Episode 94: How Do You Cope When You Know It's Over But You Haven't Left Yet? Should I Stay For The Kids?

Episode 94: How Do You Cope When You Know It's Over But You Haven't Left Yet? Should I Stay For The Kids?

You've probably told yourself you're doing the right thing. Keeping the family together, keeping the peace, keeping everything looking normal from the outside. But if you're honest? You're exhausted. You're not really present. And somewhere underneath all that keeping, a quiet question keeps running on repeat. This episode isn't about whether to stay or leave. It's about something far more important, what you're actually teaching your kids by staying, and whether the version of you they're getting is the version they deserve. What you'll walk away with *  Why "staying for the kids" might be doing more harm than you realise — and the honest question you need to ask yourself instead. *  How to tell the difference between a difficult season worth pushing through and a relationship that quietly ended a long time ago. *  The real reason fear sounds so convincing (and why it's a terrible place to make a long-term decision from). *  A simple reframe that shifts the whole conversation — from "should I stay?" to something that actually creates clarity. *  Why your children need you emotionally present far more than they need you physically in the same house. If this episode hit close to home, you don't have to sit with it alone. Whether you're trying to figure out your next step, work through the guilt, or just have someone in your corner who gets it, that's exactly what I'm here for. Let's have a real conversation. Helpful links * Website: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com] * Follow Stacy on Instagram: @stacymunzenberger [https://www.instagram.com/stacymunzenberger/] "Your kids don't need you in the same house. They need the best version of you."   #TheStacyMShow #StayingForTheKids #SeparationSupport #RelationshipAdvice #CoParenting #DivorceSupport #UnhappyMarriage #MentalHealthMums #FamilyBreakdown #LifeAfterSeparation #WomenEmpowerment

Episode 93: Your Why Can Change (And That's Okay)

YOU HIT THE GOAL. SO WHY DO YOU FEEL NOTHING? You know that feeling when you finally get the thing you've been chasing and instead of fireworks, you just feel... flat? Yeah. This episode is about that. Stacy's getting honest about why so many of us spend years working towards a goal, only to reach it and quietly think "is this it?" Turns out the goal was never really the point. There's something underneath it. And once you find it, everything starts to make a lot more sense. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why chasing the "what" without knowing your "why" leaves you feeling empty, even when you're winning * A simple five-step exercise to dig past the surface answer and find what you're actually chasing * Why it's completely okay for your why to change, and how to spot when it has * How to start making decisions based on how you want your life to feel, not just how it looks * Why feeling stuck might not be a motivation problem at all, but a sign you've outgrown an old goal If this episode hit a little close to home, you're not alone, and that's kind of the point. Share it with a friend who needs to hear it, leave a review if it gave you something to think about, and if you're ready to get real clarity on what you're actually working towards, book a call with Stacy below. Let's figure out your why together. Helpful Links * Website: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com] * Follow Stacy on Instagram: @stacymunzenberger [https://www.instagram.com/stacymunzenberger/]   #StacyMShow #FindYourWhy #PersonalGrowthPodcast #MindsetShift #PurposeOverHustle #LifeClarity #WomenInBusiness #RealTalkPodcast #SelfAwareness #GoalSetting #BusinessMindset #LivingIntentionally #PodcastForWomen #InnerWork

Episode 92: You've Been Living by Someone Else's Values Without Knowing It

If you have been feeling stuck, drained, or like no matter what you do something still feels off, this episode is going to hit home. Most people think they are overwhelmed because they have too many choices. But what if the real problem is that you do not actually know what matters most to you? Today we are getting real about values, not the ones you were taught to have, not the ones that look good on paper, your actual values. And trust me, there is a big difference. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE * Why you are not overwhelmed because of too many choices and what is actually going on beneath the surface * How to tell the difference between values you genuinely hold and the ones you inherited without realising it * A simple, practical exercise to identify your top values and narrow them down to the one that should be guiding every decision you make * Why your values are allowed to change as you grow and what it means when the life you built no longer feels like yours * How to use your values as a compass so decision making becomes clearer, less stressful, and a whole lot more you READY TO GO DEEPER? If this episode got you thinking, imagine what it feels like to have that clarity in every area of your life. Whether you are navigating a big decision, feeling stuck in a season that no longer fits, or just ready to start living more intentionally, I would love to help you get there. Book a call, join the conversation, or share this episode with someone who needs to hear it today. You never know who in your circle is quietly carrying the weight of a life that was never really theirs. HELPFUL LINKS * Website: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com] * Follow Stacy on Instagram: @stacymunzenberger [https://www.instagram.com/stacymunzenberger/]   #TheStacyMShow #CoreValues #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #MindsetShift #PodcastForWomen #OverwhelmSupport #LivingIntentionally #FindYourValues #LifeClarity #WomensWellness #DecisionMaking #SelfDiscovery #AuthenticLiving

Episode 91: Is a 30-minute conversation worth a WEEK of recovery?

You're Not "Too Sensitive." You're Just Paying a Price Nobody Warned You About. You've sat through the lunch. Replied to the text. Taken the call. And then spent the next three days replaying it in the shower, in bed, at 2am when you should be sleeping. Sound familiar? Here's the thing nobody talks about: that thirty-minute conversation might have cost you a whole week. And it never shows up on a bank statement. In this episode of The Stacy M Show, Stacy gets real about the emotional price tag attached to the relationships, obligations, and commitments we keep telling ourselves we just have to put up with, and why most of us have never once stopped to ask if they're actually worth it. WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ONE * Why your emotional energy is one of your most valuable assets, and what it actually costs you when you keep spending it on the wrong people and the wrong things * The simple but powerful question Stacy now asks before saying yes to anything, that has nothing to do with money * How a cancer diagnosis forced a full audit of relationships, obligations, and a definition of success that was never really hers to begin with * Why history and value are not the same thing, and how to stop measuring relationships by how long they've been in your life instead of what they actually bring to it * The quiet but real difference between relationships that support you and the ones you have to recover from, and why recognising that changes everything If this episode hit a nerve and you're realising there are some things in your life that are seriously overdue for a rethink, let's talk. Whether it's your relationships, your commitments, your business, or just the mental load you've been carrying around way too long, sometimes you just need someone in your corner to help you work through it. And if this episode made you feel a little seen today, share it with someone who needed it too. You probably already know exactly who that person is. HELPFUL LINKS: Website: stacymunzenberger.com [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com] Programs & Resources: work-with-stacy [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com/work-with-me] Follow Along on Socials: @stacymunzenberger     #TheStacyMShow #EmotionalEnergy #SetBoundaries #RelationshipAudit #MindsetShift #SelfAwareness #ProtectYourPeace #WomenInBusiness #PersonalGrowthPodcast #EnergyManagement #RealTalkPodcast #LifeAfterCancer #StopPeoplePleasing #KnowYourWorth

Episode 90: Why I Didn't Celebrate Being Cancer Free

You'd think the moment you finally get the news you've been fighting for, you'd be crying happy tears, popping bottles, and calling everyone you know. So why didn't I? When my scans came back clear and my doctors told me there was no evidence of disease, I felt something I wasn't prepared for at all: weird. In this episode, I'm getting real about what actually happens after the hard season ends, and why not celebrating doesn't mean you're not grateful. WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY FROM THIS EPISODE * Why your nervous system doesn't just switch off the moment you get good news, and why that's completely normal * How to give yourself permission to feel whatever you feel, even when it's not the reaction everyone around you is expecting * The difference between healing and certainty, and why understanding that distinction might be the most freeing thing you hear today * What celebration can actually look like after a hard season (hint: it's not always confetti and champagne) * Why "no right way to process good news" applies to you too, whether you're waiting on a medical result, a court outcome, a financial decision, or something else entirely If you're waiting for your own result right now, or you've just received news you've been holding your breath for, this one's for you. You don't have to perform your relief for anyone. Sometimes joy arrives quietly. And that's more than okay. If this episode hit home, please share it with someone who might need to hear it. You never know who's quietly carrying something heavy and just needs permission to feel exactly how they feel. And if you're ready to work on your mindset, your resilience, or your next chapter, I'd love to connect with you. Helpful Links: Website: stacymunzenberger.com [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com] Programs & Resources: work-with-stacy [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com/work-with-me] Follow Along on Socials: @stacymunzenberger     #TheStacyMShow #CancerRemission #CancerFree #MindsetMatters #HealingJourney #YouAreNotAlone #RealTalkPodcast #WomensHealth #CancerSurvivor #LifeAfterCancer #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCompassion #PodcastForWomen #GratitudeDaily