How to Heal

Core Energetics: How to Get Out of Stress Debt

You don't burn out all at once. It creeps in — the racing, the over-scheduling, the obsession with doing more, faster. And before you know it, you're short with your family, mean to yourself, shallow-breathing through your days, and wondering why nothing feels good anymore. That's stress debt. And you can't meditate your way out of it in one session. In this episode, I'm getting real about what chronic stress actually looks like — not the dramatic version, the subtle one. The one that shows up as weight gain, hair loss, anger, and a body that's screaming while you keep pushing. I'm sharing how sobriety became my mirror — teaching me to notice before I hit the wall — and why the space between "I feel like sh*t" and "I'm ready to slow down" is the most important place to pay attention. We're talking about the tools that work, why they sometimes feel boring, and why that doesn't mean they're not doing something. Every practice is a deposit. Every sprint is a withdrawal. The goal isn't perfection — it's building a bank big enough that when life runs you hard, you know how to come back. Because the after? Presence. Freedom. A life that actually reflects how you want to live. That's what we're building toward. In this episode: * The subtle signs of chronic stress we normalize * How sobriety taught me to catch myself before the crash * What "stress debt" really means — and how to pay it down * Why mindfulness feels boring (and why you should do it anyway) * The life waiting for you on the other side of regulated

Containment vs. Embodiment: Why Structure Is the Path to Self-Trust

Have you ever felt the pull to blow up everything you've built just to feel free again? This episode is for the woman who is quietly wondering if the life she's built is actually the life she wants - and whether following joy means she has to abandon her structure to find it. Spoiler: it doesn't. In this raw, personal episode, Lindsay explores the tension between containment and embodiment and makes the unpopular spiritual argument that structure isn't the enemy of joy. It's where joy gets to live. In this episode: * Why blindly chasing joy isn't a strategy — especially for women who cycle * The difference between containment and confinement * How to trust yourself without burning down what you've built * Why your anger, rumination, and fixation are actually grief signals * What "building capacity" really means — and why it's the real glow up * How to find freedom, creativity, and joy within the life you're already in If you've ever thought: "I need to leave everything" during a hard week — this episode will stop you, ground you, and remind you that the container you've built is worth staying in. This episode is for you if: * You're a high-achieving woman who feels quietly disconnected * You're navigating a major life transition and scared to trust yourself * You want structure AND freedom — and you're done believing you have to choose Ready to stop white-knuckling your life and start trusting yourself at a whole new level? The Upgrade is an 8-week 1:1 coaching container for high-achieving women who are done doing it alone. 👉 Apply now here [https://www.lindsaytrimarchi.com/] Transcript [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXQC9LeEqx3UtQfntxQqMdehI2HFvjAp-eTrmfIZVhE/edit?usp=sharing]

The Energy of Each Day of the Week & How to Work With Your Cycle

What if the reason you're exhausted on Mondays and unstoppable on Tuesdays isn't a coincidence? In this episode, I'm breaking down the energetics of each day of the week — from the moon's reflective Monday energy to Venus's pleasure-filled Friday vibes — and showing you exactly how they map onto the four phases of your menstrual cycle. Here's what we cover: * Why Monday is NOT the day to hustle (and what to do instead) * The one day a week you're biologically magnetic and most powerful * Why the second half of your cycle deserves way more respect than we give it * How to stop fighting your body and start working WITH it — even inside a world that wasn't built for us This isn't woo for the sake of woo. This is ancient wisdom meeting real life — for the woman who's doing it all and wondering why she feels so off half the time. Spoiler: you're not crazy. You're just luteal. 😉 Transcript [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hrxtKL-z5tviMHUx2ihv3DZ0vy5KrhSy0iLvW6vVIaM/edit?usp=sharing]

How Presence Builds Awareness (Even When You’re Not Trying)

In this off-the-cuff episode of How to Heal, Lindsay explores how presence quietly increases awareness — and why healing doesn’t always come from forcing change, but from allowing new ideas, intentions, and exposures to take root over time. She shares personal reflections on motherhood, divided attention, digital overwhelm, and the concept of “digital sobriety,” revealing how the simple act of being present can transform the way we live, parent, and relate to ourselves. This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to master everything at once. When your intention is there, the healing is already happening. The seeds you plant — through exposure, curiosity, and presence — begin to shape your awareness and ultimately, your life. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or in transition, this conversation will help you trust that meaningful change is unfolding, even when you can’t yet see it. Transcript [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13H_gdt0gFM9jwNvVzZpXfGbK2-jeISAHGojOVBlY1cM/edit?usp=sharing]

Why Intentional Friendships Matter More Than Ever & How to Find Your People

In this episode of the How to Heal podcast, host Lindsay Trimarchi Richter discusses the importance of fun and meaningful friendships in our lives. She emphasizes the need for intentional relationships, especially as we navigate the complexities of adulthood, parenting, and careers. Lindsay also addresses the impact of social media on friendships, encouraging listeners to focus on genuine connections rather than superficial interactions. The conversation highlights the significance of creating supportive communities for women, fostering empowered conversations, and building a fulfilling life and career. * It's important to have fun and meaningful friendships. * Intentional relationships are crucial for personal growth. * Social media interactions don't define true friendships. * We should focus on the energy we feel around people. * Empowered conversations can lead to deeper connections. * Self-help can be enjoyable and fulfilling. * Creating community is essential for women. * Building a career you love requires inner work. * We need creative inspiration to thrive. * Intentional spaces can lead to healthier futures. friendship, social connections, intentional relationships, self-help, community, women empowerment, social media, personal growth, emotional well-being, career development Transcript [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RcRaq9J-7mCuPisQCK_7oagtID1U3RowfARKo35kEaQ/edit?usp=sharing]