Why is it so hard to choose yourself without feeling guilty?

In this episode of **Living With Intention**, Vernon Roberts and Gieselle Poveromo explore one of the biggest barriers to intentional living: the expectations we carry from family, work, culture, and even ourselves.

Through honest conversation over a cup of coffee, they unpack why guilt often shows up when we begin making healthier choices, how boundaries strengthen relationships rather than weaken them, and why waiting for someone else's permission can keep us from living the life we were created to live.

If you've ever struggled to say "no," felt responsible for everyone else's happiness, or wondered how to make choices that align with your values, this conversation is for you.

This Episode:

☕ Why we often live by someone else's expectations
☕ Why guilt isn't always a sign you're doing something wrong
☕ How healthy boundaries create stronger relationships
☕ The freedom that comes from giving yourself permission to choose intentionally

In this Episode's To-Go Cup

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"In order to say yes to what matters most, I need to say no to __________."

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Living With Intention | Episode 1: Are You Living on Autopilot

Are you living by intention or just reacting to whatever comes next?

In our first episode of Living With Intention, we explore the difference between intentional living and living on autopilot. Vernon Roberts and Gieselle Poveromo discuss how scarcity thinking, busy schedules, and daily pressures can pull us away from what matters most and how small, intentional choices can help us realign with our values, priorities, and purpose.

In This Episode:

✓ Why so many of us live on autopilot
✓ Scarcity vs. abundance thinking
✓ Why resolutions often fail
✓ The power of resetting without guilt
✓ One intentional action you can take today

Reflection Question:
What is one small action you can take today to live with greater intention?

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