Create Your Own Reality Podcast

You don't have a motivation problem, you have an unclear system. If you've ever felt like you're great at starting things and terrible at staying consistent -- this episode is for you! We're talking about the real reason most people fall off their goals, why waiting to feel "ready" is keeping you stuck, and how to build the kind of consistency that doesn't depend on h...

When was the last time you actually felt at home in your body? In this episode, Sky breaks down the philosophy at the core of everything Options Era is all about: the mind-body connection. She discusses why the missing piece isn't more information, a better planner, or a new routine. It's the body. Sky walks through Pilates principles that are taught in class and exactly how each one trans...

Even though these come from Pilates, these can also be guiding principles you apply to your everyday life. I encourage you to take whichever one resonates with you the most, and over the next week integrate it into your daily life. Then let me know how it went by sending me a DM! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optionserabysky?stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Website: http://www.th...

Most people have seen Pilates pop up on their Instagram, but I'm sure many are not familiar with what it really is. These 6 Fundamental Concepts will help you get a better idea to see why Pilates would be a great addition to your wellness routine. Leave a comment or send me a DM with whether or not you've taken a Pilates class! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optionserabysky?stkn=NTc4...

I've redesigned my Sunday routine probably a dozen times. Here's the five-element version that finally stuck — and why everything more elaborate than this kept falling apart! Try the five-element reset this Sunday — thirty minutes, as honest as you can make it. Then DM me: Which element hit differently than you expected, and what your one thing is for next week, I want to know!🤎🤍✨ Insta...

Everyone's talking about locking in, but nobody's talking about what happens week three when life gets in the way. This episode is the sustainable system that actually holds! Pick one habit, define your minimum viable rep — the smallest version that still counts on your worst day, then DM me: the habit, and the floor. I read every one! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optionserabysky?s...

Someone on your timeline just got promoted, got engaged, and started a business. And you're wondering if you're behind. Here's why the premise was never real — and the actual math! The next time the comparison spiral starts — use the redirect. Ask yourself: What is this comparison telling me I want? Then DM me the answer! I genuinely want to know what it points to. Instagram: https://w...

What if your goals aren't the problem — the whole model is? This episode introduces the Options Framework: a simpler way to make decisions and build a life you actually designed. Pick one of the three questions from today's episode and write down your honest answer. Then DM it to me or share it in your stories and tag me — I read every single one! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optio...

If you've been in the cycle — set the goal, fall off, reset — this episode isn't going to tell you to try harder. It's going to tell you why trying harder was never the problem. Which block is yours — wrong why, wrong design, or wrong identity? DM me and tell me, I read every one. And if you're not sure yet, tell me that too — we'll figure it out! @optionserabysky

This is the final episode under the current show name — a bittersweet but exciting milestone. In this episode, Sky reflects on nearly three years of building the podcast, opens up about why change (even good change) is hard, and shares a personal framework for working through old patterns instead of suppressing them. She also gives a first look at what's coming next: a renamed show, a more hol...

Sky opens up about her journey toward becoming a certified life coach — and the wave of inspiration it's brought, including nearly five breakthroughs in one week! The tool behind that momentum? Journaling. This episode is a case for self-reflection as a mindset shift: getting thoughts out of your head and onto the page, so you can move through life (and business) with more clarity and purpose....

Since March, Sky has been quietly working toward becoming a certified life coach — signing up for two different programs, sitting through months of waiting, and finally facing her first real practice coaching session. This episode is about the gap between knowing and doing, and why that gap is where most dreams quietly go to die. Key Takeaways: Information isn't transformation Adaptability is...

Today, Sky discusses another goal she's working towards, but this one requires some help from you! Leave a comment or send a DM over on Instagram with any topics or episode ideas you would love for her to include in the show as it continues to grow and transform! Connect: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cyorealitymedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Newsletter: https://www.cyorealitymedia.com/pages/news...

Sky talks through why the start of a month, week, or year isn't what actually unlocks new possibilities because they've been there all along. She shares about her own creative outlet and reflects on previous ones as a reminder that passions can show up early and get cast aside. Listen in to learn the simple framework for closing the gap between your current life and your dream life that ca...

Sky steps back from her Pilates certification journey to talk about a bigger question a lot of you may be sitting with: Do you keep the side hustle exactly as it is, or is it time to build it into something more? In This Episode: Why "keep it a hobby vs. build a business" deserves an actual pros and cons list -- not just a gut feeling Why "more cons than pros" (or vice versa) i...

Sky gets honest about what it actually feels like to step into a new chapter — imposter syndrome and all. She unpacks why the unknown feels so scary (even when you know it's the right move), the safety net of staying familiar, and how to tell the difference between what belongs in your business and what's just a hobby. Plus: why the "overnight success" stories you see online are...

Overview: This week Sky is celebrating a huge milestone — she officially passed her final test-out and is now a fully certified Pilates instructor! But instead of just sitting in the win, she's unpacking the moment right after you finish a goal: that instinct to immediately ask "okay, what's next?" In this episode: Why finishing a goal — even later than planned — still counts as...

Ever notice how waking up at 3:30am hits different depending on  why  you're doing it? In this episode, I'm unpacking a quote that completely reframed how I think about hard work: it's only sacrifice when you don't have a goal. Once you know what you want, hard work starts to feel like opportunity instead of grind. If you're a multi-passionate person who tends to dabble without...

After finishing the multiple choice portion of my Pilates teacher certification final — 150 questions, three hours, and more than a few moments of complete mental blank — this quote hit differently! In this episode, I'm getting real about the anxiety I carried into that exam, the moments where I genuinely didn't know the answer, and why that experience became the perfect metaphor for somet...

You don't need a "safe" job to build a life you're proud of — you need the courage to be different. Sky gets real about a recent conversation where someone told her to "just get a 9-to-5" — and why that comment lit a fire under her (literally, Inside Out style). From switching majors twice to navigating two layoffs while chasing her Pilates certification, Sky breaks dow...

Feeling scattered? You're not alone. In this episode, Sky gets real about navigating a full-blown in-between era — losing a part-time job, finishing her Pilates instructor certification, and stepping into a rebrand — all at the same time. And out of that beautiful chaos came a simple weekly planning framework that's been a game-changer. If your to-do list keeps growing but nothing meaningf...

Fear is just false evidence appearing real -- and it's costing you more than you think. In this episode, I'm getting real about the fears that keep so many of us from stepping into our purpose, sharing our gifts, and taking that very first move toward the life we actually want. I open up about my own ongoing struggle with showing up on video (yes, even now), what happened when I lost not o...

What separates a dreamer from a failure? It might come down to one thing: how many times you're willing to get back up. I'm unpacking a quote that I really resonated with -- "A dreamer fails multiple time. A failure fails only once." - Manoj Arora We're diving into what failure actually means, why I don't think it has one universal definition, and why pivoting doesn't...

What if the thing holding you back from success...is how you've been picturing it? This week's episode is a short and sweet one - but the message is big. We're breaking down why so many people subconsciously resist success because they've tied it to one very specific image: celebrities, glam, paparazzi, and highlight reels. But for most of us? That's not the life we're buil...

Overview: Abundance starts with mindset -- but not the polished, perfected version. It starts with where you are right now. In this episode, we're talking about what it actually means to acknowledge your present moment, and why that simple act of awareness is the first step toward everything you're working toward. Key Takeaways: - Start by honestly assessing where you are -- Step 1 or Step...