141. Breaking Cycles, Embracing Freedom and Finding Inner Peace with Lori Pappas

Do you ever feel stuck in the relentless push to do more, achieve more, and be everything to everyone? In this episode, Whitney connects with Lori Pappas—entrepreneur, humanitarian, and author of The Magic of Yes—to explore her journey through chaos and transformation. Lori reflects on how her insatiable drive for achievement once took a toll on her well-being and how learning to pause, even for just five minutes, helped her reclaim clarity and balance.

 

She opens up about breaking free from deep-seated patterns, including the pressure to do it all alone, the struggle with self-worth, and the impact of childhood trauma. Lori also shares how redefining success, taking risks, and embracing forgiveness led her to unexpected places—including Ethiopia, where she gained a new perspective on life’s purpose.

 

Through candid insights and hard-won wisdom, Lori challenges the belief that asking for help is a weakness and instead reframes it as a source of strength and connection. In this episode, Whitney and Lori reveal how through embracing stillness, trusting intuition, and setting boundaries, women can move beyond fear and create space for what truly matters.

 

Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Wisdom for moms trying to balance it all

• Reframing your mindset to feel comfortable asking for help

• How Lori was able to let go of her childhood trauma and be in a state of peace

• Reclaiming agency in your own life

• What inspired Lori to move to Ethiopia

• Do other cultures value women’s intuitions more than we do?

• The importance of saying “no”

Reflection question to ponder: What fear is holding you in place?

 

Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l Electric Ideas Podcast

Connect with Lori: Instagram | Website | Book: The Magic of Yes | Wise Women Sisterhood Community