Brave Little Things

In this episode, the belief that “being selfish is bad” gets challenged. Many women were taught that putting themselves first means they are doing something wrong — especially mothers, partners, and people who care deeply about others. But over time, this belief can lead to burnout, resentment, and feeling disconnected from your own life. This episode explores the difference between selfishness an...

Coming back from vacation, holidays, or even just a break from your normal routine can feel way harder than it should. One minute you’re relaxed, the next minute your brain is in full overwhelm mode, trying to catch up on everything at once. In this episode, I talk about why that transition can feel so intense and what I’ve learned over the years about easing yourself back into real life without g...

There are seasons in life when it feels like everything needs you at once. Your kids. Your business. Your body. Your home. Your dreams. Your rest. And no matter what you choose, part of you feels pulled somewhere else. In this episode, I’m talking about something that feels very real for me right now. At the time of recording, we’re in the middle of a war here, staying close to shelters, kids home...

I was planning to record an episode about self-confidence this week… but life had other plans. Between war, missiles interrupting daily life, having to postpone a big event I’ve been planning for months, and watching one of my kids go through something really painful, it felt more honest to talk about something else. What do we do when life just… sucks? In this episode, I share the mindset tools I...

In this episode, I unpack one very convincing lie our brains love to tell us: that failure is the worst-case scenario. It sounds logical. Responsible. Mature. But when you really look at it, it’s the exact belief that keeps so many of us stuck. We’re talking about fear of failure, decision-making, and the mindset blocks that show up when you’re building a business, starting something new, raising...

In this episode, I’m talking about regret, the kind that keeps us replaying old decisions and questioning ourselves. After coaching a lot of folks recently, I noticed how often regret shows up in business and life. Regret about things we did. Regret about things we didn’t do. Regret about money spent, time invested, opportunities missed. We’ll look at: Why your past self probably made the best dec...

Many entrepreneurs believe they need the exact sentence, the perfect explanation, and total clarity before they can confidently present and discuss their work. And when they don’t have that yet… they slow down. Or worse, they stop. In this episode, I talk about why that happens, how marketing tools can accidentally turn against you, and why showing up as your real, unpolished, human self is often...

In this episode, I’m talking about something simple, old-school, and incredibly powerful: journaling. I’ve been writing in journals since I was a kid—literally since fifth grade—and I probably have more than twenty journals tucked away under my bed. Over the years, writing has been a companion, a witness, and a quiet place where I could meet myself without judgment. Today I’m sharing why journalin...

In this episode, I’m talking about fun — and why so many of us feel so disconnected from it as adults, especially when it comes to our work and our businesses. We don’t lose our ability to have fun. We just stop making space for it. I talk about why fun isn’t something that magically happens once life gets easier or calmer, but something we actually create. We explore how responsibility, overwhelm...

What does it really mean to fight for something you want? In this episode, I share a personal story about my son going after something that deeply matters to him — what it’s asking of him, what it’s costing him, and the simple but powerful wisdom that’s keeping him in the game. From there, I zoom out and explore how this idea shows up in our own lives, especially in relationships and in business,...

In this episode, I’m diving into something that feels especially close to my heart — helping our kids feel their feelings. I share how our understanding of emotional health has evolved, why negative emotions aren’t something to fix or avoid, and how thoughts, feelings, and the body work together. You’ll hear real-life parenting stories, simple tools for younger kids and teens, and gentle guidance...

What do you do when you’re really, really nervous? Not “a little uncomfortable.” Not “kind of unsure.” But heart-racing, mind-blank, sweaty-palms, what-am-I-doing nervous. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what’s actually happening in your body when fear shows up — and why it doesn’t mean anything has gone wrong. I share what I’ve been learning from running my monthly group coaching call...

We talk a lot about growth, goals, and “what’s next”… but rarely about something just as powerful: pride. In this episode, I share a moment from a live group coaching call that stopped me in my tracks—when a woman casually brushed past the fact that she had just stepped into the next level of her business. And it opened a much bigger conversation about how often we skip over our own courage, effor...

There’s a moment in business that almost all of us hit at some point. We’re showing up. We’re creating. We’re doing all the things. And still, clients and money aren’t really moving the way we hoped they would. In this episode, I slow that moment down and take a closer look at what’s actually happening. Most of the time, it’s not about effort. It’s about value, fit, and whether what we’re putting...

What if the reason you don’t follow through on your goals isn’t because you don’t want them badly enough… but because you’re making them too big of a deal? In this first episode of the year, I’m sharing something I’m actively working through myself — a quieter, lighter way of going after what we want without burning out or bailing when things get hard. We talk about why motivation and passion can...

In this final episode of the year, we’re talking about something most of us live with without even realizing it: the quiet, constant soundtrack of not enough. Not enough time, not enough progress, not enough clarity, not enough energy… and the belief that somehow, we’re not enough either. Inspired by Lynne Twist’s book The Soul of Money, I share one of the most powerful stories I’ve ever read — a...

How do you actually feel grateful when your brain is wired to look for everything that’s missing? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the surprising truth about gratitude: it doesn’t come naturally. It’s a practice we have to create on purpose—and when we do, it can turn an ordinary life into something quietly extraordinary. I share the story of how recording a short video on gratitude sent me...

In today’s episode, I’m digging into one tiny word that seems innocent but sneaks its way into our goals, our relationships, our parenting, our businesses — and quietly holds us back: “trying.” I share a few stories (including the Central Park tennis-ball mama, a birth-pool moment where I finally snapped at my husband, and some honest coaching from a client in a relationship spiral) that show how...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most universal human struggles: caring what other people think. Not in the “just don’t care!” kind of way, because that’s not real, but in the honest, messy, human way that actually helps you shift it. I’m sharing stories from my own life, a powerful moment with a former coach, what came up on last night’s free group coaching call, and how this shows u...

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to stand your ground—and why so many of us struggle to do it. I share a story from when I was 19 that unexpectedly taught me the power of quiet certainty (yes, it involves a chaotic NYC penthouse and a babysitting job gone awry). We explore how “good girl” conditioning manifests in adulthood in ways we barely even notice. If you’ve ever fou...

In this episode, we explore the beauty of contrast — the strange, sacred way that joy lands deeper after we’ve tasted the hard. I share two stories from our family road trip out West, including one freezing night in a tent in Oregon that taught me more about gratitude than any self-help book ever could. We discuss emotional highs and lows, why humans aren’t meant to be happy all the time, and how...

Ever find yourself this close to giving up on something you actually really want? In this episode, I get real about those sneaky moments when we quit — not because it’s time to move on, but because our brains get scared, impatient, or tired of waiting for results. I share stories from my coaching work, what’s really going on in the brain when things take longer than we hoped, and a few surprisingl...

If I could sit my 20-year-old self down for a cup of tea, here’s what I’d tell her. In this episode, I share eight lessons I wish I’d learned sooner—about fear, self-trust, pain, rest, purpose, and what it really means to live as a human in this wild world. These are the truths I now pass on to my kids, my clients, and the next generation of brave little humans trying to figure it out. Whether you...

Ever wonder why it’s so easy to show up for everyone else...but not for yourself? In this episode, we’re getting honest about self-accountability: why your brain secretly resists it, how shame keeps you hiding, and what actually starts to shift when you slow down, get curious, and take one small follow-through.  You’ll walk away with a simple, repeatable way to rebuild self-trust without guilt, hu...

If you’ve ever been halfway up a goal and found yourself climbing back down to “pick a better trail,” this one’s for you.  We’re revisiting the mountain story that so many of you loved in my Brave Little Things Newsletter- and adding the deeper layer I didn’t include the first time. In plain language, we’re talking about why we start/stop/start/stop…and how to actually stay. You’ll hear about: The...