Stop chasing the polished reveal and step into the part no one posts: the messy middle. We go straight at the awkward, foggy, sometimes tear-streaked stretch between “before” and “after,” and show why it’s the most creative, honest stage of becoming. Steph shares a raw closet moment—when a wardrobe full of other people’s expectations sparked a rebellion in the form of a bright orange top—and connects it to a bigger truth: those uncomfortable realizations are data, not drama. From playlists stuck in the past to calendars nobody remembers choosing, we uncover the breadcrumb trail that leads back to your real preferences and your real confidence.

We tie lived experience to research on self-concept clarity, explaining why identity feels shaky after breakups, career pivots, or an empty nest—and how tiny, intentional choices rebuild your internal map. You’ll hear practical, heart-forward stories: a divorcee who used her daily coffee order to practice choosing for herself; a longtime caregiver who mapped what she loves, what she might love, and what she doesn’t; and a burned-out executive who finally gave herself permission to pivot into work that fits her values. Each story proves the same point: micro choices compound into momentum, and momentum restores self-trust.

Then we get tactical. Five moves you can start today—start ridiculously small, let it be messy, borrow confidence from curiosity, practice a weekly reintroduction, and try the friend mirror test—turn abstract advice into repeatable habits. Most importantly, we reframe the narrative: you’re not starting from scratch; you’re starting from truth. Your pantry is stocked with lessons, tastes, and resilience. Use them. Treat the middle like your montage—your growth lab and spark factory. If this conversation lights a spark, share it with someone in their own middle, and try one micro choice this week that’s just for you. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what tiny decision will you choose today?

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Imagine waking up each morning with $1,000 worth of energy to spend. By noon, you're broke—and somehow, none of it went toward what truly matters to you. Sound familiar?

In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the concept of your "energy budget" and how recovering people pleasers unconsciously bankrupt themselves by saying yes to everyone else's priorities. I'll show you exactly how hustle culture has conditioned us to measure our worth by productivity, leaving us exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from our own desires.

The game-changer? The 3-2-1 Formula for energy management. This simple but powerful approach transforms your overwhelming to-do list into a strategic plan that puts YOU back on the agenda. You'll learn how to identify your three must-dos (things that actually move the needle), two nice-to-dos (helpful but not urgent), and one non-negotiable joy activity (because that's fuel, not fluff).

For those who've spent years filtering decisions through others' needs, I address the blank stare that comes when asked "what do you want?" With practical exercises and permission to start small, you'll begin reconnecting with your authentic preferences after years of putting them on mute.

This isn't about becoming selfish—it's about becoming intentional. When you treat your energy like the CEO of your life rather than the intern, you show up more powerfully for everyone around you. Because living in alignment doesn't take more energy than living out of alignment—it actually leaves you with a surplus.

Ready to stop running your life like a clearance sale and start treating your energy like the valuable resource it is? Listen now, and let's put you back in charge of your own energy budget.

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When did "busy" become your brand? That exhausted, overwhelmed state we wear like a badge of honor isn't the flex we think it is. In this eye-opening episode, we unpack the uncomfortable truth about our addiction to busyness and why it might be the cheapest status symbol you're carrying.

Busy isn't who you are—it's just what you're doing. As people-pleasers, we've mistaken productivity for self-worth, convincing ourselves that if we're not constantly available and helpful, we're somehow less valuable. But this episode reveals the real cost of that thinking: a backpack full of other people's rocks that leaves us hunched over, staggering under responsibilities that don't even belong to us.

For parents especially, the guilt around wanting "me time" can be overwhelming. But what if protecting that slice of life isn't selfish but essential? What if your kids need to see you rested and pursuing things that light you up? This conversation offers a permission slip to put yourself back on your priority list without apology.

Your energy is currency, and you only get so much to spend each day. Being "in demand" doesn't mean you're in alignment. Just because your calendar is full doesn't mean your soul is. This week's challenge: identify your top three priorities and say no to one thing that doesn't align with them. Because at the end of the day, you're not here to be booked and busy—you're here to be aligned and alive.

Ready to trade busy for something that actually looks good on you? Listen now, grab your Mojo Gummies, and remember: don't be just busy, be fucking you.

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