Episode 1: Being a Mom and a Perfectionist… and Learning to Release It

Episode 1: Being a Mom and a Perfectionist… and Learning to Release It

In this episode, I talk about: * Being an all-or-nothing perfectionist before becoming a mom * The pressure of early motherhood and feeling like you’re already getting it wrong * Why perfectionism and parenting don’t have to be the same thing * Letting your kids see you without making them responsible for you * The difference between control and wanting everyone to just be okay * The challenge of being a fixer… and learning to step back * What releasing perfectionism actually looks like in real life A reminder from this episode: Sometimes just sitting in the room…even if you’re not holding it all together…is enough. Connect with me: If this resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you.Share the episode, send me a message, or just sit with it for a bit. Empowered in Motion Where strength isn’t about having it all together…it’s about showing up… as you are… and moving through it anyway. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe [https://thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Season 2: Coming Back to What’s Real

Season 2 starts here. This isn’t a loud comeback or a polished relaunch. It’s a grounded return to something that never stopped being part of who I am. In this episode, I share what shifted during my time away, why I’m letting go of expectations and fluff, and how this season of Empowered in Motion is going to feel different… but still fully me. We’re moving into deeper conversations around strength, burnout, leadership, boundaries, movement, and recovery. Not the performative versions. The real ones. The ones we actually live in. If you’ve been feeling like you’re holding everything together while trying to keep up, this space is for you. You’re not alone. And this season, we’re not forcing anything. We’re moving with it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe [https://thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Episode 36: Closing the Year with Intention

This is a shorter episode, a quiet pause as the year comes to a close. In this episode of Empowered in Motion, Mindy offers a gentle way to finish the year without pressure to reflect perfectly or tie up every loose end. It is an invitation to stand in the doorway between what is ending and what is beginning, allowing the year to be what it was and moving forward with calm and intention. As the podcast takes a brief holiday break, this episode serves as a soft closing for the season. Not rushed, not dramatic, just steady and honest. If you are feeling the weight of unfinished business or the urge to rush ahead, this episode is here as a reminder that completion does not always mean finished, and quiet strength is enough. Empowered in Motion will return after the holiday break with new episodes and reflections for the new year. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe [https://thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Episode 35: The Energy of Renewal

Renewal isn’t loud. It isn’t dramatic. And it definitely isn’t the “new year, new me” pressure we’re surrounded by this time of year. Renewal is quieter, softer, and far more honest. It’s the slow return to yourself after a season of holding too much. In this episode, we explore what renewal actually feels like — in the body, in everyday life, and in the subtle emotional shifts we don’t always recognize until much later. We talk about why renewal begins long before change is visible, and how to listen for the signs that something inside you is ready to shift. You’ll also hear a short reflection from Sean Hanlon of The Release Valve, offering his perspective on renewal as part of the lifelong journey of self-awareness and growth. This episode is an invitation to soften your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and reconnect with the truth that renewal isn’t reinvention… it’s remembering. We also touch briefly on what’s coming next:Renewal Through Release, arriving this Monday in the Weekly Outlook for December 15 — a deeper look at how letting go creates space for renewal to unfold. In This Episode We Explore: • What renewal feels like beyond the New Year pressure• Why your body often senses renewal before your mind does• The difference between reinvention and returning• Subtle signs of renewal in everyday life• How softness becomes a doorway to change• A guided reflection to help you notice where renewal is already rising in your life• A guest reflection on renewal with Sean Hanlon Take a Breath With Me You’ll find a short, grounding reflection toward the end of the episode — a moment to pause, soften, and reconnect with your own inner rhythm. Join the Conversation If this episode resonated with you, stay connected.Listen to more episodes, read the reflections, and join the ongoing conversation about living softer, stronger, and more aligned. Your voice matters here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe [https://thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Episode 34: Finding Rest When Life Is Full

In this episode, I share what sacred rest looked like for me during a stressful season and how it showed up in an unexpected way through creativity and new art. After taking a few weeks away from the podcast, I talk openly about guilt around slowing down, what it felt like to step back, and how returning to color and collage helped me reconnect with myself. If you’ve been carrying a lot, feeling torn about taking a pause, or wondering what rest even means right now, this conversation offers a gentle place to land. Rest doesn’t have to be perfect or quiet to be real, and you’re not alone in figuring out what it looks like for you.Head to either Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinmotionpodcast/]or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576760068783] to see more. Join the conversation below. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe [https://thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]