And That's Okay! Leading with Love, Not Fear

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04/08/25 • 10 min

Hey there, I’m so glad you're joining me today! I want to start with a question that’s been on my mind lately, and maybe it’s on yours too: How are we leading in our lives—really? Whether it’s at home, with our families, in our faith, in our work, or in our relationships—are we leading from a place of love or fear?

Now, I get it. These days, we’re juggling a lot. Life can feel overwhelming, and the pressure to get it all right can make us doubt ourselves. And sometimes, when we feel insecure, we unintentionally lead with fear, right? We can find ourselves controlling, second-guessing, or acting out of a place of worry. But here's the thing—leading from love? That’s where the magic happens.

In today’s episode, we’re going to unpack that. We're going to chat about what it really looks like to lead with love, and I’ll share some practical tips on how to make that shift in your own life. Because, let’s face it, we all want to lead from a place of confidence, compassion, and care.
Action Steps :
Pause and Reflect
Communicate Openly and Honestly
Let Go of Perfection
Focus on the Bigger Picture
Practice Gratitude Daily

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Previous Episode

And That's Okay! The Weight of "I Just Can't"

Okay, let’s be real. Have you ever sat there, knowing you should do something—like, you absolutely need to do it—but every cell in your body is just like... ‘Nope. Not today. Not happening’?

Maybe it’s something big—like tackling that mountain of laundry, making that tough phone call, working out when you said you would. Or maybe it’s just...getting out of bed. And the worst part? That little voice in your head that whispers, ‘Ugh, why can’t you just do the thing?’

Well... I’m here to tell you something really, really important... That’s okay.

We are not machines. We don’t operate on a ‘get-it-done’ switch, even though, wow, wouldn’t that be nice? Life throws a lot at us, and some days, motivation just isn’t there. And guess what? You are not broken. You are not lazy. You are not failing. You are human. And today, we’re talking about what to do when you just... don’t feel like doing the thing.
ACTION STEPS:
Start with 5 minutes—just commit to a small chunk of time to get the ball rolling.
Allow yourself guilt-free rest when needed—because resting isn’t the same as being lazy.
Flip your mindset from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I’m doing the best I can right now.’
Break things down into micro-tasks, so you don’t feel overwhelmed by the whole project.
Celebrate the small victories—because every little step forward is progress.

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And That's Okay! Craving Calm in the Chaos

There’s something about silence that can feel both peaceful and terrifying. Especially when your mind is loud. When the to-do list is endless. When your emotions are tangled up with everyone else’s.

Sometimes, calm feels like a luxury — something only found on a yoga retreat or a beach at sunrise.

But what if I told you... calm isn’t something we have to wait for?

What if calm is something we create — even in the chaos. Even when the kids are yelling, the dog threw up on the carpet, your email is overflowing, your heart is heavy...And That’s Okay!

In today’s episode, we’re getting honest about what calm really looks like in a busy, real life. We’ll talk about how to find those tiny moments of peace, what calm can do for your body, your brain, and your relationships — and how to start making calm a habit, even if right now feels anything but peaceful.

So if your mind feels a little noisy, if your world feels a bit upside down — you’re in the right place.

Let’s take a breath together.

And let’s talk about craving calm...And That's Okay!

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