You Know You Are Healing When Fun Returns

You Know You Are Healing When Fun Returns

I use homemade hamburger buns to show how “fun” is a real sign of emotional capacity and a stronger foundation. We move from hustle and burnout toward small, doable ways to create joy so we can show up better in every role we carry.  • why a “silly” win can reveal real growth  • fun as part of your foundation, not an extra  • how burnout and mental clutter build from avoidance  • questions to find what makes you feel like you  • a simple list-making exercise to reclaim creativity  • my own joy list: cooking, bread, gardening, porch time, book club, running, being outside  If you love this podcast, I'd love it if you left me a review on iTunes or Spotify.  Want to see where you can add fun into your life? Book a free 20-minute Path Forward Call. [https://calendly.com/aliciaortmancoaching/path-forward-call] Stay up-to-date with Connection Circles Here! [https://heygoalsister.myflodesk.com/connectioncircles] Creating a space for high-achieving women seeking deeper conversations to do the REAL inner work.  Join my Email List [https://heygoalsister.myflodesk.com/priorityplanner] - and get my gift to you, my Priority Planner www.heygoalsister.com [https://heygoalsister.com/] Say hey in the the DM's on IG [https://www.instagram.com/aliciaortmancoaching] Goal-Setting Workbook [https://a.co/d/0ij4jXw8]for self-accountability + consistency

How Is Your Foundation, Really?

We talk about why goals do not fix your life if you are building on exhaustion, avoidance, and burnout, and how a simple return to the basics strengthens your foundation. We also dig into the ripple effects of how you lead yourself, especially for your kids and anyone who is watching what you model.  • building a life within your capacity by starting where you are  • strengthening your foundation with sleep, nutritious food, movement and phone breaks  • noticing the ripple effect of burnout on your mood, home and relationships  • modeling balanced adulthood for kids through real growth and real setbacks  • naming avoidance and how it keeps problems looping in your mind  • choosing one thing to face so you can clear mental and emotional space  • using a life audit to score key areas and pick one focus  Book your free 20-minute Path Forward Call [https://calendly.com/aliciaortmancoaching/path-forward-call]to walk away with an actionable step to move forward in one area of your life.  Grab your spot for Connection Circles Here! [https://heygoalsister.myflodesk.com/connectioncircles] Creating a space for high-achieving women seeking deeper conversations to do the REAL inner work.  Join my Email List [https://heygoalsister.myflodesk.com/priorityplanner] - and get my gift to you, my Priority Planner www.heygoalsister.com [https://heygoalsister.com/] Say hey in the the DM's on IG [https://www.instagram.com/aliciaortmancoaching] Goal-Setting Workbook [https://a.co/d/0ij4jXw8]for self-accountability + consistency

Motherhood Wounds That Quietly Linger

We hold space for the grief that can surface after Mother’s Day when you’re the mother you wish you had, yet you still feel the quiet heaviness of what you didn’t receive.  I share what helps me move through motherhood wounds with honesty, self-compassion, and practical tools you can use right now.  • inner child visualization to offer comfort and safety  • journaling to process sadness, anger, and resentment  • movement, nature and comfort routines as nervous system care  • why closure often has to be self-given  If any of this resonated and you want to further this conversation, please reach out to me via future Connection Circles. [https://www.heygoalsister.com] You can also send me a DM on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aliciaortmancoaching] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AliciaOrtmanCoaching]. Creating a space for high-achieving women seeking deeper conversations to do the REAL inner work.  Join my Email List [https://heygoalsister.myflodesk.com/priorityplanner] - and get my gift to you, my Priority Planner www.heygoalsister.com [https://heygoalsister.com/] Say hey in the the DM's on IG [https://www.instagram.com/aliciaortmancoaching] Goal-Setting Workbook [https://a.co/d/0ij4jXw8]for self-accountability + consistency

Mother’s Day Experience Gifts

I’m sharing Mother’s Day gifts that feel like real relief, not more clutter, by focusing on experiences and thoughtful effort. The goal is to help you feel seen and celebrated by taking decisions and planning off your plate. • why the mental load creates decision overwhelm for moms • asking what you want to feel, then building the day around that • experience gift ideas like boat day, spa day, dinner and a show, cooking class, author events • practical gifts that remove a task, including restocking skincare and replacing worn-out essentials • an active listening “gifts” note to capture what people mention they need • high-impact effort gifts, including cleaning the house and booking family photos Join the email list here for future Connection Circle [htpps://www.heygoalsister.com]dates! Connect on FB [https://www.facebook.com/AliciaOrtmanCoaching] or IG [https://www.instagram.com/aliciaortmancoaching] Creating a space for high-achieving women seeking deeper conversations to do the REAL inner work.  Join my Email List [https://heygoalsister.myflodesk.com/priorityplanner] - and get my gift to you, my Priority Planner www.heygoalsister.com [https://heygoalsister.com/] Say hey in the the DM's on IG [https://www.instagram.com/aliciaortmancoaching] Goal-Setting Workbook [https://a.co/d/0ij4jXw8]for self-accountability + consistency

How High-Achieving Women Can Find Real Connection

I share the quiet desire I have carried for years to find deeper, real-life conversations with high-achieving women. I tell the story of one coffee chat that led to a bold ask, a surprising response, and a new space for women who want to do the inner work together.  • craving deeper conversations beyond surface-level check-ins  • noticing how personal development can feel lonely without real connection  • honoring that not everyone has the capacity for depth and that it is okay  • finding like-minded women by starting with what interests you and building the room yourself  • choosing being seen and heard over “more community.”  I'd like to invite you to my online Connection Circle [https://calendar.app.google/wUU761jMDMVqeYqF9] on May 7 at 12:00 EST.  The best way to stay in connection with me for upcoming opportunities to join a Connection Circle is to join my email list. [https://heygoalsister.myflodesk.com/priorityplanner] Creating a space for high-achieving women seeking deeper conversations to do the REAL inner work.  Join my Email List [https://heygoalsister.myflodesk.com/priorityplanner] - and get my gift to you, my Priority Planner www.heygoalsister.com [https://heygoalsister.com/] Say hey in the the DM's on IG [https://www.instagram.com/aliciaortmancoaching] Goal-Setting Workbook [https://a.co/d/0ij4jXw8]for self-accountability + consistency