🎙️ Episode 13: If You’ve Ever Had a Soul Dog…This One’s for You

This episode isn’t about morning routines, mindset shifts, or microshifts.

It’s about my dog.

My almost 14-year-old yellow lab, Phoebe.

My trail companion, road trip partner, rock-diving enthusiast, and soul dog.

And what happens when the one who’s always held space for you, suddenly needs you to hold space for them.

In this personal and emotional episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s been going on behind the scenes these past few months. It’s a story I haven’t told until now.

We’re talking terrifying respiratory episodes, multiple vet visits, near-death moments, a full workup at CSU, and the decision between two very different surgeries.

But it’s also about listening to your gut. Pausing when you need to. And what it means to choose presence...especially when it’s inconvenient.

💬 In this episode, I share:

🐾 What laryngeal paralysis (Lar Par) is and how it affects senior dogs - especially Labs 🐾 Early warning signs I missed with my last lab, Zoe 🐾 The day Phoebe collapsed in the backyard and I thought it was the end 🐾 What made me stop working, traveling, and creating 🐾 How I chose between tie-back surgery and a silicone stent 🐾 Why this gave Phoebe a second chance and me a whole new perspective

This one’s for the dog lovers. The caretakers. The ones who’ve hit pause not because they’re stuck, but because they’re showing up for what matters most.

🩺 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Lar Par Facebook Support Group

• Slow Water Bowl on Amazon

• Laryngeal Paralysis Supplement Package

• Respiratory Tonic

• Elk Velvet Antler

This episode is real. It's raw. And it’s proof that sometimes the bravest thing you can do… is pause everything and then come back.

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You know that version of you you keep saying you want to become?

She’s not waiting for perfect. She’s counting on you to stop playing small...now.

In this raw, no-BS episode, we’re digging into the sneaky ways we hold ourselves back - not with massive failures, but with quiet avoidance, scrolling, self-doubt, and delay.

Because here’s the truth: Every time you choose comfort over courage, you abandon the future you.

If you’ve ever said: ✨ “I just need to figure it out first…” ✨ “I’ll go all in when things settle down…” ✨ “I know I’m capable of more, I just don’t know where to start…”

This episode is your wake-up call.

• What playing small actually looks like (it’s not always obvious)

• The hidden cost of shrinking back—and what it’s really stealing from you

• How to get clear on how you want to feel, not just what you want

• What it means to embody your future self now (without overhauling your life)

• One powerful mindset shift that will help you stop waiting and start moving

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How much time have you lost spiraling over things that haven’t even happened? Worry feels like it’s helping, but the truth is, it’s just keeping you stuck in survival mode.

In this episode of Unapologetically Wild, we’re calling out worry for what it really is: 🛑 An illusion of control. 🛑 A pattern that robs you of peace. 🛑 A habit that paralyzes instead of prepares.

I’ll share a personal story that brought this home for me (yep, it involves camping, my bank account, and a tattoo on my ribs), plus I’ll walk you through powerful microshifts you can use the next time your brain starts spinning.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why worry feels productive, but actually burns you out

• The sneaky way worry convinces you you’re “being responsible”

• A powerful mindset shift I learned from my parents (that changed my life)

• The difference between preparation and mental chaos

• A simple tool to interrupt the worry spiral and ground your energy

• How to identify what worry is really trying to tell you

• What to do when you can’t control the outcome—and how to reclaim your power anyway

• My favorite microshifts to shift from fear to action

📝 This episode is for you if…

• You constantly feel anxious about things that might happen

• You overthink, overanalyze, and spiral in “what ifs”

• You’re mentally exhausted and just want some damn peace

• You’re ready to stop letting fear run the show

💡 This Week’s Challenge: The Worry Journal I’ll guide you through a super simple practice to track your worry, interrupt the loop, and create space for aligned action (or presence) instead.

Because your energy is sacred. And your future self doesn’t have time for this loop.

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First, let’s take a moment to celebrate hitting 10 episodes! 🎉 Thank you for tuning in, sharing, and showing up for this podcast, I couldn’t do it without you.

Think you’re struggling with consistency? Let me flip that belief on its head because you’re already consistent… just not in the way you think.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about consistency, why you’re not actually “inconsistent,” and how the habits you repeat every day, whether helpful or not, are shaping your identity and your outcomes.

We’ll also talk about the concept of casting votes for your identity, something inspired by Atomic Habits by James Clear, and how misdirected consistency might be keeping you stuck without you even realizing it.

If you’ve ever said:

• “I just need to be more consistent with working out.”

• “I wish I could eat healthy and stick with it.”

• “If I could just stay consistent, everything would finally fall into place…” This one’s for you.

Because your problem isn’t consistency—it’s where your consistency is showing up.

• Why you’re more consistent than you think

• What “misdirected consistency” is and how it shows up in your daily life

• The identity loop you’re reinforcing (without realizing it)

• Why motivation is total BS and why systems matter more

• A shoutout to Atomic Habits and the “casting votes” concept

• One small mindset shift to help you redirect your consistency toward what actually matters

• Atomic Habits by James Clear – jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

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How many times have you told yourself you just need to find your purpose - like it’s some missing puzzle piece waiting to be discovered?

What if I told you that’s the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this episode of Unapologetically Wild, we’re flipping the script on everything you’ve been taught about purpose. Because the truth is, purpose isn’t something you find. It’s something you create.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind, waiting for clarity, or stuck in the figuring it out phase, this episode will change the way you think about purpose forever.

By the end, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why the pressure to “find” your purpose keeps you stuck ✔️ How to stop overthinking and start moving toward a meaningful life ✔️ The small, daily choices that actually create a sense of purpose ✔️ Why waiting for the “right time” is keeping you from living fully ✔️ The simple shifts that will help you align your life with what matters to you

📍 Ready to take action?

Join me in Bali for a life-changing adventure designed to help you step out of your day-to-day routine and into something bigger. The deadline to register is April 1st! CLICK HERE to learn more and let’s make it happen.

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If there’s one thing the outdoors has taught me, it’s that real confidence doesn’t come from knowing—it comes from doing.

We spend so much time trying to prepare. We read the books, we listen to the podcasts, we Google ourselves into oblivion—convincing ourselves that if we just gather enough information, we’ll finally feel ready. But here’s the truth: you don’t build confidence by thinking about it—you build it by stepping into the unknown and proving to yourself, over and over, that you can handle it.

Mother Nature doesn’t wait for you to feel ready. She throws you into the moment and forces you to trust yourself. And that’s why she has been my greatest teacher.

In this episode, I’m sharing: 🌿 Why trust isn’t something you start with—it’s something you build 🔥 How fear isn’t a stop sign—it’s proof you’re growing 🚐 The time I pushed my RV (and myself) to the limit 💡 The biggest lesson that changed the way I see my own capability

Because the biggest lessons in life? They don’t come from books or waiting until you feel ready. They come from experience. From stepping into adventure, into the wild, and into the unknown.

If you’ve been craving adventure—the kind that challenges you, expands you, and reminds you exactly what you're capable of—this is your sign to say YES.

🌴 Bali (May 22-29): Immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes, deep connection, and the kind of experiences that awaken something deep inside you. Deadline to register April 1, 2025!

🏔 Banff (August 8-13): A rugged, awe-inspiring adventure that will push you beyond what you thought possible - and leave you stronger for it.

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Spots are limited—if you feel the pull, don’t ignore it. 💫

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If “I’m sorry” is practically your default response, this episode is for you. Women have been conditioned to shrink themselves—to soften their words, cushion their presence, and apologize for simply existing. But every unnecessary “I’m sorry” chips away at your confidence and reinforces the belief that you should be the one adjusting.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into: 🔥 Why over-apologizing is more than just politeness—it’s conditioning 🔥 A Costco moment that made me really see how often women do this 🔥 How apologizing too much impacts your confidence, career, and relationships 🔥 The simple language shifts that help you stop saying “I’m sorry” (when you don’t need to)

If you’ve ever caught yourself apologizing for no reason, this is your wake-up call.

✅ Why women over-apologize (and how to break the habit) ✅ The sneaky ways we shrink ourselves without realizing it ✅ Easy swaps to replace “I’m sorry” with confidence and clarity ✅ A simple challenge to help you retrain your brain

1️⃣ Notice when you say it – Just pay attention. No need to change it yet. 2️⃣ Ask yourself if it’s necessary – Are you actually in the wrong, or just filling space? 3️⃣ Swap it out – Try: 🔹 “Sorry I’m late” ➡️ “Thanks for waiting.” 🔹 “Sorry to bother you” ➡️ “Do you have a moment?” 🔹 “Sorry for the mistake” ➡️ “I appreciate your patience.”

📌 For one day, track how often you say “I’m sorry.” 📌 Swap it out when it’s unnecessary. 📌 Notice how it changes the way you feel.

Because you were never too much—you were just taught to believe you were.

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At 19, I had my first panic attack—and I was convinced I was dying. That moment led me down a path I never saw coming. A doctor handed me a prescription, but what really changed my life? Meditation.

And before you roll your eyes or think, I can’t meditate because my mind won’t shut up—this episode is for you. Because meditation isn’t about clearing your mind, sitting still for 30 minutes, or achieving some mystical Zen state. It’s about training your brain to stop running on autopilot and helping you break free from stress, overwhelm, and overthinking.

In this episode, we’re diving into: ✅ How meditation literally rewires your brain (and the science behind it) ✅ The biggest myths that hold people back (hint: you don’t have to clear your mind) ✅ How to start meditating in just two minutes a day (yes, really) ✅ Different types of meditation (because it’s not all sitting on a cushion) ✅ How I completely stopped overthinking (and how you can, too)

Because if you’ve ever laid in bed at night, stuck in your head, spiraling about something you said, what you should’ve said, or what so-and-so meant when they didn’t text you back—this is for you.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have everything you need to make meditation part of your life—without making it complicated.

📌 The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle – A deep dive into mindfulness, presence, and how most stress comes from worrying about the past or future instead of being in the moment.

Meditation Apps:

📌 Insight Timer – Free meditation app with guided sessions, ambient sounds, and courses.

📌 Headspace – Perfect for beginners with structured programs that make meditation feel doable.

📌 Calm – Great for stress relief, sleep meditations, and mindfulness.

📌 Waking Up (by Sam Harris) – A deeper dive into mindfulness, meditation, and the philosophy behind it.

📌 Simple Habit – Quick meditations for busy people—designed for specific moments in your day.

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