The Kaizen Catalyst Podcast

Finding Flow: Trauma, Performance, and the Power of Imperfection with Ann Foreyt

Ann Foreyt—technical project manager and aerial arts instructor—opens up about their journey of navigating life with a stutter and how it has shaped their relationship with performance, vulnerability, and growth. We dive deep into the intersection of trauma and performance, exploring how movement and community can become catalysts for healing and confidence. Ann shares how aerial arts helped them discover flow, embrace imperfection, and reconnect with their sense of self. If you’ve ever struggled to balance strength and softness, or feared being seen in your most human moments, this conversation is your reminder that power and vulnerability can coexist beautifully.

Killing Off Who You Thought You Were: The Real Work of Becoming Yourself

In this raw and reflective episode, Stephanie dives into the uncomfortable truth about growth: sometimes you have to kill off the version of yourself you thought you were supposed to be. Stephanie shares her personal journey of shedding old expectations, breaking free from perfectionism, and learning to appreciate who she is right now. This isn’t about reinvention—it’s about reclamation. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this conversation will remind you that self-acceptance isn’t soft—it’s survival.

Welcome and Reintroduction

In The Kaizen Catalyst Podcast, we talk about what it really takes to grow, perform, and rebuild when life doesn't go as planned.   Host, Stephanie High, is a trauma-informed educator and performance psychology practitioner who has experienced both burnout and breakthrough. She holds a master's in performance psychology and is pursuing a PhD in psychology with a focus on trauma.   The podcast exists to address the struggles that many ambitious women face behind the scenes, and to provide honest stories, practical tools, and insights to help listeners keep showing up in the middle of it all.

Maximizing Sleep and Recovery in a 24/7 World

In the hustle of today's non-stop society, sleep is often the first sacrifice at the altar of productivity — but at what cost? This episode of The Kaizen Catalyst Podcast shines a spotlight on the critical role of sleep in our lives, especially for those committed to high performance and recovery. We'll delve into the science of sleep, how it affects everything from cognitive function to physical health, and why it should be a non-negotiable pillar of your daily routine. Prepare to be inspired to prioritize those precious hours of rest and recovery.

Bouncing Back from Setbacks

Setbacks are inevitable, but it's our response to them that defines our path forward. In this episode of The Kaizen Catalyst Podcast, we explore the resilient mindset that helps individuals turn failures into stepping stones for success. We'll discuss strategies for coping with setbacks, the importance of adaptability, and how to cultivate a mindset that embraces challenges as opportunities for growth. Join us as we provide you with the tools to not just recover from setbacks but to rise stronger than before.