Do you have a dream you can't stop thinking about—but somehow you still haven't gone after it?

Maybe you don't know where to start. Maybe you don't feel ready. Or maybe you've convinced yourself that it's simply too late.

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, we're talking about why you aren't chasing your dreams and the excuses that can keep you stuck instead of moving toward the life you actually want.

I break down 10 of the most common excuses we make when we're afraid to go after our dreams, including:

✨ "I don't know where to start."
✨ "I'm not ready yet."
✨ "What if I fail?"

And those are just a few...

We'll also talk about confidence, comparison, fear of judgment, lack of time, exhaustion, and even one excuse you may not expect: "What if I succeed?"

If you've been putting off a dream, waiting for the "right" time, or finding yourself making excuses for why you can't start yet, this episode is your reminder that you don't have to have the entire path figured out before you take the first step.

Your dream isn't going to chase itself. ✨

And if you know someone who keeps saying "I'm not ready," "I don't have time," or "I don't know where to start," send them this episode. 💛

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Motherhood can be one of the most beautiful and fulfilling experiences in life—but it can also be easy to lose touch with the woman you were before becoming a mom.

So how do you start finding yourself in motherhood again?

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, I'm sharing my DREAM method for reconnecting with yourself, rediscovering what makes you happy, and remembering that motherhood doesn't mean you have to stop dreaming about the woman and life you want to become.

✨ D — DEFINE HER
Take some time to define the woman you want to be beyond your role as a mom. Who are you becoming? What does she value? What does she want for her life?

🧠 R — REFRAME YOUR MINDSET
Challenge the beliefs that motherhood has created around what you're "allowed" to want, do, or prioritize. You don't have to feel guilty for wanting more for yourself.

🚫 E — ELIMINATE EXCUSES
It's easy to tell yourself you don't have the time, money, energy, or freedom to pursue the things you want. This is about identifying those excuses and finding ways to start anyway.

🌸 A — ALONE TIME
Spend intentional time by yourself to rediscover what makes you happy outside of motherhood. Your interests, hobbies, friendships, passions, and personality still matter.

✨ M — MOMMY MAKEOVER
Sometimes getting your spark back starts with doing something that makes you feel like YOU again. This isn't about changing yourself because you aren't enough—it's about reconnecting with the version of yourself that may have gotten buried underneath the responsibilities of motherhood.

And most importantly, I want you to dream BIGGER than you ever imagined for your life! You don't have to choose between being a great mom and building a life that fulfills you.

💛 You can be both.

💬 What part of the DREAM method do you need most right now?

Tell me in the comments—and if you're a mom who has ever felt like you've lost touch with yourself, I would love to hear what helped you find your spark again.

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Narcissists can be incredibly difficult to recognize at first, especially when you're an empathetic, caring person who naturally wants to see the best in people. That's why I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to narcissism and learning how to protect yourself from a narcissist.

This episode was inspired by one of the lessons I shared in my "10 Lessons I Learned in My 30s episode": learning what a narcissist is and understanding some of the tactics they use to manipulate the people around them.

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, I break down:

✨ What a narcissist actually is and what narcissistic behavior can look like.

🚩 The 3 different types of narcissists and some of the characteristics associated with each.

🧠 Common narcissistic manipulation tactics and terminology you may have heard before.

💔 Why narcissists can be drawn to empathetic and compassionate people and how those relationship dynamics can develop.

🛑 How to protect yourself from a narcissist by learning to recognize unhealthy patterns and manipulation.

🧘‍♀️ How to disengage from a narcissist when they're someone you can't simply remove from your life.

My goal with this episode isn't to encourage you to diagnose everyone around you as a narcissist. It's to give you a better understanding of narcissistic traits, manipulation, and relationship red flags so you can recognize unhealthy patterns, trust your instincts, and make decisions that protect your peace.

Sometimes protecting yourself starts with simply knowing what to look for. 💛

💬 Let's Talk About It

Have you ever experienced a relationship with someone who displayed narcissistic traits?

I'd love to hear your thoughts, experiences, or questions in the comments—but please protect your privacy and only share what you're comfortable sharing.

And if this episode helps you recognize something you've experienced, send it to someone who might benefit from hearing it.

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I'm celebrating my birthday AND the one-year anniversary of making the decision to truly elevate my life—and what better way to celebrate than by sharing 10 lessons I learned in my 30s that have shaped the woman I've become?

My thirties have taught me some of life's hardest lessons about relationships, motherhood, confidence, personal growth, and becoming the woman I want to be. Some lessons were painful. Some were empowering. And some completely changed the way I see myself and the people around me.

These lessons have all played a part in my personal growth journey and in becoming the woman I am today. And I want to know which ones resonate with YOU.

💬 Let's make this episode a conversation!

Comment, DM me on IG, or send me an email and tell me:

✨ Which lesson was your favorite?
✨ Which one resonated with you the most?
✨ Do you have a personal story related to one of these lessons?
✨ And most importantly—which lesson would you like me to elaborate on and turn into its own episode?

Your answers could help me decide what topics to dive deeper into on a future episode of the Average Glow Podcast!

🎂 Happy birthday to me—and cheers to another year of becoming HER. 💛

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like and share it with someone who might need to hear one of these lessons today.

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What does it actually take to become the healthier, most well-rounded version of yourself?

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, we're going back to the basics with a Beginner's Guide to Health and Wellness—covering the foundational habits you can start building to improve your overall health, wellness, diet, and fitness.

As someone with a degree in Exercise and Wellness, I realized that while we've spent a lot of time on the podcast talking about the mental and emotional side of becoming the woman you want to be, we can't forget about the physical side, too. Becoming a well-rounded, elevated woman means taking care of your mind and your body.

Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some experience with health and fitness, this episode covers practical tips to help you get started, including:

✨ Wellness: The importance of sleep and hydration
🥗 Diet & Nutrition: How to start paying attention to what you're putting into your body, reading nutrition labels, and using the MyFitnessPal app to set goals and track your calories
🏋️‍♀️ Exercise & Fitness: 5 beginner-friendly exercises you can do at home to start building a foundation for a fitness routine

Whether you're trying to get healthier, improve your diet, start exercising, or simply don't know where to begin, this episode is designed to give you a foundation you can actually build on.

You don't have to change everything overnight. Start with one healthy habit, then build from there. 💚

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If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment sharing one healthy habit you're working on right now!

💚 New episodes of the Average Glow Podcast every Sunday.

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Have you ever wondered why success is so hard, even when you're doing everything "right"?

The truth is, success isn't just about working harder. It's about learning how to push through the invisible obstacles that almost everyone faces along the way.

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, we're talking about the struggles behind success that no one prepares you for—including overcoming fear, navigating loneliness, breaking free from feeling stuck, avoiding burnout, and finding your creativity again when inspiration disappears.

If you've been questioning your progress, battling self-doubt, or wondering if you're the only one struggling, this episode is for you.

Because success isn't about never facing obstacles—it's about learning how to keep moving forward despite them.

✨ Average Glow Tip of the Week
This week, we're bringing back the Average Glow Tip of the Week—a simple, low-cost (or completely free) habit you can start today to help you build a brighter future, one small step at a time.

✨Other Episodes to Check Out:

The Becoming Her Series (Start on Phase 1-Defining Her)

How to Stop Living an Average Life

How to be More Confident

If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that success isn't supposed to be easy—but it is worth it.

💛 New episodes every Sunday.

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If you've been considering breast reduction surgery and looking for breast reduction surgery tips, this breast reduction Q&A is for you. After sharing my breast reduction experience last week, so many of you reached out with thoughtful questions about the recovery process, pain, cost, insurance, healing, and what I wish I had known beforehand.

In today's episode, I'm answering your most frequently asked questions, including:

✨ My must-have pre-op and post-op essentials
✨ My before and after bra size
✨ Did insurance cover my surgery?
✨ How much did the surgery cost?
✨ How much walking I did to help prevent blood clots
✨ What it was like seeing my results for the first time
✨ The scariest part of recovery so far
✨ What the pain actually feels like
✨ Easy meals I've been eating while recovering
✨ Whether I would recommend breast reduction surgery

Whether you're researching breast reduction surgery, preparing for your own procedure, or simply curious about the recovery process, I hope this episode helps you feel a little more informed and a little less nervous.

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If you're researching breast reduction surgery experiences, I hope my story helps answer some of the questions you're asking before making this life-changing decision.

In this episode of the Average Glow Podcast, I'm sharing my complete breast reduction journey—from the reasons I decided to move forward with surgery, to my consultation, pre-op preparation, surgery day, and what recovery has been like during my first two weeks. I also share my biggest fears beforehand, the emotions leading up to surgery, and finish the episode by showing my results so far.

Whether you're considering breast reduction surgery yourself or simply curious about the process, my goal is to give you an honest, unfiltered look at what the experience has really been like.

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