You don’t need more time — you need fewer false fires.

If you constantly feel like there’s just not enough time, this episode will change the way you see your life — and your to-do list — forever.

Inside the Consistency Course, I hear it every day: “Life got busy. I meant to do XYZ. But the day got away from me.” And the problem isn’t laziness or lack of motivation — it’s the fact that we’ve confused pressure for priority.

We’ve been taught to answer to what’s loud, urgent, and externally expected. But that kind of pressure has nothing to do with what actually matters to us.

In today’s episode, I’ll show you exactly how to stop working in your life — and start working on it. You’ll walk away with tools to clarify your true priorities, protect your time, and reset your habits so they actually reflect what matters most to you.

• Why pressure screams louder than priority — and how to stop answering it

• The real difference between “need to” and “want to” — and why that distinction matters

• Why working in your life is keeping you stuck (and how to start working on your life instead)

• The simple perspective shift that reveals what’s really urgent — and what’s just noise

• How to protect your most valuable time — even in a full, chaotic life

• What are my top three true priorities right now?

• Do my habits, calendar, and energy reflect those priorities — or not?

• What needs to change so that they do?

“You don’t need more time. You need fewer pressures disguised as priorities."
“Most people are working in their lives. Very few are working on them.”

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If you’re waiting to feel confident, prepared, or fully equipped before you go after your goal — this episode is your wake-up call.

In this raw and honest solo show, I’m sharing lessons from a recent experience hosting the very first gala for the Dagny Foundation — including what it taught me about discomfort, asking for help, scrappy problem-solving, and why we often stay stuck by thinking the same old thoughts.

I’ll walk you through the biggest mindset shifts that helped me get through something I didn’t feel ready for — and how those same shifts apply directly to your goals. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, overwhelmed, or afraid to start, this is the conversation you need to hear.

✅ Why waiting to feel ready keeps you stuck
✅ How discomfort can actually be a green light for growth
✅ Why asking for help is your power move, not your weakness
✅ Real examples of resourcefulness in action
✅ How to stop thinking inside the same limiting mental box
✅ Why what you’re dreading is almost never as bad as it seems

• Ask for help this week — even if it feels awkward.

• Do one uncomfortable thing you’ve been avoiding.

• Brainstorm 3 “stupid” ideas — and act on one of them.

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We’ve all done it.

Started strong. Felt focused. Made a plan.
And then… disappeared on ourselves.

We check out. Drift. Ghost our own goals.

Not because we don’t care.
Not because we’re lazy.
But because somewhere along the way, doing the work stopped feeling desirable.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons we stop showing up—and how to finally change the pattern.

Because this isn’t just about missing a few days. It’s about rebuilding trust with yourself and learning how to stay—especially when it’s hard.

• Why your mindset and your strategy both shape your consistency

• The subtle beliefs that make not showing up feel easier

• How “eating your emotions” and “self-sabotage” are keeping you vague and stuck

• Why you need to practice disappointment (yes, really)

• What overstimulation is doing to your focus—and how to reset it

• Why showing up at 2% effort still counts (sometimes, it counts more)

You’ll also hear how I use these same principles in my own life—and how we apply them inside The Consistency Course to help people finally stop ghosting their goals.

This is one of those episodes you might want to listen to twice—because we’re not just talking about how to show up today. We’re talking about how to stop disappearing for good.

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Is AI your new accountability partner… or just another shiny distraction?

In this episode, I’m sharing a real, nuanced conversation about the rise of AI tools—how they can support your goals, where they fall short, and why none of it matters if you’re still skipping the root work.

I use AI. I love it. It’s smart, fast, and powerful. But I’m seeing more and more people treat it like a replacement for coaching, for community, for consistency—and that’s where things get dangerous.

🔑 We talk about:

• What AI can help you with (meal plans, workouts, motivation…)

• Where it completely fails you (especially on your hard days)

• Why self-awareness still beats strategy every time

• The truth about “on/off” behavior loops and how AI can make them worse

• A story about a client who had all the tools—and was still stuck

Because here’s the truth:
You don’t need more information.
You need to become the person who actually follows through.

🧠 This episode will help you:

• Use AI without outsourcing your self-leadership

• Spot the patterns that keep you stuck (and call them out)

• Finally understand why your problem isn’t about the plan—it’s about the practice

🎯 And if you’re tired of ghosting your goals and calling it “life happens”…
This is exactly why I created The Consistency Course. It’s time to stop starting over. Let’s build the skill together.

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Let’s talk about something a lot of people get wrong.

Grace is not the same thing as giving yourself a pass. It’s not pretending the slip didn’t happen, and it’s not code for “oh well, I’ll try again tomorrow.”

In this episode, we’re breaking down the critical difference between giving yourself grace and letting yourself off the hook — and why that distinction might be the key to finally building the consistency you’ve been chasing.

I’m sharing personal stories, powerful mindset shifts, and a simple way to move forward when things don’t go as planned — without spiraling, shaming, or slipping into all-or-nothing thinking.

• A practical definition of real grace (and what it’s not)

• How to respond to missed goals without making them mean something about you

• A 3-step process to recalibrate and move forward with purpose

• How to know when you're actually letting yourself off the hook

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We’ve all been there — an emotion hits hard, and before we even realize it, we’ve abandoned our plan, quit on the day, or convinced ourselves that we’re off track.

But what if there’s another way?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between emotional spiral and emotional sobriety — and how emotional leadership is the missing link for so many people struggling with inconsistency. You’ll hear real-life examples, practical reflection questions, and simple steps to start shifting your patterns right now.

If you’re ready to stop following your feelings and start leading yourself through them, this one’s for you.

• Why emotional spirals feel true (but usually aren’t)

• Real examples of what emotional sobriety looks like in everyday life

• How to stop letting your feelings be your decision-making criteria

• A step-by-step breakdown to get your emotions out of the driver’s seat

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We all have moments where everything feels hard—parenting, food choices, work, motivation. But what if the real problem isn’t the hard?

What if it’s the headline we keep writing about it?

In this episode, we’re talking about how your internal headlines, orientation, and daily anchors shape your progress—or your struggle.

Because it’s not just about effort. It’s about direction.
And if you’re not tethered to the right things, you will drift.

• Why “this is hard” might be the most disempowering headline you can carry

• How to reorient yourself toward the person you want to become (instead of defaulting to the person you’ve practiced being)

• The powerful metaphor of the barn rope in a snowstorm—and why you need a tether too

• How to rewrite your mental headlines to pursue results, not relief

📰 1. Hard Doesn’t Have to Be the Headline

If you always lead with “this sucks” or “this is hard,” you’re subconsciously anchoring yourself to the need for relief. That’s why you check out, scroll, snack, or quit. But hard doesn’t have to define your day—or your identity.

🧭 2. Reorient Before You React

Most of us aren’t stuck—we’re just disoriented. We say we want change but keep facing the direction of comfort, distraction, or fear. Progress starts with a pivot. Reorientation is a practice—not a one-time fix.

🪢 3. Tether Yourself to Prevent Drift

Life is a blizzard. Without an intentional tether, you’ll get lost. Whether it’s a weekly check-in, a journaling habit, or a goal review—you need something to hold onto when you’re steps away from quitting.

“When hard is the headline, we start subconsciously looking for relief instead of results.”

“You don’t need to try harder. You need to reorient.”

“The tether keeps you from drifting when the storm rolls in.”

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What’s your current headline? Are you oriented toward possibility, or stuck staring at the past?
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Ever notice how your hardest decisions—like skipping a workout or reaching for junk food—usually happen when you're tired, stressed, or just done?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple but game-changing tool I use in those moments:
The 3-Minute Rule.

This isn't about forcing willpower or waiting to "feel like it." It's about giving yourself three intentional minutes to shift where you're making the decision from—so you can choose with clarity, not chaos.

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In Today's Episode You’ll hear:

• Why decisions made at your lowest emotional point often sabotage your goals

• What it means to “get to higher ground” and how to do it fast

• Real-life examples from my own week (yes, including kids, cookies, and chaos)

• How this ties into the advice Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin got from her coach: “Never quit on a bad day”

Whether it's a glass of water, a few deep breaths, or 3 minutes in the sun—this practice is a game-changer for anyone working toward consistency, self-trust, and lasting change.

• What “higher ground” means in real life (and how to reach it fast)

• A proven way to disrupt emotional spirals without relying on motivation

• How this simple pause builds discipline faster than pressure ever will

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“You don’t need to make the perfect choice. You just need to get to higher ground.”

“You don’t quit on a bad day. You don’t decide from your lowest ground.”

“Motivation might come and go, but this 3-minute rule is available to you every single day.”

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