after watching the HBO Documentary The Weight of Gold. Even as a recreational athlete, I related to many of the struggles these Olympians went through. If you saw, the documentary, message me and tell me what you thought! Resources Mentioned: The Weight of Gold (film) Sarah's Instagram Coach With Sarah Sarah offers a 6-month nervous system coaching...

Hey friends, just a little life update on some mistakes I was making and how I'm fixing them. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned: Join my email list  for random life updates and bonus tips Coach With Sarah Sarah offers a 6-month nervous system coaching program for humans who are neurodivergent, sensitive, and highly creative. Learn to rewire your brain for calm, load up your stress toolkit, and addre...

I don't know about you, but anytime someone talks to me about "goal setting," my skin starts to crawl. Probably because I've done a million goal setting exercises that were a waste of time. And also because some of my best results were NOT produced by a three year plan or SMART goals. So how do you keep yourself moving forward without fancy goal setting frameworks? Today, I&apo...

Here's a little brain hack you can use to knock down unwanted food and alcohol cravings, anxiety, anger, overwhelm, or any other emotion that tends to come up at the worst possible time for you. It only takes 10 seconds, and even if you're in a crowd of people, no one will know you're doing it.  Resources Mentioned Follow Sarah in IG – check out new pattern interrupts Sign up for my...

It's great to be obsessed with your sport and the community around it. Until ... There's a pandemic and a lockdown You get hurt You come down with some kind of chronic illness that makes exercise hard Something happens in the community that's against your values and that you can't get behind You get ostracized by that community for whatever reason Etc. So what's the antido...

If you're learning a new skill or trying to form a new habit, you can speed up the process by using your imagination to practice. Your brain doesn't know the difference between real or imagined experiences, so use that to your advantage! In today's episode, I take you through a self hypnosis practice you can use for mental rehearsal. It literally takes just a minute or two, but it c...