OH, HI SELF w. Sandra Possing

Of all the protective patterns in this series, people pleasing is the one I've struggled with most. By far. In this episode, I share what I've learned about people pleasing, why it's not the same thing as kindness, and how it can quietly lead us to abandon ourselves in the pursuit of approval, acceptance, and keeping the peace. We'll talk about where people pleasing comes from, how...

Today we’re talking about perfectionism: what it is, why high achievers struggle with it, the hidden costs of trying to always get it right, and how it can quietly keep us stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from ourselves. This episode is packed with practical tools, mindset shifts, nervous system support, and reminders that you are allowed to be messy, growing, imperfect, and still deeply worthy....

This is the first episode in a short 4-part series about the most common ways high achievers get in their own way. In this episode, we tackle overthinking: what it is why we do it examples of how it shows up the costs of overthinking what to do instead In the subsequent three episodes, we'll tackle the similarly frustrating protective patterns of perfectionism, people pleasing, and imposter sy...

Want to communicate better? Not for the sake of winning an argument or being right, but for the sake of deepening your connection with your people? Then you came to the right place. In this episode, I give you my 5 top tips for communicating more effectively. They may seem basic, but if you actually take the time to get good at the basics, your communication and thus your relationships will level...

Instead of resisting our triggers, we can learn to embrace (and even love) them! Here's what I've learned from my own experience of ignoring and judging myself for my triggers for years (spoiler alert: it just made things worse) and ultimately how I finally shifted my approach and trained myself to reframe them as a good thing and turn them into opportunities for growth and healing. Connec...

As I see with so many of my high achieving clients, ambition often leads to burnout. In this episode, I offer a different approach. One that still allows you to strive for excellence and passionately pursue your goals, but in a much more grounded and mindful way. Tune in to see which of these 5 tips resonates most for you. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/ Faceb...

Just a short love note to YOU, dear listener, to share my appreciation for your support for the last 3 years! Also a heads up that I'm taking a little break over the holidays and will be back in the new year. Xo. Sandra (and Baby Rio) Connect with me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sandrapossinglifecoach/ Website:  https://sandrapossi...

I believe you are in a relationship with every aspect of your life. Your body, food, money, time, social media, the list goes on. This episodes outlines how using the relationship lens helps put everything into perspective and empowers us to evaluate, design, and nurture these relationships to be healthier, more helpful, and more empowering. Connect with me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com...

"You're taking too long". This is the narrative that I realized a few years back was looping in my mind. Listen to hear my journey of untangling that limiting belief and why I believe it's so important for all of us to slow the fuck down. Connect with me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sandrapossinglifecoach/ Website:  htt...

If you're at all sensitive or emotional like me or find yourself *in a mood* from time to time, this episode is for you. Here are 3 fast and effective ways to shift your mood that you can mostly use anytime, anywhere. Enjoy! Connect with me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sandrapossinglifecoach/ Website:  https://sandrapossing.com/

This week I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing a glimpse into how I facilitate transformation in my clients. They get great - and lasting - results, and often very quickly. Much of that is thanks to a simple framework I use that helps them heal their relationship with themselves, find clarity on who they are and what they want, and take consistent, aligned action toward their desires. As t...

Most of us can probably relate to having a... complicated relationship with our own body. Wherever you are on that journey, this episode is for you if you'd like to love and accept your body at least just a little bit more. Test out my simple (but not easy, but very worth it) 5 step process and see how it feels. Connect with me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/ Facebook: ...

Chris Esquivel joins us (again!) for a guest episode, this time about navigating injuries and other setbacks. We dig into his history of injuries as an athlete, how he's learned to deal with the physical and mental aspects of recovery, and how to navigate the Western medical system. Connect with me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sand...

How often do you find yourself saying "I should"? Or doing what you're "supposed to" do? If you're anything like me, you may have found yourself "should-ing" all over yourself repeatedly, letting external expectations and pressures guide your path. This episode is for you if you want to let go of this very common, but very unhelpful tendency and train yourself to fo...

I'm doing another challenge! This one is a 31 day challenge to get shredded AF lol. Should be fun. Tune into the episode to hear: why I love doing challenges in general some of the ones I've done in the past why I'm doing it now what the 5 simple guidelines will be tips and reminders to myself Connect with me: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/   Facebook:  https://ww...

Do you journal? And if so, do you use it as a way to bring your desires into reality? I love journaling for: healing personal growth and especially manifestation Tune in for more tips on how. Connect with me: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sandrapossinglifecoach/   Website:  https://sandrapossing.com/  

My 45 birthday is July 20th! In addition to celebrating that fun milestone, here's how I'm challenging the societal narratives around aging, and how I'm choosing to approach it instead. In this episode, we look at aging as it relates to: health beauty career romance parenting money I say let's ignore the lame outdated stories about what it means to be in midlife and create our own....

Happy Pride y'all! In honor of pride month, I thought I would share my coming out story. Tune in for how it all started, who my celebrity crush was, the college shenanigans that helped me come dancing out of the closet, and why I see my privilege as an opportunity and responsibility to support the LGBTQ+ community. Connect with me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/ Faceboo...

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 of my favorite mindset shifts - simple but powerful reframes that will help you create so much more inner peace. I love practical tools, especially simple the ones that you can implement right away and these 3 shifts are exactly that. Listen in for what to do with: jealousy judgment and fear Listen in for how to become an alchemist and transmute your unhelpful tenden...

In this soul-nourishing solo episode, I'm inviting you to soften into a more poetic way of living. What if our lives aren't meant to be just something to get through - but something to feel deeply, savor fully, and co-create with curiosity and intention? From the everyday mundane to the wild and whimsical, I'm reminding you that your day to day doesn’t have to be rigid, rushed, or boxe...

This week’s episode is a little different because... well, life is life-ing. Sick baby, and sick mama, but also our 9 year wedding anniversary (and Mother's Day!) #allthethings In the meantime, I wanted to bring you a little clip from THE most downloaded episode of Oh, Hi Self! ever: the very first one I recorded with Chris. It’s a glimpse into the kinds of conversations that define our relati...

This week I’m joined by my friend and former client Paul Llewellyn—litigator, law firm founder, Spartan racer, marathon runner, and low-key gift-giving legend. We talk about what it means to actually live your dream life—from growing up watching LA Law in England to building a thriving law firm in San Francisco and doing meaningful, emotional work representing survivors of abuse. Paul is proof tha...

This week I’m diving into a mantra that has shaped my life in the best way possible: You’re allowed to change your mind. About anyone. About anything. At any time. This belief has become a cornerstone in how I live, how I coach, and how I keep choosing freedom over fear. In this episode, I’m riffing on why we stay stuck in things that no longer serve us—relationships, careers, identities, even old...

This conversation is close to my heart. In this episode, I’m talking with my dear friend and former client Ellen Charnley, who went from high-powered executive to heart surgery survivor to Ironman athlete… and most recently, to a joy-filled early retirement. We dive into her journey of navigating major health scares, breaking free from corporate burnout, and facing the terrifying question of “who...

Today I’m diving into something that’s been a game-changer for me: visualization. Visualization, when done right, isn’t passive. It’s not just staring at a vision board, hoping life shifts to meet you there. It’s an active, embodied experience.  It’s about seeing, feeling, and stepping into a reality before it exists—until it becomes inevitable. At the end, I’ll guide you through a quick exercise....