• The emotional cost of continuing when everything feels like too much (02:05)
• Why pausing creative output is sometimes the most strategic move (06:08)
• Scarcity fears that show up for entrepreneurs when we stop producing (10:43)
• Reflection prompts to explore your relationship with rest (14:06)
• An invitation to treat your next pause as a living experiment (17:38)

If you’ve been craving a break but feel afraid of losing momentum, this episode is your reminder that rest is not a detour. It’s part of the path.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• How binary thinking keeps us stuck in success or failure mode (01:13)
• The story behind my first-ever wellness retreat for business owners (04:31)
• The reframe that brought my creativity and energy back (06:28)
• The unexpected path to selling out this year’s retreat with ease (08:57)
• A guided reflection to help you pick your dream back up (10:53)

If you’ve been holding back because of a past disappointment, I hope this episode reminds you that progress comes one draft at a time.

In this episode, I explore:

• How internalized systems (capitalism, patriarchy, colonialism) shape our perfectionism (05:25)
• The energetic drain of chasing “the final version” (08:59)
• Why your business deserves to evolve in drafts, not just final products (09:46)
• A few honest questions to help you notice where you’re holding back (12:14)

If waiting until things are polished is wearing you down, this episode is your reminder that sharing the messy middle might be the most powerful thing you can do.

In this episode, we share:

• The real story behind this season of personal and professional transition (13:33)
• How we’re learning to stay visible even when we’re still in process (20:26)
• Rebuilding without slipping back into overdrive (29:56)
• The difference between forcing clarity and allowing emergence (38:11)
• My go-to practice for hearing my own voice again (40:59)
• What’s evolving in our work, and what’s staying rooted (50:45)

If change is swirling around you and you’re not sure what comes next, this episode offers the gentle reminder that you don’t have to rush the answer. You just have to keep listening. Tune in to hear some concrete ways that we’re doing that amid our own transitions.

In this episode, Cindy will share how to:

✦ Avoid burnout with a systematic writing process
✦ Get past perfectionism and write that messy first draft
✦ Choose the right genre to keep imposter syndrome at bay
✦ Simplify the publishing process so your book actually gets into readers’ hands

We also dig into how much money authors actually make—and brainstorm tons of creative ways you can leverage your book to grow your business and visibility.

If writing a book is on your heart, this is the pep talk (and practical advice) you need.

Meet The Guest 

Cindy Childress

Dr. Cindy, The Expert’s Ghostwriter®, supports entrepreneurs to write books that make money and make an impact. Her clients achieve bestseller status, give TEDx Talks, win book awards, sign book deals, and more. Highlights of her results in the past seven years include: 45 Client and Student Books Published,14 #1 Bestselling Books, 17 Book Awards, and 2 Traditional Book Deals. She was awarded a gold American Business Award for Company of the Year: Media & Entertainment in 2022. The year before she won two gold awards with the International Business Awards 2021: Company of the Year in Business or Professional Services and Company of the Year in Media & Entertainment. She co-authored The Logical Law of Attraction with Helen Racz and was quoted in U.S. News and World Report, plus featured in Thrive Global, amongst many other publications. Cindy holds a Ph. D. in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In addition to bespoke ghostwriting services, she leads online writing and editing classes and author coaching programs. She’s also a foster mom with Rescued Pets Movement and a faculty member with Writespace Houston in Texas.

In this episode, Lindsay will share:

  How traditional financial literacy can actually increase money anxiety
Why mindset alone isn’t enough—and what to focus on instead
Practical tools for reducing money stress and making aligned decisions
Why profitability isn’t always the best metric—and what sustainability really means

Plus, Lindsay and I share personal stories about the big (scary!) financial leaps we’ve taken in our businesses, and how we navigated them with self-trust.

If you’ve ever felt like your nervous system and your business bank account are in constant conflict, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

Meet The Guest 

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin (she/her) is a financial therapist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people understand how money and mental health intersect through her business, Mind Money Balance. She’s the curriculum creator and workshop facilitator of a five-part series on financial wellness at the Center for the Education of Women+ at the University of Michigan. To start incorporating financial health in your workplace, take the quiz to learn which topic your team could most benefit from.

Together, Nancy and I unpack:

• When everything hits at once: Maegan’s basement experience (05:03)
• Why trying to “think your way out” of grief doesn’t work (11:32)
• How to find small moments of power in uncertain seasons (17:16)
• A look at business pressure, scarcity mindset, and selling from fear (23:58)
• Surrendering control and letting mystery guide you (30:11)
• Concrete examples of how choice can help us discover the mystery (56:11)

If you’re navigating a season of unpredictability or feeling like your plans are falling apart, this episode offers comfort, perspective, and practical wisdom for finding your footing. Tune in for an honest conversation about letting go, leaning into mystery, and trusting that your path is unfolding, even when it’s hard to see.

In this episode, Tati will share:

• How high-functioning anxiety hides behind success and achievement (07:12)
• The emotional risks of visibility and sharing your personal story (18:10)
• How to set boundaries around social media, email, and your energy (30:55)
• What to do when you feel like you’re never doing enough (40:18)
• Embracing the power of the plateau (42:46)
• Self-compassion as a revolutionary act for high achievers (46:16)

Whether you’re constantly checking your email or silently spiraling while everyone tells you how successful you are, this episode offers the space to slow down, get honest, and feel seen. You’ll walk away with concrete strategies you can try today. 

Meet The Guest 

Tati Garcia

Tati Garcia, LPC, is a psychotherapist, coach, and speaker who helps high-achieving professionals break free from anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. With over 13 years of experience in the mental health field, she blends clinical expertise with personal experience to guide clients toward confidence and balance. Through her Calmly Coping podcast, coaching programs, and online resources, Tati empowers ambitious individuals to thrive—without sacrificing their well-being.

In this episode, Atiq will share:

The history of white supremacy culture and white privilege in the therapy field
Why this work is essential if you want to create safe, inclusive spaces
5 ways white supremacy might be showing up in your business
5 things you can (and should!) do to start dismantling it today

Atiq is warm, wise, and clear-eyed—the kind of teacher who makes hard truths easier to hear. I walked away from this conversation feeling empowered to make real change in my business. I think you will too.

Meet The Guest 

Atiq Shomar

Atiq is an antiracist, feminist therapist and social worker. As an Arab American, Muslim, and English speaker, they navigate complex identities while recognizing their able-bodied and white-passing privilege. Atiq is committed to unpacking bias, challenging white supremacy, and fostering inclusive, authentic spaces. Their approach is grounded in lived experience, critical reflection, and a dedication to lifelong learning.