The closer you get to the life you actually want, the louder your past can get. That’s the moment many people mistake discomfort for a warning sign, when it’s often a test of character and commitment. I talk about why growth can feel hardest right before a breakthrough, and why the real challenge isn’t “letting go” in theory, but surviving the void between an old identity and a new one without crawling back for comfort.

If you’re in a chapter of transition, tune in and discover some ways to navigate your transition. Subscribe and share this with someone who’s outgrowing their old life.

The wind is loud, the moment is honest, and the question is sharp: Are you ready for more? Join me as I discuss the quiet season between bold prayers and visible results, where hidden shifts unfold and life asks us to prove we can carry what we’re asking for. Instead of treating silence like rejection, we need to reframe it as a proving ground—one that calls for resilience, discipline, and habits that match the size of your vision.

I unpack why asking big demands thinking big and acting big. This is about readiness across every domain—career, health, friendships, and love—so you can steward growth without burning out.

What must you release to make room for bigger and better? Where are your habits out of sync with your vision and goals? How would the prepared version of you plan this week, this month? If you’ve been sensing change but seeing none, this conversation will help you spot the subtle progress, honour the process, and step into your next chapter with clarity and courage.

If the message resonates, share it with someone who needs the reminder. And if you’re ready to go deeper with me each week, follow the show, leave a review, and tell me the one habit you’ll upgrade starting today.

Your plans were airtight, then life swerved unexpectedly!

When jobs fall through, relationships end, your health shifts, or your values outgrow an old identity, the ground beneath you can feel like it’s disappearing. In this episode I unpack what really makes these moments so destabilizing — the loss of certainty and the quiet grief for the timeline you imagined. Discover a grounded path forward that doesn’t rely on control but on grace and self-compassion.

Learn five practical practices for handling unexpected transitions and how outgrowing people and places doesn’t erase their meaning, and letting go isn’t failure but rather the journey towards alignment.

If you’re standing in the in-between, join me in this conversation to breathe, reset, and build a steadier present that can hold your future. If this episode resonates, please follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it today, and leave a review so more people can find these tools.

I want to invite you to download a free copy of my Self-Discovery Journal if you are on a journey of self-discovery. You can visit my website www.yolandachaz.com to download it. You can also check the show notes for the direct links.

Join me as I trace how self-doubt forms, why it resurfaces at the edge of growth, and how to replace fear with faith through thought audits, energetic boundaries, and daily practice. I share tools like journaling and reflection questions to build durable self-trust and stop outsourcing your worth.

Key Takeaways:

• Identifying and naming the voice of self-doubt and its patterns
• Origins in past wounds and conditioning causing self-doubt
• Energetic projections and how to spot them
• Setting energetic boundaries and grounding practices
• Releasing external validation and comparison
• Journaling for clarity, evidence and action
• Seven guided reflection questions

Download a free copy of my self-discovery journal at www.yolandachaz.com. If you want to and feel called to go even deeper, you can download the free workbook for this episode from my website, www.yolandachaz.com, under the ‘Podcast Resources’ tab.

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Download the Self-Discovery Journal:https://www.yolandachaz.com/podcast-resources

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Join me as I talk about embracing this current season of change as the year ends. I also share how to let go and release connections you’ve outgrown in love and gratitude, the simple art of meeting people at the level of consciousness they are capable of and I end with some encouragement to go after your dreams courageously and unapologetically.

Ever notice how “I’ll start tomorrow” feels comforting for five minutes and heavy for five days? Join me as I pull back the curtain on procrastination and reveal it as an emotional regulation habit—fuelled by fear, overwhelm, and perfectionism—rather than a simple time problem. From there, I share a step by step practical, compassionate approach to starting now, so you can trade guilt and mental clutter for calm momentum and real results.

I break down the connection between perfectionism and procrastination and show how it quietly destroys self-trust. You’ll learn why clarity is created by action, and how to use aligned, values-driven steps to make progress without waiting for perfect conditions. I also dive into some timeless lessons from Brian Tracy’s book, Eat That Frog so you can turn them into simple daily moves:

• Identify your most impactful task
• Do it first
• Plan in advance
• Apply the 80-20 rule
• Break big efforts into smaller bites that feel doable.

Finally I share concrete tools you can use immediately to help you overcome “the thief of time” - Procrastination. If you’re ready to stop rehearsing life and start living it, this conversation gives you the framework and the nudge to act.

If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s been waiting for the right moment, and leave a quick review to help others find us. What’s the one frog you’ll eat today?

Listen wherever you are on:

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XbRMMRBHW8kKyZAWCUWX7?si=kcI_wVZFRGiVRAR80CjUKQ

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebalancedbrewpodcast?si=Qwfuznc0W5NcKsL1

Work with me: https://www.yolandachaz.com/coaching

Download your free copy of my self-discovery journal: https://www.yolandachaz.com/self-discovery-journal-download

Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_balanced_brew?_t=ZS-90dgj5hJnZU&_r=1Connect

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In this episode, I explore why boundaries aren't walls but bridges to healthier relationships, peace and personal freedom. I talk about the art of saying no and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in order to protect your energy. I also share practical steps to build healthy boundaries. This episode encourages you to begin setting healthy boundaries in your life so that you can protect your energy and live a life filled with balance, peace, deeper relationships and freedom.

In this episode you’ll:

• Learn why we need health boundaries in our relationships.
• Understand that true connections are built on relationships with healthy boundaries.
• Learn how to protect your energy and reclaim your power.
• Discover practical ways to build healthy boundaries in your relationships.

Listen wherever you are on:

Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balanced-brew/id1840912000

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XbRMMRBHW8kKyZAWCUWX7?si=kcI_wVZFRGiVRAR80CjUKQ

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebalancedbrewpodcast?si=Qwfuznc0W5NcKsL1

Work with me: https://www.yolandachaz.com/coaching

Download your free copy of my self-discovery journal: https://www.yolandachaz.com/self-discovery-journal-download

Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_balanced_brew?_t=ZS-90dgj5hJnZU&_r=1Connect

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Music:

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In this conversation, I explore the concept of self-love, emphasizing its importance in nurturing your relationship with yourself. I share practical ways to practice self-love, explain the significance of understanding and applying the five love languages to oneself, and the consequences of neglecting self-love. This episode encourages you to reflect on your self-love journey, keeping in mind that self-love is an ongoing practice that enhances your overall well-being and relationships with others.

In this episode you’ll:

• Discover how self-love is essential for personal growth and well-being.
• Understand that self-love goes beyond superficial acts; it involves deeper acceptance.
• Learn how neglecting self-love can lead to burnout and resentment.
• Understand that you can't give love to others if you don't love yourself first.
• Learn how creating a safe space for yourself fosters self-compassion.
• Discover how practicing the five love languages can enhance self-love.
• Walk away with daily acts of self-care that are crucial for nurturing self-love.

Listen wherever you are on:

Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balanced-brew/id1840912000

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XbRMMRBHW8kKyZAWCUWX7?si=kcI_wVZFRGiVRAR80CjUKQ

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebalancedbrewpodcast?si=Qwfuznc0W5NcKsL1

Work with me: https://www.yolandachaz.com/coaching

Download your free copy of my self-discovery journal: https://www.yolandachaz.com/self-discovery-journal-download

Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_balanced_brew?_t=ZS-90dgj5hJnZU&_r=1Connect

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_balanced_brew?igsh=MWxqMHJmNjV0ZTRqNw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr



Music:

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/its-a-vibe

License code: UV82YBRKUUGRJSRT