In this episode, I’m talking about vision, self-trust, and what it means to keep going when you’re the only one who can see where you’re headed.

The heart of the episode is this idea that when you’re building something new (a business, a body of work, a creative project, a different version of your life), there might not be anyone else who fully gets it.

I share why you have to be the first one to believe in your vision, and how to show your vision love the same way you would a person, a relationship, or a plant you want to see thrive. We talk about living as if your vision is already true, making small daily progress that add up, and learning to love solitude so your ideas have space to grow.

If you’ve been feeling a little lonely in your work, misunderstood by people around you, or unsure if what you’re doing even matters, this one is for you.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• My messy content-brainstorming process (and why “don’t hesitate, create” is kind of my motto)

• Seasonal mood decline and how I lean in

• How analog hobbies help me stay grounded while I’m building big things

• How your vision often won’t make sense to anyone else at the beginning and why that’s actually a good sign

• What it means to live your vision

• The power of small, visual daily progress and how it keeps you motivated

• Learning to love solitude when so much of your creative work happens alone

• Keeping your ideas close to your heart and protecting early-stage visions from unnecessary criticism

• The thing I wish someone had told me in high school about trusting my own ideas

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In this episode of Life Notes, I share a little of deeply personal changes happening for me and why I’m feeling proud, emotional, and really aware of how far things have come. From there, we move into a theme that’s been circling my mind a lot lately: curiosity.

I talk about curiosity not just as a cute, childlike trait, but as one of the most powerful tools we have as adults—for self-growth, relationships, conflict, and emotional resilience. We explore how curiosity helps you become less judgmental, more open-minded, and more tolerant, and how it can soften defensiveness in hard conversations. I also share practical ways to practice curiosity—on your own, with strangers, with kids, and especially with your partner when conflict comes up.

If you’ve been wanting to react less, understand more, and navigate hard things with a little more grace and softness, this episode will give you a lens to do that.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why curiosity is more than a personality trait—and how it can be a core tool for growth

• How curiosity weaves into open-mindedness, tolerance, and being less judgmental

• Ways to bring curiosity into your relationship, especially during conflict

• How asking better questions can lead to deeper intimacy and clearer decisions

• Simple practices to build your “curiosity muscle” in everyday life

• Why you don’t have to be perfectly curious—you just have to be willing to practice

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In this episode of Life Notes, I talk about how analog has been showing up as a theme in everything right now, even in how I thinking about relationships and intimacy. This isn’t about going off the grid (not that I'm opposed), or buying record players, or rejecting modern life, it’s about choosing a different way of existing. I explore analog not just as a nostalgic aesthetic, but as a frequency…a way of being that’s slower, more intentional, and peaceful.

You'll hear about how the idea of analog has been inspiring my work and why I believe analog living is one of the most underrated tools for nervous system regulation.

If you’re craving more stillness, clarity, and simplicity this year, this episode is for you.

• Why analog isn’t just the products we buy, it’s a frequency

• How to make small lifestyle shifts to feel more connected

• The link between analog living and nervous system health

• How I created an analog intimacy brand in a digital world

• A sensory-based practice to return to the present moment

This episode is sponsored by Common Confidential — a brand I built for analog intimacy in a digital world. Our organic massage butter and intimate lifestyle products are designed to help you slow down and reconnect. Think of them as tools for presence, not performance. Explore all products at commonconfidential.com

This episode is supported by my integrative coaching work. If you’re standing at a crossroads—considering a hard choice, navigating change, or trying to trust yourself through uncertainty—you don’t have to do it alone. Having an unbiased, grounded person to help you process, reflect, and move forward can make all the difference.

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