In a culture permeated with so much productivity guilt, hustle narrative, so many options, ideas, and opportunities…

My constant undercurrent is to feel guilty that I’m perhaps not working hard enough.

I loathe that this is true! Because I know it’s zero percent helpful, and only harmful.

And on paper I know the facts: I’ve built a successful business and been running it for 11 years. I’m the only boss I’m accountable to, so clearl...

I was jealous of her, before I saw how our stories played out. I imagine you’ve had the same happen? But maybe forget when the next instance of jealousy arises subtly or swiftly?

Whether marriage, babies, career, or finances, this short yet powerful reminder is a recipe for more gratitude and compassion for ourselves and one another...

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“We are certain that we were meant for more and that we don’t even deserve what we have.” -- Glennon Doyle

How do we live in the guilt of abundance, and the longing for more?

These 3 things help me (the 3rd one in particular!)

Go forth and shine guilt free after this, friend.

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How do authors get a book deal? What does that even mean? What are the business elements behind the scenes of any creative endeavor?

This is the stuff I geek out over! When you better understand the business mindset behind any creative endeavor, it demystifies other industries and pursuits. Plus, gives you great respect for those people you watch pursue and achieve it!

12 Q’s to get unstuck, unashamed and out from under your stories and expectations.

Whether getting the Broadway show, spouse, or learning to sail; whether personal or professional, lifetime legacy or would be lovely--do you or have you had a dream delayed?

Join me as I share very specific examples and takeaways of my five year journey to wanting to write a book to finally signing a book deal with a top publisher to ACTUALLY write t...

In our home we’ve been making a lot of big decisions lately.

I realized a common theme, whether I was asking or being asked, was in essence this one question.

Use it today and pass it on in your conversations this week!

Episodes mentioned:

Have a Q for a f...

Both practical tips and philosophical questions -- like why are restricting our bodies in tight clothes to begin with?? Today let’s feel not just more beautiful, but more at peace both physically and spiritually.

Listen to Ep 99 on The 2-Part Fashion Cocktail to hear more!

Have a Q for a future episode? Leave a voice memo at HilaryRushford.com/podvip.

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How can you welcome more people into your life, without excluding, yet also without compromising or editing your beliefs and experiences?

Today’s listener Q is a great one whether an entrepreneur speaking to your audience on Instagram, or simply wanting to connect with more people in your personal life.

Episodes mentioned:

Ep 5: My Own Path to Making Closer Friendships
Ep 17: Am I Doing Self-Love Wrong?
Ep 106: Enough: Why we never...

A more personal part 2, as I felt compelled to be more vulnerable around a topic that, along with many of my colleagues, feels so rife with criticism and judgement.

Mentioned in this episode:

Would absolutely love to hear your thoughts on this topic, and be so honored if you would share on your IG Stories or else...

A personal chat for any stage or feelings on being or having a mother. A few days after Mother's Day and with some articles that came across my IG feed as of late, I’ve been pondering:

How we respond, trigger, idolize, yearn for and celebrate this complex topic that applies to every single one of us.

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“I’ve tried capsule collections, buying better quality, buying cheaper items… I spend so much time shopping, returning, and yet never feel like I have enough or the right things in my closet. Help!”

Today’s DM from a reader has so much more depth than you’d imagine in our question to find more joy, less overwhelm, in our beauty.

Links in today’s episode:

What’s your big question in life? The one you keep seeking to answer, coming at from different angles. The one that shows you what you’re really longing for, or envision as the key to happiness.

Your favorite books just might be a clue. Here are mine, or at least those mentioned in today’s episode:

A self-help author recently made some problematic posts, and my thoughts on the controversy was the most requested topic this week.

In full disclosure: in this episode I neither mention her name, nor analyze her posts.

This conversation isn’t about her as I’m far less interested in the missteps of individuals than the bigger picture of how we want to act and react ourselves in and around these situations.

What does it look like to ...

Is being so hard on yourself exhausting? Why do we feel crazy all the time!?

Good news. There’s some practical explanations for why some of us struggle extra with this question of when we have accomplished enough.

Whatever your occupation, this will give you insight and empathy, whether for yourself or others. Plus freedom, whether that’s gratitude or more grace for your own story.

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I’m opening up my personal journal to read you my own questions on enoughness in my business and my body/beauty.

Listen in to hear the breakthrough that comes when we truly explore where our fears are coming from, the lies we’re believing, and the truth that would actually bring us more peace and joy.

Then use these 10 Q’s for your own questions:

Am I doing enough?

What will be enough?

At what point can I rest without feeling guilty I should be doing more?

I keep noticing this word in your questions, or the subtext beneath them.

I feel it too. I ask it too. I chase it too.

When we haven’t found the answer, it’s because the question is complex.

Which means exploring multiple angles, peeling back layers, going deeper.

Today launches a 3-week series on enoughness.

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You know exactly what they need, but they aren't listening or at least aren't taking action.

Whether a friend, child or parent. Whether their issue is overcommitting, they're in a bad relationship, they keep complaining about the same issue.

A new 3-word mantra (piggybacking off last week's episode) to help us help others, in a way that stays healthy for us.

Mentioned in today's show is Ep 3: Your #1 Issue (Ok P...

Whether political disagreements, toxic relationships, boundaries issues and beyond.

Years ago my first therapist gave me three simple words that have served me in so many hard situations.

Three choices in any relationship.

Listen in today to become:

Mentioned in today’s e...