What Has to Go? Discernment: A Virgo Season Virtue We All Need Right Now

Episode 89: " Discernment is the missing link between overconsumption and authentic creation." Virgo season always calls us back to the basics, and this week Caitlan is talking about one of the most underrated skills we can practice: discernment. In this episode of Return, Caitlan shares why learning to tell the difference between what’s truly for you and what’s just noise is everything.Caitlan opens up about her own struggles with overconsumption (like binge-listening to too many podcasts for “inspiration” and ending up more confused than clear) and the endless scroll that can leave us feeling like everyone else has the answers. She also shares how she’s started asking one simple question before saying yes to anything: “Will this give me energy, or drain it?” That question alone has shifted how she works, how she commits, and even how she spends her mornings.You’ll also hear about a few tools and resources that can help you practice discernment in your own life, including one of Caitlan’s favorite books, Essentialism. This conversation is for you if you’ve been feeling stretched too thin, overwhelmed by decisions, or like you’ve lost your ability to hear your own wisdom.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why Virgo season is the perfect time to practice discernmentHow to catch yourself in overconsumption before it leads to burnoutA simple way to tell if a decision is a true yes or a protective noPersonal examples of where Caitlan has had to refine her choices to protect her energyPractical tools, including the book Essentialism, that will help you create more clarity and easeChapters:00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview 01:21 – Why Discernment Matters 03:52 – Caitlan’s Struggles With Overconsumption 09:24 – How to Apply Discernment in Real Life 20:55 – Tools and Recommendations to Try 26:55 – Final Thoughts and ClosingLinks & Resources:Essentialism by Greg McKeown🥚 Bonus pods, juicy essays, and Caitlan’s Parts & Purpose series where Human Design, IFS, and creativity come together → Join Return+Feeling pulled in a million directions? Book a Deep Dive Session with Caitlan to cut through the noise and get clear on your next stepsSupport the showProduced by Caitlan SiegenthalerCover Art by Kiara OparaIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify. That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.