After a six month break, I’m back! And in this episode, I’m bringing you a raw, unfiltered catch-up on everything I’ve moved through since I last hit record.
Part reflection, part reset, part reminder that you can walk away from what no longer serves you without guilt, without drama, and without needing to fix it. You just need to return to your Executive Brain.
I talk about my trip to Spain, the end of a deeply meaningful friendship, the burnout that comes with holding space for others, and the moment I knew I was being asked to trust myself more than the system. I also revisit the power of Brain State Awareness as a way of navigating real-life moments with clarity, calm, and courage.
This episode is about:
- Owning your burnout without shame
- Making aligned decisions when values no longer match
- Surviving winter (literal and emotional)
- Letting go of systems, people, or paths that no longer fit
- And remembering that you don’t have to justify your “no” when it comes from your Executive Brain
If you’ve ever felt like the standards in the world are painfully low – in education, in leadership, in how we treat each other – you’re not alone. This is a reminder that your awareness, your clarity, and your way of doing things differently is the work.
This episode may include adult language. Listener discretion is advised.
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