Don't Cut Your Own Bangs

Erica Ballard is joining me in this week's episode of Don't Cut Your Own Bangs. What's in the episode? BIG learning. & Whole-hearted belly laughs. We talk about adjusting to the curveballs of life, deep dive into all the ways we AREN'T alone, why connection matters, and why companies have to start doing more to support the mothers that work for them. Meet Erica Ballard.  A woman who jumped from jo...

Episode 100 of Don't Cut Your Bangs is here! What. In. The. World. How did this happen? What a wonderful wonderful (written 2x for emphasis) thing to write and say.  In this week's episode, I enlisted the help of a friend and coach, Juanita Molano Para . She's a former guest turned temporary host that took me down memory lane, and together we explored the following: What does celebration mean?  Wh...

Social media influencer, producer, and expert Kenzie Kittle and I take a deep dive into the underbelly of social media - Villains, Bullies & Trolls. What is it like to be trolled at scale? You're doing the right things, your platform is growing, AND so is your exposure to virtual bullies.  Is it possible to get "thick skin," "shrug it off," or "NOT worry about it"? Kenzie and I explore these quest...

What does it mean to trust the way you feel when people you trust, who love you, or leading experts disagree? Who actually knows what's best for us? Wanting the approval of others and wanting to reach consensus with important decisions in our lives can potentially keep us stuck in people pleasing, over committing and anxiety.  Opinions are not facts, and Google is not research. How can we approach...

  Jenna Streit, Director of Advancement for The Milk Bank of Indianapolis , and I talk about the history of the organization, the families they serve and how mothers supporting mothers are heroes in our community.  Jenna and I share stories of healing, connection, and why every mother deserves to support herself and her family in ANY way she chooses.  Jenna answers FAQs about donor milk, stigma, a...

There have been SO MANY moments when I'm in a session with a client where I think to myself, "Gah! I wish more people could hear this!" Enter - Session Reflections. These solocasts are my way of letting you be a fly on the wall for some of the most incredible insights that my psychotherapy clients experience. The details about who they are will be omitted to protect their privacy, as well as many...

Teresa and I talk about working with coaches and being in therapy, all of the beauty that can come from showing up consistently, and how when you do you're regularly asking for stress sweat.  We talk about my experience working with Teresa for 6 months as a coach, how she helped me build my first online courses, and why technology can feel like such a pain in the @ss sometimes! (Hint: bc it is) We...

Doubt - What does it mean? Why do we feel it? What do we do about it? A preview to upcoming episodes, and what to expect from the podcast moving forward. Doubt - Why do we feel it? What does it mean? How does it affect our behavior? And, what the heck are we supposed to do when we feel it? I share a journal entry (in real time) as an example for when I last experienced doubt, how I felt, and share...

Meet Gary Noesner - author, instructor, investigator, and FBI negotiator.  Gary served as the lead hostage negotiator during the first 25 days of the 51-day siege in Waco TX. His book Stalling for Time, My life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator became the framework with the Netflix mini-series WACO .  In his words, "I've talked about WACO more in the past couple of months than in my entire career, but...

Meet Carey Anderson, a former Broadway performer turned therapist. Carey and I sit down to talk about what it looks like to put yourself out there and get rejected - over and over and over again. What we both learned from our time in the performing arts, and what led to making the career leap to psychotherapy.  What I love about this episode is how well it demonstrates that though the details of o...

Does this sound like you? You're busy trying to live and work perfectly. The need to get it ALL leads to you feeling anxious and confused. This can lead to us doubting our choices and feeling overwhelmed, and before we know it - we're burnt out. And just when it feels like we can't add one more thing you hear, "Take a self-care day!" or "Take a break!," but what does that even mean??? If this feel...

Today, I want to talk about taking a step back and listening to your emotions, but what does it mean exactly?  Examples would look like: Feeling irritable or overly tired  Having some form of difficulty in your everyday routine Unclear on why you are feeling a certain way  More often than not, we can determine what is contributing to our changes in mood. However, there are times when it's hard to...

Welcome back!!! It feels so good to be back in front of the microphone and talking with you all again. Many of you know that I have been on maternity leave for the last few months. Once a week, maybe even more than that, I started thinking about making the transition and getting back into work and coming off of maternity leave, which is crazy because maternity leave suggests that I was not working...

We're Back For An All-New Season Coming October 4th!!!   This episode covers ALL bases - boundaries, loss, leaps of faith, making dreams come true, and laughing 'til you cry. Teresa Sabatine wants to help you build a meaningful life. Certified coach, founder of The Jump Network, Teresa currently oversees Film Indy, as the first Film Commissioner for the city of Indianapolis. Film Indy is focused o...

This stage, I lovingly call - > Embrace the suck. ⁣ ⁣ The truth is, change is hard. Even when we know it's good for us and ESPECIALLY when it's something we really really want. ⁣ ⁣ The greater our desire:⁣ ✔️The higher the stakes⁣ ✔️The more we have to lose⁣ ✔️The more vulnerable we feel if it doesn't work out⁣ ⁣ "Embracing the suck" doesn't mean that every step along the way will be a painful one...

You know what you want, you've taken some steps to make it happen, and then ... FEAR SETS IN. ⁣ ⁣ This is COMPLETELY normal AND also the point when we're most likely to:⁣ *Avoid⁣ *Numb⁣ *Procrastinate⁣ ...Or, abandon the process all together. ⁣ Listen now to learn more about what I tell clients when they feel stuck and what's worked for me. Enjoy! Buy my NEW book Wrestling a Walrus, HERE! If this...

⁣In today's episode we talk about what comes after inspiration strikes. ⁣ ⁣ We start to image what it would be like to:⁣ *Be in a new place⁣ *Have a new relationship⁣ *Feel better⁣ ⁣ Then, we start to:⁣ ✔️Day dream⁣ ✔️Research⁣ ✔️Make plans⁣ ⁣ This part of change can be really exciting AND it can also be where fear, doubt, and worry begin to creep in. It's where we start to see the road ahead of u...

What ACTUALLY leads to change? It's usually one of two things:⁣ ⁣ Discomfort⁣ or⁣ Desire⁣ ⁣ "I'm in pain, and I want out."⁣ "I'm frustrated, and I want to feel better."⁣ "I'm bored, and I want to feel inspired."⁣ ⁣ Knowing what the catalyst is for you can be powerful exercise AND can help you stay on track. ⁣ When we're ready for change there are 3 things we often feel, say, or do:⁣ ⁣ We feel - Fr...

Meet Kate Kennett - coach, mother, teacher, friend, and fellow whale lover. She's worn a lot of hats in her professional life, but one of things I love most about her story, and this interview, is how she's approached change head-on and with humility. ⁣ Her experiences have taught her the value in saying "Yes" - even when you don't feel ready, and how to learn from every mistake. More importantly,...

Professional podcast manager and co-host of Two Sisters and a Cult , Alesia Galati and I explore questions like: How do I know what are my original thoughts vs my training? What do I really want my life to look like? What does it mean when the people our lives don't agree? We relate on a shared sentiment of being in our mid 20's, looking around at our lives and asking, "Who's life am I really livi...

My boo David Dellen is back and we're talking about our journey over the last two years with all things:⁣ 💚Baby's ⁣ 💚Fertility⁣ 💚Parenting (in theory)⁣ ⁣ In this episode we laugh at each other, and ourselves, A LOT as we explore our "best guesses" with what it means to become parents, how we hope to be, and the thoughts that keep us up tonight. ⁣ ⁣ I know I may be bias, but he's my favorite per...

Meet Gary Noesner - author, instructor, investigator, and FBI negotiator.  Gary served as the lead hostage negotiator during the first 25 days of the 51 day siege in Waco TX. His book Stalling for Time, My life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator became the framework with the Netflix mini-series WACO .  In his words, "I've talked about WACO more in the past couple months than in my entire career, but if...

Meet Sonja Overhiser from A Coule Cooks . What began 10 years ago as an attempt to throw better dinner parties, has grown into a nationally recognized food, wellness, and lifestyle blog. Sonja and her husband Alex, took their love of food, connection, & community and build a multifaceted business driven by their love nutrient dense food, supporting their community, and keeping it simple.  In this...

Today's episode is all about healing. Specifically as it relates to - emotional healing emotional recovery emotional work About a week ago a client that I'd been working with for about 5 months asked me, "How do you know when you're done?" We explored the question for a little while, and what became clear was that she wanted to know - "...when I've healed what I need to heal, and how do I really k...

Owner of Lux Lab Hair and Body , Corey Sleet joins me on this episode to talk about his journey as a kid from Gary, IN working side jobs to buy Air Jordans, to becoming one of the leading professionals in his field. I first sat in his chair over 7yrs ago, and what I appreciate most about Corey  is his unique blend of humor, honesty, and professionalism.  Today he's fully in his element, with a con...