No matter how long you’ve been married, you’ve probably had those moments where frustration creeps in.

Maybe it feels like everything you do for your family goes unnoticed, or maybe you’re not getting the help you need, and the resentment starts to build.

Today, I’m sitting down with Julia Barbaro, a Certified Life, Marriage & High-Performance Coach, who’s been married for 25 years and raised six kids alongside her husband. Julia shares her insights on dealing with those moments of resentment and the urge to control everything in your relationship.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why it can feel like our spouse just doesn’t “get it” sometimes
• How to choose mentors who can actually support your marriage
• How to figure out what’s worth letting go and what needs to be worked through

“We get disappointed with people when we need control because they are not doing what we say they should do. We’re trying to control the outcome, when what we need to do is step back.” – Julia Barbaro

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Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things to keep your anxiety at bay, but like a pesky houseguest that never leaves, it keeps showing up?

You’re meditating, practicing mindfulness, managing your time better, even cutting back on caffeine—yet that familiar feeling of anxiety always seems to return. Here’s the thing: anxiety isn’t just something we can outthink or outmanage.

In this episode, we’re diving into why, despite doing "all the things," anxiety will persist until we address the root cause—your nervous system’s dysregulation. It’s not just about mindset shifts or deep breathing; it's about understanding that the body keeps the score. Real, lasting healing starts when we work with our body, not just our mind.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why anxiety stems from unresolved alarm stored in your body, not just your thoughts.
• What trauma really means—and why it’s not just about big, life-altering events.
• How inner child work can be a powerful tool for healing anxiety by addressing emotional wounds from your past.

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Have you ever said to yourself “I wish I could get a do-over”? Especially when it comes to how you handled conflict or snapped at your kids?

Enter Hesha Abrams - a fellow attorney, mediator and expert in high-stakes conflict. In discussing her new book Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension, Hesha teaches us how to navigate conflict in the moment all while holding onto the calm we need to resolve it.

One of her core tenets is that each of us holds the power of a do-over. Listen in for such a valuable lesson in control.
3 things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How to find calm in the heat of conflict
2. The power of asking permission
3. How to harness the magic of do-overs

“When you are triggered, it is always about power. I have to give myself power. I say to myself ‘I’m holding the calm’ to tell my system I am not powerless.” – Hesha Abrams

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Do you ever feel like you’re running on autopilot, stuck in a cycle of stress, overwhelm, and burnout?

Your nervous system is the control center for everything you experience in your body—whether you feel calm or on edge, how you react to stress, and even how you connect with others.

But here’s the catch: your nervous system doesn’t just control how you feel, think, and act; it’s also influenced by your daily habits and routines. Some of your habits might be great for your nervous system and others, not so much.

In today’s episode, we’ll dive into the everyday habits that either soothe or stress your nervous system. You’ll learn how even small, unconscious actions can push you into a state of chronic dysregulation and what you can do to reset.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How your nervous system controls your reactions to stress, calm, and connection.
• 5 sneaky habits might be dysregulating your system and causing you chronic stress
• Actionable tips to shift your habits and help your nervous system find balance

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What does it mean to you to be a “happy mom”? What about a confident mom? A consistent mom?

If you are struggling with worth or direction as a mom who is doing all the things, you don’t want to miss today’s episode.

Molly Claire, best-selling author of The Happy Mom Mindset, joins me today to share her personal experience as a single mom of three trying to avoid the mistakes of her own single mother while building a successful business. Stepping out in confidence to take risks with your career requires intentional choices along with a reminder that you are worthy of care.

3 things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Specific strategies you can employ to be a mom & chase your dreams
2. How to make your goals align with the life you want to live
3. The role of confidence in building a business while parenting

“Your worth and worthiness has absolutely nothing to do with anything you do…You are so worthy, capable, and lovable.” – Molly Claire

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• Molly's Website
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Is it often a challenge to unwind after a long day? Do you often feel tense, like your body is holding onto stress even when you’re trying to relax?

As high-achieving women, we often carry stress in our bodies without realizing it, leaving us stuck in a constant state of overwhelm. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into why this happens and sharing practical, somatic ways to show your body that it’s safe to settle down & relax.

We’ll explore the connection between your nervous system and stress through the lens of Polyvagal Theory, discussing why working with body-based practices is key to finding real relief.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Polyvagal Theory explains the body's responses to stress and how to shift out of fight/flight mode.
• Why body-based practices (not just cognitive strategies) are essential for nervous system regulation.
• Three practical, somatic tools you can start using today to signal safety to your body.

Listen in to learn how to show your body that it’s safe to calm down and finally start feeling the relief you deserve.

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Think about it: how much conflicting advice have you heard when it comes to health and diet?

Focus on macros. Intermittent fasting. East 6 small meals a day. Today it’s healthy; tomorrow it’s not. With all the health info out there, it can be confusing and overwhelming to heal our metabolism and balance our hormones.

I’m joined today by Ashley Fillmore of the Metabolic Fix Method. She works with women to help them break free from restrictive and ineffective diets by focusing on addressing hormonal imbalances affecting their metabolism.

Ashley’s methods get to the root of diet struggles instead of masking them with fad plans. Your hormones play a huge role in our health journey, and an imbalance may be keeping you from achieving sustainable and long lasting health goals.

3 things you’ll learn in this episode:

1. How to build a healthy diet to fit your goals without following a diet plan
2. Breaking free from the all-or-nothing mindset
3. How fixing underlying hormone imbalances may be the missing piece to enjoying easy and lasting results

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Do you find yourself snapping at your kids or feeling constantly on edge?

Maybe your digestion is finicky or you're always busy.

These are just a few of the symptoms of nervous system dysregulation that are often overlooked. We’ve been conditioned to think that because these experiences are common, they must be normal. But they’re not.

In this episode, we’re diving into four of the most overlooked symptoms of nervous system dysregulation—things you may have written off as personality traits or just part of modern motherhood.

I’ll break down:

• Four common symptoms that are all connected to nervous system dysregulation.
• Why these symptoms often go unnoticed or are accepted as normal.
• Practical steps you can take to begin regulating your nervous system and find relief.

Listen in to learn about the subtle signs of nervous system dysregulation and how to start feeling more calm, balanced, and vibrant.


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