Pocketful of Mojo

Ever wonder why the most exhilarating moments of your life happened outside your comfort zone? That's no coincidence.

Your comfort zone is like that friend who only wants to hang out in sweatpants watching reruns – cozy, yes, but hardly where life's magic unfolds. We're diving deep into the neuroscience behind why our brains crave predictability (hello, amygdala) and how that evolutionary advantage can becom...

Ever find yourself saying yes when every cell in your body is screaming no? That moment—when your gut says one thing but your mouth betrays you—is exactly where your power leaks away. As recovering people-pleasers, we've mastered the art of negotiating our non-negotiables to keep everyone happy, everyone except ourselves.

What if your exhaustion, resentment, and that fantasy about escaping to a remote island with some...

Have you ever caught yourself shrinking to keep the peace? Bite your tongue when your gut is screaming otherwise? Maybe you've been told to tone down your shine or smooth out your edges. That stops now.

This episode is your permission slip to blow the walls out of that tiny box you were never meant to fit in. I'm sharing my own turning point – standing in my kitchen, paralyzed with anxiety over cleaning a tea inf...

Ready to break free from the people-pleasing habit that's draining your energy and peace? Let's tackle the compulsion to justify every decision, boundary, and "no" in your life.

Have you ever declined an invitation only to immediately launch into a detailed explanation worthy of a PowerPoint presentation? That's not politeness—it's people-pleasing in a power suit. Through personal stories and ...

Tired of feeling wonky? Or like everyday is a spinning wheel and you start the day wondering where your feelings are going to take you? 

In this week's episode, we explore why emotional stability is the ultimate flex in a world obsessed with drama and intensity. That? Sounds exhausting. 

This episode offers practical tools to stay calm, grounded, and in your power even when life throws curveballs. Cuz you KNOW life be curveballi...

Ever scroll through an Instagram feed and hit "unfollow" without thinking twice? Why is it so much harder to do the same in real life? This episode tackles the radical art of real-life unfollowing – giving you permission to outgrow relationships, jobs, expectations, and even versions of yourself that no longer serve you.

With characteristic candor and compassion, I share my personal journey of outgrowing a friend...

Have you ever silenced your own voice? 

Perhaps you've written down a brilliant idea, underlined it twice, but kept quiet because "they've probably already thought of this" or "I don't want to seem pushy"? 

That sinking feeling afterward isn't just disappointment—it's the awareness that you've abandoned yourself again.

True confidence isn't about power suits or perfect I...

Ever found yourself second-guessing your needs or downplaying your desires for fear of being labeled "too much"? You're not alone. This fear of appearing high maintenance isn't random—it's carefully cultivated through messages that have taught us, especially women and people pleasers, that having clear boundaries makes us difficult to love.

But what if I told you that what's often dismissed as...

Some voices never truly leave us. They echo in our minds, guiding our decisions and comforting us long after the physical presence is gone. My mother Constance's voice is that eternal presence for me, and her sayings have become the foundation of who I am today.

From her playful "shuffle off to Buffalo" when heading to bed to her profound "this too shall pass" during life's storms, Mom's ...

That hollow feeling when the noise dies down and everyone else has gone home? 

It might not be loneliness at all—it might be your first real chance to discover who you truly are.

For those of us who've spent years (or decades) tying our worth to how useful we can be to others, that ache of isolation often strikes right when we finally stop pouring ourselves into everyone else. 

Suddenly, there's silence, and in tha...

This week's self-care surge took me from enneagram typing to chiropractic scans and theta healing, revealing the critical difference between authentic mojo and toxic positivity. The journey cracked me open, exposing blind spots I didn't realize were there and showing how my body was carrying stress my mind had rationalized away.

• Mojo is your authentic life force – the inner fire that gets you moving and showing up a...

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That nagging feeling of being slightly "off" – not broken, not lost, just disconnected from yourself – is something many of us experience but struggle to address. What if reconnecting with your authentic self doesn't require dramatic change but rather intentional micro-adjustments?

This episode explores 20 powerful, game-chang...

Have you ever felt that familiar stomach flip, tight chest, and sudden urge to scroll Instagram when faced with potential conflict? You're not alone. In this illuminating exploration of why we avoid difficult conversations, we uncover the surprising truth: conflict isn't the enemy—avoidance is.

Throughout this episode, we dismantle the myth that keeping the peace means swallowing your truth. Most of us don't...

Ever wondered if you can truly be a friend and a leader at the same time? In this candid exploration of the friendship-leadership dynamic, we dive into the beautiful complexities and potential pitfalls of building your empire alongside those you love most.

The science is fascinating—when women engage in meaningful conversation with emotional bonding, our brains release oxytocin, literally calming our nervous systems and cr...

Have you ever known something with absolute certainty but couldn't explain why? That quiet voice, that feeling in your stomach, that inexplicable knowing—it's your intuition trying to guide you home.

In this milestone 50th episode of Pocketful of Mojo, we're diving deep into why our gut instincts matter, why we so often ignore them, and how reconnecting with this inner wisdom transforms our relationship with...

We unpack what the popular "Let Them Theory" doesn't tell you and why finding your "Let Me" energy is essential for true freedom and fulfillment. The missing piece isn't just about letting others go, but discovering what you truly want after years of people-pleasing.

• The "Let Them Theory" is powerful but incomplete without knowing what you want for yourself
• Many people-please...

Self-image goes deeper than just appearance, influencing how we carry ourselves, speak, make decisions, and experience life as the bridge between self-perception and self-worth. 
In this episode, we'll dig deeper past the surface of self image to uncover a few gems. Like: 

• When we don't consciously shape our self-image, we risk letting the outside world define us
• The clothing-mood connection works both way...

This episode examines the difference between fitting in and belonging while empowering listeners to reclaim their authentic selves. Through personal anecdotes and practical tools, we encourage stopping the habit of unneeded apologies and embracing self-love, helping listeners transform their mindset and actions. 

• Understanding self-love and its relationship with societal roles
• Differentiating between fitting in and...

Perfectionism can hinder our progress and self-worth, making us feel inadequate when we don't meet unrealistic standards. This episode explores the traps of perfectionism, offering strategies for embracing imperfection and reclaiming our confidence.

• Examines the mantra "I am allowed the grace of imperfection"
• Defines pitfalls of perfectionism: all-or-nothing thinking, validation loops, fear of fail...