Ep34 You Can't Think Your Way Into Safety: Staying Connected to Yourself Through Hard Seasons

Ep34 You Can't Think Your Way Into Safety: Staying Connected to Yourself Through Hard Seasons

In this episode, Steph talks about emotional regulation, staying connected to yourself through hard seasons, and why mental + emotional health matter more than we sometimes realize. She shares how stress, uncertainty, grief, and life transitions can pull us away from ourselves — and why building an emotional regulation toolbox can help us feel more grounded, supported, and connected. Steph also dives into getting out of your thoughts and back into your body, processing emotions instead of suppressing them, and learning how to come back home to yourself when life feels heavy. 0:56 – Hard seasons can disconnect us 1:32 – What disconnecting looks like 2:31 – Emotional regulation 3:11 – Impacts of stress on the body 4:11 – "You can't think your way into safety" 5:01 – Emotional regulation toolbox 8:21 – Intuition vs fear 10:26 – Feel the emotion • name the emotion • move the emotion 13:19 – Flexible Wellness’ framework 14:10 – Growth work FOLLOW Follow for episode sneak peaks: @blissuppodcast [https://www.instagram.com/blissuppodcast/] Follow for simple swaps and habits to naturally shift from burnout to bliss: @blisswithstephf [https://www.instagram.com/blisswithstephf/] Follow to balance your wellness and life, and become your own healer: @flexiblewellness [https://www.instagram.com/flexiblewellness/] Elevate to your highest self www.flexiblewellness.net [http://www.flexiblewellness.net/]  RESOURCES Apply for 1:1 Wellness + Fitness Coaching [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScitcdcxEKpV7Ydpm7E1zXxWYEXrtD298jsF7h52_lZP4AM8g/viewform?usp=header] – my personalized private coaching will guide you in transforming your body, mind, and life so you can elevate to your highest self *This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and their guests. The content presented in the podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.  We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.*

Ep33 Inhabiting the Growth

What happens after you’ve already done the healing? In this episode, Steph shares what it’s looked like to actually live her growth—not just understand it. She reflects on 2025 as a year of integration, what it means to embody the person she’s been working toward, and how old patterns can still show up even when you’ve grown. This conversation explores navigating triggers from a grounded place, adjusting to healthier relationships, and what it really takes to become someone who no longer settles. If you’ve ever felt like your growth doesn’t “count” because it’s not loud or life-altering, this is your reminder that real transformation often happens in the way you respond — not just what you’ve been through. If you’ve been in a season that feels calm, quiet, or uncertain… you’re not behind — you’re becoming. 1:28 – Third of the way through 2026 2:35 – Reframing 2025 3:36 – Origin story 6:02 – Healing vs embodiment 6:50 – The truth about growth 7:39 – How to respond in a healthier way 10:09 – Healthy relationships are hard too 12:02 – Becoming someone who doesn’t settle 14:07 – Growth work FOLLOW Follow for episode sneak peaks: @blissuppodcast [https://www.instagram.com/blissuppodcast/] Follow for simple swaps and habits to naturally shift from burnout to bliss: @blisswithstephf [https://www.instagram.com/blisswithstephf/] Follow to balance your wellness and life, and become your own healer: @flexiblewellness [https://www.instagram.com/flexiblewellness/] Elevate to your highest self www.flexiblewellness.net [http://www.flexiblewellness.net/]  RESOURCES Apply for 1:1 Wellness + Fitness Coaching [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScitcdcxEKpV7Ydpm7E1zXxWYEXrtD298jsF7h52_lZP4AM8g/viewform?usp=sf_link%20] – my personalized private coaching will guide you in transforming your body, mind, and life so you can elevate to your most favorite self  *This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and their guests. The content presented in the podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.  We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. *You may have to turn your volume up to hear, but don't forget to turn your volume back down!!*

Ep32 Find My Core: Reconnecting to Your Body for Better Posture, Strength & Less Pain – with Physical Therapist Mike D’Aquila

In this special episode, Steph is joined by her Uncle Mike — a seasoned physical therapist — to talk all things core stability, movement patterns, and how reconnecting to your body can transform the way you move, exercise, and feel. Together, they created Find My Core, a 7-day mini video course designed to help you properly engage your core, improve posture, and reduce pain. Mike shares what he sees every day in his practice, how most people are doing core work wrong, and why slowing down and reactivating your deep stabilizers is the true path to strength and freedom in your body. They also give you a behind-the-scenes look at how they created this program — and how you can start feeling more aligned and connected from the inside out. 🎥 Learn more about Find My Core and how to access the mini course here [https://coach.everfit.io/package/LY591537] – use code BLISSUP for 50% off!! (expires 8/31/25) 2:04 – Mike D’Aquila’s background/education 4:46 – movement issues & misconceptions 6:48 – you can be strong with weak  9:50 – creating the stability program 10:15 – how to engage the core properly 20:45 – the reason for joint pain 30:25 – about Find My Core 32:40 – who is this program for 34:27 – benefits of the program 47:33 – results of program participants 56:18 – next steps/how to access  FOLLOW Contact Michael D’Aquila - Michaeldmspt@yahoo.com  Follow for episode sneak peaks: @blissuppodcast [https://www.instagram.com/blissuppodcast/] Follow for simple swaps and habits to naturally shift from burnout to bliss: @blisswithstephf [https://www.instagram.com/blisswithstephf/] Follow to balance your wellness and life, and become your own healer: @flexiblewellness [https://www.instagram.com/flexiblewellness/] Elevate to your highest self www.flexiblewellness.net [http://www.flexiblewellness.net/]  RESOURCES Apply for 1:1 Wellness + Fitness Coaching [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScitcdcxEKpV7Ydpm7E1zXxWYEXrtD298jsF7h52_lZP4AM8g/viewform?usp=sf_link ] – my personalized private coaching will guide you in transforming your body, mind, and life so you can elevate to your most favorite self  *This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and their guests. The content presented in the podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.  We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. *You may have to turn your volume up to hear, but don't forget to turn your volume back down!!*

Ep31 May Medicine: Growth, Change & Energetic Shifts

As May comes to a close, Steph reflects on a month that brought deep transformation — mentally, emotionally, and energetically. In this solo episode, she shares the subtle (but powerful) shifts that unfolded, how May tends to be a soul-stirring checkpoint in her personal year, and why change — even when it’s uncomfortable — is often the medicine we need. If you’ve been resisting a pivot, craving clarity, or sensing something shifting in your life, this is your permission slip to trust the process, tune into your intuition, and take the next aligned step. ✨ Includes journal prompts + encouragement for your own season of change. 1:16 – energetic check-in 2:11 – synchronicities and signs 2:50 – reflection for yourself 3:57 – may is the half-way point of my personal year 6:00 – change = growth 8:36 – growth work for you FOLLOW Follow for episode sneak peaks: @blissuppodcast [https://www.instagram.com/blissuppodcast/] Follow for simple swaps and habits to naturally shift from burnout to bliss: @blisswithstephf [https://www.instagram.com/blisswithstephf/] Follow to balance your wellness and life, and become your own healer: @flexiblewellness [https://www.instagram.com/flexiblewellness/] Elevate to your highest self www.flexiblewellness.net [http://www.flexiblewellness.net/]  RESOURCES Apply for 1:1 Wellness + Fitness Coaching [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScitcdcxEKpV7Ydpm7E1zXxWYEXrtD298jsF7h52_lZP4AM8g/viewform?usp=sf_link ] – my personalized private coaching will guide you in transforming your body, mind, and life so you can elevate to your most favorite self  *This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and their guests. The content presented in the podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.  We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.*

Ep30 Turning Trauma into Growth

Although trauma is never something we ask for, it can become a catalyst for powerful growth. In this episode, Steph opens up about a traumatic experience that caused her hip to dislocate — and how it ultimately led her down a path of deeper healing and self-discovery. She explores how stress, stored emotions, and unresolved experiences can manifest in the body, and shares tools for processing and releasing these feelings so they don't stay stuck. This episode is a raw and real reminder that healing isn't about erasing the pain — it's about learning to alchemize it. 1:35 – Steph’s personal traumatic event 4:44 – supporting your current body 5:03 – how it impacted her undergrad studies 6:45 – the role of internal + external stress 8:35 – reflecting on the 13th anniversary 9:53 – personal growth from the experience 12:22 – storing emotions in the body 14:11 – tools for processing + releasing emotions 18:00 – seeing pain as a growth portal 20:31 – your growth work FOLLOW Follow for episode sneak peaks: @blissuppodcast [https://www.instagram.com/blissuppodcast/] Follow for simple swaps and habits to naturally shift from burnout to bliss: @blisswithstephf [https://www.instagram.com/blisswithstephf/] Follow to balance your wellness and life, and become your own healer: @flexiblewellness [https://www.instagram.com/flexiblewellness/] Elevate to your highest self www.flexiblewellness.net [http://www.flexiblewellness.net/]  RESOURCES Apply for 1:1 Wellness + Fitness Coaching [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScitcdcxEKpV7Ydpm7E1zXxWYEXrtD298jsF7h52_lZP4AM8g/viewform?usp=sf_link ] – my personalized private coaching will guide you in transforming your body, mind, and life so you can elevate to your most favorite self The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson [https://amzn.to/4juw37Y] *This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and their guests. The content presented in the podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.  We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.*