It’s not a motivation problem

It’s not a motivation problem

I'm holding myself back. What I've long thought was a motivation or discipline problem is actually a systems issue. In today's episode I talk about this revelation and why it's so hard to just do the things you know, need, and want to do to change your life for the better.

I Just Want to Soak Up the Sun

After a morning in the garden, I'm getting real about what it actually means to have my best summer ever — and it has nothing to do with productivity or a glow-up. This year I'm chasing campfires, river floats, and reading in the backyard, and honestly? That sounds pretty perfect to me.

I've Been Wrong About Myself for Over a Decade

What happens when you stumble across a piece of your past that completely rewrites the story you've been telling yourself? Have you ever been so convinced you failed at something that you never stopped to check if that was actually true? That's exactly where I found myself this week. I dug up my old master's thesis, and what I found forced me to reckon with how wrong I've been about myself for over a decade.

Dealing with career journey disappointments

What do you do when you feel like you're fumbling your way through your career? We all experience disappointment in work, but it hits harder when you're taking initiative, planning a pivot, or just trying to grow, especially if you feel like you're getting mixed signals from those above you. If you're multi-passionate like me, you're probably sensitive to criticism and your own self-doubt or past experiences compound that negative self-talk. Today I talk about a recent disappointing experience at my work, how I'm overcoming it, how I'm using it to motivate me in my career pivot. And I'm also gonna talk about my career journey and how I got to where I am today, because sometimes looking back can help us figure out where we want to go next.

How’s my life audit going so far?

I called 2026 my Year of Curiosity. I did a life audit to figure out my priorities. So....where has it gotten me? Pretty far, actually. In this episode I review the first quarter of my life audit - where I succeeded, where I didn't, and where I go from here. And I talk about some exciting career news!