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136. Roadblocks to Your Best Self Sep 04, 2025

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In this episode, Steph describes seven common roadblocks that prevent people from becoming their best selves. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, the impact of fear and limiting beliefs, the role of physical health and energy, the necessity of clarity in goals, the influence of one's environment, and the critical need for support and accountability in personal growth. The conversation encourages listeners to identify their own barriers and take actionable steps towards self-improvement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Personal Growth

01:34 Identifying Roadblocks to Self-Improvement

02:41 The Role of Awareness in Growth

06:48 The Importance of Support and Accountability

135. You Can Still Show Up Sep 01, 2025

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In this episode, Steph discusses the underrated skill of performing well even when one doesn't feel their best. Drawing from personal experiences and examples like Michael Jordan's famous 'flu game', she emphasizes the importance of showing up and delivering results despite suboptimal conditions. The conversation explores the concept of self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to succeed, and how it influences performance. Steph challenges listeners to recognize areas in their lives where they can step up and perform at a higher level, regardless of circumstances.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Transition into Fall

00:00 The Importance of Performing Well When Not at Your Best

01:48 Michael Jordan's Stomach Flu Game: A Lesson in Resilience

04:19 Challenging the Need for Perfect Conditions

07:30 The Role of Self-Efficacy in Performance

10:10 Radical Ownership and Resilience

11:50 The Challenge to Show Up and Deliver

134. Thank the Ones Who Hurt You Most Aug 28, 2025

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In this episode, Steph explores the somewhat controversial idea of feeling gratitude towards the people in our lives who have caused us pain. She gives multiple examples of what you can gain from a falling out or falling apart of a relationship. In the end, Steph emphasizes the importance of recognizing the lessons learned from difficult relationships and how they contribute to personal growth. The conversation highlights the transformative power of gratitude and forgiveness in achieving emotional healing and peace.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Forgiveness

01:58 Gratitude for Painful Relationships

04:47 Lessons from Conflict

07:21 The Role of Contrast in Growth

09:58 Finding Peace Through Gratitude

133. What Will This Give Me Aug 25, 2025

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In this episode, Steph discusses one of the big struggles people go through: lack of clarity in what they want. Ever felt lost? Stuck? Searching for what's next? Welcome to the club. Steph emphasizes that many people struggle to articulate what they truly want and why they want it. By asking two critical questions, listeners can gain insight into their true motivations and align their actions with their values. The result is you feeling like the creator of a more fulfilled, joyful life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Clarity and Desires

00:50 Understanding Desires and Their Origins

02:36 The Importance of Knowing Your 'Why'

07:32 Exploring the Path to Your Desires

132. Declaring War Aug 21, 2025

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In this episode, Steph explores the themes of struggle, challenge, and the common tendency to declare war on hardships in life. We have the war on drugs, the war on terror, the war on poverty, and the war on cancer. But what if there was a different approach? Drawing from personal experiences, she discusses the importance of embracing struggles rather than resisting them. The conversation emphasizes the power of language in shaping our experiences and the need for acceptance over resistance to achieve deeper peace and personal growth. Steph challenges listeners to reflect on their own approaches to hardship and consider alternative paths that promote healing and understanding.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Struggle and Challenge

03:03 Redefining the Concept of War

06:57 Resistance vs. Acceptance

10:26 Choosing a Different Path

131. 3 Big Lessons Post-Chemo Aug 18, 2025

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In this episode, Steph shares three "early" lessons she's been learning as she reflects on the last few months going through chemotherapy for breast cancer treatment. She touches on themes of courage and taking risks, being open to receiving help, and prioritizing energy. She acknowledges that there are many more lessons to come, but in the spirit of transparency, wants to offer what she's noticing before the process is all done.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Change: The End of Summer

00:00 Navigating Cancer Treatment: A Personal Journey

04:13 Lessons from Hardship: Insights on Resilience

06:03 The Gift of Indifference: Living Authentically

09:58 The Power of Vulnerability: Accepting Help

14:48 Energy and Health: The Foundation of Life

130. The Reality That's Here Now Aug 14, 2025

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In this episode , Steph discusses the importance of removing resistance to reality in order to create a bigger and better impact in life. She explores the reasons why people resist facing their realities, including fear and discomfort, and emphasizes the necessity of accepting these realities to find solutions and achieve personal growth. The conversation highlights the distinction between reality and perspective, encouraging listeners to take ownership of their circumstances and embrace acceptance as a pathway to freedom and impactful living.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Impact and Resistance

02:45 Understanding Reality and Resistance

05:33 The Importance of Acceptance

08:14 Finding Solutions Through Acceptance

129. Your Presence is a Gift Aug 11, 2025

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In this episode, Steph discusses the profound importance of presence in our lives. One of the biggest complaints from people is they struggle to connect with people or feel joy in their lives. She emphasizes that being present is the key to getting more of both of those things. And giving our full attention to others is one of the greatest gifts we can offer, both to them and to ourselves. Through personal anecdotes and client stories, she illustrates how a lack of presence can lead to disconnection and dissatisfaction in relationships. She also shares practical strategies for cultivating presence, encouraging listeners to engage fully in their daily interactions and appreciate the beauty of the moment.

Chapters

00:00 The Gift of Presence

02:10 Struggles of Connection

04:48 Transformative Power of Attention

07:07 Presence for Personal Fulfillment

09:14 Practical Ways to Cultivate Presence

128. Progress Is Not Linear Aug 07, 2025

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In this episode, Steph discusses the idea that progress is not linear, despite the fact that we would all love it to be. She acknowledges that while we may understand it logically, we often struggle with the emotional aspects of feeling stuck or behind. She explores how societal definitions of progress can be misleading and shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the complexities of growth. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace the journey of progress, recognizing that breakthroughs often come after periods of struggle and that unseen efforts contribute significantly to our development.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Non-Linear Progress

02:24 The Misguided Expectations of Progress

05:05 The Hidden Aspects of Progress

07:40 The Journey of Learning and Breakthroughs

10:02 Embracing the Complexity of Progress

127. Your Inner GPS Aug 04, 2025

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In this episode, Steph talks about the concept of the internal guidance system, which is essentially our intuition. She emphasizes the importance of self-trust in making decisions and living a fulfilled life. The conversation explores how many people outsource their happiness and decision-making to external sources, leading to a lack of self-trust. Steph provides practical steps to cultivate intuition, including meditation, deep work, and cutting out distractions. The episode concludes with a challenge to listeners to embrace their inner voice and trust their intuition.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Your Internal Guidance System

03:26 The Impact of Outsourcing Happiness

05:13 Cultivating Self-Trust and Authority

08:39 Enhancing Intuition Through Practice

13:09 Embracing Your Inner Voice