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November 16, 2025 • 24 mins

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If you woke up tired today, not from a crisis, but just from living, this one's for you.

Because here's the thing: most of us don't break down because we're weak. We get worn out because we've been strong for too darn long.

You know how to show up. You know how to push through. But do you know how to notice the person inside the body doing all of that?

That's where regeneration comes in. And no, we're not talking about self-care Instagram posts or bubble baths (though those are nice). We're talking about what happens when your life and your work start giving back to you as much as you're giving to them.

This week, Karlee rolls out Part 2 of the Staying Steady series, based on the course she co-taught with Dr. Maria Sirois. Together, they explore what it means to tend to what matters when the good and the difficult collide, and why work that lasts begins with honest tending, not heroic pushing.

In this episode, you'll hear why fear multiplies itself and where to find "high safety" when things feel overwhelming. You'll discover the bold question about breaking the rules of complacency that can shift everything, and why narrowing the lens when overwhelm takes hold makes things feel possible. 

If you’re ready to stop leaking energy and create space for life to give back to you, then this is the episode for you.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • (06:36) Understanding fear as a multiplier
  • (08:17) Three practical approaches for regenerative leadership
  • (15:05) What rules of complacency did you break just to be here?
  • (17:44) Chunking down: One act of care that's available right now
  • (18:44) Why strong people get worn out (and what to do about it)


Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 193: The Steady Center Series | Part One: Fairy Wings in a Wild World

REPLAY: Staying Steady in Chaotic Times with Karlee Fain and Maria Sirois

REGISTER: The Heroic Leadership Journey


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