Confidence isn’t something you’re either born with or not—it’s something you believe your way into. In this episode, I’m sharing three specific thoughts you can click on and "buy" inside of your mind and feel the shift almost instantly. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by fear, self-doubt, or decision drama, these beliefs will help you feel steady, brave, and full of grace for yourself. We’ll talk about what confidence really is—and what it definitely isn’t.

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Your brain is incredible. It can actually rewire itself to believe new things, form new habits, and create totally new outcomes in your life. Believing something new can feel like bushwhacking through the jungle at first, but if you stick with it, the new road will get easier and easier to drive on. Whether you're stuck in self-doubt, trying to parent differently, or just craving change, you already have what it takes to build a new road. Let's talk about how to start paving it.

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Sometimes life stings — literally and figuratively. Whether it's a wasp on your finger, an illness, or the kind of loss that leaves your world in ashes, it's natural to feel like something has gone terribly wrong.

But what if it hasn’t?

In today’s episode, I’ll show you why “nothing has gone wrong” isn’t a dismissive thought, but rather a deeply compassionate way to meet life’s hardest moments. If you're feeling overwhelmed by something unexpected, unwanted, or unfair… this one is for you.

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Did you know that most of what we feel isn’t caused by what’s happening—but by what we think about what’s happening?

In this episode, we’re talking about the powerful shift that happens when you realize: It’s just a thought. You'll hear real-life coaching examples, learn how to separate facts from your story, and discover how this simple skill can change everything from your emotions to your relationships. If your thoughts have been weighing you down lately, this episode is your reminder that you can think something new.

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Is there something you need to get done, or want to accomplish... that you keep putting off until "later?" In this episode, I’m sharing why procrastination is really just your brain trying to avoid an uncomfortable emotion—and how to gently outsmart it. You’ll learn how to make things feel smaller, simpler, and more doable—so you can start making progress now, not later.

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Feeling overwhelmed? You might think the ultimate solution is to just push yourself to do more, do more, do more. In this episode, I’ll show you why overwhelm isn’t caused by your to-do list, but by what you believe about it—and how to shift from burnout to peace by sharpening your mental saw. If you’ve ever felt like there’s too much to do and not enough of you to do it, this one’s for you.

Your brain is kind of like a toddler—it needs gentle reminders to focus on what’s good. In this episode, I’m sharing the idea of “4:8-ing,” inspired by Philippians 4:8, and how this small, intentional shift in thinking can change how you experience your relationships, your body, and even yourself. Whether you 4:8 your mate, your kids, or your life, joy starts with what you choose to see. It won’t erase your problems—but it will change your perspective.

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“Hey, I wrote this manual that lists how I need you to behave so I can be happy. Please follow it exactly. Or else I will be mad." Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt trapped by someone else’s expectations, this episode is for you. We'll cover 3 ways to respond when someone hands you their manual—including the one that will bring you the most peace (hint: it’s not doing the monkey dance). Tune in to find out how to keep your sanity intact!

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