Ever had one glass of wine and thought, "Ah, screw it," then finished the bottle? Or eaten one donut and said, "What the hell, might as well have four"? Welcome to the What the Hell Effect—or as Kari’s calling it in this episode, the far more satisfying Fck It Effect*.

In this episode, Kari Schneider unpacks the sneaky psychology behind why one small slip often turns into a downward spiral. Backed by fascinating research (think rigged scales and guilt-driven candy binges!), she shares exactly what’s happening in your brain—and how to break the cycle in real time.

You’ll learn:

• Why shame and guilt fuel more bad choices, not fewer
• The three-step recovery method to get back on track instantly
• How self-compassion—not willpower—is your true superpower
• A game-changing quote about failure and recovery that you’ll want to write down

Whether you're struggling with habits, procrastination, or emotional spirals, this episode will help you spot the moment, stop the spiral, and reclaim your power. Let’s make one small choice—right now—that changes the trajectory of your day.

🎯 Key topics: willpower, behavior change, shame spiral, self-compassion, leadership habits, decision making 📚 Based on research from The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal 🔁 Share this with someone who's had a “F*ck it” kind of week.

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider

👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more

👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide

In this solo episode, host Kari Schneider delivers a concise, high-impact playbook for handling the toughest conversations with clarity and confidence.

Drawing on years of coaching leaders and high performers, Kari introduces the three advanced filters you must apply before you open your mouth—whether you’re confronting a team member, negotiating a boundary, or navigating personal conflict.

💡 Key themes covered:

• The three universal types of difficult conversations—and how to recognize which one you’re in.
• A critical question to ask yourself before saying anything.
• Why the issue is almost never what it seems (spoiler: “It’s not about the suitcase…”)
• How to stay rooted, responsive, and in control—even if emotions are high.
• What it means to “kill the monster while it’s small” 🔥

Plus, Kari drops a powerful reminder: sometimes the hardest convo… is the one you need to have with yourself.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just trying to show up better in your relationships, this episode will give you the clarity you need—and a toolkit you’ll keep coming back to.

🎧 Listen now and save this one—you’ll want it in your back pocket for the next time things get tough.

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider

👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more

👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide

What does it take to live an adventurous, purpose-driven life—and still stay deeply connected to who you really are? In this powerful episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari sits down with Waldemar Franco—award-winning boutique hotel entrepreneur, lifelong adventurer, and the creator of Find Your Wild Flow.

Waldemar has spent decades guiding whitewater expeditions, climbing mountains, and building trust-driven businesses around the globe. But his real mastery? Blending bold adventure with deep alignment.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why congruence is Waldemar’s non-negotiable for leadership and life
• How trust—both in others and in your own intuition—shapes your path
• The difference between routines and rituals (and why it matters)
• The key to creating a joyful, non-negotiable movement practice
• His philosophy on discomfort, vulnerability, and building resilience

This conversation is a must-listen for leaders, creatives, and anyone who wants to live more boldly, connect more deeply, and design a life that aligns with who they really are.

🔗 Links:

• Find Your Wild Flow – The Book https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-WIld-Flow-Transform/dp/B0DZRGJQ1C
• Connect with Waldemar: https://wildflowmethod.com/

@wildflow.method | Waldemar Franco Personal IG

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider 👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more 👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide