Dolcie Life

Marty and I sat down on a Monday night, post-CrossFit, and ended up in one of our deep conversations (and you get to be part of it too). We talk about people pleasing, social comparison and what it actually takes to stop living for other people's opinions. Marty shares how being teased in early high school quietly became one of the most formative lessons of his life. I open up about the flip side,...

Ever lie awake replaying a conversation, worrying about an outcome you have zero power over? That mental energy adds up and most of it is being spent on things you can never actually change. In this episode, we're diving into the Circle of Control: what the research says about where we focus our energy, how it shapes our anxiety and wellbeing, and why accepting what's outside your control will mov...

This week we're diving into a topic that is way more common than we talk about - burnout. We're getting into what burnout actually is, how it differs from everyday exhaustion and the physical, emotional, and cognitive signs that your nervous system really needs you to listen to. I share my own experience of burnout and what it actually takes to recover (and spoiler, pushing through doesn't work)....

This week's episode is all about bridging the gap between who you are & who you’re meant to be. Not for expectations, not for social media and certainly not or comfort. We talk about - Living for yourself (not for the audience) - Clarifying your values - Acting as your future self before the evidence is there - Moving through fear instead of staying comfortable - The neuroscience behind manifestat...

In this week's real talk ep I am joined by my fiancé Marty (back by popular demand) for an honest conversation about what it has taken us to build and maintain a strong partnership. As we plan our wedding and navigate building a life together, we're reflecting on the rituals, routines, and yes, the rogue habits that shape our relationship. We dive into the small, intentional practices that keep us...

Last episode, we talked about the gut-brain connection: what it is, how it works, and why your gut health directly impacts your mood, anxiety, and mental clarity. Today we're getting into practical strategies. Now that you understand the connection, what do you actually DO about it? In this episode, I'm breaking down six evidence-based strategies you can start implementing this week to support you...

In this episode, we're diving into the gut-brain axis - the two-way communication highway between your digestive system and your brain. We'll explore how the trillions of microbes living in your gut are constantly sending signals that influence your mood, anxiety levels, and even how you think. We talk about Why your gut is often called your "second brain" (and what that actually means) The surpri...

Your mindset is the lens through which you experience everything. But, that lens isn't always showing you reality. It's showing you a version of reality filtered through your beliefs and habitual thought patterns. Which means that if it isn't serving you or it's holding you back, you can shift it. In this episode, we're going through nine mindset shifts that have transformed how I experience life,...

You know exactly what you want to do. So why aren't you doing it? If you've ever found yourself stuck in the "I'll start when I'm ready" loop, this mini episode is for you. We're breaking down the psychology of fear, why your brain keeps you waiting, why you'll never feel "ready," and what's actually happening in your nervous system when you think about doing the scary thing. In this episode: - Th...

In this first guest episode, my fiancé Marty joins me for an honest, unfiltered conversation about navigating your twenties and the many different ways that can look. We talk about the pressure to have it all figured out, the comparison trap, the importance of determining what actually matters when you strip away the noise and why we all need to cut ourselves some slack. Find me on Instagram: @dol...

Many resolutions fail by February because they're not actually YOUR goals, they're what you think you should want, they're disconnected from your real life, and they're built on all-or-nothing thinking that sets you up to quit. In this episode, we're doing something different. We're taking time to reflect on 2025, celebrate what worked, release what didn't, and intentionally design a year that fee...

In this episode, I'm sharing the eight priorities that genuinely transformed my health, confidence, energy, and overall wellbeing. These habits are grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and physiology, and they actually work with your body and brain. We'll cover: - Why honouring commitments to yourself builds self-trust and confidence - How interoceptive awareness changes your relationship with yo...

Welcome to Dolcie Life! I am so grateful you're here. In this first episode, you will hear about why I started this podcast, my background in psychology, wellness coaching and disability support, what to expect from the pod and the Dolcie Life mission. Whether you're feeling stuck, waiting for the "right time," struggling with balancing it all, craving more meaning, joy and lightheartedness - this...