Years ago I couldn’t imagine living a life that I didn’t need a constant break from. What I thought was self care was actually me escaping from the stressful life circumstances that I had created.Friend, in this chat we’re diving into what I’ve learned in order to build a life that I don’t need to escape from. If you can relate, this chat is for you!Are ther ... Show More
Oct 30
Successful But Stuck? When Achievement Becomes a Trap (with Dr. Jae Grymes-Young)
What happens when you've done everything right, achieved everything you worked for, and still feel like something is missing?Dr. Jae Grymes-Young is here and we're chatting about the pressure of being a high-achieving woman, the courage it takes to walk away from something you've ... Show More
33m 40s
Oct 15
Why Failure Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to You (with Arthur Csillag)
What if the failure you’re experiencing right now isn’t a sign to quit… but a sign that you need to do things differently?My father-in-law, Arthur, is back, and if you loved our first chat, get ready because we’re going even deeper into the experiences that shaped the man, husban ... Show More
55m 42s
Sep 24
Doomsday Prepping for Normal People (What You Actually Need)
Okay, I know how this is going to sound, but friends… we need to talk about doomsday prepping.Before you picture me building a bunker in my backyard, hear me out. This isn’t about living in fear or convincing yourself the world is ending. It’s about being prepared enough that whe ... Show More
34m 34s
Aug 2022
#60: How To Create A Life You Don't Need To Escape From
<p><b>Hey bestie, do you find yourself escaping into flings, pleasure, and distractions to avoid dealing with life?</b> Although some fun in the sun doesn't hurt, a chronic pattern of avoidance is a defense mechanism we pick up from our childhood. But in today's episode ... Show More
25m 58s
Jun 2020
When Self-Care Is Actually What's Holding You Back
Books by Brianna ➝ https://shopc.at/holding-you-back In this episode, we discuss the difference between what it really means to take care of yourself, and the ever-popular consumerism version of "self-care," and how it's actually just a means of avoiding the real problems in our ... Show More
17m 6s
Oct 2025
What to Do When You Want to Escape the Moment
It’s normal to want to escape awkward, heavy, or boring moments — but distraction often leaves us feeling more disconnected. In this episode, Dora reflects on her silent retreat experience and offers mindful practices to name the urge, soften discomfort, and stay present with com ... Show More
4m 52s
Aug 2023
coping mechanisms, communication and catching up
EP53 - your coping mechanisms are allowed to change, your boundaries are a key responsibility and you are allowed to want better communication. I am back with another episode after an unexpected break (life just got super busy guys, I missed you) but that break meant I have so ma ... Show More
48m 2s
Sep 2025
How to Know When It’s Time to Leave—Your Job, Your Partner, or Your Old Self with Nicole Walters
#312: If you’ve ever felt like you’re too loud, too soft, too opinionated, too emotional, too ambitious—or just too much—this episode is for you.Nicole Walters is back on the podcast, and in true Nicole fashion, she’s not holding anything back. After walking away from a 12-year m ... Show More
57m 50s