Have you ever found yourself wanting to speak up about something but you decide not to? It could be at work, with friends, with your spouse, at the store, at a restaurant. We don’t want to create conflict or make it awkward. In this episode, I tap into all the reasons we often choose to stay quiet instead and why its important we don’t in order for us to be our authentic self. The good hearted, compassionate, kind voices need to be louder in this world, and it starts with our own lives and interactions. I dive into how other people will try to discourage or make you doubt yourself when you speak up and how to combat this. Check it out!

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You know what we have become really good at doing? Coming up with labels and boxes to put people in. We want to pack a punch and invoke emotion with the least words possible. What better way than to call people names that puts them into a box. Eliminates the need to even have a rational, intellectual argument. In this episode, I unpack how easily we lose sight of our humanity when we define ourselves—and others—by our roles, beliefs, or identities. From “mom” or “entrepreneur” to political or religious boxes, these labels make us forget the deeper essence of who we are at our core. When we drop the labels, even for a moment, we reconnect with that pure, loving part of us that existed long before the world told us who to be. This episode is an invitation to remember that we are all human first—and that real connection, grace, and peace come when we live from that place.

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Ever wake up and realize you’ve been living on autopilot — saying yes to things you didn’t choose and following a path someone else set for you? In this episode, I unpack a quote by Brené Brown that got me thinking about what it really means to be intentional — and why we sometimes avoid it. Let’s get honest about what (and who) we’re prioritizing, so we can either make changes or drop the guilt and own our choices. Tune in for a dose of clarity and calm confidence.

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There are a small number of people who leave a lifelong impact on who you become. The individual I’m interviewing on this episode, Jonathan Ord, is one of those humans for me. You have to listen in order to understand why I look up to this individual for his example, principles and wisdom. He has a wonderful way of helping us come back to the core of who we are meant to be. A lot of things in the world today make us feel like humanity has drifted too far from who we are but I promise this episode will bring you back to a place of faith, hope and optimism for the world and humanity. Listen in to hear directly from one of the best humans I know!

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It has never been more important than now to be in touch with your inner self and knowing so that your reality is an expression of you and not those around you. How do you do this when we are constantly being bombarded with opinions, reels, tiktoks, marketing to make us follow the crowd? In this episode, I dive into my observations and realizations around this topic and what happens when we follow the crowds versus our inner voice. This episode will invite you to reflect on how much of your reality is influenced by the crowd versus YOU.

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Have you ever noticed the difference between doing something because it’s necessary versus doing it because you want to be seen or because of insecurities? In this episode, I unpack the distinction between practical motive and psychological motive, and how this subtle shift can be the root of stress, disappointment, or peace in our lives. I share stories from a weekend at a Krishnamurti ashram, conversations over morning chai with my in-laws, and the insights that came from those moments. Check it out!

Let’s unpack together! Sometimes all you need is a nudge and someone to ask the questions so you can find the answers for you. Send me a DM or check out my website: www.unpackingmyself.com

Something I love doing is unpacking life with my kids too. Its a skill I want them to grow up having and using as they move through life. My eight year old daughter has been watching me for the last 5 years doing this podcast and asked if she could do an episode with me so here it is! We talk about the mind vs heart, friendship, how to release hard things and much more. Enjoy and listen with your kids!

Let’s unpack together! Sometimes all you need is a nudge and someone to ask the questions so you can find the answers for you. Send me a DM or check out my website: www.unpackingmyself.com

Opinions seem to be a dime a dozen these days. Humans probably have always had opinions but now they are thrown in our face by every Joe Shmoe through social media, news, etc. Someone in my life recently shined a light on all my opinions, especially the unnecessary ones. In this episode, I unpack this for myself and what I discovered along the way. Are they all necessary? What is the impact of constant opinions on our mental and physical health? What happens when we reduce the opinions? How do you reduce your opinions? Listen in !

Let’s unpack together! Sometimes all you need is a nudge and someone to ask the questions so you can find the answers for you. Send me a DM or check out my website: www.unpackingmyself.com