124. How I Went from Capable (But Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life
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In this special episode of The Alchemy Lab, I’m sharing something really close to my heart—a live webinar I hosted called How I Went from Capable (but Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life. This one is for every woman who’s ever said “It’s fine, I’ve got it” while secretly running on empty. I open up about my personal journey from burnout and hustle culture to redefining success on my own terms. If you've ever felt stuck in the loop of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chasing a version of success that doesn’t feel like your own, this episode is your permission...
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123. Just Because You’re Capable Doesn’t Mean You Have to Do It All
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In today’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of breaking free from the "capable one" trap. I’m sharing my own journey of learning that just because I can do it all doesn’t mean I should. This shift has been transformational in my personal and professional life, and I know it can be for you too. If you're someone who's always been praised for being the one who "does it all," it’s time to redefine what success and productivity mean. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why being the “capable one” can be a trap – I share my personal experience of feeling overwhelmed despite...
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122. Living Two Lives: How to Balance a 9-5 and Build Your Dream Business
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In today’s episode of The Alchemy Lab, I’m share what it’s like to live two different lives—working a full-time job while building my dream business. If you're juggling your 9-5 job and a side hustle (or trying to grow your business while being a mom), this episode is for you. I’ll share my personal journey, the challenges I face, and how I’m managing to stay aligned with my vision for my business, even while working a full-time job. I talk about how I sometimes feel like two different people, trying to balance my professional self with my entrepreneurial self, and how I’m trying...
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121. How to Live More Intentionally: Shifting from Autopilot to a Life You Love
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In today's episode, we're diving into the importance of living more intentionally. I’m going to share my journey of breaking free from living on autopilot and how you can start taking control of your life, too. We’re talking about how to make decisions based on what you want—not just what you think you should do. In this episode, I’m walking you through how I shifted from being stuck in the hustle to living a life that aligns with my goals and values. I’ll give you actionable steps to help you start living intentionally, including how to recognize autopilot habits, audit your...
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120. 5 Productivity Rules I Had to Burn to Feel Free
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In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the productivity rules that I had to burn in order to truly feel free and build a life that aligns with my values. I’m sharing my personal journey of how I moved away from hustle culture and redefined what success and productivity really mean for me. As a former productivity and time management coach, I spent years caught in the trap of doing more and more, believing that the only way to succeed was to hustle nonstop. But let me tell you — that mindset led me to burnout, and I knew something had to change. So today, I’m sharing the 5...
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119. The Grief of Becoming Someone New
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Welcome back to another episode of The Alchemy Lab! In today’s episode, I’m opening up about my own journey and how it led to the creation of this new space — The Alchemy Lab. I’m diving into how my own shift from hustle culture to something more sustainable and aligned with my true desires is now a guiding force behind my work with women like you. What started as a productivity-focused business evolved into a mission to help women break free from the “do it all” mindset, and finally redefine success on their terms. In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind The Alchemy Lab,...
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118. How to Ask for Help and Why You Suck at It
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Welcome back to another episode of The Alchemy Lab! In today’s episode, I’m tackling a topic that I know a lot of us can relate to — hyper independence and why asking for help is so hard. If you’re the type of person who feels like you have to do it all alone, even when you're drowning in tasks, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal struggle with hyper independence and how it was quietly sabotaging my success, happiness, and health. More importantly, I’m diving into how we can break this habit, embrace support, and redefine what success looks like when we start asking...
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117. What if Success Didn’t Require Self-Sacrifice?
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Welcome back to The Alchemy Lab, formerly known as From Overwhelmed to Under Control! In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that has been on my mind for quite a while — why success doesn’t have to require self-sacrifice. As women, especially as moms juggling all the things, we’re often taught that to be “successful” we have to do everything ourselves. But what if we could redefine success without the burnout? In this episode, I’m going to share why it’s time to start embracing self-compassion, setting boundaries, and focusing on our own definition of success —...
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116. Why We Tie Our Worth to Our Work (and How to Stop)
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Welcome to the newly rebranded Alchemy Lab! In today’s episode, we dive deep into a topic that hits close to home for many of us – why doing it all isn't the flex we think it is. If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to manage everything perfectly, juggle multiple responsibilities, and still feel like you're not doing enough, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal journey of realizing that strength isn’t about handling everything alone, and how redefining strength and success can completely change how we show up in the world. In this episode, you’ll learn: Redefining...
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115. Redefining Strong: Why Doing It All Isn’t the Flex You Think It Is
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In this episode, I’m getting real about the struggle of being the “strong one” and why doing everything on your own isn’t the true flex. From solo parenting to managing a business and a full life, I share my personal journey of learning that real strength comes from knowing when to ask for help, embrace rest, and let go of perfection. Key Takeaways: Redefining Strength: I talk about how strength isn’t about doing everything alone, but about knowing when to set boundaries, ask for help, and be vulnerable. The Struggle is Real: I share my experience of feeling guilty asking for...
info_outlineWelcome back to another episode of The Alchemy Lab! In today’s episode, I’m tackling a topic that I know a lot of us can relate to — hyper independence and why asking for help is so hard. If you’re the type of person who feels like you have to do it all alone, even when you're drowning in tasks, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal struggle with hyper independence and how it was quietly sabotaging my success, happiness, and health. More importantly, I’m diving into how we can break this habit, embrace support, and redefine what success looks like when we start asking for help. Let’s break the cycle of burnout and learn to lean on others.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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What hyper independence is and where it comes from: I dive into the mindset of trying to do everything on your own and how it’s often tied to our sense of self-worth.
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How hyper independence is sabotaging your success and happiness: Discover how trying to do it all on your own leads to burnout, stagnation, and isolation.
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4 actionable steps to start asking for help:
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Recognize that asking for help is a sign of strength.
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Get clear on where you need help and who you can ask.
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Communicate your needs clearly and directly.
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Invest in support systems for both personal and professional growth.
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How to practice vulnerability and embrace support: Letting go of the belief that asking for help makes you weak, and how to start practicing vulnerability to deepen connections with others.
Are you ready to break free from the “do it all” mentality?
If you’re tired of trying to juggle everything on your own and want to start embracing help, then I want to invite you to The Alchemy Lab. This is a group coaching program designed to help you build the life and business you want without burning out. Let’s work together to redefine success and productivity on YOUR terms.
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The Alchemy Lab (opens in June) – A six-month coaching experience for women ready to leave behind the “do it all” mentality and embrace a softer, more aligned version of success. [DM me on Instagram @Chelseyncoaching to hold your spot.]
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Join the Email List: Learn more about The Alchemy Lab
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like you have to constantly prove your worth, The Alchemy Lab might be exactly what you need. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with a friend, and join my email list for more details on the upcoming program launching in June.
Connect with Chelsey Newmyer
Instagram: @chelseyncoaching
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