Why You Don’t Want to Do Anything — Even When You Finally Have the Time
Release Date: 01/08/2026
For the Ones Who Over-Explain Themselves
The Purpose Show
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to stop letting other people’s opinions control you, and why being rattled by feedback isn’t a confidence issue, it’s a nervous system and identity issue. When you don’t know who you are or trust yourself deeply, disapproval feels like danger. One comment can send you into anxiety, overthinking, spiraling, or self-doubt. Not because something is wrong with you, but because your sense of safety and self-worth is coming from outside of you. We’re talking about: Why criticism and feedback can dysregulate your nervous system How outsourcing your...
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How to Stop Needing Approval
The Purpose Show
In this episode, we’re breaking down how to stop needing approval, and why approval-seeking isn’t a personality flaw or a confidence issue. It’s an identity and nervous system issue. You can make thoughtful choices, act with integrity, and still be misunderstood. That’s not failure. That’s part of being human and being perceived. The problem starts when your sense of safety, worth, or direction depends on how other people respond to you. When that happens, disapproval can feel overwhelming. One comment, one reaction, or one opinion can trigger anxiety, self-doubt, or a spiral of...
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The Hidden Cost of Being the “Responsible One”
The Purpose Show
In this episode of The Purpose Show, I’m speaking to the woman who’s always been the capable one—the steady one everyone relies on. We’re talking about the quiet cost of being responsible for everything, and how competence can slowly turn into disconnection from yourself. I unpack why being good at handling things doesn’t mean you have endless capacity, how functioning gets mistaken for alignment, and why so many women feel present for everyone else but absent from their own lives. I also share gentle, practical ways to begin reconnecting with yourself without blowing up your life or...
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Why You Keep Waiting to Feel Ready (And How to Stop)
The Purpose Show
If you feel like you know what you want to do but keep waiting to feel ready, this episode will change how you see that pattern entirely. Waiting to feel ready is not a motivation problem, a confidence issue, or a discipline failure. It’s a nervous system safety response. In this episode, we break down why readiness is not something you think your way into and why your body is waiting for proof of safety before it allows movement.You’ll learn what “waiting to feel ready” is actually doing to your nervous system, why so many women get stuck in hesitation even when they’re...
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Why You Don’t Want to Do Anything — Even When You Finally Have the Time
The Purpose Show
Have you ever finally had time to yourself only to feel unmotivated, resistant, or completely blank? In this episode of The Purpose Show, Allie Casazza explains why not wanting to do anything when you finally have time is not laziness, burnout, or a character flaw. It’s often a nervous system transition state after long periods of pressure, responsibility, and constant output. You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your body and brain during these moments and why forcing productivity or motivation usually backfires. In this episode, we cover: Why rest doesn’t always feel restful...
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Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore (And Why It’s Not a Mindset Problem)
The Purpose Show
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, flat, or “off” lately even though life looks fine on paper, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Purpose Show, Allie Casazza explains why not feeling like yourself is often not a mindset issue, motivation problem, or personal failure, but a sign of nervous system overload. You’ll learn how constant stimulation, pressure, unfinished tasks, and environmental input quietly keep your nervous system in protection mode, making it hard to feel present, creative, or grounded in yourself. This conversation breaks down: Why you can feel fine but...
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EP 435 Why You Keep Hitting a Money Ceiling (and How to Break Through) Part 2
The Purpose Show
In this episode of The Purpose Show, we’re continuing our 2-part series on expanding your energetic container for money—because receiving more isn’t just about strategy, it’s about capacity. In Part 2, we’re going deeper. Now that you understand how your subconscious mind can block abundance, I’m walking you through how to actually shift those blocks. We’re talking about the power of embodiment, emotional regulation, and what it really means to hold more without sabotaging yourself. If you’re ready to expand your ability to receive and sustain abundance in a way that feels...
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EP 434 Why You Keep Hitting a Money Ceiling (and How to Break Through) Part 1
The Purpose Show
In this episode of The Purpose Show, we’re kicking off a powerful 2-part series all about your energetic container for money—aka how much abundance you’re actually comfortable receiving and holding. This is part 1, and we’re diving into how your subconscious mind sets invisible limits around money, why that keeps you stuck, and how to start shifting those patterns. I’m sharing real-life examples of self-sabotage, and practical tools like visualization and EFT to help you expand your capacity for more. If you’ve ever felt like no matter what you do, more money just isn’t flowing...
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EP 433 The Neuroscience Of Building Habits That Actually Stick
The Purpose Show
Hey friends, I’m so excited to be back behind the mic with you after a little break. It feels so good to return refreshed, reconnected, and ready to dive into conversations that really matter. I’m kicking things back off with something special—this episode is actually a live teaching pulled straight from The Becoming Her Collective, my monthly membership for women who are serious about stepping into their next level with clarity, alignment, and real support. This is just a glimpse of what goes down inside the Collective. We talk about identity work, habit-building, emotional mastery, and...
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EP 432 Rewriting the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
The Purpose Show
My links here: In this episode of The Purpose Show, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Gertrude Lyons for a deep, powerful conversation about what it really means to rewrite the “mother code.” We’re talking about shedding the outdated, unrealistic expectations placed on moms and instead creating a motherhood narrative that actually aligns with who you are. We dive into the guilt that comes with self-care, the pressure to sacrifice everything, and how motherhood can look different for every woman—and still be beautiful, intentional, and powerful. Dr. Lyons shares wisdom from...
info_outlineHave you ever finally had time to yourself only to feel unmotivated, resistant, or completely blank?
In this episode of The Purpose Show, Allie Casazza explains why not wanting to do anything when you finally have time is not laziness, burnout, or a character flaw. It’s often a nervous system transition state after long periods of pressure, responsibility, and constant output.
You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your body and brain during these moments and why forcing productivity or motivation usually backfires.
In this episode, we cover:
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Why rest doesn’t always feel restful at first
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What happens when your nervous system shifts out of long-term “go mode”
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Why motivation disappears when pressure lifts
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What to do instead of forcing productivity
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How your environment and visual input affect energy and desire
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Why decluttering and reducing input restores capacity faster than trying harder
This episode offers practical, gentle actions you can take in the moment to help your nervous system settle so energy and desire can return naturally.
If you’ve ever thought, “I finally have time… why can’t I use it?”, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to move forward without pressure or self-blame.
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