Just Breathe Podcast

Episode 12: The Four-Letter Words Good. Fine. Okay. Three little four-letter words we use all the time. And sometimes, they're exactly what we mean. But what about the times we're using them to avoid how we really feel? In this episode of Just Breathe , I'm sharing a little of my own experience with thyroid cancer, a friendship that got me thinking, and why some painful experiences...

Episode 11: Why Easy Keeps Winning, The Motivational Triad Ever sit down to do something you really want to accomplish, only to find yourself scrolling Instagram, organizing a drawer, or watching Netflix instead? You had good intentions. You had a plan. So why does the easier option keep winning? In this episode of Just Breathe , I'm introducing you to the Motivational Triad , three powerful...

In this episode, I’m using my slightly neglected sourdough starter to talk about something our brains do really well: default thinking. Just like a hungry starter can collect a layer of hooch, our minds can collect familiar thoughts like I’m behind, I should be doing more, or something is probably going to go wrong. Familiar doesn’t necessarily mean true. Sometimes it just means practiced. We’ll t...

If you've ever reached the end of the day wondering where you disappeared, this episode is for you. In this conversation, my friend and fellow coach, Kelly, joins me as we unpack a simple dinner experience that turned into a much bigger realization: sometimes it's surprisingly easy to lose touch with our own voice while trying to take care of everyone else's. Together, we explore wh...

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "I just need a vacation"? I know I have. In this episode, we explore a surprising truth: changing your location doesn't automatically change your experience. You can escape the schedule, the laundry, the responsibilities, and even fly thousands of miles away, but if you're carrying the same stressful thoughts, they'll come with you. U...

Have you ever met someone who seems unbelievably lucky? I have a friend who decided years ago that she was a lucky person. Since then, she always seems to have another story about an unexpected opportunity, a perfectly timed connection, or something working out in her favor. It made me wonder: Is she actually luckier than everyone else, or is something else going on? In this episode, I share what...

Episode 6: Why We Avoid Doing 'The Thing' Have you ever spent an entire day avoiding one task, only to finally do it and realize it took eight minutes? In this episode of Just Breathe , We explore one of the most human patterns we all experience: avoidance. Not the kind that comes from laziness or lack of motivation, but the kind that comes from a brain and nervous system trying to prote...

What if the very thing you've spent years criticizing about yourself is connected to one of your greatest strengths? In this episode of Just Breathe , I'm inviting you to look at yourself through a different lens. I think many of us spend years staring at our weaknesses, flaws, insecurities, and perceived shortcomings without ever stopping to flip the coin over and see what's on the...

In this episode, I’m sharing a very personal story about my first brain MRI and how it unexpectedly became one of the biggest turning points in my understanding of anxiety, nervous systems, and the stories we rehearse inside our minds. For a long time, I thought peace would come when I finally stopped feeling anxious or overwhelmed. But what I’ve learned is this: My brain was never the enemy. It w...

Why does one small comment, mess, text, or stressful moment suddenly feel like it sends your whole body into overload ? In this episode of Just Breathe , I’m sharing a real family rafting story that perfectly captures what’s actually happening beneath overwhelm… and why the same experience can feel completely different to different people. We’re talking about:  why your brain starts spiraling befo...

🎙 Episode 2: Same River, Different Ride Have you ever noticed how the exact same situation can feel completely different depending on the day? One moment you’re calm and steady… the next, the same thing feels like too much. In this episode, I share a story from a family river rafting trip where everyone experienced the same rapid — but walked away with completely different feelings about it. And h...

Sometimes it’s not that life is too much… it’s that you’ve been carrying too much for too long. In this first episode, I share a simple story from growing up in a big family and how it mirrors what we do in our own minds every day. If you’ve been feeling a little on edge, overwhelmed, or like you can’t quite settle, this will help you slow things down and take a breath.