130. How a Leo Learns to Say No (and How Other Signs Decline)
The Productivity for Living Podcast
Release Date: 09/25/2025
130. How a Leo Learns to Say No (and How Other Signs Decline)
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m talking about something so many of us struggle with—especially if you're a high-achiever, a helper, or someone who’s been praised your whole life for being “the reliable one.” We’re talking about the art of saying NO. This episode is deeply personal (Leo Sun over here), because for most of my life, saying yes felt like the way to be loved, celebrated, and admired. I wanted to shine—and I thought that meant I had to show up for everyone, all the time, even when it meant abandoning my own priorities. Sound familiar? But people pleasing isn’t kindness....
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129. How Your Sun Sign + Human Design Respond to Overwhelm
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what overwhelm really is—and how your Sun sign and Human Design type can show you the way out. Before Productivity for Living got its glow-up, it was called From Overwhelmed to Under Control—and honestly, that phrase still hits. Because that’s where it all started: building a business to help people like me who were drowning in to-do lists, pressure, and perfectionism. I used to teach structure, routines, and habit stacking (and they work!), but over time, I realized something deeper—our energy matters. Your Sun sign, your Human Design, your...
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128. How Your Sun Sign Can Help You Stop Procrastinating
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—procrastination—and what your Sun sign has to do with it. I'm going to scream it until I'm blue in the face: procrastination isn’t laziness. It’s resistance. It’s a nervous system response. It’s your brain saying “something doesn’t feel safe, aligned, or doable.” And when you try to brute force your way through it? You end up spiraling in shame or just re-writing your to-do list 16 times while cleaning your baseboards instead of hitting send on the email. But, as a productivity coach, what I've learned is...
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127. How to Create New Routines Using Your Sun Sign
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m combining two of my favorite things—routines and astrology—to help you design rhythms that work for your energy, your goals, and your sun sign. You’ve probably been told that you just need more “discipline” to stick to a routine. But what if your routine doesn’t feel good because it wasn’t built for you in the first place? This episode is about using your astrology—specifically your Sun sign—to create routines that are motivating, sustainable, and aligned with how you're naturally wired. I’m sharing real examples, including my own...
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126. Astrology for Productivity — What Your Big 3 Says About Your Work Style
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the astrology-meets-productivity conversation that has completely transformed the way I work—and the way I coach. I’m breaking down what your Big 3 (Sun, Moon, and Rising signs) reveal about your motivation, energy, and work style—and how you can actually use that information to redesign your day for more ease, more flow, and more results. This one’s personal. Astrology was my first love way back in middle school, and bringing it into my business feels like coming home. In this episode, I’m using my own Big 3 as a case study to show you exactly...
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125. Redesigning Your Productivity with Astrology, Human Design, and Behavior Change
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of breaking free from the one-size-fits-all productivity model and creating rhythms that work for you. I’m sharing the personal shifts I’ve made after spending the last year doing deep mindset work—and how I found myself circling back to productivity... but this time with astrology, human design, and behavior change tools in the mix. This episode is about redefining productivity in a way that feels good and aligned. I walk you through exactly how I’m customizing my own systems as a working mom, business owner, and manifesting...
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124. How I Went from Capable (But Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life
The Productivity for Living Podcast
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
The Productivity for Living Podcast
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
The Productivity for Living Podcast
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...
info_outlineIn today’s episode, I’m talking about something so many of us struggle with—especially if you're a high-achiever, a helper, or someone who’s been praised your whole life for being “the reliable one.” We’re talking about the art of saying NO.
This episode is deeply personal (Leo Sun over here), because for most of my life, saying yes felt like the way to be loved, celebrated, and admired. I wanted to shine—and I thought that meant I had to show up for everyone, all the time, even when it meant abandoning my own priorities. Sound familiar?
But people pleasing isn’t kindness. It’s often self-abandonment in disguise.
So in this episode, we’re diving into:
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Where people pleasing really comes from (hint: it’s sneaky and conditioned)
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Why saying no is hard for each zodiac sign—and how you can start practicing it in small ways
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Tools you can use TODAY to say no without guilt, apology, or burnout
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🧠 Why people pleasing isn’t about being nice—it’s about avoiding discomfort (yours and theirs)
♈–♓ How each Sun sign tends to people please—and what a grounded “no” can sound like for you
💬 4 tools to say no with clarity and confidence (without needing to apologize for your boundaries)
🔥 Personal stories about how I’ve learned to say no as a Leo (even when it feels uncomfortable)
🌟 Why saying no is an act of radical self-trust—and what opens up when you finally start doing it
Whether you’re always the “yes” person at work, constantly overcommitted in your personal life, or struggling to hold boundaries in your business, this episode will help you see your patterns—and start practicing new ones.
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