In this episode, I talk with Karen Aucoin, a former ballerina who reinvented herself as a dance studio owner and is now a successful floral designer and venue founder. Karen shares her journey through personal hardships and how she overcame burnout by prioritizing self-care, strategic planning, and prosperity mindset hypnosis. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience, intentional rest, and setting boundaries, offering you practical tools and inspiration to create balance and thrive both personally and professionally.

Karen Aucoin is the heart and hustle behind JoBelle Design and Studio 131 Weddings & Events in Largo, Florida. Fueled by passion, strategy, and a touch of magic, she transforms events into unforgettable experiences. Drawing inspiration from her two children—Joseph and Isabelle—her brands marry creativity with business smarts to empower clients and fellow entrepreneurs alike.

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JoBelle Design Website: https://www.jobelledesign.com

Studio 131 Weddings & Events Website: https://studio131orangelake.com

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In this episode of the podcast, I interview Chris Muldoon, founder of Strideful, a walking and running app focused on mental wellness. Chris shares his journey from personal struggles to creating an app that prioritizes mental health over performance. We discuss Strideful’s flexible activity plans, mood tracking, and daily wellness tips, highlighting its use for individuals and as a workplace wellness benefit. Overall, Chris emphasizes starting small, building consistent habits, and the importance of community support in managing stress, preventing burnout, and improving overall well-being.

Chris has been a runner for over 25 years, and currently coaches cross country at SUNY Erie Community College and with the Snyder Track and Field youth program.

Learn more about Strideful at www.StridefulApp.com or download the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

You don't need a tropical vacation to recharge. In this episode, I highlight how small, sustainable changes can make a significant difference in your mental wellness. Simple acts like doodling or wearing something you haven’t worn in a while can refresh your day. It’s about swapping autopilot behaviors for novel, engaging ones. These small steps can lead to big changes in how you feel and manage your day.

Your journey to mental fitness and burnout prevention can start with just one small change!

Ready to start your journey? Grab a FREE coaching call HERE and let’s get going!

In our latest podcast episode, Helene Rennervik talks about the importance of living authentically and understanding one’s core values. Through her career transition and personal challenges, Helen discovered that knowing your values and strengths can lead to a more fulfilling life. She recommends using tools like the Gallup Strengths Finder to identify and leverage individual talents. This process helped Helen live in alignment with her true self, beyond societal roles and expectations. Curious about your core values? Tune in for more insights!

Helene Rennervik is a visionary coach, consultant, and creator of The Power of No – Without Guilt. With over 30 years of international leadership experience—from the corporate world to wellness and personal growth—she now helps high-achieving professionals and entrepreneurs break free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and burnout. Her signature program combines mindset mastery, boundary setting, and emotional clarity to help clients reclaim their time, energy, and confidence—without guilt. Helene’s work is rooted in real-life transformation, combining coaching, CBT,

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Website - https://helenerennervik.com

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In this episode, I talk to leadership coach Lindsay Yellen, and owner of Yellin Coaching. Her mission is to fuel a leadership revolution by helping executives embrace possibility over fear. She has coached world class leaders from companies including Publicis Groupe, Diageo, and Nike. Lindsay shares her journey from advertising executive to coach focused on self-connection and discusses overcoming the “career ache” of unfulfillment, the importance of self-awareness, and identifying core values. She highlights how intentional self-leadership and modeling positive behaviors foster healthier teams, families, and cultures. The episode offers practical strategies for protecting energy, embracing gratitude, and leading with clarity, courage, and kindness.

Lindsay Yellin is a sought-after leadership coach who transformed her advertising career into a passion for developing exceptional leaders. Lindsay’s approach to coaching starts with self-connection. She believes powerful leadership begins within—before we can lead others, we must first lead ourselves. By helping leaders uncover their core values and hidden success blockers, she equips them with the clarity and confidence to maximize their impact.

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Website: https://www.yellincoaching.com/

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In this episode I share about a major refresh and rebranding of the podcast and my website. Burnout prevention goes beyond just avoiding collapse. It’s about actively building a life that excites and energizes you. I share the reasons behind the podcast’s refresh and rebranding, moving from a research-heavy approach to a more joyful and holistic perspective. We’ll continue to offer research-backed tools but also incorporate more solo episodes and behind-the-scenes reflections.

Burnout prevention isn’t just a science; it’s an art and a lifestyle. Reflecting on my own journey, I realized the need to capture the vibrant, playful aspects of life that come with true recovery. This refresh is all about showing the spark and freedom that come from living a life that truly fits you. Expect more honest conversations about rebuilding life from burnout and practical tips to help you reclaim your joy and creativity. Here’s to a life that fits you perfectly!

In this episode I chat with health coach Brian Parana. Brian shares practical strategies for balancing health, mindset, and family, emphasizing the power of small, consistent actions over perfection. He discusses overcoming common obstacles like the all-or-nothing mindset, building momentum, and planning for life’s unpredictability. Brian also highlights the importance of gratitude, connection, and sustainable routines. He introduces his program, The Call to Rise, designed to help men reclaim their health and confidence. The episode offers actionable tips and inspiration for creating lasting wellness amidst a busy life.

More than a health coach, Brian Parana is a transformative catalyst who comprehends the intricate balance between professional achievement, personal well-being, and family responsibility. With 20+ years of experience, Brian focuses NOT on a diet or just exercise but on empowering and building confidence for his clients. By blending science-supported strategies, relentless support, then a personalized plan is designed for each client to regain control of their health while building a career and support a family. He helps clients prioritizing health, whether that be weight loss, improving poor health or simply a desire to live a healthier lifestyle, He helps clients identify other areas which may be obstacles towards a healthy, balanced life. Once identified, Brian and his clients work towards that desired balance. Over the years, Brian has helped 1,000s of clients through being a personal trainer, CrossFit Gym owner, online speaker, and now coaching professionals around the globe with their fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle goals through commitment and dedication. He has had the privilege of coaching a 2-time Olympian and a CrossFit World Champion. Now he helps men transform their bodies and lives with The Call To Rise a 100-Day Fat Loss and Transformation Experience. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Amber. Together they have 4 children ranging from ages 10 to 15. With 3 boys and 1 girl, Brian lives what he teaches every day. The Paranas have a passion for travel, having explored all 50 states and 3 continents so far. Their next goal is to visit ALL 7 continents.

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Website - https://brianparana.com/

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In this episode, I welcome Nancy Griffin to discuss women’s financial empowerment and philanthropy. Nancy shares her journey and offers practical advice on finding trusted financial advisors, the importance of insurance, and starting financial planning early. The conversation highlights overcoming societal barriers, the emotional side of money, and how giving back builds community and self-worth. Nancy emphasizes self-care, gratitude, and humor as keys to well-being.

Nancy Griffin, CFP, EPC CEO & Founder of Women, Worth & Wellness, is a connector and influencer. She attributes her success to personal courage, determination, and joy, when focusing on women’s health and wellness, hence creating Women, Worth & Wellness®. Nancy
enjoys every opportunity to inspire and inform women about their personal health and wealth, net worth and self-worth, philanthropy and legacy so that women feel fabulous, generous, joyful, confident, and on top of their game every day.

Nancy established Women, Worth & Wellness in 1994 as a Private Client Wealth Advisor for her female clients and their families. Nancy continues to promote and inspire Daring & Caring Leaders, encouraging them to step up and lead in the world, following in the footsteps of many other powerful Women Leaders in the past.

Nancy’s overall purpose is to connect and influence for positive impact every chance she gets. “My Mom was a trailblazer as a woman business owner and felt that women should have their own money and wealth, including their own ideas about what to invest in. She was my inspiration for focusing on health, along with wealth, as she would often say, “if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything.” This has always been my focus as I worked with my clients, especially women, as women often have a disproportionate responsibility for the family’s health and wellness. An equal focus on health and wealth is inseparable.” See more about Nancy’s Journey - https://womenworthwellness.com/7000-jars-of-jam/

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Website - https://womenworthwellness.com/

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