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The hidden cost of staying silent

Braving the Mountain

Release Date: 02/17/2025

Your Energy, Your Responsibility – No One’s Coming to Save You show art Your Energy, Your Responsibility – No One’s Coming to Save You

Braving the Mountain

Feeling like you're constantly running on fumes, juggling all the pieces of life, and somehow it's never enough? Waiting for someone to come rescue you from the chaos? Let's flip the script. In this episode, we're all about taking back your energy and making it your own again. It's time to quit feeling drained and start feeling empowered by fixing those energy leaks that sneak up on you. We're chatting about: ✔️ Easy ways to reclaim your energy and stop feeling overwhelmed ✔️ How to set boundaries that keep your sanity intact without the guilt trip ✔️ The power of saying no when...

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Braving the Mountain

Imagine waking up feeling light, free, and in control—because you’ve finally stopped carrying the weight of everyone else’s emotions. ✔️ You say no without guilt. ✔️ You stop over-explaining just to keep others comfortable. ✔️ You protect your peace—without apology. Now, let’s be real… if you’ve been conditioned to manage other people’s feelings, your day probably looks more like this:  Saying yes when you really want to say no. Avoiding hard conversations to keep the peace. Shrinking yourself so others don’t feel uncomfortable. But here’s the truth: ...

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Braving the Mountain

Tired of mom guilt running the show? Wish you could trade the stress and self-sacrifice for confidence and calm—but feel stuck in the “perfect mom” loop? You’re not broken. You’ve just been conditioned to believe your needs come last. In this episode of @bravingthemountainpodcast, we’re flipping the script on guilt and showing you how to take your power back—without the shame. We’re talking: ✔️ Why guilt means growth, not failure ✔️ How putting yourself first helps your kids ✔️ Real-life ways to chase your goals and love your people ✔️ How to say no without...

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Braving the Mountain

Ever feel like life is coming at you fast—a never-ending cycle of messes, requests, and “Mom, can you…?” moments? Like you’re just trying to keep up, but no matter what, you’re always running on empty? Let’s change that. In this episode, we’re talking boundaries—for you and your kids—and how they can completely shift the energy in your home. Because when you set clear limits, life doesn’t just get easier… it gets better. We’re diving into: ✔️ Why boundaries aren’t just for you—they teach your kids self-worth and respect ✔️ How saying no (without guilt)...

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Braving the Mountain

Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells, constantly shrinking yourself to keep others comfortable? Like no matter what you do, someone always has an opinion about how you should live your life? It’s exhausting. And it stops now. In this episode, we’re diving into: ✨ How to recognize when people are subtly (or not so subtly) trying to shrink you ✨ Why their opinions say way more about them than they do about you ✨ The power of setting boundaries and standing firm in who the hell you are ✨ How to break free from the old, dysfunctional patterns that keep you stuck This one’s...

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Stop Over-Explaining... Stop Over-Explaining... "No" is a Complete Sentence

Braving the Mountain

Ever feel like saying no comes with an invisible rule that you have to explain yourself? Like a simple “No, that doesn’t work for me” isn’t enough, so you start justifying, over-explaining, and making excuses just to soften the blow? You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: Saying no isn’t mean. It isn’t selfish. It’s self-respect. And if saying no makes you deeply uncomfortable, it’s not just a bad habit—it’s something that’s been wired into your nervous system. It’s a survival response. In this episode, we’re unpacking: ✔️ Why over-explaining and avoiding...

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Braving the Mountain

Are you a mom who wants to understand your kids’ behavior more so that you can show up in a way that makes everyone feel good about themselves at the end of the day? No more asking yourself, “why did I do that?” or thinking “I can’t believe I yelled at my kid– again! I need to work on having more patience!” This is why I'm so excited for Lauren Pace to join us on this week’s episode. She's a child development guru who’s all about helping us moms understand our kids’ behavior and, more importantly, our own! Lauren’s been there, from teacher days to deeply understanding...

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Braving the Mountain

Ever feel like you're playing small and not being true to yourself? In this episode, Charissa Higgins joins us to chat about her journey from insecurity to bold confidence. We’re talking about how a simple decision, like buying a minivan simple, became a turning point for her to release expectations + embrace her true self. If you're a mom who’s over the whole "I should do this" routine and ready to start living YOUR WAY, this one's for you. It’s time to give YOURSELF the freedom to be unapologetically YOU!  

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Braving the Mountain

Imagine starting your day with lots of space and feeling like you’re in charge. Your rules are followed, and you know what matters most to you. You’re not just getting by; you’re really enjoying the life you’ve created. Think about the moment you realized you don’t have to handle everyone else’s feelings. It feels like letting go of a heavy backpack. No more feeling guilty or trying too hard to make everyone happy. Picture teaching your kids that they are important too, and they see you standing up for yourself. When someone questions your decisions, you know what to say and feel...

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Braving the Mountain

Ever feel like life is running you instead of the other way around? Like no matter how much you give, it’s still never enough—and somehow, you always end up last on the list? Let’s change that. In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries—the kind that shift your life from constant chaos to actual peace. Because when you stop living at everyone else’s mercy, everything starts to feel lighter, easier, and more in your control. We’re diving into: ✔️ How boundaries act as your personal safety net—keeping you steady when life gets overwhelming ✔️ Why setting boundaries...

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Picture this… you're at the dinner table, your kid asks for milk, and your partner doesn't move. Maybe all eyes are on you in anticipation of you getting up to grab it?  Frustrating, right?

In this week’s episode, I’m teaching you about the consequences of staying silent at home about your needs + how to go from silent resentment to actually asking for support.

This one is a game-changer for your sanity!

Join me for some real talk on breaking old habits, figuring out what you need + learning how to ask without feeling guilty.

I’m a mom who struggled with all of the above and if I can shift it, you can too!

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