247. How often do you catch yourself saying “I should…” I should eat healthier, I should exercise more, I should be more productive. Those “shoulds” might feel motivating, but more often they create guilt, self-criticism, and shame that keep us stuck. Tune in this week as I share a fresh reflection and a personal story, then revisit an earlier episode “Stop Shoulding Yourself,” where I explain why “should” is can be a harmful word, how it impacts our wellbeing, and three practical ways to break free from the cycle. If you’ve been feeling weighed down by “shoulds,” this conversation will help you shift toward more trust, compassion, and ease.

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246. This week I’m joined by my friend, burlesque artist and performance scholar Alyssa Kitt Hanley, who shares her long, painful, and extraordinary journey from misdiagnosis of Bell's Palsy to discovering stage 4 cancer in her facial nerve in 2023. Alyssa opens up about conquering cancer, living with facial disability, and the profound impact this had on her body, identity, and artistry. We also talk about the power of community, the complexities of expression, and how gratitude, friendship, family, and collaboration shaped her healing.

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245. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of September as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar.

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