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Be Present, Not Perfect – Letting Go of Guilt & Expectations with Stacey Olson

Be Present, Not Perfect – Letting Go of Guilt & Expectations with Stacey Olson

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 In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the insightful and empowering Stacey Olson, a mindfulness expert who is helping women everywhere say “no” with confidence and without guilt. Stacey is a firm believer in walking the talk—showing up in the world with optimism, integrity, and grace—and she’s on a mission to help others do the same.Through her own personal journey of burnout and rediscovery, Stacey has learned the power of presence over perfection. She shares how saying yes to everything left her feeling like a shell of herself—physically present, but emotionally and mentally depleted. Her advice? Stop chasing perfection and start savoring the present.🧠 Key Takeaways from This Episode:Why “be present, not perfect” is the mindset shift we all needHow to confidently say “no” without guilt and prioritize your energyThe gas tank metaphor: don't let yourself run on emptyWhy giving yourself grace and patience is crucial to personal growthReleasing pressure and unrealistic expectations—especially the ones we place on ourselvesThe importance of self-listening and mindful communicationStacey reminds us that our energy is finite, and we need to protect it as a precious resource. You wouldn’t wait until your car is completely out of gas to refuel, so why treat yourself that way? She shares how she learned to refuel before she hit burnout—and how you can too.💬 "Grant yourself grace. Be kind. Be human."Stacey's approach is compassionate and grounded, showing us that healing and self-care aren’t luxuries—they’re necessities. Let go of the pressure to meet unrealistic standards. Your worth isn’t determined by how much you do—it’s measured by how deeply you feel, connect, and show up for yourself.🎧 Final Thought:If you’re ready to step away from perfectionism and show up with presence, this episode with Stacey Olson will speak directly to your soul. Tune in now to rediscover what it means to be human—layered, whole, and worthy just as you are.Blog Excerpt: To be present with optimism and integrity is invaluable, especially in a world that sometimes moves faster than we’d like it to. However, our next guest, Stacey Olsen, believes in walking the talk, and she’s been on a journey to say “no” with confidence, minus all the guilt that comes with it. Ways to Engage: Think about if there is balance between the different areas of your life. How can you maintain this balance or create more clear alignments? Remember that self care isn’t selfish. If you want to prioritize those you love, taking care of yourself allows you to show up for them and be more present in those moments. Timestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 4:21 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 13:42 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 21:28 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 33:26 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 38:33 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 44:42 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 53:52 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:04:13 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:10:35 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:11:12 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-LouisWant to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠ or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact ⁠#SayNoWithConfidence#SetBoundaries#SelfCareMatters#PeoplePleasingRecovery#EmotionalWellness#PersonalGrowthPodcast#EmpoweredLiving#MentalHealthAwareness#AuthenticLiving#EnergyManagement#BePresentNotPerfect#SelfLoveJourney#GuiltFreeNo#PodcastForGrowth#StaceyOlsen

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