Be Your Own Badass

When you start getting to know yourself better, there’s a big chance that some activities or relationships in your life may feel a bit out of alignment compared to how they used to make you feel. The more you learn about who you are and what you really want, the more you’ll want to shift various areas of your life to match the personal growth you’re experiencing internally. 

This month's self-discovery activity gives you tips ...

Big news! The membership program that we've all been waiting for has officially opened its doors to the public!

The Self-Discovery Society is my new online membership program created to help you find clarity, confidence and empowerment in order to start creating the life you want.

Depending on your membership plan, the Self-Discovery Society will provide you with ongoing support, an accepting like-minded community, and other amazin...

Want to start diving into self-discovery and personal growth, but are confused about what it takes to truly become the best version of yourself?

What does the "best version" of yourself even look like?

Listen to this episode to learn the answers to these questions and more about the best way to work towards transforming into the best version of yourself.

Additional topics covered:

• What the best version of yourself really means
• ...

Self-care expert and mindset coach Kelsie from Simply Bentley joins me to talk about ways you can prevent yourself from experiencing burnout with effective and realistic self-care routines. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Kelsie's experience before and after she established healthy self-care routines during her time as a hairstylist experiencing extreme burnout
• How her view on self-care has changed over time
• How Kelsie...

Are you feeling a bit stuck in your life, comparing your timeline to others', or feel like you haven’t accomplished what you “should” have by this point in your life? This activity is going to help you realize that you are doing such a great job, give you perspective on what you truly want, and understand that your own personal timeline is special and perfect for YOU.

This activity was pulled from my self-confidence guided journal,...

So you've heard about self-discovery, but you're not sure if it's something that you need to pursue right now. That's okay, you're in the right place! 

Whether you're working towards career goals, personal growth goals, building confidence, or something else, not working on your self-discovery journey can be critical towards helping you achieve what you want. This episode breaks down five extremely important signs that you nee...

Looking at the title of this episode, you might be thinking, Sara, that’s almost too big of a question to answer. How can you possibly respond accurately for everyone?

Well first, you’re not wrong. It’s definitely a big question to answer! Second, I don’t think it’s impossible to answer in a way that nearly everyone can relate to in some day.

If you’ve been asking the big questions and seeking the answers to what it takes to live a...

One of the most overlooked pieces to self-discovery and personal growth is self-compassion. Oftentimes you'll hear advice about confidence saying to simply, "Be more positive" or other generic blanket statements that ignore the true challenges and messiness that you can face when you work on strengthening your confidence muscle.

Laura decided to switch the narrative, and is determined to include self-compassion and giving yourself ...

A fun and easy way to kick-start your self-discovery journey is to take personality tests! Personality tests, like the two mentioned in this episode, are great ways to start understanding who you are, why you respond in certain circumstances, what motivates you, and also how to better understand other people in your life.

While there are numerous personality tests that can help you during your self-discovery journey, the two mentio...

Grab your notebook or open up your Goodreads account, because today I'm sharing 10 of the absolute best books that you can read for your self-discovery and personal growth journey!

Click here to view the full list of books and links to purchase

Not sure which book to start with? Send me a message on Instagram and let me know which ones you're most interested in reading, and I'll give you my recommendations that fit where you are in...

This month's Q&A series episode is answering a question from TikTok: How do I start my self-discovery journey?

Might I say, fantastic question! As you'll learn in this episode, sometimes embarking on a journey to reconnect with who you are and what you want can be overwhelming. Do I start with affirmations? Do I need a journal? Are there certain books I need to read? Do I need a coach right away?

My answer may surprise you, so ...

This month's guest interview features Juston Gonzalez-Rodholm, who's in the profession where experiencing failure is innately part of the job. Throughout his acting journey, Juston has learned mindset shifts and tools that you can use to help you overcome your own fear of rejection and failure.

Additional topics discussed in this episode include:

• Identifying and embracing failure in a field that requires experiencing constant r...

Every month, one episode on the Be Your Own Badass Podcast will be dedicated to an actual self-discovery activity that you can use and apply to your own life. These activities may include journal prompts, actions to try, or a combination of both!

Kicking off this series for today's episode is all about identifying your values. This is an excellent way to start your self-discovery journey if you're unsure about where to begin and wi...

Becca Hua joins Sara on the Be Your Own Badass Podcast to talk about staying authentic online, exploring topics and issues such as:

• Views and opinions on influencer culture on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok
• The impact of social media and trying to appear as "perfect" online
• Becca's experience creating an Instagram account with the sole purpose of being as authentic as possible online when sharing her life
• What Becca has learned...

The first of a brand new monthly series here on the Be Your Own Badass Podcast: Q&A! Once a month, one episode is going to be dedicated to answering YOUR questions. This month is answering a question that I've been asked often, so I'm glad I had the opportunity to answer in a full episode!

Learn all about my journey as an author. From where my love for writing began back in the day, my aspirations as I grew older, how I landed ...

Welcome to the official SEASON 2 of the Be Your Own Badass Podcast!

Do you find yourself battling with your inner critic? Setting high expectations for yourself, and beating yourself up when you can't live up to your own high standards? Or maybe you're hard on yourself when you start comparing yourself to other people? Or pressure yourself to look or act a certain way to be more "normal."

In this episode, you'll learn all about my ...

Struggle with people-pleasing? Listen to this episode to learn five ways your life will change when you finally start to confidently put yourself first. Plus, learn all about my own people-pleasing recovery journey, updates that have happened since the last episode, and a special sneak peek announcement for a chance to work with me starting in 2021.

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• The Ultimate People-Pleasing Recover...

Do you find yourself constantly striving for the approval of someone else in your life, only to feel lost and confused about what you even want? Jessica Faye felt the exact same way, especially in her past romantic relationships. In this episode, Jessica shares her own experiences when she was stuck in the people-pleasing cycle, and how she learned to let go of attachment and discover her true authentic self.

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Are you unsure if you’re a people-pleaser or not? You’ve heard this term a few times, feel a little intrigued, or maybe someone called you a people-pleaser at one point in your life. But is that really you?

People-pleasing in the most basic sense is pleasing other people. Additionally, it’s pleasing other people and putting others’ needs before your own at the expense of yourself. You value others and their opinions more than your ...