Today I chose...

Calling myself out for abandonment

If we should be advocating for ourselves, what happens when we're actually our own biggest critic? This week, I talk about the insidious psychological pattern known as self-abandonment, and how I may have found trick to stop it in it's tracks. Is abandoning yourself really a form self-sabotage, to keep you stuck at your baseline level of happiness? Maybe the key to becoming the best version of yourself requires making it past that upper-limit you've unconsciously set for yourself If you've ever harshly judged yourself after a social interaction, or spent an afternoon feeling unnecessarily guilty, this episode is for you. Books mentioned in this episode:The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks I release new episodes every Monday. Follow the podcast to keep up with my latest choices. Thank you for listening! I'll talk to you next week, -Mona

Saftey is your nervous system's love language

I've been unintentionally signaling to my nervous system that I'm unsafe, and you probably are too. Today I explore the unconscious habits that are wreaking havoc on my well being and talk about the new behaviors I've replaced them with. If you feel dis-regulated and can't pinpoint why, this episode is for you! I discuss how I've accidentally been living in a state of Flight-Fight-Fawn- & Freeze and how I'm choosing to shift into a state of Rest-Digest-Create-&Connect. Also in this episode, I test out being more candid with you by ditching a script and just talking freely about my last three weeks. I hope this episode feels more personal and conversational. I release new episodes every Monday. Follow the podcast to keep up with my latest choices. Thank you for listening! I'll talk to you next week, -Mona

Interrupting a bad mood, before it takes over

In this episode, I share how a frustrating start to my day could have easily spiraled into a bad day… or even a bad week. But instead of letting that happen, I made a different choice. Not a huge one. Just a small interruption, that lead to more... A walk.Gratitude.Writing.Time outside. And somehow, those small shifts completely changed the trajectory of my day. This episode is about how quickly a mood can take over—and how much power there is in interrupting it before it does. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a bad mood or like your day was “ruined” before it even started, this one’s for you. New episodes every Monday. Books mentioned in this episode: The Magic by Rhonda Byrne

Numbing out without realizing it

Ever find yourself scrolling, cleaning, or staying busy… just to avoid the moment you’re in? In this episode, I’m unpacking the subtle ways I’ve been numbing out—especially during the harder parts of my day—and how I didn’t even realize how often I was checking out. From toddler tantrums to being “nap-trapped” and lost in endless scrolling, I started to notice how quickly I reach for distractions when things feel overwhelming, frustrating, or just not how I want them to be. This week, I tried something different. Instead of automatically checking out, I experimented with staying present. It wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t always comfortable. But it showed me the difference between avoiding my life… and actually being in it. If you’ve ever caught yourself doomscrolling, zoning out, or avoiding the moment you’re in—this episode is for you. New episodes every Monday.

Let them misunderstand you

Ever replay a conversation over and over… wondering if you were misunderstood? In this episode, I’m unpacking my habit of over-explaining, overthinking texts, and trying to control how I’m perceived—and what happened when I decided to stop. After sending a message in the middle of a conflict, I resisted the urge to follow up, clarify, or fix it… and sat in the discomfort of not knowing how it was received. No response. No reassurance. Just the spiral.... and a different choice. Learning to let people misunderstand you might be the very thing that helps you stop abandoning yourself. If you struggle with over-explaining, people-pleasing, or needing to be understood “the right way”… this one’s for you. New episodes every Monday. Books mentioned in this episode: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins