Becoming Obsessed | At the Corner of Ambition and Self-Care

Becoming Obsessed | At the Corner of Ambition and Self-Care

You know that feeling—striving for success but sensing something's off. In Becoming Obsessed, Teresa explores the balance between ambition and self-care, trusting your intuition, and addressing the internal tension that holds you back. Through honest conversations, this podcast guides you on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, helping you live a life that feels truly authentic. Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking balance or craving deeper connection, this is the space to tune into what really matters.

Episodes

August 15, 2025 13 mins

Y'all, I can't contain my excitement—I'm heading to Italy for a whole month! After three long years without a trip to Europe, I'm finally going back.


In this solo episode, I am breaking down my what my itinerary looks like; From Rome, to Sicily, Milan, and more! While I’ll have have a full schedule, I’m still leaving room for spontaneous adventures and prioritizing slowing down.


I'll also share my strategi...

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Today on Becoming Obsessed, we dive into the art of ditching the rule book and intentionally designing a life on your own terms with Sam Laliberte.


Sam is a serial entrepreneur, digital nomad, and the voice behind the Freedom Lifestyle podcast. Sam shares her journey from small-town Canada to traveling the world, building a business that supports her freedom, and helping others launch and grow their own podcasts. We talk about c...

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Are you tired of managing symptoms rather than finding real solutions for your health issues?


In this episode of the Becoming Obsessed Podcast, we dive into self-care and functional medicine with Dr. Taylor Smeenk, founder and CEO of Empact Wellness.


Taylor shares her journey from dealing with personal injuries and illnesses to starting her own clinic. She explains the principles of functional medicine, its focus on identifying root ...

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What does it mean to grow up everywhere and nowhere at the same time?

In this episode of the Becoming Obsessed Podcast, we dive deep into cultural identity, belonging, and building a life that’s truly yours—no matter where in the world you land.

Teresa is joined by Urmi Hossain: a self-published author, speaker, blogger, financial services professional, and global citizen. Born in Italy, raised with Bengali roots, and now based in Mo...

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What if the most magnetic brand you could build was simply a full expression of who you already are?

In this episode of Becoming Obsessed, we’re diving into soulful branding, reclaiming your creative identity, and integrating your fullest self into your business with brand artist and coach Emily Jane Sarroff. Emily blends strategy and psychology with creative expression to help entrepreneurs build brands that are both powerful and p...

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Join the Becoming Obsessed Group Chat for Exclusive ContentWhat if you made something just because you wanted to—not because it would sell, perform, or go viral?

In this episode, I’m joined by certified life coach, voiceover artist, and SAG-AFTRA performer Maddie McGuire for a wildly honest convo on reclaiming your creativity and giving yourself permission to get a little messy.

We talk about the pressure to “make it,” the moments t...

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Have you ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something—before your brain could catch up?

In this solo episode, we’re getting real about the signals we ignore, the symptoms we dismiss, and the quiet (or sometimes loud) ways our intuition, dreams, and daily behaviors are waving red flags.

From anxiety dreams and chronic complaining to that constant sense of exhaust...

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Feeling like you missed your shot—or that you need to wait for the “perfect” moment? In this solo episode, Teresa invites you to sit with two powerful, maybe even uncomfortable, thoughts: It’s never too late. And the timeline doesn’t exist.

From sweating it out in her car to unpacking societal pressures on women, Teresa dives into the unspoken expectations that keep us s...

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Join a Work Party with Trudi Lebron

What if the key to becoming a thought leader isn’t producing more content but creating more space to think?

This week, I’m joined by Trudi Lebron: author of The Anti-Racist Business Book, founder of the Institute for Equity Centered Coaching, and the brilliant mind behind the Working Hypothesis newsletter. Trudi shares how she’s intentionally rebuilt her business to center creativity, capacity, and...

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What if your home could heal you?

Interior designer and brand strategist Katie Breidenbach is here to talk about how your physical space can shape your creativity, energy, and mental clarity. From staging a penthouse on a whim (and accidentally landing her biggest client yet) to reclaiming a dark basement as a safe cocoon during a hard season, Katie shares how she uses design to support the life she wants to live—and helps others do...

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Ever feel like the pressure to make something good is holding you back from making something real?

In this solo episode, Teresa unpacks the difference between being a business owner and being a true thinker or creative. From Trudy LeBron’s thought leadership to the origin story of OpenAI, this one is a love letter to the dreamers who crave depth, not just deliverables.

We’re talking:

  • Why monetizing too early can limit your best id...

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Join Keri-Anne Livingstone’s next Tap Into Trust Yourself group on Sunday, May 25.


Also craving a plot-twist in your life?

In this episode, I’m joined by Keri-Anne, a somatic clarity coach and the brilliant mind behind the Daring to Suck Framework. We dive deep into what it means to connect with your intuition, and find radical acceptance in your most inconvenient feelings.

We talk about why so many of us high-achievers struggle t...

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Grab Rachel's Book: "Butterfly Goo" today!

We’ve all seen the shiny version of transformation online—but what about the gooey part? In this episode, executive coach and author Rachel Burr joins Teresa to talk about the real (and often unfiltered) truth about change. From ditching the linear path to leaving behind old armor, this conversation goes deep into the messy middle of growth, how to know when it’s time to step ...

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Ever caught yourself overthinking something that should feel simple? Like getting cute to read a book at a bar? In this solo episode, Teresa shares a real-time story of doing the “unnecessary” thing that turned out to be the most soul-filling part of her day.

From untangling old habits rooted in seeking attention to fully embracing connection with strangers and soft joy, this one is about the quiet power of listening to your intuiti...

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Join Us MAY 15th at CANALYTICS in Omaha!


What does it look like to become obsessed with... a city? A mission? A data set? This week, I’m talking with Nate Watson, CEO of Contemporary Analysis and Executive Chair of the Omaha Data Science Academy, who’s not just helping companies use AI and data—he’s helping Omaha reimagine what’s possible.

We get into:

  • how Nate went from rock-obsessed geologist to sales guy to data-driven CEO,...
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What if your dream job isn’t in a cute office with a blazer, but folding sweaters at J.Crew for the employee discount and running a mission-led marketing agency?

This week, we’re talking with Josi Garfield—founder of Branch Out Social—about how she helps nonprofits amplify their work without burning out. From volunteering in hospice care to managing content calendars, Josi shares how staying grounded in service (and setting strong ...

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Ever caught yourself romanticizing both your dream life and a nap in the same breath? Same.

In this solo episode, I bring you on a real-time walk (literally) through the contradictions that shape our ambition, growth, and rest. From resisting the pressure to be constantly improving, to wondering if EFT tapping might be the missing piece to becoming my best self. It’s human. It’s messy. And it might be the most honest conversation yo...

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What if you made your next season of life the best one yet?
This week on BOP, I’m joined by retired educator and self-proclaimed adventure-seeker Kim Bunton, who started a movement called 60 Palooza—a decade-long challenge to add more play, purpose, and possibility into her life. We talk about why joy doesn't have to be earned, how words can shape your future, and why your next great adventure could start with a plate of mashed pota...

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Becoming Obsessed LIVE in Omaha

Have you ever felt one foot in, one foot out of your city—or your friendships?
That’s exactly where Jasmine McCain found herself before launching Camp OMA, a new space for women in Omaha to try new things and make real friendships in the process. In our first-ever live audience podcast episode, Jasmine and I sat down to talk about what it really takes to become a “girl’s girl,” why we’ve both been lea...

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Plus a dash of London Club Culture and Rotting Fruit Exhibits.

Play isn’t just for kids — and creatives especially need regular doses of unproductive, silly fun to fuel their best work.

Creative coach and former magazine editor Sheryl Garratt is here to shake up the way you think about productivity, rest, and the myth of doing it all. From adult play dates to redefining success on your terms, Sheryl shares how play fuels creativity,...

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