The Stacy M Show

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

Episode 89: What If You Don’t Actually Know What Makes You Happy Anymore?

Have you ever sat there thinking, “Why can’t I just work out what I want?” while simultaneously keeping everyone else alive, organised, emotionally stable, and fed? Same. In this episode of The StacyM Show, Stacy gets real about something so many people quietly struggle with: feeling completely disconnected from themselves. From people pleasing and survival mode to burnout, relationships, illness, and just trying to hold life together, this conversation dives into why so many of us feel lost… even when life looks “fine” from the outside. And no, you’re not broken. You’ve probably just spent too long abandoning yourself to survive. In this episode, we cover: Why confusion is often a sign of disconnection, not failure How your values quietly shape your happiness, relationships, and decisions The difference between goals and alignment (and why ticking boxes doesn’t always fulfil you) Simple questions to help reconnect with yourself without blowing up your whole life Why resentment, exhaustion, and emotional numbness might actually be important information This is the kind of episode that feels like a deep conversation with a friend who gently calls you out while handing you emotional support snacks. If you’ve been feeling stuck, flat, overwhelmed, or like you’ve completely lost sight of who you are underneath all the responsibilities, this one’s for you. And if someone instantly popped into your head while listening to this episode, send it to them. Sometimes people just need permission to realise they’re not alone. 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 #PersonalGrowth #PeoplePleasing #BurnoutRecovery #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfWorth #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #LifeAlignment #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment

Episode 88: How Much Is a Divorce Really? (And Why Divorce Isn’t the Same as a Property Settlement)

If you've been googling "how much does a divorce cost" and feeling completely lost, first of all, hi, you're not alone. But here's the thing nobody tells you: divorce and a property settlement are not the same thing, and confusing the two is one of the most expensive mistakes people make. In this episode I'm breaking it all down in plain English, no lawyer hat, no jargon, just the stuff you actually need to know so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling like you actually have a handle on this. What you'll learn * The real difference between a divorce and a property settlement, and why getting this wrong can leave you financially exposed for years down the track * Why "we've already agreed on everything" is not as safe as it sounds, and what you actually need to make an agreement stick legally * What de facto couples need to know about property rights, because yes, this absolutely applies to you too * The biggest money mistake people make during separation (hint: it's emotional spending, not legal fees) and how to stop it before it burns through your asset pool * Practical quick wins to get organised early, because the earlier you are informed, the more options you usually have If this episode hit close to home, I want you to know that getting clear on this stuff early is genuinely one of the kindest things you can do for yourself right now. You don't have to figure it all out alone. If you're ready to go deeper, my Empowered Separation program was built exactly for this. Have a look and see if it feels like the right fit for where you're at. And if this episode helped you, please share it. Chances are, someone you know is lying awake at 2am googling this exact stuff and feeling completely overwhelmed. Send it to them. Website: www.stacymunzenberger.com [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com] Empowered Separation: https://www.transformwithstacy.com/separation-support-program [https://www.transformwithstacy.com/separation-support-program] Follow on Instagram: @stacymunzenberger [https://www.instagram.com/stacymunzenberger/] #divorceaustralia #propertysettlement #separationadvice #defactorelationship #australianfamilylaw #divorcecosts #empoweredseparation #separationpodcast #divorceandfinance #thestacymshow #familylawaustralia #divorcetips #lifeafterseparation

Episode 87: When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up: Practical Ways to Calm Anxiety & Overwhelm

You're Not "Anxious." You're Overwhelmed. And There's a Difference. If you've been functioning just fine on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside, this one's for you. You're still showing up, still replying to messages, still ticking boxes, but your chest is tight, your brain has forty-seven tabs open, and you honestly cannot remember the last time you felt genuinely okay. Here's the thing nobody talks about: what a lot of us are calling anxiety might actually be an overwhelmed nervous system, and that changes everything about how you deal with it. In this episode, Stacy breaks down what's really going on beneath the surface and hands you seven practical, no-fluff tools to start feeling like yourself again. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN * Why your brain is not broken, it's doing exactly what it was designed to do, and how understanding that one shift changes the way you respond to racing thoughts * The real reason you feel exhausted even when nothing "big" has happened, and why willpower and positive thinking alone will never fix a nervous system that's stuck in survival mode * How to stop treating every thought like a fact, because not every thought deserves your emotional energy or your time * A simple but powerful question to ask yourself when anxiety is keeping you frozen and stuck, so you can start moving forward even when you don't feel ready * Why courage is not the absence of fear, and the one reframe that will completely change how you see the hard things you keep putting off If this episode hit close to home, share it with someone who needs it. You probably already know someone who's been answering "all good" when they're really not. And if you're ready to stop white-knuckling it and actually work through what's going on beneath the surface, Stacy would love to support you. Head to the links below to book a call or find out more about working together. * Work With Stacy: www.transformwithstacy.com [http://www.transformwithstacy.com] . . #AnxietyTips #OverwhelmSupport #NervousSystemHealing #MentalHealthPodcast #StacyMShow #RealTalkPodcast#MindsetShift #SelfHelpForWomen #EmotionalHealth #PodcastForWomen #MentalWellness

Episode 86: How Not to Crap Your Pants Going Through a Separation

You don't need all the answers. You just need the next step. You know that feeling when leaving feels impossible, not because things are good, but because your brain would genuinely rather sit in a burning house than walk into a fog? It's not weakness. It's not love. It's your nervous system clinging to the known, even when the known is making you miserable. In this episode, we're talking about the fear that keeps people stuck, second-guessing, or sprinting back to something they already know isn't right, and what you can actually do to stop the panic spiral. Here's what you'll get out of this one: * Why your brain fights change even when change is clearly the right move, and how to stop letting fear make your decisions for you * The simple shift that shrinks the overwhelming unknown into something you can actually work with, and no, it's not having it all figured out * Why getting information before making emotional decisions is one of the most powerful things you can do right now * How to tell the difference between fear and a red flag, because feeling terrified doesn't automatically mean you're making the wrong call * The small, grounding actions that actually stabilise you during the most emotionally chaotic weeks, no wellness influencer required If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear they're not crazy and they're not alone. That one share might be exactly what someone needed today. Ready to stop spinning and figure out your next step?  Check out the links below and let's get you moving forward. 🔗 * Website: https://www.stacymunzenberger.com [https://www.stacymunzenberger.com] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacymunzenberger [https://www.instagram.com/stacymunzenberger] #SeparationSupport #DivorceRecovery #TheStacyMShow #LifeAfterSeparation #RelationshipHealing #MovingForward #DivorcePodcast #FearOfChange #CoParenting #EmotionalHealth #RealTalkPodcast #StartingOver #MindsetShift