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Chief of Self
by Mady Maio
Chief of Self is a 30-minute weekly pep talk, therapy session, and “you’ve gotta try this” list rolled into one. Hosted by Mady Maio, we dive into mindset, self-growth, lifestyle hacks, and the messy, beautiful chaos of adulting in your 30s...without the burnout.Think of it as your best friend’s voice note: honest, funny, and full of tips to help you grow, glow, and actually enjoy life.
Episodes
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trimester zero: how I'm prepping my body for pregnancy
In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve been nervous to share: trimester zero (aka the three months before trying to conceive) and how I’m prepping my body for pregnancy without spiraling, biohacking my life, or turning this into a full-time job. ✨ In this episode: The supplements I’ve...
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how to get your spark back
In this episode, I’m talking about something I know so many of us go through but don’t always have language for: losing your spark. That feeling when everything feels harder, your energy is dull, and you just don’t quite feel like yourself. This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about…
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simple tweaks that can change your day
In this episode, I share the small but powerful tweaks I’ve been making to my morning and night routines that have created a huge shift in how I feel. From hydration and hormones to sleep and nervous system regulation, I’m walking you through the micro-habits that are helping me feel more…
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things I no longer pretend to enjoy
In this episode, I dive into an unhinged, yet very honest list of things I’m officially done pretending to enjoy. From wellness trends and productivity habits to fashion, food, and modern communication norms, this is your permission slip to stop liking things just because everyone else does. ✨ In...
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the advice I always give brides
In this episode, I talk about the advice I always end up giving brides: not about seating charts or timelines, but about how to actually feel on your wedding day. This is more of a mindset conversation around pressure, emotions, and how to stay present when everything feels big and fast and...
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the secret to loving your body at any size
In this episode, I’m finally talking about something I’ve been circling for a long time: what it’s really taken for me to start loving my body...at any size. This is a deeply personal conversation about food, identity, self-trust, and the quiet shifts that changed how I relate to my body and...
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why can't you relax on vacation?
In this episode, I’m sharing my mindful travel playbook: the exact tools I use to stay grounded, present, and regulated on trips, even when routines change, alcohol is involved, or there’s pressure to “make the most of it.” ✨ In this episode: Why trips can feel so dysregulating (and how to…
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how to bring awe back into your life (even when nothing “big” is happening)
In this episode, I dive into why awe is my word for 2026 and how reconnecting with that sensation helped me remember what it actually feels like to feel good in my body, my mind, and my life. This episode is about choosing aliveness over autopilot and learning how to see the magic that’s already...
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something I’ve been afraid to admit about work
In this episode, I share something I’ve been genuinely nervous to say out loud. It’s a belief I’ve quietly carried for a long time, one that made me question myself, my ambition, and whether I was really cut out for the path I chose. For years, I assumed this feeling was something to hide or…
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the annual reset I swear by
In this episode, I walk you through the exact end-of-year reflection ritual I’ve been doing for the past three years: the one that genuinely shifts the way I enter a new year. Instead of goal-setting or manifestation, this is about looking back: taking honest inventory of what energized you, what...
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how to become a morning person (even if you swear you’re not one)
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about morning routines: the real, doable habits that actually turn you into a morning person. From regulating your nervous system to creating rituals that feel irresistible, I share the mindset shifts and micro-habits that changed my life (and can...
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listener Q&A: getting your spark back, body image, & weddings
In this episode, I’m answering your advice questions: from losing your spark, to feeling bloated, to wedding stress, friendship icks, and the small rituals that make life feel softer again. We’re talking about what to do when you’re overwhelmed on every front, how to actually reset your nervous...
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5 books to get you out of a reading rut
In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics ever: books. Specifically, the 5 books that can pull you out of even the deepest reading rut. As someone who has been firmly in a reading slump for…honestly, years now, I went back through all the stories that once gave me book hangovers.…
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everyone wants a village, no one wants to be a villager
In this episode, I dive into a mindset shift that’s been hitting me over the head lately: everyone wants a village…but no one wants to be a villager. We crave community, friendship, and connection, yet we’re canceling plans, avoiding awkwardness, and staying inside our comfort zones. I’m sharing...
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what it’s actually like to build something from scratch (and stay sane)
In this episode, I get real about what it actually takes to build something from scratch: the pivots, the identity crises, the wins that come and go, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos that doesn’t make the highlight reel. I’m breaking down the full evolution of my startup, Camber, and what it’s...
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the holiday survival guide for your nervous system
In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve really been leaning into lately: slowing down. The time change hits, the days get darker, and instead of fighting it, I’ve been treating it as an invitation to rest, reset, and get a little cozier. From no-phone evenings to grandma hobbies and...
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quotes that slapped me back into alignment
In this episode, I’m sharing the quotes that slapped me back into alignment. These are the words and reminders that have carried me through growing my startup, navigating uncertainty, and learning to trust myself again. From “life is just a big game of perspective” to “rejection is redirection,”...
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push through or pause? learning when to rest vs. show up
In this episode, I dive into one of the hardest questions I’ve been asking myself lately: when do you push through, and when do you pause? From building my startup to managing my energy and emotions, I’ve been learning what it actually means to find balance: to move through life with compassion...
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you don't need to be rich to feel abundant
In this episode, we explore abundance beyond money and why feeling full doesn’t have to come with a price tag. I share the small, everyday moments that make life feel rich: like cozy fall mornings wrapped in your favorite blanket, wandering bookstores with no agenda, solo dance parties, and…
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To be cringe is to be free: WELCOME TO CHIEF OF SELF!!
Welcome to the very first episode of Chief of Self! I’ve been dreaming about starting this podcast ever since Okay Sister ended, and I’m finally back on the mic...solo this time. In this episode, I talk about why I created Chief of Self, the white space I saw in my content, and how I’m blending...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Chief of Self is a 30-minute weekly pep talk, therapy session, and “you’ve gotta try this” list rolled into one. Hosted by Mady Maio, we dive into mindset, self-growth, lifestyle hacks, and the messy, beautiful chaos of adulting in your 30s...without the burnout.Think of it as your best friend’s voice note: honest, funny, and full of tips to help you grow, glow, and actually enjoy life.
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Mady Maio
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Chief of Self is a 30-minute weekly pep talk, therapy session, and “you’ve gotta try this” list rolled into one. Hosted by Mady Maio, we dive into mindset, self-growth, lifestyle hacks, and the messy, beautiful chaos of adulting in your 30s...without the burnout.Think of it as your best friend’s...
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