Outgrow The Grind

What if one deep breath could reconnect you to a memory, a place, or a part of yourself you've forgotten? In this second episode of Rootward: Letters from the Senses, Stacy and her dear friend and colleague, Seema Sodha, invite you to slow down and explore the sense of smell through voice notes recorded in nature. From a rain-soaked forest in the Netherlands to a humid botanical garden in Athens,...

This episode marks the beginning of a new experimental mini-series, Rootward: Letters from the Senses, where Stacy and her dear friend and colleague, Seema Sodha, exchange intimate voice notes from nature. In this first episode exploring the sense of sight, they reflect on what becomes possible when we slow down enough to truly see the natural world around us and the deeper truths, grief, beauty,...

If you've ever felt like you have to shrink your needs to support everyone else, this episode is for you. Dr. Reuben Faloughi joins me to explore how people-pleasing shows up in your life—and how unlearning it can open the door to a deeper, more honest relationship with yourself. This conversation is a reminder that your healing matters. Not just for you—but for all of us. 🌱 In this episode, you'...

Have you felt the excitement (and terror!) that comes along with pursuing your passion? If you have, you'll love this episode featuring Bryan Pangilinan, composer, artist, singer, producer, CEO, husband and bird dad. In this episode, Bryan shares his journey of outgrowing the grind and pursuing his passion for music, leading to the creation of the musical Larry the Musical: An American Journey abo...

Today's episode features Kellita Maloof, a trauma-informed, award-winning Performing and Teaching Artist and Conscious Burlesque Mentor, lovingly known as the Showgirl Shaman. Join us on this journey of joy, embodiment, creative expression and community! 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: Kellita's perspective on "the grind" and its systemic nature. How the grind had its grips on her even as a litt...

In today's episode, you'll meet Amber Dugger, the Founder of Profit for Keeps. Amber helps entrepreneurs outgrow the grind of financial confusion, disempowerment, and isolation and grow towards more clarity, empowerment and community. If you're an entrepreneur who's been longing for a more simple, creative, and joyful approach to cash flow, then this episode is for you. 🌱 In this episode, you'll...

I'm so excited to introduce you to Seema Sodha, Canadian Indian leadership and executive coach, heart centered facilitator, women's circle holder, and writer. In this conversation, Seema shares about how easily creative endeavors can turn into the grind, especially when we're looking for answers outside of ourselves. 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: The story of how I first met Seema and what an...

What if feeling like a "failure" is just a natural part of growth?  It's been more than six months since the last episode of Outgrow the Grind! In this courageous and honest episode, I share with you where I've been, what I've learned, and where I'm going. 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: The three things I've learned about growth in the last six months: 1) You can't rush growth; 2) Growth is bot...

This time of year can sometimes feel heavy and exhausting. In this episode, I share some ideas about what may help you reconnect with your wellness and your wisdom. 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: What inanimate object I felt "jealous" of because of its carefree lightness What's recently contributed to this feeling of heaviness for me   What Amelia and Emily Nagoski call 'The Human Giver Syndrom...

We're joined by my previous client (and longtime hometown friend!) Chelsea Krueger in this episode. Chelsea shares her journey of outgrowing the grind in her relationship with her body. 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: About the pressure Chelsea felt around what she ate and how she exercised when she was in the grind. How looking to external sources for "the rules" created more stress and burnout...

In this episode, we'll dig into outgrowing the grind in relation to our body and wellness. 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: A handful of inspiring quotes about nurturing your body and wellness needs How your body lets you know that you're in the grind (and how it shows up for me!) The link between giving yourself permission and caring for yourself The recurring theme that came up during Permissio...

In this episode, you'll get to be a fly on the wall for a coaching session with a volunteer client, Kate. Our session digs into the topic of self-love, what's enough vs. extra, how to slow down your mind and body, and what permission to rest looks like. 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: A beautiful poem by Benedictine monk, author, and lecturer Brother David Steindl-Rast Kate's realization about e...

I share vulnerably about how I was judging myself for results I was hoping for but haven't seen yet.   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: Why I almost didn't record this episode! How growth is not simply moving from point A to point B - it's dynamic and nonlinear instead. A vulnerable share about when things didn't go as I'd hoped and what I made it mean about me. What I called myself when I felt l...

In this first episode of Season 6, I walk you through ten different life areas and share examples of ways you might be grinding or you might be growing. What's your version of grinding vs. growing? 🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: Spoiler alert: new intro and outro - woohoo!!  A beautiful poem called "The Cleverness of Seeds" by Pat Brisson. About what I realized about this podcast during my summ...

In this episode, I get real about how easy it is to distract yourself with caring and achieving to avoid feeling how you really feel.   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: An inspiring quote about feelings by Augusten Borroughs. How [although it's so very tempting] avoiding our emotions doesn't really work. Why our feelings can't shift when we're pouring our energy into other people or into achievin...

This week's episode features Val Nelson, a career and business coach for introverts and highly sensitive people who want meaningful work without the overwhelm. She enjoys helping people clarify their career or self-employment decisions.   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: How Val realized she'd outgrown the cubicle life. The ways that Val second-guessed whether self-employment was for people like...

In this episode, I share what the voice of guilt and the grind tells us and juxtapose it against what the voice of growth says. I also dig deeper into the crunchy land of 'shoulds' and share how you can move through them, especially when they're persistent [pretty much every time, yes?].   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: About the epiphany I had after my 5-day vacation to Key West. What the voic...

In this week's episode, you'll meet Donna Otmani, Soul-Centered Coach, Mentor, and Facilitator.  🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: About Donna's previous beliefs that equated grinding with success What Donna considered her "Wonder Woman cape" How she learned to trust that inner pull to leave the grind behind More about how Donna guides clients through inner work using Gestalt's Two Chair Process M...

In this episode, I share a beautiful poem with you, we talk about allowing yourself to share more of yourself and how to receive praise. I also invite you to two upcoming ways to work with me.   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: A beautiful poem by Heather Rhodes that was part of the online Living Goddess Sadhana from Awakening Women. How deciding to share more of yourself with others has a beauti...

In this week's episode, you'll meet Edwina Townsend, special educator, gardener, and self-proclaimed "plant freak"!   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: The serendipity leading up to Edwina and I meeting. How the pandemic allowed Edwina to slow down and see what's really important. What crying in her car made crystal clear for Edwina The one question she would avoid at all costs What allowing herse...

In this episode, I share a love letter to you, how I outgrow the grind of my last job, and a brand new offering for six deeply caring high achievers!   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: What's underneath what makes being a deeply caring high achiever difficult and why it isn't your fault. Why I have a big place in my heart for deeply caring high achievers. My story about what my grind was like in...

In this week's episode, you'll meet Carlyn Morris, founder of Back to Wild Adventures. Carlyn traded corporate America for the hikin' trails (and made a business out of it)!   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: About how Carlyn was freed from corporate America after 25 years in advertising. What four values Carlyn brought to our first coaching session together in May 2020. Carlyn's monumental shift...

This week's episode is all about owning and nurturing our needs.   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: About my surprise diagnosis this week! A recent moment when I was judging myself for what I was needing after a jam-packed week. Your needs are beautiful, not a burden. Why honoring what you need isn't extravagant or luxurious, it's self-loving. How when we deny our own needs, it's even harder to g...

In this week's episode, we're joined by Sheetal Prajapati, who is an educator, artist and advisor.   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: How, after working full time for 16 years in arts organizations, various freelance projects, and starting her own artistic practice, Sheetal decided to quit her last full time job in 2018 and start her own business, Lohar Projects the following year. How the confli...

This week, I share how an unexpected migraine headache reminded me of what best replenishes me.   🌱 In this episode, you'll learn: What fills up my tank when I'm on empty. A clip from Senator Cory Booker's remarks acknowledging Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing last week. Reflection invitation: create your own "Replenishment Reminder" list so it's ready whe...