Shift Your Story, Change Your Life

What if fear of failure wasn’t just about messing up, but about what failure might mean about you? In this episode, Safiya and I dive into one of the most paralyzing blocks I see in high-achievers: the fear of failure. We talk about how fear of failure is rarely just about the task at hand. It’s often a deeply rooted fear of shame, rejection, or the possibility that if we fail, we’ll confirm our w...

What if the reason you stop yourself from feeling good… is because a part of you doesn’t believe you’re allowed to? In this powerful coaching session, I sit down with Margaret to explore a deeply embedded belief so many of us carry: the idea that we don’t deserve good things. We’re not just talking about impostor syndrome or surface-level doubt; we’re talking about the root. The part of you that w...

What if the things holding you back… aren’t even yours? In this episode, Safiya and I dive into the hidden influence of generational patterns, the beliefs, fears, and behaviors we inherit from our families without ever realizing it. But not just any patterns, the kind that feel like personality traits or “just how life is,” when really, they’re subconscious rules passed down silently. We talk abou...

Why is it so hard to ask for money, even when you believe in what you offer? In this real-time coaching session, I work with Katy, a passionate health coach who’s built a practice she loves, yet finds herself steering conversations away from money, undercharging, and sometimes offering her services for free. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever struggled to confidently receive money for your work, espec...

What if burnout wasn’t just about doing too much, but about becoming someone you’re not? In this episode, Safiya and I dive into one of the most misunderstood experiences high-achievers face: burnout.  But not just any burnout, the kind that sneaks in when your life looks polished on the outside but feels misaligned on the inside. We talk about how burnout isn’t just a call for rest, it’s a c...

Why do we do everything “right”...apply for the jobs, promote our work, show up online, and still feel like no one sees us? Why does it feel like we’re constantly overlooked, passed by, or just… not chosen? In this vulnerable and powerful episode, I sit down with Angelique for a real-time coaching session that gets to the root of something so many of us carry but rarely name: the pain of not feeli...

You say you want it. You even know the steps to take. But somehow, you keep getting in your own way. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and Writing Black Joy podcast host, Safiya Robinson, for a real and honest conversation about what self-sabotage actually is, and why it’s not the character flaw you’ve been told it is. We talk about the sneaky ways it shows up, from pro...

You’ve spent your whole life being told to follow. To stay quiet. To play small. So what happens when it’s finally your turn to lead? In this episode, you’ll hear a real hypnocoaching session with Lucille, who was raised in a strict, male-dominated religious environment, where leadership wasn’t an option for women, and visibility came with consequences. Now, she’s launching a new business to suppo...

Is manifestation just about positive thinking? Why do so many people feel like they’re doing everything “right” when it comes to manifestation, but still feel stuck? And what does your subconscious mind have to do with it all? If you’ve ever felt conflicted about manifestation or wondered why your vision board isn’t exactly delivering, you’re not alone. In this honest conversation, I’m joined agai...

You know you’re meant for more, but the second you try to go for it, something inside shuts down. In this episode, you’ll hear a real hypnocoaching session with someone I had never met before. No script. Just a woman showing up, stuck around her purpose, and ready to get to the root of it. She’s done the personal development. She’s coached others. And still, something deep inside was keeping her f...

What is the subconscious? What really happens in a hypnotherapy session? Can it bring up painful memories? And does it actually work for things like weight loss or self-sabotage? If you’ve ever wondered what hypnotherapy actually looks like or whether it’s right for you, this episode is part 2 of our listener-submitted Q&A all about the subconscious mind, hypnosis, and healing from the inside...

Is hypnosis mind control? How does hypnotherapy really work? What’s the difference between hypnosis and meditation? If you’ve ever been curious or skeptical, this episode is part 1 in a 2-part series where I answer listener-submitted questions to clear it all up. In this powerful conversation, I'm joined again by my dear friend, author, Writing Black Joy podcast host, and story-listener Safiya Rob...

What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t because you’re lazy, broken, or unmotivated, but because of subconscious stories you didn’t even realize were running the show? In this first episode, I kick off the Shift Your Story, Change Your Life podcast with a raw look at what it really takes to create lasting transformation. Joined by my dear friend, author, Writing Black Joy podcast host, and story-lis...