The Sarah Strat Show

Episode 3: Adjusting on the Fly: How to Navigate Big Life Changes Without Getting Overwhelmed

Life rarely waits until we're ready. Whether you're moving to a new city, starting a new job, ending a relationship, moving into a new home, or completely rebuilding your routine, major life transitions can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. In this episode, I share lessons I've learned from moving countries twice within eight years, settling into a new apartment, and navigating the unexpected changes that come with building a life that doesn't always go according to plan. We'll talk about how to work with what you have available right now instead of waiting for perfect conditions, how to protect your mental bandwidth during stressful seasons, and practical strategies for staying focused on what truly matters when it feels like everything is demanding your attention. If you're currently going through a big adjustment, this episode is designed to help you organize your thoughts, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with confidence. In This Episode: Why waiting for the perfect time can keep you stuck * Learning to make progress before everything feels settled * Working with today's resources instead of tomorrow's ideal circumstances Protecting your mental bandwidth * Understanding decision fatigue during periods of change * Creating simple routines that reduce stress and conserve energy The power of "good enough" * Letting go of perfection when life is demanding more flexibility * Maintaining momentum without burning yourself out Separating urgent tasks from important goals * Identifying what truly needs your attention * Making time for the future you're trying to build Building temporary systems that create stability * Why every solution doesn't need to be permanent * Creating structure while you're still finding your footing Keeping your focus on the bigger picture * Avoiding the trap of getting lost in daily frustrations * Staying connected to your long-term vision and goals Giving yourself permission to adjust * Understanding that transition periods are part of growth * Replacing self-criticism with realistic expectations The Question Reset * A simple framework for reducing overwhelm * How to prioritize when everything feels important Key Takeaway You don't need to have your entire future figured out to move forward. You only need to take the next few steps. Growth often looks messy while you're living it, but every adjustment, challenge, and course correction is helping build the life you're working toward. Quote From This Episode "The people who successfully navigate change aren't the ones with perfect plans. They're the ones who keep moving, adapt to what's in front of them, and stay focused on the bigger picture." For more resources visit: www.sarahstrat.com  For my book visit: https://www.amazon.ca/Positive-Power-Steps-Mastering-Mindset/dp/B08DSYPCJW Follow me on socials to keep up with me: I STREAM LIVE ON TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/sarahstrat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahstrathall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhallauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/sarah_strat  X: https://x.com/sarahstratttv Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vgPVbcgDdg www.sarahstrat.com IF YOU SCROLLED DOWN THIS FAR THEN HERE IS A BIG BURST OF POSITIVE VIBES FOR YOUR DAY!! KEEP BEING AMAZING AND THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT! HUGS!

Episode 2: You're Not 'Too Sensitive', (you're with the wrong people!)

In this episode, I talk about what it’s really like to move through the world as someone who feels things deeply. From being called “too sensitive” to constantly questioning your emotions, this conversation is about unlearning the shame that comes from living in environments where your heart, voice, and vulnerability were never truly understood. We dive into emotional depth, empathy, heartbreak, intuition, boundaries, people-pleasing, and the exhausting pressure to shrink yourself just to make others comfortable. I share why sensitivity is not weakness, how the wrong people can make you feel like a problem, and what it means to finally reconnect with your authentic voice in a world full of noise and expectations. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, dismissed, “too much,” or afraid to fully express yourself, this episode is for you. Your softness is not your flaw, it may actually be your greatest strength. For more resources visit: www.sarahstrat.com  For my book visit: https://www.amazon.ca/Positive-Power-Steps-Mastering-Mindset/dp/B08DSYPCJW Follow me on socials to keep up with me: I STREAM LIVE ON TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/sarahstrat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahstrathall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhallauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/sarah_strat  X: https://x.com/sarahstratttv Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vgPVbcgDdg www.sarahstrat.com IF YOU SCROLLED DOWN THIS FAR THEN HERE IS A BIG BURST OF POSITIVE VIBES FOR YOUR DAY!! KEEP BEING AMAZING AND THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT! HUGS!

Episode 1: Starting Over at 36

In this very first episode of The Sarah Strat Show, Sarah opens up about why she disappeared from podcasting for years and what finally brought her back. After starting her original podcast, The Wealthy Optimist, in 2019 following a move to London, England, life took unexpected turns. From difficult relationships and losing parts of her identity, to rebuilding after heartbreak, leaving London after 6+ years, returning home to Vancouver, and starting over from scratch at 36, Sarah shares the lessons she’s learned about reinvention, healing, self-worth, and finally taking action before feeling “ready.” She also talks about taking the leap into streaming after years of fear, navigating personal growth publicly online, and discovering what emotionally safe love actually feels like after years of confusion and uncertainty in past relationships. This episode is about rebuilding your life, trusting yourself again, and understanding that waiting for the “perfect time” can quietly steal years from you. If you’ve ever felt behind, lost, stuck, afraid to begin, or unsure whether it’s too late to start over, then this episode is for you. Start your new life now, ready or not! Visit www.SarahStrat.com [http://www.SarahStrat.com] for resources, updates, and more. Follow me on socials to keep up with me: I STREAM LIVE ON TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/sarahstrat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahstrathall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhallauthor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/sarah_strat  X: https://x.com/sarahstratttv Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vgPVbcgDdg www.sarahstrat.com IF YOU SCROLLED DOWN THIS FAR THEN HERE IS A BIG BURST OF POSITIVE VIBES FOR YOUR DAY!! KEEP BEING AMAZING AND THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT! HUGS!