The Intentional Mind ™ Podcast - Design Your Life & Work Around What Matters Most

273 - To be clear, we're talking about using ChatGPT to align your work with the  lifestyle you want to have, not using it for resume stuff. I'm sharing five of my favorite ways to use ChatGPT to create more clarity, confidence, and alignment in your career, many of these I use with my own coaching clients who I'm helping transition into doing work they love that fits the season they're in. If you...

272 - In this episode, I'm sharing seven signs that you've outgrown your current way of working. Maybe you've been feeling more drained than energized. Maybe work that used to feel meaningful doesn't anymore. Or maybe you've simply been sensing that the way you've been working no longer fits the life you're trying to build. This isn't about making a rash career move or quitting your job tomorrow....

271 - Should I Want More? Have you ever felt pressure to pursue something simply because everyone around you thinks you should? Maybe it's growing your business, taking on more clients, earning more money, climbing higher in your career, or saying yes to opportunities that look great on paper... But what if more isn't always the goal? In this episode, I share a recent reflection on the tension bet...

270 - Have you ever felt like everyone else is moving ahead while you're just trying to keep up? Recently, I found myself overwhelmed by the realities of working motherhood—juggling childcare, household responsibilities, work, business goals, and the never-ending mental load that comes with trying to do it all. But beneath the stress was a deeper fear: Am I falling behind? In this episode, I share...

269- Maybe you've been craving more peace, more joy, or just a little less chaos in your day-to-day life. But instead of feeling calm and clear, you feel like you're constantly trying to keep up. There are always dishes to do, emails to answer, errands to run, meals to plan, goals to chase, and somehow you're supposed to remember all of it while also being present for the people you love. If you'r...

268- In this episode, I’m sharing a vulnerable story about a situation I knew deep down I should have left sooner. The signs were there. The tension was there. My intuition kept whispering to me that something wasn’t aligned… but I stayed longer than I should have because part of me was still trying to make it work, justify it, or settle for what was in front of me. And honestly? I think so many o...

267 - You’re not off track… but your mind might be. In this episode, I’m sharing a recent moment where I caught myself feeling disappointed and when I really looked at it, it wasn’t just the situation. It was the story I was telling myself about it. And that story? It wasn’t aligned with who I actually want to be. This is where so many of us get stuck, not because we’re not capable, but because we...

In this episode, Ang shares a simple shift that’s been changing how she approaches her days, her decisions, and her energy: looking at the data in your own life. Not in an overwhelming way. Not by tracking everything or trying to optimize every second. But by paying attention. To your energy. To your patterns. To what actually makes you feel better… and what doesn’t. Because when you start noticin...

265 - Have you found yourself comparing your life to someone else’s and wishing things were different… or that you were farther along? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, Ang shares a simple reflection on comparison and how it can quietly pull you out of alignment with your own life. This is your reminder that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be and that might be the shift you...

264 - If you’ve been craving a little more fun in your life, this episode is for you. In this episode, Ang shares a simple thought around having more fun in your life that you can easily implement today. Through a few quick, relatable stories, she explores how shifting your mindset around life can open you up to more joy, spontaneity, and unexpected moments. This is your reminder that life doesn’t...

263 - If you feel like you’ve been feeling the feelings associated with survival mode like overwhelm, stress, depletion, etc, this episode is for you! In this episode, Ang chats with Tana Johnston, Christian life coach who helps women shift out of survival mode and into a life filled with clarity, confidence and purpose. They talk about the subtle patterns that keep people feeling overwhelmed, rea...

262 -Do you feel like your energy has been off lately? In this episode, Ang talks about how to diagnose what’s really draining your energy. She shares a simple, strategic approach to identifying the one area of your life that’s weighing you down the most, and how shifting just that one thing can create a ripple effect across everything else. You don’t need a full life overhaul. You don’t need to b...

261 - Have you ever felt like you should be farther along in life… but you’re just not making the progress you want to? Maybe you keep telling yourself things like: “I’ll start once things calm down.” “I just need to get more organized first.” “I’ll go for it when I feel more ready.” And somehow the progress you want keeps getting pushed further down the road. In this episode, Ang talks about why...

260 - Do you ever feel like you’re constantly planning… but somehow still not at peace? Like your mind is always six weeks ahead, trying to optimize, prepare, and future-proof, yet you feel more anxious than calm? If you love to plan but find yourself overwhelmed, mentally preoccupied, or emotionally living in tomorrow, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m unpacking: • Why over-planning c...

259 - I'm back! After taking a break from the podcast, I’ve had space to reflect, recalibrate, and realign and this episode feels like the perfect conversation to return with. The previous episode was about becoming the CEO of your life, this one is about something even deeper. It’s about the shift from living an impressive life… to living a meaningful one. Because here’s what I’ve seen over and o...

258 - If you’re a high-achieving woman (especially a mom) who’s juggling a lot yet still craving more fulfillment, peace, and ease…this episode is for you! Because there comes a moment when you realize: “I can’t keep giving my energy to everyone else’s expectations or demands.” And that moment invites you into a different way of living, one that feels calmer, clearer, and way more aligned with who...

257 - There comes a point in every growth season where you realize not everything can come with you. Whether it’s a commitment, a project, a friendship, or even a mindset, you start to feel the pull to let go of what’s draining your energy so you can redirect it toward what really matters. That’s the essence of the pruning season. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to be in a pruni...

256 - There’s nothing more exhausting than feeling like someone’s energy is pulling you down, especially when you can't just rid them out of your life given the dynamics you're in AND you’ve worked hard to protect your peace! It might be a coworker who always complains, a family member who brings tension into the room, or someone you live with who just isn’t meeting you where you are energetically...

255 - We all go through busy seasons...the kind where work piles up, family needs more of you, and life just feels like a lot. That’s exactly the season I’m in right now: navigating career growth, motherhood, exploring a move, managing a household, and more - all at once. And while it would be easy to meet that busyness with stress and frustration, here’s the truth: stress isn’t a requirement. The...

254 - Do you ever feel like you should be farther along by now? Like you’ve been working hard, waiting patiently, but the thing you want most just hasn’t happened yet? That “not yet” stage can be one of the hardest places to live. It drains energy, stirs up fear, and makes you question whether you’re really on the right path. But it can also be one of the most powerful parts of your journey if you...

253 - If you’ve ever felt like you’re busy but not fulfilled or like you’re making progress but not actually enjoying the journey, you’re not alone. A joy-filled life doesn’t just happen; it’s built on a few intentional choices that shift how you show up every single day. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: The 3 essential ingredients you need to create a joy-filled life you’re proud of. Why “being...

Ep. 252 - This is Part 5 of the Foundational Energy Reset Series, and today we’re talking about one of the most overlooked but most powerful factors in your energy: your environment. Research shows your environment heavily shapes your habits, your health, and even your identity. If your space, routines, or relationships aren’t aligned with your vision, they’ll quietly hold you back no matter how m...

Ep. 251 - This is Part 4 of the Foundational Energy Reset Series, where we’re diving into the areas that quietly fuel (or drain) your energy every single day. Today, we’re looking at what I believe is the ultimate health and energy hack: taking care of yourself first so you can show up well everywhere else. If you’ve ever noticed how much harder it is to be patient, productive, or positive when yo...

250 - Ever notice how someone else’s bad mood or complaining can instantly drain you? In this short, punchy episode, I share a real story about how another person’s low energy started to rub off on me—and what I did to shift it. You’ll learn: Why negativity affects your energy more than you realize Practical ways to respond when it creeps in (without letting it hijack your mood) How to show up as...

249 - This is Part 3 of the Foundational Energy Reset Series, where we’re tackling the three core areas that either fuel your energy or quietly drain it away. Today, we’re looking at how stress impacts the areas you value most — your relationships, your health, and your goals. Under pressure, it’s easy to lash out, withdraw, or make choices that actually damage what matters most to you. In this ep...