02: Your Financial Wellness Check with Katy Chen Mazzara
Release Date: 09/23/2024
013: Chasing Lobsters: Reflections, Gratitude, and the Courage to Dream
Our Stories Within
As the year and this season of Our Stories Within come to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the lessons, growth, and sheer magic of chasing the life you desire - even amidst chaos, challenge, and change. In this heartfelt final episode of the season, I share a glimpse into my messy middle: ✨ Navigating the emotional and physical stretch of a life-altering move ✨ Finding gratitude in the midst of mayhem and recognising the beauty in the journey ✨ Honouring the essence of Chasing Lobsters - a reminder that the world is yours to shape We talk about: The importance...
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012: Tiny Steps, Big Dreams
Our Stories Within
Do you ever feel stuck when life’s endless to-do lists and responsibilities pile up, leaving little room for your goals and dreams? It’s easy to believe progress only counts when it’s marked by bold actions and big wins—but what if the smallest steps mattered just as much? In this episode of Our Stories Within, I share the concept of nourishing the dream—a gentle, powerful reminder that even micro-moments of intention, action, or thought can keep your dreams alive and moving forward. From my own chaotic reality of packing up my life for a move abroad to the...
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011: The Real Reason Coaching Works (It’s Not What You Think)
Our Stories Within
When you think about coaching, what comes to mind? Most people focus on the transformation - the big changes, the bold actions, the new outcomes. And while those are undoubtedly powerful, today, I’m pulling back the curtain on something even more impactful. In this episode of Our Stories Within, I share what I believe is the true magic of coaching - and it’s not what most people expect. It’s about creating a space so safe, so free of judgment, that you can finally let your guard down and just be. Because when you allow yourself to show up fully, raw and unfiltered, everything...
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010: Creating Space: Redefining Success Beyond Busyness
Our Stories Within
Welcome back to Our Stories Within! In today’s quick yet powerful episode, I’m sharing a message inspired by recent coaching sessions and my own life’s whirlwind. As I stand on the brink of a major move, I’ve been reflecting on how easy it is to let busyness and the endless hustle take over our lives. This episode is an invitation to pause and ask yourself the big questions: What do you actually want? How do you want to spend your time? And how can you protect that time against the pressures of ‘busy’? In this episode, I dive into: Why busyness and hard work are often worn...
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09: One Question to Find Joy Amidst the Chaos
Our Stories Within
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a packed schedule or a relentless pace of life? In this episode, I’m sharing the powerful question that has completely changed how I approach even my busiest days. This one small shift has helped me stay present, find joy, and move through life with more ease - even when juggling an international move, family commitments, and a demanding workload. I’ll walk you through how this question has supported me and why it could be the game-changer you need for your own life. In this episode, I explore: How a simple mindset shift can make even the...
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08: The Art of Being Alone
Our Stories Within
Ever feel like life has you constantly in motion, with no time to pause, reflect, or just be with yourself? In this episode of Our Stories Within, I dive into the surprising power of intentional alone time. While was about seeking support, today’s episode explores the flipside: the essential moments when going solo can offer profound clarity, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re navigating high-stakes professional decisions or simply trying to reconnect with your personal path, spending intentional time alone can be transformational. I share insights from my coaching sessions...
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07: Following Your Soul’s Breadcrumbs: Navigating Big, Bold Moves with Helena Day
Our Stories Within
PSA: Ready to reconnect with your spark? Join The CL Collective this November to reignite your mojo and make aligned, energizing choices—even in life’s busiest seasons. What does it really take to make big, bold life moves—the ones that feel expansive, risky, and like they’re calling you from deep within? In today’s episode of Our Stories Within, I’m joined by the incredible Helena Day, a fellow coach and life adventurer who’s navigated her share of bold moves. Together, we dive into the honest conversations behind why we choose to make life-changing shifts, and how we...
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06: The Cost of Going It Alone: A Path to Faster, Clearer Decisions
Our Stories Within
Do you ever find yourself saying, “Let me think about that,” or “I’ll get back to you,” only to end up carrying the mental load alone? If so, today’s episode of Our Stories Within is just for you! We’re diving into the tendency many of us have to figure things out solo—and how this habit might actually be slowing you down and adding unnecessary pressure. What if doing things together could get you further, faster? In this episode, we explore how bringing others into your decision-making process can lead to quicker, clearer solutions and less stress. Today, we’re...
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05: The Power of Self-Talk: Transforming How You Speak to Yourself with Joanne Bell
Our Stories Within
How often do you pay attention to the way you talk to yourself? Could those everyday thoughts be holding you back more than you realise? In today’s episode of Our Stories Within, I’m joined by the incredible Joanne Bell, a fellow coach and advocate for transformational self-talk. Joanne shares her powerful story of moving from harsh self-criticism to loving self-talk, and how making this shift changed her life and opened up possibilities she never thought were possible. In this episode, we discuss: How to identify the hidden self-talk patterns that could be limiting you The...
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04: Letting Go: Embracing The New You
Our Stories Within
How do you respond to change in your life? More specifically, how do you handle changes within yourself that you may not even notice? In today’s episode of Our Stories Within, I’m guiding you through a reflection on the personal shifts we often overlook—the ones where our behavior has changed, but our self-image hasn’t quite caught up yet. This lag in recognizing who we’ve become can hold us back from fully embracing the growth we’ve already created. I’m diving into: The phenomenon of change lag and how it can keep us stuck in old stories Why reflecting on and...
info_outlineFind the topic of money stressful? Is facing your finances the last thing on your to do list? Or are you a freelancer tired of riding the feast or famine rollercoaster?
Money can bring us financial freedom, safety, and emotional wellbeing. But it can also be a source of stress, low self-worth, and even shame.
If that resonates with you, don’t worry my friend, you are not alone!
Friend of Our Stories Within and trauma informed financial wellness coach, Katy Chen Mazzara, is joining me today to stop the shame and call you forward to love money and welcome it in abundance!
Get ready to upgrade your relationship with money! Katy and I are delving into:
- My own money mishaps!
- The ‘shoulds’ that surround money and lead to shame
- The two-pronged approach to money (my magic sauce!)
- Scarcity Vs abundance mindset
- Lived examples of how shifting your energy towards money reaps rewards
- The importance of building strong foundations around money and HOW to do it!
To dive deeper into all things money and challenge the beliefs you’ve built around it in a safe and supportive group of women, join us at the CL Collective in time for Money Month.
Katy has also generously provided a FREE gift to Our Stories Within listeners: the Mindful Money Mastery Guide.
Keep up to date on Katy Chen Mazzara’s amazing work helping women find financial freedom on her weekly blog: https://katychenmazzara.lpages.co/kcm-newsletter-sign-up/
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