Cozy and Thriving

We have to stop comparing our lives to everyone around us. The life we live is meant to be enjoyed, loved, and, dare I say, romanticized! In this episode, I'm talking all about what I've noticed, what I'm romanticizing, and how we can stay present! Cozy & Thriving Merch: https://cozy-and-thriving.square.site

Girl, I'm tired. I'm tired of performing, tired of trying to impress others, I'm ready to live a soft life. I'm ready to get my peace back. This is exactly what we talk about in today's episode! Let's get into it! Cozy & Thriving Merch: https://cozy-and-thriving.square.site

Today we are talking about pivoting business specifically, but also in life! We are being real, honest, and raw! I'm excited for this new chapter but it definitely is pulling me outside of my comfort zone! Cozy & Thriving Merch: https://cozy-and-thriving.square.site/00:00 - Start01:10 - community engagement: what's one thing you're learning this week?03:14 - cozy girl merch04:35 -...

We all have a different path to getting to what society says success is! We all have different jobs, ambitions, dreams, and sometimes it feels like we aren't able to do that because of others around us. But girls, it's time to get our confidence back. Cozy & Thriving Merch: https://cozy-and-thriving.square.site/🎧Listen to the Podcasts:Cozy & Thriving Spotify: https://open.spotify....

I’m ready to be the happiest, hottest, and richest version of myself! Are you? Today, we are diving deep into how to reach this version of ourselves! You have the power to become this! We talk about what it looks like to genuinely create happiness in your life, what the healthiest version of you looks like, and ways that we are going to build our income by the summer! We aren’t sitting around JUST...

If your start to 2026 has felt more like a "whiplash" than a "slow living" dream, you aren't alone. Between unexpected health hurdles like wisdom teeth removal and my husband’s surgery, plus the pressure of trying to stay consistent on YouTube, I’ve had to learn the hard way that you can’t force a "cozy life" into a hustle-culture schedule. In today’s episode, we’...

If your life were a house, where would you start? In this episode, I'm introducing a framework that changed the way I think about personal growth, the Internal Home. We've got four rooms: the foundation (your core beliefs), the living room (the things you love that cost you nothing), the bedroom (your nervous system and your peace), and the windows (the lens you use to look at your future)...

The spring of 2026 is about to be your best one yet. We talk about moving past "spring cleaning" as a chore and seeing it as a way to make room for your new growth! We’re diving into the psychology of seasonal shifts, why we feel the urge to "prune" our lives, and how to align your physical space with the person you are becoming!! 🎧Listen to the Podcasts: Cozy & Thriving S...

Do you ever feel like the more you love your work, the harder it is to actually turn your brain off? Lets dive into the "Creator’s Paradox", the cycle of ambition that makes us forget how to just  be . We’re talking about separating your identity from your hustle, setting boundaries that actually stick, and learning how to build a life you’re actually present for, not just one you’re con...

Let’s get real about the burnout we’re all feeling with social media... Even as someone who runs a business in the digital space, the constant cycle of dopamine and scrolling can be sooooo draining. We’re diving deep into why it’s time to protect your mental peace, how to stop reaching for your phone the second you wake up, and why creating a peaceful home environment is *essential * for your ment...

Are you struggling to get back into a routine after a hard season? In this episode of Cozy and Thriving, we discuss the how to rebuild your life when things don't go as planned.. (because trust, it happens to EVERYONE, you are not alone!!) Whether you're dealing with health setbacks, burnout, or just feeling stuck, this episode is a gentle guide to starting over without self-punishment or...

Long time, no see!! I apologize! Ya girl has been through it already in 2026, but we can always bounce back! I'm answering questions (from Ms. Chat ofc) that are helping us position ourselves for the rest of the year! We are bringing back the future you project! <3 🎧Listen to the Podcasts: Cozy & Thriving Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ch3840Dg13JZp1cIFPYEs?si=f93bd65781f4412...

I've spent the last few days researching "analog living" and what people are saying about it! I'm very intrigued, but most of all, I love the idea of living in Y2K era! This isn't a podcast of the reasons why you should live this way, it's just me bringing my community a life style that could be just as cozy as our podcast! Spotify subscription:  https://creators.spotify....

A cozy glow up isn’t like the rest. It’s more intentional, more sustainable, and truly only brings MORE cozy vibes to your life. Who doesn’t want that?? In todays episode, I’m talking about all things 28 Cozy, a little self-experiment, that I want to invite you all to do with me. We start Sunday! February 1! Even if you don’t catch this episode until later, the beauty of it is, you can start as SO...

You spend at a LOT of your time at home and these days everyone wants lux! But what if I told you that you could have lux without spending any money. It's all about how you romanticize your home and how you treat it! Now believe me, there are some high ticket items that I plan to one day put in my home, but for now, these little changes and mindset shifts have made all the difference! I'm...

Your dream life isn't that far away, but are you putting the work in to get there? Are you making the changes to be your best self? 2026 is our year! Spotify subscription: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cozyandthriving/subscribe 🎧Listen to the Podcasts:Cozy & Thriving Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ch3840Dg13JZp1cIFPYEs?si=f93bd65781f4412bCozy & Thriving Apple: http...

Welcome to the pod the very first guest, Chelsea! She is a fellow cozy, slow living, city loving, entrepreneur, and business owner! Join us as we chat all things slow living, business, communication, relationships in business! Follow Chelsea!! www.thesolecircle.com https://www.instagram.com/the.solecircle https://www.tiktok.com/@thesolecircle Spotify subscription: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We made it through! Today, we are talking about slowing down. Last year was fun, and we tried, but this year we need to slow down even more. We need to be present where we are, and we need to not stress over the little things! Let's talk about it! To join Spotify subscription, go to the latest locked episode, from there you should see something that says get access. If you ha...

Today, I get honest about overcoming burnout, setting boundaries, and letting go of perfectionism. This episode dives into the realities of hustle culture, the importance of rest, and how to audit your priorities as the year ends. Follow for more episodes on mindful living, self-care, and personal growth! 🔗 ALL COZY THINGS www.itsmikaylabarnes.co m 🎧Listen to the Podcasts:Cozy & Thriving Spo...

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Happy Sunday! Getting to our dream life and future selves can be overwhelming. But we can create systems that not only make it easier for us to get there, but also easy for our future selves to live out the future we want for her! What We Cover: Why systems matter so much for our dream lives. What building systems actually do for us. Learning how to build those systems so they don't burn us ou...

In this episode, I open up about how a month filled with joy, celebration, and growth also brought exhaustion and overwhelm. I share what it looks like to show up when motivation disappears, and how small, intentional choices today are really acts of love for your future self. This isn’t about hustling harder, it’s about soft consistency, sustainable effort, and remembering that showing up now fre...

We’ve all been told that *consistency is the key…* post every week, never miss an upload, stay in the algorithm. But what if that version of consistency is the very thing draining your creativity? In this episode, I unpack what consistency *really* means for creators and podcasters. I share how redefining consistency changed my relationship with content creation and how you can build a rhythm that...

What if business growth didn’t have to feel like constant motion? In this episode, I share my cozy, non-hustle approach to running and growing my business, without burnout, pressure, or chaos!!I take you behind the scenes of how I plans my weeks with soft and hard systems, balance client work with her own creative projects, and honors her energy instead of fighting against it. If you’ve been cravi...

Ambition doesn’t have to come at the cost of your peace. In today’s episode, Mikayla gets personal about what it really looks like to build your dream life without burning out. From tunnel vision and creative overwhelm to learning how to slow down, rest, and refocus — this episode is your gentle reminder that peace isn’t the opposite of ambition, it’s the foundation for it. If you’ve ever struggle...