What if one of the qualities you’ve always taken pride in—your independence—is actually keeping you stuck, isolated, and fragile?

In this episode, I’m sharing how the book The Family Economy by Rory Groves completely reframed my understanding of strength, success, relationships, and even coaching. I open up about the way I was raised to value self-reliance, how I wore it as a badge of honor for years, and why I now see it as a form of quiet fragility.

You’ll hear why dependence—when built intentionally—is not weakness, but a deeper kind of strength. One that stabilizes marriages, empowers families, accelerates progress, and deepens friendships.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever said, “I should be able to figure this out on my own,” and who’s ready to consider a more powerful—and connected—way forward.

• How I was raised to see independence as strength

• Why The Family Economy changed my view of success

• How true strength is rooted in interdependence

• What this means for families, friendships, and coaching

• Why asking for help strengthens relationships

• How coaching works best when we lean in, not isolate

• The Family Economy by Rory Groves

• Apply to work closely with me in our 8-week DEFENSE program!

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Why Your Plan Keeps Failing & What to Do Instead

💥 Applications for “Defense” open Monday, exclusively to the waitlist.
We start the week of September 8th.
Only 20 spots.
This is not a public launch.

🎯 Join the waitlist here
(It’s the only way to be notified when applications open.)

Episode Summary:
You’ve got goals. Big ones. You’ve probably got a plan, too. Maybe even a brand-new one you’re excited about. But here’s the question no one’s asking:

Are you so focused on where the boat is going…that you’ve forgotten to fix the holes in the boat?

In this episode, Elizabeth breaks down why your best-laid plans keep breaking down, and why almost every plan, strategy, and program out there makes the same critical mistake: it’s all offense, no defense.

From real estate investments to upcoming vacations, she shares powerful, real-life examples that show you how a defensive strategy can change the game and why skipping it is costing you years of your life and progress.

If you’re tired of doing and undoing the same work, if you feel like you’ve been pursuing the same goal for years with nothing to show for it...this is the episode that explains why.

And it’s the introduction to something brand new.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real estate story that sparked this whole conversation

• Why we get excited about “the plan” and still fall apart

• What a true defensive strategy looks like — in your actual life

• Why most programs can’t teach this (but this one will)

• The small-group opportunity opening for 20 women only

💥 Applications for “Defense” open Monday, exclusively to the waitlist.
We start the week of September 8th.
Only 20 spots.
This is not a public launch.

🎯 Join the waitlist here
(It’s the only way to be notified when applications open.)

My brand-new 8-week program is coming soon!
DEFENSE is for those who want to get ahead of the spiral — before the binge, the drift, or the regret even begins.
Because the best offense? It’s a great defense.

➡️ Get on the waitlist now

If you’ve ever said, “I want this so badly — why can’t I just follow through?” — this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we’re breaking down why motivation will never be enough to create consistency — and what actually works instead. From personalized systems and smart structure to emotional discipline and strategic defense, this episode walks you through the tools that really move the needle.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why motivation fades — and what to build instead

• The difference between systems and structure (and why both matter)

• How to practice discipline when you truly don’t care

• The role of course correction in consistency (and how to plan for it)

• What "playing defense" actually means — and how it changes everything

🚨 Applications open next week for Elizabeth’s brand-new, 8-week high-touch program focused entirely on helping you run the play. No more “great plans” that fall apart. We’re building strategic defense — in your life, your goals, and your mindset.
📝 Get on the waitlist here