How to Trust Yourself

Welcome back, dear listener. I am so thrilled to share today’s episode with someone who has had a really meaningful presence in my own journey—Liz Kimball.

Liz and I met about ten years ago in a coaching certification program, and I really looked up to her. She had already been coaching for years and brought this grounded, wise, creative energy to everything she did. After the course ended, I got to work with her as a client, and it...

In today’s episode, I’m getting personal and sharing a story that I honestly find a little embarrassing. I’m not always graceful with transitions—especially when it comes to slowing down. Summer is usually a time when my energy and my business naturally slow down, but even though I know it’s good for me, I can resist it pretty intensely.

I know this isn’t just me. I see it in my clients and in myself: there’s this tension between wa...

Welcome back, dear listener. Today’s guest is someone whose work radiates beauty, intention, and a deep reverence for the natural world—and whose journey as a creative and entrepreneur is a powerful testament to the role self-trust plays in bringing a vision to life.

Angela Monaco is a Philadelphia-based jewelry designer and the founder of Angela Monaco Jewelry, a fine jewelry brand and storefront that centers intuition, spiritualit...

In this solo episode, Anna reflects on what it means to stay visible and grounded in your work—especially when the world feels chaotic, polarized, and uncertain.

If you’ve been wondering, “Who am I to say anything right now?” or feeling tempted to freeze, shrink, or disappear… this episode is a loving call back into your voice, your visibility, and your creative leadership.

Anna explores:

• Why visibility matters more than ever in t...

Today’s conversation is funny, real, and unapologetically human—with someone I’ve admired for a long time.

My guest is Laura Belgray: award-winning copywriter, founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo, and author of the hilariously honest and wildly relatable memoir, Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ How Laura went from “profession...

In this heartful and informative episode, I’m joined by Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson—therapists, educators, partners in both life and business, and the voices behind The Mind-Body Couple Podcast.

Together, they run Pain Psychotherapy Canada, a clinic dedicated to helping clients reduce or eliminate chronic pain through mind-body approaches, and MBody Community, an online space for chronic pain recovery education and support.

We ex...

Welcome back, dear listener. Today, we’re diving into a conversation about the power of community, creativity, and connection—and how they can transform not just our work and creative endeavors, but our lives.

My guest is Michael Averill, an award-winning speaker, musician, and community builder who has spent over 20 years fostering deep connections across teams, organizations, and even entire countries—literally. He once walked 4,0...

✨ Episode Summary:

In this solo episode, Anna dives into four powerful and recurring questions that come up with her coaching clients — sensitive creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs navigating the tender terrain of putting their work into the world. Whether you're launching a business, writing a book, or simply stepping into more visibility, this episode will resonate deeply if you've ever wondered:

• How much of my perso...

Welcome back, dear listener. Today, I have a guest who is all about helping ambitious women entrepreneurs step into their CEO Queen energy and build businesses with more ease, joy, and alignment.

Michal McCracken is a Transformational Coach and the host of the Space and Grace Podcast. She helps women simplify their path to success through a mix of mindset shifts, intuitive strategy, and practical tools—so they can boost their confid...

Welcome back dear listeners, today we’re diving into a topic that so many of us wrestle with—visibility. The desire to be seen, to share our creative work with the world, and to make an impact… all while battling the fear of putting ourselves out there. If you’ve ever felt that tension, you are not alone.

My guest today, Shelby Leigh, knows this struggle intimately—not just as a bestselling author and mental health advocate, but as ...

Welcome back, dear listener! Today, I’m joined by my friend Kate Bartley, founder of She Walks in Wellness and a powerhouse in the world of holistic health and transformation. Kate is a Master Holistic Health & Life Transformation Coach, a Physical Therapist, a cancer survivor, a surgical menopause warrior, and a self-described recovering over-giver. She works with exhausted caregivers and service-driven professionals who feel ...

✨ Episode Summary:

If you’ve got a big heart and big ideas—but freeze up when it’s time to be seen—this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, Anna explores what it really means to own your voice as a sensitive creative, visionary, or entrepreneur. Based on her recent workshop, she shares stories, nervous system insights, and grounded tools for working with (not against) your fear of visibility.

Whether you’re procrastinating on th...

Welcome back, dear listener! In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to introduce my dear friend and colleague from way back in my TV career—and now, my coaching colleague—Janis Vogel. Janis is a powerful pivot coach who helps people heal from toxic relationships and careers, guiding them to rebuild both their personal lives and businesses with confidence. Her work is deeply impactful, not just because of her expertise, but because she’s ...

Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you’re not ready.
It means you’re expanding.

In this solo episode, I share a vulnerable look at how imposter syndrome shows up at the exact moment we’re about to take up more space—whether we’re launching a coaching business, sharing a new creative project, or stepping into deeper leadership.

You’ll hear real-life stories from my own and my colleagues’ and client’s experiences with imposter s...

Welcome back to the show! Today, I’m sitting down with Rachel Mooers, a brilliant psychotherapist who specializes in mindbody pain, chronic symptoms, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Rachel is the Clinical Director at the Better Mind Center and runs her own private practice, Mojave Wellness Counseling, in Nevada. She brings deep expertise in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy—and, more importan...

Ever ridden the high of a creative surge… only to crash hard days later?
In this solo episode, I’m sharing the raw and recent story of a nervous system crash I experienced just last week.

I had been moving fast—excited, inspired, riding the momentum of new ideas and big dreams. And then… bam. My body hit the brakes, and I found myself wide awake at 1:30am, mid-panic, realizing something deeper was going on.

In this episode, I walk...

Welcome back, dear listener. Today's episode touches on different topics than we usually cover, but at its core, it’s about the same themes: how to trust yourself, connect with your values, and stay authentic—even when it feels risky.

My guest today is Hamze Awawde, a Palestinian activist and writer whose work focuses on peacebuilding.

In our conversation, we explore what it means to build trust when it seems impossible, how to s...

Have you ever felt like you’re on the edge of stepping into a new version of yourself—one that feels more aligned, more authentic—but something keeps holding you back? That something is often an old identity that once served you but no longer fits. In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into what it really takes to let go of an outdated identity and embrace the next phase of your personal or professional journey.

You'll learn...

Welcome back, dear listener. Today’s guest is someone whose words have inspired hundreds of thousands of creatives to step fully into their artistic identity—and I know she’s going to inspire you, too.

Amie McNee is a writer, speaker, and creative coach whose mission is to dismantle the limiting narratives that hold artists back. Through her books, courses, workshops, and online community, she helps creatives build the courage to ch...