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Clackity-Clack, Bringing Magic to the Mundane

Better Days Start Today

Release Date: 02/13/2025

Consumed or Connected? show art Consumed or Connected?

Better Days Start Today

In this episode, I’m sharing a Substack essay I wrote called Consumed or Connected? It’s about the tug-of-war I’ve been feeling with my phone and technology. On one hand, it helps me stay connected. On the other, I’ve noticed how easily it consumes my time, energy, and attention. I’ll take you inside my own stories, the truths I uncovered when I looked at my screen time, and the shifts I’m making to bring my attention back into alignment with what really matters to me. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re using your phone or if your phone is using you, this episode will give...

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The True Cost of Your Yes show art The True Cost of Your Yes

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This week, we’re digging into what we’re trading without even realizing it, which is something most of us don’t slow down to think about. You’ve probably had those “how did I get here?” moments. The job, the lifestyle, the structure of your days... it might all look good on paper, but something feels off. We’re talking about the choices that seem small in the moment but shape everything long term. The things we say yes to because they sound like progress like more money, more success, and more adventure, without fully considering what we’re saying no to along the way. Every yes...

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Redefining the Rules: Finding Your Own Way Forward show art Redefining the Rules: Finding Your Own Way Forward

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This episode is for anyone who’s ever forced themselves to keep doing something that doesn’t feel right just because it’s what they’re “supposed” to do. Inspired by a recent backpacking trip, I’m sharing a moment of unexpected peace I experienced in the mountains and what it revealed about how we live, work, and choose what to tolerate. If you’ve been wondering why certain parts of your life feel heavy or misaligned, this is your nudge to pause, question, and realign. You don’t have to do more with a better attitude. You can do less of what never fit in the first place. WHAT...

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The Midyear Check-In You Actually Need show art The Midyear Check-In You Actually Need

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In this episode, I’m sharing a different way to think about the halfway point of the year. If you’ve been focused on what hasn’t happened yet or where you thought you’d be by now, this is your reminder to pause, zoom out, and ask better questions. Instead of measuring progress by goals alone, I want to invite you to think about who you want to be by the end of the year and how you want to feel when you get there. This kind of midyear check-in is about recalibrating. It's about aligning your energy and decisions with the version of you you're becoming, not the version of you who set...

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Choosing Hard Things on Purpose show art Choosing Hard Things on Purpose

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In this episode, I’m sharing why I intentionally choose hard physical challenges and how they’ve taught me to stay calm and focused even when everything in me wants to quit. These experiences are about resilience, emotional endurance, and stacking evidence that you can do hard things, in every area of your life. This idea came from something Denis Morton said on a recent Peloton ride: “We’re practicing serenity under duress.” That's exactly what I’ve learned through every hike, long ride, and endurance challenge. The strength we build during the tough moments carries over into the...

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How to Stop Overcommitting and Reclaim Your Energy show art How to Stop Overcommitting and Reclaim Your Energy

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If your first instinct is to cut the things that nourish you whenever life gets busy, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve seen in so many women lately and something I’ve lived through myself. When responsibilities pile up, we tend to sacrifice the very things that keep us grounded, joyful, and well. And we do it quietly, often without questioning whether there’s another way. I share a story about a friend whose instinct was to cancel a dream trip she had trained for, all because everything else felt urgent. It reminded me of a season in my own life...

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You Can’t Prioritize Everything, So Don't! show art You Can’t Prioritize Everything, So Don't!

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If everything feels important, nothing is actually getting the energy it needs. In this episode, I’m talking about what it means to prioritize your life when things feel overwhelming, scattered, or too full. You’ll hear why trying to do it all is making you feel stuck, and how to start getting clear on what actually deserves your time right now. I’m also sharing a personal story about what happened when I decided to press pause on productivity and be fully present instead. Spoiler: it was worth it. If your calendar is packed but your life still feels off, this one is for you.   WHAT...

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What Your Future Self Wants You to Hear Right Now show art What Your Future Self Wants You to Hear Right Now

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Feeling stuck, uncertain, or like you’re out of alignment with the life you thought you’d love? This episode is your permission to stop spiraling and start listening to the version of yourself who already knows what matters. In this episode, I share a journaling practice that flips the script: instead of overthinking what’s next, you’ll let your future self speak through you. You’ll learn how to write a letter from the version of you who’s already made it through, the one who’s wiser, kinder, and deeply grounded in truth. WHAT WE’LL COVER: ✔️ Why future-self writing is a...

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5 Ways to Find What You Actually Like (In This Season of Life) show art 5 Ways to Find What You Actually Like (In This Season of Life)

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Feeling disconnected from your life like you're going through the motions but nothing really excites you? You're not alone. Whether you’re fresh off a major life change or just stuck in a rut, this episode will help you start finding your way back to yourself through the things that actually make you feel alive right now. Forget the pressure to “find your purpose” or make a five-year plan. Let’s talk about the joy that shows up in movement, creativity, and even mowing the lawn… trust me and listen.   WHAT WE’LL COVER: ✔️ Why feeling “flat” is often a sign you’re in...

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Is This It, Or Is It Me? show art Is This It, Or Is It Me?

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Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “I made all these choices… so why doesn’t it feel good? Why am I unhappy?” This conversation was sparked by the book The Wedding People. While I loved the plot, it was the characters and their dialogue that hit me. This book had the kind of lines that make you pause and reflect on your own life. The kind that holds up a mirror. In this episode, I’m sharing the moments that made me feel seen and the truths they stirred in me. We’ll talk about the ache of not saying what you mean, the loneliness we carry but rarely admit, and the...

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