Are you just surviving? Or are you playing to win? In this episode, I break down two very different approaches to resilience: Lazy Resilience and Deliberate Resilience.

Lazy resilience is resilience on autopilot. It's reacting to stress out of habit, the way you always have, just trying to get through the day.

Deliberate resilience is conscious, intentional, and powerful. This is choosing how you respond, choosing to make yourself stronger on purpose, and being more in control of your life.

Listen in as I share real-life examples, practical strategies, and powerful insights to help you shift from survival mode into thriving mode.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond just coping and start living with intention, this episode is for you.

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Life rarely follows a straight path. Life is not linear. We're going along just fine until we're disrupted, detoured, or even "knocked off our rails."

All of this shapes our lives and our stories in ways we don’t expect and we often don’t plan for.

In this episode, I do a book report on a few of the powerful lessons I learned from Bruce Feiler’s book Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age. There is much to learn from this book, and in no way do I cover it all in this episode, but I definitely couldn't skip over an overview to "lifequakes," the life-altering, identity-shifting, events that pivot your life.

Here's what I know: disruptions are actually normal and part of life.

We’ll talk about:

• The difference between everyday disruptors and lifequakes
• Why midlife is the perfect season to rethink your path
• How acceptance is the starting line for rebuilding your life
• Why life doesn’t have to be linear — and why that’s good news

If you’re navigating change, feeling unsettled, or simply wondering how to “do midlife well,” this conversation will give you hope, perspective, and tools for the journey.

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I also mentioned several previous episodes in this episode. Here are links for you:

#3: The Struggle of Divas, Princesses, and Queens

#8: Seasons of Growth: The Story Within the Rings

#15: In Limbo | Navigating the In-Between Seasons of Life

#16: Eye of the Storm | College Move-in Day

#17: You've Changed | Becoming Who You are Meant to Be

#18: Your Identity Redefined: The Death and Rebirth of You

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In this episode, I explore the kind of life changes that don’t just shift your circumstances, but they redefine who you are. These catalytic changes knock you off your feet and force you to grieve your old identity while stepping into a new one.

I share insights on why these changes feel like both a death and a rebirth, how to navigate the fragile space between who you were and who you’re becoming, and why embracing flexibility is really important.

I tell you how becoming a mother wasn't just additive in my life, it was transformative. I challenge you to see transformative change not as an ending, but as part of the next chapter of your life.

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Reinvention isn’t a just for a midlife "crisis." It’s a midlife power move.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “You’ve changed.” Sometimes it’s said with admiration, other times with judgment. But the truth is, change is part of being alive. In this episode, I share a personal story about reconnecting with an old friend and reflecting on just how much life, loss, and growth reshape us over time.

From the big shifts like raising kids, facing hardships, and moving through life transitions, to the small everyday habits that quietly evolve, I explore why change isn’t something to fear, but something to embrace.

You’ll be encouraged to take inventory of your own life, loosen your grip on who you “used to be,” and step with intention into the person you’re becoming.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re still the same as you used to be or realized you don’t want to be the same, this conversation will remind you that growth and change is a sign of strength, not something to be ashamed of.

Tune in. You're going to love this one and might be inspired to refresh, readjust, or reinvent yourself and your life!

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Moving a child to college is often an emotional experience. Between broken appliances, Houston heat, and all the “lasts” of parenting, I felt like I was in a hurricane, or at least a windstorm as we prepared to move my first-born off to college.

In this episode, I share how I moved through the chaos and I found unexpected peace in the “eye of the storm."

Whether you’re sending a child to college, navigating an empty nest, or starting a new chapter, this story will remind you that calm is possible, even in the middle of transitions.

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Are you stuck in a holding pattern, waiting for something to change?

In this kickoff to a series of episodes on life transitions, we explore what it means to live in limbo. Limbo is that uncomfortable space between what was and what’s not yet arrived.

Whether you’re anticipating becoming an empty nester, a career shift, life after loss, retirement, reinvention, and more, this episode is your reminder that limbo doesn’t have to mean lifeless. Being in limbo doesn't have to mean your life is on pause. Being in limbo could mean a transition into something great.

Learn how to stay grounded, engaged, and resilient when the next chapter is still unwritten.

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Whether it’s your finances, health, relationships, career, or personal goals, if you're avoiding the truth about them, you're going to stay stuck right where you are.

If you're avoiding looking at your credit card balance, are too afraid to step on the scale and see your weight, or are too scared to have tough conversations with your partner, you'll stay stuck and stagnant in the current situation.

In this episode of the No Knockouts podcast, I tackle one of the toughest but most transformative truths: if you can’t face your current reality, you can’t change it.

I unpack the cost of denial and share how awareness and acceptance are the first steps toward real progress.

If you’re ready to stop avoiding and start building a better life, this episode will help you reclaim your power and take control.

If you want help getting unstuck, join me for a 1-on-1 private coaching session.

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In this episode of No Knockouts, we're talking about potlucks — but not really. I use a hilarious, embarrassing, and cringe-worthy personal story that leads to why you should show up as your best, most authentic, genuine self.

Just like you want to bring something good to a party, you also want to bring something good to life — and that something is YOU. Your real self. Not the performance version. Not the over-explainer. Not the people-pleaser.

I share how faking it drains your energy, disconnects you from others, and leaves you hiding in the metaphorical back corner of the buffet table. Instead, embody your worth, stop performing for approval, and show up proud and full of "flavor."

Whether you're walking into a dinner party, a meeting, a relationship, or a new season in life, this episode will remind you:
- You are the dish.
- You are the vibe.
- You are the main contribution.

So what are you bringing to the party?

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