The Everyday Awesome Project

Tired of resolutions that fizzle by February? We’re trading quick fixes for a revolution of agency, and it starts with a bold commitment to self. Together we unpack how to stop outsourcing your life to motivation, approval, or trends and start building a direction you actually believe in. This isn’t about more goals; it’s about fewer, truer priorities—and the consistency to make them real. We dig...

Coach Polly solo this week- helping you start strong towards goals without burning out! We take a clear-eyed look at why goals fade—especially right after the new year—and share a practical blueprint for unshakable discipline that doesn’t rely on white-knuckle willpower. From honoring real-life grief and messy timing to dissecting the brain’s energy-saving bias, we map the traps that derail consis...

New Year’s Day begs for a reset, but we’re not selling anti-aging fantasies—we’re building healthspan. We take on the loudest myths about getting older and replace them with choices that actually move the needle: frequent “exercise snacks,” whole and fiber-forward meals, sober or smarter rituals, and the kind of deep relationships that keep your brain and heart strong. The goal isn’t to live forev...

We celebrate the season by granting a bigger gift: permission to be awesome. We unpack why pretending costs so much, how to spot inauthentic habits, and practical ways to find and express your gifts at home, at work, and in community. • energy drain from masking and over-editing who we are • belonging vs becoming and the price of rejection fears • simple tests that reveal inauthenticity in the mom...

Coach Sam Jam Solo this week! Reminding you that the odds that you exist are staggering—and once you feel that, self-compassion stops sounding like fluff and starts feeling like strategy. We break down a simple three-step reset to help you begin again when old patterns of self-criticism flare: remember where you came from, become your own soulmate, and heal what’s still tender while keeping what’s...

Ever felt strangely numb after a big stressor or medical recovery—like your pain is down but your spark is gone? We open up about the odd “flatline” that can follow anesthesia, steroids, and forced stillness, and we map the path back to energy, creativity, and genuine momentum. Rather than only downshifting from fight or flight, we explore the other half of regulation: the skill of safely pumping...

Feeling great in December shouldn’t require willpower marathons or food guilt. We map out a practical, compassionate plan to avoid getting sick and avoid getting “fluffy,” starting with the place your immune system lives most: your gut. From sleep and sunlight to hydration and real food, we walk through the small, compound moves that protect your energy when travel, parties, and family dynamics ra...

What if the real performance edge isn’t tougher discipline, but kind and honest self-talk? Today Coaches Polly & Sam unlock the trap of chasing self-esteem—endless comparison, outcome obsession, and that hollow ego rush that fades the moment you swap it for unshakable self-worth. Drawing on some of Kristen Neff’s Self Compassion research, we share a simple, field-tested framework that turns se...

Today's confetti is flying, but this work is deeper: 100 episodes in, we’re celebrating by giving you two simple, life-changing practices to make self-love your daily baseline instead of a 'one of these days' goal. When modern life has you overcommitted, under-fueled, or just trapped in your own head, this empowering hour delivers liberation.  Coaches Sam and Polly begin with the st...

Coach Polly Solo this week! Stressed, scattered, or stuck in analysis mode? Here’s a powerful reset you can do in the time it takes to boil water. We walk you through a three-minute inner alignment practice grounded in the science of heart-brain coherence—no fluff, just a clear method to calm your nervous system and think better under pressure. First, we reframe where control lives in your body. T...

OUCH! This week Coach Sam shares the day her back said “NO” and how it can feel like when your life says “STOP.” When her herniated L4–L5 back discs began pressing on her S1 nerve root (sending signals from her back, glutes, all the way down her leg to her foot) what were basic everyday tasks turned into full on battles. Coach Polly & Sam open the curtain on that experience and translate it in...

Coach Sam here solo this week! Asking what if curiosity could change your health more than willpower ever did? Coach Sam opens up about gut issues, anxiety spikes, and performance dips that pushed her to reexamine alcohol and the habits that quietly shape daily life. From a clear definition of the sober curious movement to a step-by-step process for mindful tracking, this conversation swaps shame...

Bagging the peak of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain peak in the contiguous United States, is hard as hell for any human. But what happens when you get invited to climb this beast with only three and a half weeks to prepare? Our tenacious Coach Polly said YES, and then redesigned everything—her training, her time, and most importantly... her mindset, to turn a daunting summit into a living less...

An addicted body on the brink. A liver transplant just in time. And a life rebuilt through small, stubborn, daily choices. Another broken down body and brain. And a life transformed through self compassion, self investment and self love. Now these two humans are here to offer a gift to others suffering. This intro to their free new workbook is for anyone looking to shed shame, self imposed sufferi...

This week we introduce Coach Polly's RETURN TO THE LIGHT program and discuss ways we can all take a 'year end' release inventory in order to set ourselves up for next years success. We ask ourselves "what if the word “busy” is the very thing draining our joy?" Let's dig into a year-end reset that trades hustle for aliveness, unpacking how language shapes your nervous...

Coach Polly solo this week! Asking what if the fulfillment you're seeking isn't found on the easy path, but rather through the challenges that scare you most? When I received a last-minute invitation to hike Mount Whitney—the tallest peak in the continental United States—with just three weeks to prepare, my immediate reaction was fear. A 22-mile trek with 6,000 feet of elevation gain at...

THE WORK: That is the convo this week between Coach Sam and Coach Polly, as they revisit Byron Katie's mindset transformation process they both experienced well over 20 years ago. THE WORK asks you- what if the source of your suffering isn't what happened to you, but the stories you tell yourself about what happened? And what if we pause long enough to dig underneath that crappy feeling...

More and more of us are feeling serious stress and anxiety in these turbulent times. But your anxiety isn't just about worried and confused mind thoughts—it's likely living in your physical body as well. When your gut health is compromised, blood sugar fluctuates wildly, or hormones are imbalanced, your body sends distress signals that your brain interprets as anxiety. This physical-ment...

The art of communication shapes every aspect of our lives, yet most of us never receive formal training in how to effectively speak and listen. In this illuminating conversation, we unpack the hidden dynamics that either connect us deeply or create unnecessary suffering in our relationships. Did you know that only 7% of communication happens through words? The remaining 93% flows through tone, bod...

Spend a few minutes today in a session with Coach Sam. She is here to share her personal and practical reasons why and how listening to your body leads to personal peace. Have you ever felt your world shrink when illness or injury forces you to hit pause? That crushing frustration when your body can't keep pace with your ambitions? Or are you bearing witness to a loved one in a battle for hea...

Part Two this week with Coaches Polly and Sam! As we discussed, your body is constantly working to process, filter, and eliminate countless substances that enter through food, air, and environmental exposure. But what happens when these natural detoxification systems become overwhelmed? That's where intentional cleansing practices come in – not as trendy wellness fads, but as powerful tools f...

DETOX Time? Feeling tired, foggy, or just "off" lately? Your body might be desperately trying to tell you something. In this eye-opening conversation, Coaches Polly and Sam dive into the often misunderstood world of detoxification and cleansing, sharing their combined 50+ years of experience with supporting the body's natural healing processes. Beyond the trendy juice fasts and quic...

Hangout with Coach Polly this week as she asks: 'Have you ever caught yourself spinning in mental circles, trying to solve problems all on your own?" You're not alone! In this revealing solo episode, Coach Polly opens up about her lifetime as a "lone ranger" solopreneur and her transformative discovery that changed everything: the power of speaking her truth in trusted cir...

Do you have trust issues? With others, the world or YOURSELF? Then what happens when you strip away all your safe roles, responsibilities and digital distractions, leaving nothing but you, a 42-pound backpack, and 50 miles of rugged trail ahead? If fear and distrust are your instincts then listen up! This week Coach Sam shares her recent profound personal journey of self-discovery on the Trans Cat...

LET'S GOOOOOOOO! Yes, you. Are you finally ready to stop dreaming and start doing? Coaches Polly and Sam pull back the curtain on their fresh vision for transformational experiences designed to help you become the person you've always known you could be. It is your time.  The duo reveals their exciting lineup of programs launching through the Everyday Awesome Project, starting with the C...