FVCK ANXIETY: Tools for a Woman's Freedom

Send us Fan MailThis week I'm sitting down with Dr. Melissa Weiss for a raw, unfiltered conversation about grief, trauma, and what it actually takes to become the creator of your life instead of the victim of it. Melissa lost her husband Derek to COVID complications while she was nine months pregnant, and she takes us straight into it: the hospital, the missed phone call, the moment she found out he wasn't coming home. We talk about the difference between people who let tragedy become their identity and people who let it become their catalyst, why the victim role can feel comfortable even before the tragedy hits, and how nervous system regulation, radical self honesty, and plain old stillness rebuilt her from the inside out. If you've ever wondered why your healing doesn't look like everyone else's, or caught an old pattern like people pleasing or self judgment sneaking back in after you thought you'd already done the work, this conversation will meet you exactly there.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy the victim role can feel comfortable, even familiar, long before tragedy ever shows up, and how to catch yourself in itThe grief box and grief button metaphor Sari shares, and why grief never fully disappears, it just gets quieterHow dissociation and "throwing yourself into tasks" is actually the body's intelligent protection mechanism, not a personal failureWhy radical ownership, not blame, is the real starting point of healingHow your nervous system has to be calibrated before it can actually call in the next relationship, opportunity, or level of lifeWhy stillness and quiet, not constant doing, is where you learn the most about what you actually needHow grief and old trauma resurface together, and why healing one often means finally facing the otherREFLECTIONHave you ever noticed the victim role feeling strangely comfortable, even before anything tragic happened?What is the "grief button" in your own life, the thing that still gets hit sometimes even years later?What would you need to feel calibrated enough in your own nervous system before you could actually call in what you say you want?Work With SariIf you've done the healing work but something keeps pulling you back into old patterns and you can't quite figure out why, that's exactly what a 1:1 session is for. Book a Freedom Roadmap call and let's see what you can't see from inside the jar. And if you're the woman who has read every book and listened to every episode and is still waiting to feel the shift in your body, start with the free 5-Minute Nervous System Reset. Something that actually helps tonight. Connect with Dr. Melissa WeissYou're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone. If you made it here, that means something.TIMESTAMPS00:56 — Setting up the topic: the grief Melissa has walked through since losing her husband 04:11 — How Melissa met her husband Derek, and what made her know he was the one 16:10 — Dissociating, then throwing herself into logistics instead of feeling the loss 19:28 — How the body protects a pregnant mother and a grieving wife at the same time 21:51 — Admitting she sometimes hates her husband for dying, and why all the feelings need room 22:52 — Sari's grief box and grief button metaphor 26:02 — What actually separates someone who grows from tragedy from someone who stays the victim 27:45 — Passive suicidal thoughts, and choosing to keep going anyway 29:21 — Radical ownership over blame, and stepping out of the victim role 32:33 — The lesson from Melissa's energy healer on receiving feedback without becoming a victim 34:24 — How the depth of past trauma reveals the height you're capable of reaching 35:36 — Facing childhood sexual trauma while grieving and parenting solo 45:00 — Grief, death, and the idea that we only experience 1 percent of reality 54:02 — How grief recalibrates what you will and won't tolerate in relationships 57:18 — Dating again as a widow, and choosing joy before choosing a partner 1:00:59 — Why your nervous system has to be calibrated before you can call in what you want 1:03:11 — Melissa's closing message: don't be afraid of stillness 1:05:52 — Melissa's move to Florida and the new Reclaim for Women program with Dr. Jen Auchter5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you've googled "why meditation doesn't work for me" or "why can't I quiet my mind," this episode is for you. You're not doing it wrong. Your brain is just running on autopilot in a survival state — and once you know that, everything changes.EPISODE SUMMARYYou've heard you should meditate. Maybe you've even tried. And maybe it felt like a total failure with racing thoughts, a body that won't sit still, a mind convinced this isn't for you. In this episode, Sari breaks down the brainwave states (the states in which your mind is in) behind anxiety, meditation, and hypnosis, and why "high beta" — the survival, overfunctioning, racing-thoughts state, might be the only gear you know how to live in. She gets honest about falling off her own meditation practice for three weeks, what happened to her nervous system because of it, and what it felt like to come back. You'll learn why closing your eyes is one of the most powerful things you can do for your nervous system, why affirmations don't work when you're stressed, and why real change happens in the quiet, suggestible states most of us never learn to access. This is the science behind why meditation and hypnosis actually work — not just theory, but what it feels like in the body.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy meditation doesn't work for anxiety the way most people are taught to do it, and what actually needs to happen firstWhy anxiety and overthinking might just mean your nervous system is stuck in "high beta," not that something's wrong with youThe difference between beta, alpha, theta, and delta brainwave states, and why it mattersWhy closing your eyes is one of the most powerful tools for your nervous systemWhy affirmations don't work when you're stressed (and when they actually do)What happens in the body when you stop meditating — Sari's own three-week storyHow to tell if you've been in survival mode so long it just feels like your personalityA simple 5-minute practice to start downshifting your nervous system todayREFLECTIONHave you been in survival mode so long that it just feels like your personality?When was the last time you gave yourself five minutes of intentional stillness — no phone, no to-do list, just breath?What would it feel like to zoom out from the grain of rice you've been staring at?Work With SariIf you've tried meditating and it hasn't felt like it's working, you don't need more information — you need to feel the shift in your body. Grab the free 5-Minute Nervous System Reset to start training your nervous system to downshift. Link in the show notes.And if you're ready to go deeper and actually work with your subconscious directly, book a free Freedom Roadmap call. We'll map out exactly what's keeping your nervous system stuck. Link in the show notes.You're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone. If you made it here, that means something.TIMESTAMPS00:01 — Intro: why this episode is for you if meditation feels confusing or like it's "not working" 01:42 — Meeting the version of you that's always "on" — restlessness as your normal 04:05 — Why Sari loves hypnosis alongside meditation, and her own journey 06:16 — Meditation as medicine — the thyroid medication analogy 08:18 — Falling off her routine for three weeks, becoming the "pool filter," and the dark cloud that followed 10:42 — Brainwave states explained: beta, alpha, theta, delta 11:51 — High beta explained — survival mode, and what it felt like living there for three weeks 13:38 — "Have you been in survival mode so long it's begun to feel like your personality?" 15:37 —  the "magnifying binoculars" of high beta 17:25 — Neuroplasticity and neural pathways — how alpha and theta reopen the door to change 18:41 — Closing your eyes as a portal to imagination and a higher intelligence 20:31 — Zooming out from the grain of rice — why meditation is non-negotiable medicine 22:05 — Why five minutes of stillness matters more than a "perfect" routine 24:22 — Guided visualization begins — the first deep breath and downshift 27:54 — What this practice builds over time, and how Sari works with clients in theta states 5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you've done everything right, the career, the house, the kids, the smile, and you still feel like everyone else got invited to something you weren't, or someone else got the promotion, the pat on the back, this episode is for you.That quiet hum of not enough, not worthy, not included? That's not your anxiety. That's the wound underneath it. And it has been running the show since you were small.EPISODE SUMMARY You're building the business, raising the kids, showing up for everyone. And underneath all of it there is this energizer bunny that never actually stops running. Am I enough yet? Do I belong yet? Am I worthy yet?In this episode, Sari breaks down why the need to belong is a primal nervous system survival response, not a personality flaw, and why no amount of achievement, likes, applause, or acknowledgment from the outside will ever touch the love you actually need to give yourself. She shares her own story of growing up as a middle class Jewish girl in a wealthy community, earning her worth through dance performance, and how that wound followed her all the way into her business, her social media, and every room she walked into wondering if she was going to be included.She closes with a guided visualization to help you meet the little girl who first decided she had to earn her place, and tell her something she maybe never heard enough.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy the constant doing, achieving, and performing is the symptom, not the root causeHow the fear of not belonging triggers your nervous system into survival modeWhere the "I have to earn my place" wound starts and why it never stays in childhoodWhy the most successful people you're comparing yourself to might just be performing better at the same woundThe real shift: from looking for external validation to belonging to yourself firstA simple pause to practice before you post, say yes, or push harder at workA guided visualization to meet the little girl who made the agreement and give her what she neededREFLECTION Where in your life are you still running the energizer bunny trying to earn your place?Before your next post, your next yes, your next push at work, can you pause and ask: am I doing this because it's true to me, or am I doing this to be seen?What would it mean to belong to yourself first?RESOURCES + WORK WITH ME You can understand this intellectually all day long and still feel that hum underneath everything. The subconscious belief that got wired in when you were small does not shift from one podcast episode. It shifts when you do the deeper work and find exactly where it lives in your body and your story.If you feel the pull to do that work, book a Freedom Roadmap session with Sari at thegrowthgoddess.net. Just a conversation about what this could look like for you. No pressure, just clarity.5 Minute Nervous System ResetAnd if the energizer bunny is running hard today and you need something right now, grab the free 5 Minute Nervous System Reset at thegrowthgoddess.net/reset. A tool you can come back to the moment you feel the hum getting loud. You're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone.TIMESTAMPS00:02 Welcome back, anxiety as the messenger, and why subconscious work is the key02:29 The quiet hum underneath all the doing: am I enough yet, do I belong yet, am I worthy yet03:19 Why we are anxious when we look like we have it all04:03 You've done everything right and something still does not feel fulfilled04:24 The tribe metaphor and comparing yourself to people who look like they cracked the code05:30 Sari's personal story: growing up as a dancer, a middle class Jewish girl, earning validation through performance06:25 How conditional validation rewires the subconscious and when it starts08:57 When acknowledgment becomes identity and why it does not stay in the studio09:30 The wound follows you everywhere: the hair business, the house, refreshing the likes11:11 Why you cannot rest because resting feels like not earning your place11:39 Real freedom is not chasing belonging from the outside12:31 No amount of likes, revenue, or applause will touch the love you need to give yourself12:43 Do I love myself enough to belong to myself first13:11 The invitation to the tribe is not external, it is from yourself14:17 This is not a concept, it is a moment by moment practice14:28 Catching the thought and asking who you are earning love from15:20 The pause before you post, say yes, or push harder15:43 No judgment, just honest awareness and a choice16:41 Guided visualization begins19:08 Telling her what she maybe never heard enough19:51 You already do belong. You always did.20:13 Coming back to the body, you get to choose yourself now21:41 One on one work and the discovery call invitation5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you wake up already scanning your body for what's wrong, already bracing before your feet hit the floor, this episode is for you. You are not crazy and you are not broken. Your body has just been trying to talk to you, and somewhere along the way you stopped listening, not your fault, this has become a learned habit.EPISODE SUMMARY For years Sari felt like the victim of her own anxiety. Like it had a hold on her and she was just along for the ride, waiting for the next panic attack, predicting her whole life around it. If you've been diagnosed with a medical condition and you're left wondering why your body keeps reacting, new things are showing up, or if tension and restlessness have become so normal you don't even notice them anymore, this episode breaks down the WHY.Sari walks through why the body speaks first, always, before the mind ever creates a single anxious thought. She unpacks the feeling and thinking loop that turns one heart palpitation into a full blown spiral, why chronic anxiety reprograms your nervous system to expect chaos, and the real difference between being a victim of anxiety and learning to work with it. She closes with a guided body scan to help you start asking your body what it's actually been trying to tell you.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy anxiety can feel like your own body is turning against youHow chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system are connected to diagnosesWhy your body sends the signal first, before your mind ever creates the anxious thoughtThe feeling and thinking loop that turns one small sensation into a full spiralWhy tension and restlessness start to feel "normal" the longer you live in survival modeThe real difference between being a victim of anxiety and choosing to work with it, listen to what it's trying to tell youA simple way to start listening to your body instead of bracing against itREFLECTION What has become so normal in your body, the tension, the restlessness, the bracing, that you don't even notice it anymore? If your body could talk right now, what would it say? Are you living as the victim of your anxiety, or are you ready to start working with it?RESOURCES + WORK WITH ME This is exactly the work Sari does with her clients in one on one sessions. Not a general meditation, but going in together to what your body is specifically holding, what it's been trying to say, what got shoved down so long it just became background noise.If anxiety feels like it has a hold on you right now, start with the Free 5 Minute Nervous System Reset. Something that actually helps in the moment, before the spiral takes over.And if you're ready to stop being the victim and get curious about what your body has been trying to tell you, book a Freedom Roadmap session with Sari. It's less of a discovery call and more of a curiosity call. No pressure, just clarity. You're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone.TIMESTAMPS00:01 Welcome back, where Sari's episode ideas come from, and the idea of being a victim of anxiety00:01 Sari's husband's early shift and the adrenaline that hit her just from him saying goodbye02:31 Anxiety as a messenger, and how symptoms can feel like the body turning on you05:01 Living in chronic anxiety until it starts to feel normal06:59 Victim of anxiety versus working with it, and the energy of curiosity versus control08:44 The body speaks first, always, before the mind creates the panic11:08 "The mind doesn't create anxiety. It reacts to what the body is already feeling."13:06 The feeling and thinking loop, and how one palpitation spirals into a full panic14:18 The Body Keeps the Score, and how dysregulation starts to feel like a normal Tuesday16:18 Why it's so hard to hear the whisper when chaos is all you've ever known16:37 Taking inventory of what's become normal, and why Sari uses hypnosis17:32 Why meditation and hypnosis aren't about emptying the mind, they're about creating space to hear what's already there19:28 Not knowing what joy or love even felt like, and imagining freedom from anxiety20:49 Meditation and hypnosis as a phone call with your body22:22 A guided body scan, noticing tension without judgment23:14 The beginning of working with your anxiety instead of fighting it24:07 Asking your body what it's trying to tell you and what it's ready to let go of25:25 The curiosity call invitation and closing5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you've been to all the doctors, tried all the things, and your anxiety still won't budge, this one is for you. Maybe the reason nothing has worked is that you've been trying to think your way out of something, but maybe it's not a thinking solution, maybe your body has been holding on to something the whole time, and you need to heal through the body.About This EpisodeI sat down with Jenny Cohen, an author, a speaker, a cancer survivor, and a dancer who believes movement is your birthright to heal. She used dance to stay alive through her cancer treatment, and what she shares in this episode is something I have lived in my own body for years.Anxiety is not just in your head. It lives in your body. And when you have nowhere to put that energy, it doesn't disappear. It builds.We talk about why your anxiety is the messenger, not the enemy. We get into why your body will go to extremes to get your attention, the difference between your conscious mind and your subconscious mind, head up versus head down, and what's actually happening when emotion releases as crying, shaking, or going completely still. Jenny also shares the dead simple daily practice that helped her, and the one question she asks her body the second symptoms show up.If you're a high functioning woman holding it all together while quietly crumbling, this is your permission slip to stop performing and start letting it move.What You'll LearnWhy your anxiety can get worse the moment you stop moving your bodyWhy anxiety is the messenger, and how the more you ignore the whispers, the louder your body has to getHow your conscious mind and subconscious mind split, head up versus head down, and why it matters for healingWhat emotional release actually looks like, and what to do when it happensA simple daily movement practice you can start with no skill and no one watchingThe one question Jenny asks her body when symptoms show upReflectionWhere in your life have you stopped moving, and what might be trying to get your attention?When was the last time you let your body do something just because it felt good, with no goal attached?Your Next StepIf your anxiety feels stuck in your body and you need something that actually helps tonight, start here.Grab the free 5 Minute Nervous System ResetAnd if you're ready to stop managing your anxiety and start getting to the root of it, this is where one on one work comes in. That is where we rewrite the subconscious patterns underneath, not just talk about them.Book your free Freedom Roadmap sessionYou're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone.Timestamps00:00 Welcome and meet Jenny Cohen 01:43 When movement as a birthright to heal first came online for Jenny 03:07 From dance to occupational therapy 05:31 How dance kept Jenny alive through cancer treatment 06:15 What was driving the anxiety underneath 07:46 Overlapping conditions, depression, and unresolved trauma 09:25 Dancing before, during, and after breast cancer treatment 11:01 Sari shares how her own anxiety didn't show up until she stopped dancing 12:26 Movement is for everybody, even after your shower 13:23 Why our life force requires movement 15:18 Why our bodies will go to extremes to give us what we want 16:19 Why anxiety is the messenger, not the enemy 18:30 Fixed movement versus improvisation 22:21 The moment emotion released mid movement 23:20 Why you never touch someone who is emotionally processing 25:18 Conscious mind from the head up, subconscious from the head down 30:55 Why forgiveness is part of healing 36:53 You have the right to move, you were born with it 37:51 The daily practice, five random songs 39:19 Naming three things you liked about what you did 44:26 The question Jenny asks her body when symptoms show up 46:40 Sari's movement challenge 48:32 Are you doing your self care in a present way 49:49 Where to find Jenny Cohen5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailAre you feeling emotionally numb and you don't know why? Are you doing all the right things, and feel exhausted? This episode is for you. You're not falling apart. You're not in crisis, but just going through the motions and feeling nothing. That is a subconscious program running the show, and that's not a I need to be doing more problem. And if you're a mom, there's a good chance your kids are running a version of all of this too.EPISODE SUMMARY: Sari opens with a real life recent story, coming home exhausted, being reactive with her oldest daughter, and the conversation the next morning that changed everything.Her daughter was doing all the things. Good grades, chores, helping out. And she still was feeling unloved. She believed her younger sister was loved more, because she saw that her sister didn't have to earn it.Sound familiar?In this episode, Sari unpacks the subconscious agreement that so many high-functioning, anxious women are looking through life without realizing it: if I do more, I'll be loved more. She breaks down how this belief was formed in early childhood, why it keeps running on autopilot no matter how much you accomplish, and why 95% of your daily thoughts are recycling the same quiet story you made up about yourself when you were small.She also speaks directly to moms: your children often mirror the subconscious program you modeled during their earliest years. Learning to see the agreement in them, and ask the right question instead of reacting to the behavior, is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and for them.She closes with a guided breathing and visualization exercise to help you meet the younger version of yourself who first made that agreement — and begin to choose something different.This is not about doing more. It is about finally seeing the lens you have been looking through.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why you feel emotionally numb even when you're doing everything right — and the subconscious program driving itWhat the agreement or belief you're looking through life actually is — and how to identify yoursHow subconscious programs get formed between birth and age eight and why they keep running without you knowingWhy your children often mirror the agreements you modeled during your most anxious years — and how witnessing theirs can heal both of youThe difference between conditional love (earned) and unconditional love (already yours)Why self awareness is the first crack of light — and why it is not enough on its ownWhy hypnosis and subconscious work reaches what conscious effort and surface-level tools cannotA simple breathing and visualization practice to meet the younger version of yourself who made the agreementREFLECTION:What is the agreement or belief you are looking through life right now? What lens are you seeing everything through?When did that agreement start? How old was the version of you who made it?If you replaced that lens with unconditional love, how would you move through your day differently?For the moms: what subconscious belief might you be watching play out in your child that you recognize from your own story?If anxiety feels like a constant hum of "not enough no matter what I do," Grab the free 5-Minute Nervous System Reset. It's a tool to bring you back to yourself when the autopilot takes over. And if you're ready to stop collecting insights and actually feel the shift in your body.Book a Free Freedom Roadmap Session It's just a conversation. No pressure.  You're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone. If you made it here, that means something.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you've got so much on your plate that part of you secretly wants to burn it all down and quit everything, this episode is for you. You're not falling apart. Your anxiety just found a new way to talk to you. And once you learn the language, you get your power back.EPISODE SUMMARY This week Sari shares a real time story of anxiety showing up in a way she'd never felt before. After years of chronic panic attacks, she thought she knew her pattern, the fight response. Then she overcommitted herself into the ground, PTA, a leadership role, clients, the podcast, managing mom life and hit a wall where the only answer her body could find was quit it all.In this episode she breaks down the four survival responses, fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, and how anxiety presents differently depending on which one is running. She talks about why high functioning women keep filling the void, where control sneaks in, and why honoring your no is the most regulating thing you can do for your nervous system. Anxiety is the messenger. This is how you start listening before it becomes a Mack truck.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy your anxiety can show up completely differently than it used to, even years into healingThe four survival responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and how to spot which one is yoursWhy high functioning women overcommit, and the real question underneath the busynessHow control shows up when you believe you have to carry everything aloneWhy awareness alone doesn't change you, but choice doesHow honoring your no actually settles your nervous systemWhat happens in the subconscious mind when we sit down and have a conversation with the pattern instead of fighting itREFLECTION When your anxiety gets loud, which response do you reach for first, fight, flight, freeze, or fawn? And what would change if you treated it as a messenger instead of an enemy?Free 5 Minute Nervous System Reset If your nervous system feels strung out and you need something that actually helps right now, grab the Free 5 Minute Nervous System Reset. Something you can use tonight.And if you're ready to stop white knuckling your way through and have someone help you talk to the pattern underneath it all, book a Freedom Roadmap Session. This is the work that gives you freedom from the very thing keeping you stuck. You're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone. If you made it here, that means something.TIMESTAMPS 00:02 Welcome in, and why anxiety shows up in so many different ways 02:24 The real question underneath overcommitting: what void are you trying to fill 04:47 Carrying it all alone, and where control actually comes from 07:10 The week it all caught up: Warrior Women, the missed episode, freeze and flight 09:35 The four survival responses explained: fight, flight, freeze, fawn 11:14 When the answer becomes "I quit everything, burn it all down" 12:47 Sitting in your emotions, and anxiety as the messenger 15:03 Your power and your choice: how long do you actually need to feel it 17:31 Giving yourself space, and why the coaching call landed so differently 19:52 Honoring your no, the Oracle card, and finding your own pattern 22:00 Hypnosis: having a real conversation with the program that's been protecting you5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you wake up every morning already knowing how the day is going to go, bracing for the same feelings, the same version of you, the same feeling as the day before, this episode is for you. You haven't run out of options. You've run out of permission slips. And that's exactly what we're talking about today.EPISODE SUMMARY: What if the thing keeping your anxiety alive isn't your schedule, your relationships, or your past — it's the version of perfect you've been quietly chasing since someone else decided what that meant?In this episode, Sari shares what an unexpected movie day with her daughter  taught her about optimism, worthiness, and how deeply we shrink ourselves to fit into someone else's idea of who we're supposed to be.She gets real about waking up as the anxious version of herself: the one who started bracing for the next panic attack before her feet even hit the floor. She talks about what it looks like to break that pattern, not with a 10-step routine, but with 1% of willingness to do something different.If your anxiety is wrapped up in perfectionism, needing approval, or a quiet belief that the way you are just isn't quite right.... this one will open something up for you.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why waking up expecting the same day keeps you locked in anxious patternsHow perfectionism and anxiety are more connected than you thinkWhat your need for control is actually trying to protect you fromWhy your uniqueness isn't the problem, it might be the exact thing that sets you freeWhose rules of "perfect" you've actually been following (and where they really came from)The 1% shift that can start changing everything — starting tomorrow morningTIMESTAMPS: 00:02 — Sari opens: being human and using her tools every single day 01:27 — Letting her youngest take a mental health day; the STAAR test; being in her luteal phase 03:54 — The UglyDolls movie story begins; why she said no to it years ago 06:19 — Waking up expecting the same anxious day; bracing for panic attacks before getting out of bed 07:18 — The optimist UglyDoll character; being a pessimist from anxiety and stagnation 09:20 — Judging by the outer layer; how control showed up in a simple parenting moment 11:57 — Reflection: how did you wake up this morning? 12:48 — You get to decide right now; shaking up your morning 15:16 — Are you willing to stand up and do something different? 15:26 — Worthiness of a new experience; the perfect doll vs. the ugly doll 17:50 — How anxiety shows up when you feel like you don't fit in; birthday suit metaphor 19:54 — Stop being ashamed of how you look 20:13 — Question what perfect even means 20:18 — Changing your idea of perfect = a permission slip to be yourself 21:43 — The insecurities behind the people who built these standards 22:15 — Finding real freedom by letting go of what other people think 23:51 — How perfectionism kills your ability to have fun; the painting class story 25:15 — Your uniqueness is what makes you shineREFLECTION QUESTIONS:Where in your life are you waking up expecting the same thing — and quietly believing you're not worthy of something different?Whose definition of perfect have you been carrying around that was never yours to begin with?What would it look like to give yourself a 1% permission slip today?5 Minute Nervous System ResetAnd if today's episode hit and you just need something that helps right now, grab the free 5-Minute Nervous System Reset. [https://thegrowthgoddess.net/free-meditation]You're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone. If you made it here, that means something.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan Mail If you've tried the medications, the doctors, the counselors, and nothing is changing in your life, this episode is for you. Jen had tried it all too. And then she found what was actually underneath it, no more playing with symptoms and band aids.EPISODE SUMMARY:Jen Auchter is a functional medicine doctor. She knows all the science. She was doing all the "right" things. And she was still circling in high functioning anxiety she couldn't touch.Her health, her business, her relationships. Everything felt connected to one root cause she just couldn't reach. Doctors treated symptoms. Counselors talked in circles. Nothing was getting to the subconscious patterns that were running the show, and she knew something needed to change, she had the knowledge, but needed the how.In this episode, Jen shares what happened when she finally said yes to hypnotherapy and what shifted in her body, her nervous system, her hormones, and her life over eight weeks of working together.This is a real conversation with a real woman who came in ready to put in the work, went deep into her subconscious mind, reconnected with her inner child, and came out the other side breathing easier. Literally.If you've been wondering what hypnotherapy actually looks like, what holistic/alternative healing really means in the body, and whether any of it could work for you, this is the episode.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why talk therapy often misses the root cause of anxiety and subconscious patternsWhat hypnosis actually feels like from the inside (from someone who was scared of losing control)How the subconscious mind gets built in childhood and why that matters for healing nowWhat inner child work actually does in the bodyWhy your physical symptoms like hormones, gut health, irregular cycles, and inflammation are connected to your fight or flight response and thought loopsWhat it means to stop being responsible for everyone else's feelings (and why that is a massive anxiety pattern)Why holistic healing and nervous system regulation actually show up in your physical bodyWhy healing is not about becoming someone new. It's about peeling back to who you actually are.TIMESTAMPS:00:52 — Jen shares why she started looking for alternative healing options in 2025 01:55 — What drew Jen to hypnotherapy and how she stopped overthinking the decision 03:44 — Sari reflects on witnessing Jen's growth 04:20 — What Jen thought the subconscious mind was before they started 06:35 — Jen describes hypnosis as a deep, personalized meditation (not what you think) 07:42 — Why Sari builds trust before going deep and what happens if you skip that step 08:38 — The inner child session: what it felt like and why it changed everything 11:43 — How hypnotherapy compares to traditional talk therapy 13:22 — The combination of conscious work and subconscious work 13:53 — The Panther meditation: reclaiming power you didn't know you gave away 17:22 — How personalized hypnosis makes meditation possible for people who "can't meditate" 19:00 — What to do when your mind wanders during a session 22:55 — Knowing you are the problem and not knowing how to change it 25:13 — How people in Jen's life noticed the shift before she did 26:38  The guilt and resentment loop: what Jen worked through and where she is now 29:18 — What it means to stop being a chameleon and start choosing for yourself 30:11 — Miracles happen when you stop pretending to be someone else 33:02 — What the mind does when we replay fake anxious scenarios on loop (and how that affects your health) 35:50 — Jen as a functional doctor on how thoughts directly affect hormones and physical health36:56 — The parasympathetic state and what rest and repair actually does for your body 38:50 — The physical results: gut health, hormones, cycles, breathing 39:47 — Why giving yourself 20 minutes gives you so much more time back 42:21 — What Jen wants you to know if you are on the fence 43:20 — Sari on the ripple effect of doing this work REFLECTION:What in your life right now feels like it is all pointing back to one root cause you cannot quite name?When did you last ask yourself what she actually needs, not what everyone around you needs?If you stopped feeling out of control tomorrow, what would change first?FREE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET: If anxiety feels like it is running your day and you need anxiety relief right now, download the free 5-Minute Nervous System Reset to start giving your body what it has been asking for. Link in show notes: https://thegrowthgoddess.net/free-meditationWORK WITH SARI: If you are ready to stop living in anxiety and want to finally get to the root of it through hypnotherapy and subconscious work, you can book a free discovery call. Link in show notes: https://link.thegrowthgoddess.net/widget/bookings/freedomroadmapsession5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever known exactly what to do for your anxiety and still couldn't make yourself do it... this one's going to hit. Because it's not about lacking the knowledge. It never was.EPISODE SUMMARY You've read the books. You've done the research. You know breathing helps. You know mindfulness is good for you. And yet — when the anxiety actually hits, you check out, go through the motions, and end up right back where you started.In this episode, Sari gets real about why knowing isn't enough. The anxious programs running in the background are designed to keep you safe — which means they are also designed to keep you exactly the same. The safety bubble feels comfortable. But it's a trap.She breaks down what actually has to happen in the moment anxiety shows up: the choice, the presence, the willingness to sit in the fire for two minutes without giving up. She talks about your nervous system, the vagus nerve, and why slowing down isn't "doing nothing" — it's the whole point. And she calls out the sneaky way we seek validation for staying stuck instead of asking what's working.This is a fired-up episode. And if you're someone who knows more than you're doing, it was made for you.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy knowing what to do isn't enough to change your anxietyHow your safety bubble keeps you stuck in the same patterns every dayWhat it actually means to be present during a breathing exerciseWhy seeking validation from others can reinforce the anxious identityHow the vagus nerve connects to your heart — and why that changes everythingWhat choosing a new identity looks like in a real, 2-minute momentWhy sitting in the fire isn't painful — it's just unfamiliarREFLECTIONWhat behavior or tool do you keep abandoning before giving it a real chance?Are you looking for someone to tell you it's not working — or are you looking for what actually is?When anxiety comes online today, what would it look like to stay in the room with it instead of checking out?FREE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET If anxiety has you checked out before you even start, download the free 5-Minute Nervous System Reset to help your body slow down in real time. https://thegrowthgoddess.net/free-meditationWORK WITH SARI Ready to stop doing the same thing every day and expecting something different? Book a free Freedom Roadmap Session and let's map out what it actually looks like to change. https://link.thegrowthgoddess.net/widget/bookings/freedomroadmapsessionYou're not broken. You're not behind. And you're not alone. If you made it here, that means something.Time Stamps00:00 — Why Sari is fired up today 02:07 — The client who has all the knowledge but can't put it into motion 03:29 — How the anxious safety bubble keeps you doing the same thing on repeat05:51 — Why breathing "doesn't work" (and what's actually happening when you try) 08:18 — Sitting in the fire: why discomfort is part of the process 10:38 — The hair salon story and how we seek validation to stay stuck 12:42 — Fight or flight, the amygdala, and why you can't think your way out of anxiety15:09 — The vagus nerve: why your heart is leading more than your brain 17:17 — The first step: just admitting it 5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you're exhausted from the same fights, the same resentments, the same feeling that everyone around you is the problem, this episode is for you. You're not crazy. But there's something nobody's told you yet.EPISODE SUMMARY:It's so easy to point the finger.At the relationship that's draining you. The family member who doesn't get it. The boss who pushes your buttons. The partner who never shows up the way you need.And here's the thing, sometimes those people really are doing something that hurts. That's not the issue.The issue is that as long as the problem is out there, you have zero power to change it.In this episode, Sari gets honest about the moment she realized she wasn't the victim of the people around her, she was the one keeping herself stuck. She digs into how our ego builds walls to "protect" us, how complaining bonds us to the very emotions keeping us in anxiety, and why you literally cannot change a situation from the same emotional state that created it.This isn't about blaming yourself. It's about taking your power back. Because the minute you stop looking out there for the problem and start looking in the mirror, everything can start to shift.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why the problem gets louder when we keep seeing the problem as outside of ourselvesHow the ego uses blame and frustration to "keep us safe" — and how that backfiresWhy you can't fix a situation from the same emotional state it was created inThe difference between aggressive and assertive and how it shows up in anxious womenHow low-vibration emotions like resentment and anger keep your nervous system in fight or flightWhat it actually looks like to raise your emotional frequency to compassion instead of controlCourage is the one thing that changes the room, the relationship, and youREFLECTION:Where in your life are you pointing the finger at someone else right now, and what would change if you looked in the mirror instead?What emotion are you operating from? And is that emotion capable of creating the future you actually want?Where are you shrinking instead of speaking — and what's the worst case scenario you've been imagining that's keeping you there?FREE 5 MINUTE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET If anxiety feels like it's coming from everyone around you, download the free 5-minute Nervous System Reset to help calm your body and create a little space before you react.WORK WITH SARI If you're ready to stop living in anxiety and want support in actually changing it, you can book a free discovery call. TIMESTAMPS:00:02 — Why we're conditioned to see the problem as outside of ourselves 02:11 — The sister story: when Sari realized she was the aggressive one 04:13 — Why complaining bonds us to low-vibration emotions (and keeps us stuck)06:39 — You cannot change from the same emotional state the problem was created in 09:02 — What happens when you replace frustration with compassion 11:07 — Where did these emotions get built? Asking the deeper question 11:35 — How we give our power away and how to reclaim it 13:48 — Guided moment: asking your body where it doesn't feel safe 17:12 — The truth bomb: you can't change from the same emotional state 17:24 — Courage is not the absence of fear  20:59 — Courage opens doors that fear keeps shut 24:26 — When you stop blaming, you start transforming 25:50 — Closing: courage doesn't always feel good, but it always feels truePlease leave us a rating and review on your listening platform. 5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever had a panic attack that felt completely random, this episode is for you. It wasn’t random. Your body had been whispering long before it started screaming.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Sari shares a real, recent story — a panic attack that hit in the middle of recording a guest interview. Not on a hard day. Not during a crisis. Right in the middle of a normal Tuesday. Because that’s how high-functioning anxiety works. You keep going. You keep holding it together. And your body keeps tapping you on the shoulder, throwing rocks, until one day it sends the train. Sari breaks down how anxiety actually builds — through the small signals we override, the gut feelings we negotiate with, the whispers we tell ourselves we’ll get to later. She explains the nervous system loop that turns one thought — “something is wrong” — into a full panic spiral. And what the 120-second window is, and how to actually use it. This episode isn’t about managing anxiety better. It’s about understanding what your body has been trying to say — and starting to rebuild the relationship with it. If you’re a mom, a high-achiever, someone who holds the whole world together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside… this one is for you.Your body is not against you. It never was.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN•      Why high-functioning anxiety and panic attacks don’t come out of nowhere — and how they actually build•      How ignoring your body’s early signals turns a whisper into a full panic attack•      Why the thought “something is wrong” is what triggers the anxiety and overthinking spiral•      How control and fear keep you from hearing your own intuition•      What the 120-second window is — and how to use it before your nervous system takes over•      Why your body is not betraying you — it’s communicating with you•      How to zoom out when fear has the blinders on and anxiety is running the show REFLECTIONWhere in your life are you already getting the whispers — and choosing to ignore them?What would change if you started trusting what your body is trying to tell you before it has to scream?FREE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESETIf anxiety feels like it’s always one thought away from a full panic attack, download the free 5-minute Nervous System Reset. It’s a guided hypnotic meditation designed to calm your body and interrupt the anxiety loop in real time.Download the Free Nervous System Reset WORK WITH SARIIf you’re ready to stop living in high-functioning anxiety and want real support in changing it at the root, you can book a free Freedom Roadmap Session with Sari. It’s a free 45-minute call to map out exactly where you are and where you want to go.Book Your Free Freedom Roadmap Session5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of FVCK Anxiety, Sari is joined by mindfulness and manifestation coach Nikki Dean for a conversation about anxiety, overthinking, and what it really means to trust yourself again.They break down how anxiety often builds when you’re living from pressure, comparison, or expectation — instead of listening to what actually feels true for you. Over time, this creates a constant sense of stress, overthinking, and feeling out of alignment.Sari and Nikki explore how many women have been taught to ignore their intuition, second-guess themselves, and look outside for answers — which only makes anxiety louder.This episode introduces a different way of relating to anxiety. Not just managing it, but beginning to see it as a signal — something guiding you back to yourself, your truth, and a deeper sense of trust.They also share how small shifts, like curiosity and awareness, can begin to reconnect you with your intuition — even if it feels unfamiliar or hard to access right now.If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you don’t trust yourself anymore, this conversation will help you understand why — and where to start.What You’ll LearnIn this episode, you’ll learn: Why anxiety often increases when you’re not being true to yourself  How overthinking and self-doubt disconnect you from your intuition  Why comparison makes anxiety worse and keeps you stuck  The difference between “I am anxious” vs. “I’m feeling anxious”  How anxiety can be a signal pointing you back to yourself  Why curiosity is the first step to rebuilding self-trust  How to create small moments of relief instead of forcing change ReflectionWhere in your life are you ignoring what feels true for you — and how might that be contributing to your anxiety?Free Nervous System ResetIf anxiety feels constant or overwhelming, Sari created a free 5-minute Nervous System Reset to help you calm your body and interrupt the anxiety loop in real time.Work With SariIf you’re ready to stop living in anxiety and want support in actually changing it, you can book a free discovery call with Sari.This is a space to talk about what’s been coming up for you and explore what real support could look like.Connect with Nikki Dean5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve noticed your anxiety getting worse, your mind constantly racing, or feeling more overwhelmed after being on your phone, this episode is for you. What you’re consuming every day — especially on social media — may be increasing your anxiety more than you realize.Episode SummaryIn this episode of FVCK Anxiety, Sari breaks down the connection between social media, screen time, and anxiety — and how constant consumption is quietly affecting your nervous system.She shares how scrolling, notifications, and dopamine-driven apps are keeping your mind overstimulated, increasing overthinking, and making it harder to feel calm or present. What feels like “relaxing” or “checking out” is often adding to anxiety, not relieving it.Sari also reflects on how this is impacting not just adults, but the next generation — and how early exposure to screens is shaping anxiety, attention, and emotional regulation in kids.This episode is an invitation to step back and look honestly at what you’re consuming every day — and how it may be contributing to the anxiety, stress, and disconnection you’re feeling.What You’ll LearnIn this episode, you’ll learn: How social media and screen time increase anxiety and overthinking  Why dopamine from scrolling can make your anxiety worse over time  How constant consumption affects your nervous system and attention  Why boredom and creativity are important for reducing anxiety  How anxiety is influenced by what you consume daily  Simple ways to reduce screen-related anxiety and feel more present ReflectionToward the end of the episode, Sari invites you to take an honest look at what you’re consuming daily — and whether it’s increasing your anxiety or supporting your well-being.Free Nervous System ResetIf your anxiety feels worse after scrolling or being on your phone, Sari created a free 5-minute Nervous System Reset to help you calm your body and interrupt the anxiety loop in real time.Download HereWork With SariIf you’re ready to stop feeling stuck in anxiety and want real tools to change it, you can book a free discovery call with Sari.This is a space to talk through what’s been coming up for you and explore what support could look like.Book hereLinks for Jonathan Haidt:The Anxious GenerationInterview with Cathy Heller5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailWhy Anxiety Makes You Feel Out of Control (And How to Take Your Power Back)If you’re a woman dealing with anxiety, overthinking, and the constant need to control everything just to feel safe, this episode is for you. Anxiety doesn’t just stay in your mind, it takes over your body, your decisions, and your entire life.Episode SummaryIn this first episode of FVCK Anxiety, Sari shares what anxiety actually looks like in real life — not just stress or overthinking, but the constant feeling of being on edge, needing control, and never truly feeling safe.She breaks down how anxiety often starts as fear that was never understood, then builds into patterns of control, hypervigilance, and exhaustion over time. What feels like being “responsible” or “holding it all together” is often anxiety running the show.Sari shares her personal experience with panic attacks, fear, and living in a constant state of survival, along with the moment she realized she couldn’t keep living that way.This episode introduces a different approach to anxiety. Not just talking about it, and not just masking it, but learning how to understand it, work with it, and take your power back in real time.If you feel like anxiety has been controlling your life, this is where things start to change.What You’ll LearnIn this episode, you’ll learn: Why anxiety makes you feel out of control and constantly on edge  How fear turns into overthinking, control, and hypervigilance  Why anxiety can feel like it’s protecting you while actually limiting your life  How anxiety shows up in women as pressure, perfectionism, and responsibility  Why talking about anxiety isn’t always enough to create real change  What it means to start taking your power back from anxiety ReflectionToward the end of the episode, Sari invites you to look at how anxiety may be influencing your daily decisions, and whether you’ve been organizing your life around avoiding fear.Free Nervous System Reset DownloadIf anxiety feels overwhelming and you need something to help in the moment, Sari created a free 5-minute Nervous System Reset to help you calm your body and interrupt the anxiety loop.You can download it using the link above.Work With SariIf you’re ready to stop living in anxiety and want support in actually changing it, you can book a free discovery call with Sari.This is a space to talk about what’s been coming up for you and explore what real support could look like.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’re a woman living with anxiety, overthinking, and the constant need to control everything just to feel safe, this episode is for you. Anxiety doesn’t just live in your head — it dictates your choices, your routines, your relationships, and how small your life becomes over time.In this episode, Sari shares why this is the final episode of The Uncharted Way podcast — and why she’s rebranding into something more direct and honest.She opens up about how anxiety, fear, and control quietly ran her life for years. From planning exits, needing people available “just in case,” avoiding certain places, and hiding panic attacks, anxiety dictated nearly every decision. On the outside, she looked functional. On the inside, she was overwhelmed, hypervigilant, and disconnected.Sari explains how anxiety convinces you it’s protecting you, when in reality it slowly steals your freedom, joy, and presence. She reflects on what it’s like to live in survival mode, to organize your entire life around feeling safe, and to eventually reach the point where you’re done letting fear run the show.This episode isn’t about managing anxiety or forcing calm. It’s about recognizing when fear has been in charge for too long — and what it means to refuse to keep living that way.What You’ll LearnIn this episode, you’ll learn:How anxiety shows up as control, overthinking, and hypervigilanceWhy anxiety often feels protective while actually shrinking your lifeHow fear and control become coping strategies for anxious womenWhy distraction can temporarily calm anxiety in the nervous systemThe difference between managing anxiety and reclaiming authority over your lifeWhat it means to stop organizing your life around fearReflectionToward the end of the episode, Sari invites you to reflect on how much of your daily life is centered around avoiding anxiety — and what might change if safety didn’t require constant control.Free Self-Love ChallengeSari will be taking a short break before launching the newly rebranded podcast, Fuck Anxiety, in mid-March.During this time, she’s hosting a free 5-day Self-Love Challenge starting February 23rd, focused on slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and turning compassion inward.Join The Self Love Challenge!!!Grab Your Free Meditation: New Year, New Youanxiety in women overthinking control and anxiety fear and anxiety nervous system regulation women’s mental health panic attacks hypervigilanceYou’re not broken. You’re not behind. And you’re not alone.If you made it here, that means something.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan Mail If anxiety has been running the show and you feel exhausted from trying to control every outcome, you’re not alone.Many women live with anxiety not because something is “wrong” with them—but because they’re stuck in control mode.In this episode, Sari explores how anxiety, fear, and control are often signals that something in your life wants to change. Instead of trying to fix anxiety or push through it, this conversation invites women to slow down, listen, and notice what keeps showing up beneath the noise, and begin to learn how listening can change everything.Through real-life stories about career shifts, fear of being seen, scattered energy, and learning to trust again, Sari shares how meditation and nervous system awareness helped her stop forcing life—and start following what actually felt aligned.If you’re a woman feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or unsure where to put your energy, this episode offers a new way to understand anxiety—not as the enemy, but as information.💡 What Women Will Learn in This EpisodeWhy anxiety in women is often rooted in control and fear—not failureHow forcing outcomes creates more stress, overwhelm, and disconnectionThe difference between discomfort and danger in the bodyHow meditation helps calm anxiety and create clarityHow to recognize when fear is blocking your next stepWhy staying “safe” and predictable can quietly keep you stuckHow to begin trusting yourself again without having it all figured out🧠 Reflection Questions Where am I forcing instead of listening?What keeps triggering my anxiety right now?What am I afraid will happen if I stop controlling everything?What feels uncomfortable—but not actually unsafe?What would change if I trusted myself more than my fear?🌿 A New Way to Look at AnxietyAnxiety doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Sometimes it means something is trying to get your attention.For many women, anxiety is the body’s way of saying:“This life doesn’t fit anymore.”And when fear stops running the show, clarity and creativity can return.🤍 Support for Women Ready to Feel DifferentIf anxiety, control, or fear have been dictating your choices—and you’re ready for support navigating what’s next—Sari works with women one-on-one to calm the nervous system, build self-trust, and create real change.✨ Book a Freedom Roadmap Session (linked in show notes) ✨ Join the Newsletter for weekly reflections on anxiety, growth, and clarity ✨ Explore meditation as a tool, not a rule5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailOne comment. One comparison. One moment that quietly changes how you see yourself.In this raw solo episode, Sari opens up about a heartbreaking conversation with her 13-year-old daughter — and how body shame doesn’t usually start with self-hate… it starts with trying to belong. Skipping meals. Comparing bodies. Believing your body needs fixing before you’re allowed to feel confident, loved, or enough.Sari weaves her own story — growing up as a dancer, being told her body wasn’t “right,” chasing impossible standards — and how those moments didn’t just hurt… they fueled years of anxiety, control, and never feeling at home in her own skin.This episode isn’t about pretending to love your body. It’s about ending the war with it — and reclaiming your peace.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow body shame quietly fuels anxiety, overthinking, and chronic self-criticismWhy comparison gets wired into us early — and how to begin unlearning itThe connection between food, control, and the need to feel “enough”How cultural beauty standards shape anxiety without us realizing itWhat it actually means to feel safe and at home in your body againHow to stop fixing yourself and start listening instead✨ Key TakeawayYour body is not the problem. The story you were taught about it is.When you stop fighting your body, your nervous system softens — and life opens back up.🎧 Support Inside This EpisodeA grounding reflection to help you notice where body shame first took rootHonest questions to help you interrupt old patterns of comparison and control🌱 Resources & Next StepsFree Meditation: New Year, New You — a guided practice to calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body Click Here!Freedom Roadmap Session: A free, one-on-one conversation to explore what’s keeping you stuck and how to move toward feeling confident, grounded, and alive again Click Here!body shame healing • anxiety and body image • self-worth • food anxiety • comparison trap • feeling at home in your body • healing anxiety • breaking old patterns • nervous system supportFinal NoteIf body shame has shaped your anxiety, your relationship with food, or how you see yourself — you are not broken, and you are not alone.Are you willing to fight for your right to feel fucking amazing… or are you going to keep allowing the suffering?There is another way — and you don’t have to walk it alone.You made it here, and that means something.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailYou wake up. Same alarm. Same thoughts. Same heaviness.  You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You might just be stuck in an anxiety loop — where your nervous system keeps choosing the familiar over the free, even when the familiar is miserable.In this solo episode, Sari gets honest about what it really means to feel stuck — and why anxiety is usually the thing keeping you there.  When anxiety runs the show, your nervous system chooses familiarity over freedom every single time. Not because you’re weak. Because staying in the known pattern feels safer than the uncertainty of change, even when the known pattern is making you miserable.  Through a train-track metaphor, real-life examples, and a short guided visualization, Sari walks you through how to recognize when you’re living from survival mode — and what it takes to step off the track you didn’t consciously choose.  This isn’t about resolutions or manifesting. It’s about understanding why anxious women stay stuck — and what actually creates change. What You’ll Learn•  Why anxiety makes you feel stuck even when you desperately want to change•  How your nervous system chooses familiarity over freedom to feel safe•  The difference between being stuck in fear and being stuck in identity•  Why you don’t need clarity to move forward — you need courage•  What it means to leave an old anxious identity behind•  How even a 1% shift can interrupt an anxiety loop and create momentum ReflectionWhat familiar pattern is your anxiety keeping you in right now — and what would it cost you to stay there another year? Free Nervous System ResetIf anxiety feels constant or overwhelming, download the free 5-minute Nervous System Reset to calm your body and interrupt the anxiety loop in real time. Click Here to Download ResetWork With SariIf you’re ready to stop living in anxiety and want support in actually changing it, book a free discovery call.     Book a Free Freedom Roadmap Session for more Support!feeling stuck in life • anxiety keeping you stuck • fear of change anxiety • living on autopilot anxiety • breaking anxiety patterns • nervous system and change • anxiety identity women You’re not broken. You’re not behind. And you’re not alone. Follow Sari on Instagram5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailAs this year comes to a close, this episode is an invitation to slow down and reflect — not on what you should have done, but on who you’ve been becoming.In this final solo episode of 2025, Sari reflects on what it means to shed old versions of ourselves, stop pretending we’re fine, and make space for something new. She shares personal stories of moving, turning 40, building community, and learning that miracles don’t arrive when we’re hiding — they arrive when we let ourselves be real.This isn’t a “new year, new you” episode. It’s about honesty, courage, and remembering the light that’s still inside you — even if it feels like only a spark right now.If this year stretched you… If you’ve been holding more than you’ve shared… If part of you knows something wants to change in 2026, but you’re not sure how…This episode meets you right where you are and gently asks: What if the next chapter begins by letting yourself be seen?💡 What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeHow reflecting on who you were this year can soften shame and bring clarityWhy miracles don’t come from pretending — they come from honestyWhat it means to release control and stop carrying everything aloneA powerful metaphor for separating the chaos of the mind from the calm of the heartWhy courage doesn’t have to be big — sometimes it’s just five secondsHow looking for the light (instead of answers) can change how you enter the new yearA gentle, grounding practice to help you reconnect to your inner stillness✨ Key TakeawayMiracles don’t come from becoming someone new — they come from letting go of who you’ve been pretending to be.year end reflection • anxiety healing journey • letting go of fear • personal growth podcast • finding your light • courage and vulnerability • emotional healing • starting fresh • inner peace • nervous system healing • fear and control • end of year podcast🕯️ Closing Practice (Included in This Episode)At the end of the episode, Sari guides you through a short, calming reflection to help you connect with the quiet, steady light within you — the part that exists beneath the noise, the fear, and the pressure to perform.This is a practice you can return to as you move into 2026.🤍 Support & Next StepsBook a Freedom Roadmap Session if you’re ready for support beyond the podcastGrab your Free Meditation!!!Connect with Sari on InstagramYou don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to keep looking for your light.You made it here — and that means something.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’re feeling like the world handed you a life plan that’s supposed to guarantee happiness, but leaves you anxious, wiped out, or just plain lost...... This episode of The Uncharted Way is for anyone who’s depleted from chasing someone else’s version of success, feeling like a fraud, or suffocating under layers of guilt and shame. You want real change? Let’s get raw about how messy and magnificent that process actually is.Enter Dana Hunter Fradella, creator of Girls Who Recover, a woman who’s walked through hell and clawed her way back. Dana sits down with Sari to dig into how chasing achievement combined with the soul-sucking spiral of alcoholism nearly destroyed her, and how burning it all down became the best damn thing that ever happened. Think recovery is just about quitting booze? Think again. This is about stripping off every label, expectation, and well-meaning “should” until you remember who you are.We rip open the truth behind burnout, what it’s like to build a life from ground zero, and why true freedom starts the second you stop pretending. No more shrinking, no fluffy affirmations, just the raw reality, and radiance of finding yourself again.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to break free from the achievement trap (seriously, when is “enough” ever enough?)The real reason old patterns—like addiction or self-doubt—feel so damn sticky, and what it takes to actually unhookWhy finding yourself means burning down old identities (even if it gets ugly)Ways to reconnect with your heart (hint: it’s louder than your head if you let it speak)What shame really looks like—and how sharing your story cracks it open for goodPower moves for stepping into your truth, taking up space, and living for now, not “later”✨ Key TakeawayYou get to decide who you are—not your trauma, your titles, or your past—and radical self-trust is how you build a life you actually want to wake up to.stuck in life • burnout recovery • reinvent yourself • finding yourself • breaking old patterns • shame healing • sobriety journey • living in your truth📌 Resources & LinksDana Hunter Fridella & Girls Who Recover: Website | InstagramThe Uncharted Way Podcast: Podcast PageSari Cowsert on Instagram: @saricowsertGirls Who Recover Podcast: Show PageFind out more, get coached, or join a retreat: Contact Here If you’re sick of hearing advice that feels sugar-coated or disconnected from real struggle—this episode is your permission slip. Dana Hunter Fridella and Sari Cowsert don’t just talk recovery, they live it, scars and all. Listen in if you’re ready to scrap old scripts and finally write your own story, fierce and free.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailYou know that feeling, your palms are sweaty, you breathe a little heavier or uneven. Your chest tightens. Your thoughts race. You already “know” how the situation is going to end — and it’s not good.In this episode, Sari shares a simple, four-step awareness tool she uses daily — with herself, her family, and her clients — to interrupt those moments before they turn into spirals, shutdowns, or even self-blame.This isn’t about positive thinking or talking yourself out of your feelings. It’s about learning how to notice what’s happening in your body, understand what triggered it, question the story your mind is telling, and bring in a wiser version of yourself to shift the outcome, so that you can reclaim your power back!If you’ve ever reacted before thinking… Assumed the worst before asking for help… Or replayed the same situation over and over in your head…This episode will give you a way to slow it all down — and choose something different.By the end, you’ll understand why fear narrows your perspective, how assumptions quietly run your life, and how to use awareness to break the cycle in real time.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy awareness is a muscle — and how to build it without doing it “perfectly”How to recognize discomfort in your body before your thoughts take overThe difference between what actually happened and the story you’re telling about itWhy fear always assumes an outcome — and how to challenge itHow ruminating thoughts follow the same pattern as external triggersA simple way to bring in a calmer, wiser version of yourself when you’re activatedHow to use this tool with anxiety, conflict, overthinking, or emotional shutdown✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t need to get rid of fear — you need to stop letting it be the loudest voice in the room.stop overthinking • anxiety tools • how to break mental loops • reacting before thinking • fear based thinking • how to stop spiraling • body awareness • emotional triggers • rumination help • anxiety awareness • mindset tools • nervous system awareness • self awareness practice • how to calm anxiety naturally🧠 Try This After ListeningThe next time you feel your body contract, pause and ask:What am I feeling in my body right now?What just triggered this?What story am I assuming is true?What would the wisest version of me say about this?Even noticing the first step is enough to start changing the pattern.🤍 Support & ResourcesBook a Freedom Roadmap Session to personalize this tool for your lifeConnect with Sari on InstagramGrab your FREE Meditation Here!!!You didn’t get here by accident. And the fact that you’re learning to pause instead of react means something is already shifting. Keep showing up.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIn this firecracker convo, I bring on Dr. Melissa Weiss and Dr. Jeanette Auchter — two women who have lived the chaos, the loss, and the chronic pain and decided to do things differently. These two functional medicine docs (and hosts of the Gut Feelings, Life Unfiltered podcast) get surgical about chronic health, what "healing" actually means, and why you’re the MVP of your own comeback story.This episode isn’t just about throwing supplements or manifesting your way out of pain. We get real about nervous system healing, survivor wisdom, ancestral baggage, and what it means to build your own healing team — even if it means stepping outside the old system and investing in yourself in ways that feel scary or wild. If you feel burned out and unseen, it’s time to listen up.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy addressing the root cause matters way more than just chasing symptoms or popping supplementsHard truths about “the team approach” to healing, and why you get to choose who’s on your squadHow nervous system regulation (heart rate variability, breathwork, meditation) is the foundation for recovery — not just an "add-on"The hidden cost of being a chronic caretaker, perfectionist, or people-pleaser — and how to start releasing what isn’t yoursReal talk about breaking the generational cycles of stress, trauma, and stuffing down your truthWhat it means to actually RECEIVE help, own your goddess energy, and let your story change your life (and maybe the world)✨ Key TakeawayYou are the only one who can heal you — but you do not have to do it alone, and you deserve a healing team that sees all of you.burnout recovery • finding yourself • functional medicine healing • breaking old patterns • nervous system regulation • building your team • trauma recovery • stop people-pleasing📌 Resources & LinksGut Feelings, Life Unfiltered PodcastThe Uncharted Way podcast pageSari Cowsert InstagramConnect with Dr. Jeanette AuchterConnect with Dr. Melissa WeissGrab Your Free MeditationIf you’re ready to stop nodding along in the doctor’s office, pretending you’re “fine,” and actually build a life that feels like yours — hit play. Come get the raw, loving truth your soul’s been craving.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever asked for more in your life, more love, more peace, more support, more money, more ease, but then somehow only let yourself receive a tiny sliver of it… this episode will hit you straight in the truth.Because wanting more is easy. Letting it in?Yep, That’s the part no one taught us how to do.This episode invites you into a new kind of question — not “How do I get more?” but:“Why do I only allow myself the smallest version of what I actually want?”Sari shares a raw personal moment that showed her exactly how she had been limiting the “light” she lets into her life — and how women unconsciously close the door on the very things they’re begging for.If you’ve ever struggled to accept compliments, receive help without guilt, let good things stay in your life, or even imagine yourself deserving more… this conversation will open something in you.This isn’t an episode about hustle, manifestation, or forcing yourself to think positively. This is about the quiet part of you that wants more — and the scared part of you that doesn’t know how to let it land.At the end of the episode, Sari guides you through a simple visualization you can use daily to expand your capacity to receive — without fear, force, or control.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy so many women ask for “more” but only allow the tiniest version of itThe hidden ways you close yourself off without realizing itHow childhood conditioning affects your ability to receive love, praise, money, and supportWhat “receiving” actually means (and what it doesn’t)A powerful metaphor that will change how you see your own limitsHow control keeps your life small — and how openness expands itA simple practice to open your “inner door” to moreHow to slowly build a life that can hold the things you’ve been dreaming of✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t need to become someone new to receive more — you just need to open the door you’ve been quietly keeping shut.wanting more in life • why is receiving hard • how to accept good things • why do I block blessings • how to let good things in • letting myself receive • feeling undeserving • self-worth healing • fear of receiving • why do I push people away • how to stop controlling everything • learning to receive love • allowing abundance • opening up emotionally📌 Resources & LinksBook your Freedom Roadmap SessionConnect with Sari on InstagramGrab a Free Meditation HereThe Uncharted Way – All EpisodesIf you’ve been living through that tiny doggy door of control and “just enough,” let this episode be your gentle nudge to open your own door just a little wider. You’re allowed to receive more than survival. You were made for more than scraps.And remember — you made it here, and that means something.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever wondered why life feels harder for you than it seems for everyone else—why certain people drain you, why some paths feel natural and others feel like pushing a boulder uphill—this episode is going to hit different.Today Sari sits down with Andie Thueson, Host of the Own Your Piece Podcast, and a woman who helps people understand themselves on a deeper level—not through fluff, but through honest, grounded insight about how your energy, personality, and patterns actually work.And no, you don’t need to “know astrology” or “understand human design” to get something out of this. Andie breaks it down in a way that feels like someone finally handing you the instruction manual you’ve needed your whole life.If you’ve ever felt like you’re living a version of yourself that doesn’t match who you are anymore… If you’re craving clarity, direction, or permission to choose a different path… If something in you knows you’re meant for more ease and more you-ness…This episode will make you feel both seen and excited about what’s possible.Because sometimes the thing you’ve been searching for your whole damn life isn’t motivation or discipline — it’s understanding yourself.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy some things drain you and others energize you (and how to tell the difference)How to understand yourself without labeling, shaming, or fixingWhat human design, astrology, and Gene Keys actually reveal in a practical wayHow to parent, partner, and work in alignment with who you truly areWhy burnout is often a sign you’re living someone else’s version of youHow to stop ignoring your needs and start trusting your own wiring✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t need to become a new version of you — you need to come home to the version that’s always been there.find yourself again • overwhelmed woman • how to understand myself • why life feels hard • personal clarity • feeling disconnected • human design beginner • astrology beginner • identity growth • how to stop people pleasing • listening to yourself • trusting yourself again📌 Resources & LinksAndie Thueson on InstagramThe Uncharted Way episodesSari Cowsert Instagram Own Your Peace Podcast Book a human design reading with Andie If you’re tired of forcing yourself into a life that doesn’t feel like yours — this episode is your nudge to start listening to the part of you that’s been whispering for years. You don’t need permission. You just need to remember who you are.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailSari takes you inside the truth most women never say out loud: how easy it is to hear one scary story, one diagnosis, one moment from someone else’s life… and instantly believe it could happen to you. How your brain grabs it, loops it, fears it, and builds your whole day around trying to prevent it.This is the part no one teaches you — your body isn’t “dramatic” or “too much.” It’s just stuck in a constant state of alert, trying to protect you from things that aren’t even happening. Sari explains why this happens, why it feels so real, and why you can’t just “talk yourself out of it.”And at the end of the episode, she guides you through a simple practice you can use anytime your mind hijacks your peace — a tool you can bring into your daily life, your car, your kitchen, your bed at night when the thoughts won’t stop.If you’re tired of feeling like one text message, one symptom, or one story could send you into a spiral… this episode will help you exhale.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy scary stories or other people’s experiences hit you so deeplyWhy your body reacts like something is wrong — even when you know it isn’tHow constant fear and tension drain your energyWhat physical symptoms are actually trying to tell youHow to stop absorbing every worst-case scenario as your ownA simple breathing practice to calm your body when your mind is spiraling✨ Key TakeawaysYou’re not crazy — your body has been in protection mode for a long time.Fear spreads fast when you’re overwhelmed.You can’t “logic” your way out of anxiety — your body has to feel safe.Other people’s stories don’t have to become your future.Small moments of calm create big changes over time.anxiety • constant worry • panic attacks • overthinking everything • tight chest • worst-case scenarios • fear taking over • why do I feel like this • mental spiral • I can’t calm down📌 Resources & Links🌿 Book your Freedom Roadmap Session💌 Join my email list📲 Connect with me on Instagram🎧 The Uncharted Way – All Episodes✨ Final NoteLook, if you’re tired of hearing a story and instantly thinking, “Oh God… what if that happens to me?” — you’re not alone. Living like that is exhausting, and it’s not your fault.Let this episode be the moment you realize nothing is “wrong” with you — you’re just overwhelmed. And there is a way to feel safe again. A way to breathe again.You’re not alone, friend — and you’re more than free to choose something better for yourself.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailBook Your Freedom Roadmap SessionLet’s get real for a second: if you’re running on fumes, feeling disconnected from everything (including yourself), or wondering if this bone-deep exhaustion is just the price we all pay for keeping up. I see you. That feeling of burnout isn’t just being tired; it’s losing your spark, your sense of possibility, your self. It’s missing the quiet truth inside you while the world shouts for more.Today, we crack open this conversation with burnout coach Jess Callahan. She built the “successful” life — kids, businesses, all the boxes checked — and still found herself drowning in overwhelm, chronic pain, and a total lack of meaning. Sound familiar? Jess gets brutally honest about her journey, the lies we’re sold about self-sacrifice and success, and the shock of waking up to the truth that healing isn’t just mental, but it’s woven through your body, soul, and nervous system.If you’re tired of surface-level fixes and ready for unapologetic clarity about what it really takes to break old patterns, this episode will challenge you, comfort you, and probably piss you off (in the best way). Healing, reinvention, and reclaiming your life — without waiting until you hit rock bottom. No fluff, promise.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to break free from burnout when you feel totally stuck and disconnectedWhat real healing looks like: mind, body and soul (why the “just change your mindset” advice is toxic)How to recognize the signs of burnout long before chronic pain or total shutdown hitsWays you’ve been programmed (since childhood) for people-pleasing, peacekeeping, and self-sacrifice—and how to finally shed that maskWhy survival mode feels “normal” for so many, and how to reset your own homeostasis for something healthier and more fulfillingPractical, honest ways to interrupt the cycle—so you don’t have to lose everything to change✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t owe the world your silence, your exhaustion, or your self-sacrifice — you owe yourself the courage to stop, listen, and change, even when it scares you. That’s how healing begins.stuck in life • burnout recovery • reinvent yourself • finding yourself • breaking old patterns • healing mind body soul • overcoming people pleasing • chronic pain and burnout📌 Resources & LinksJess Callahan on InstagramThe Becoming You Project SubstackSari Cowsert on InstagramBook Your Freedom Roadmap SessionReminder: There’s more to life than surviving. If this episode lit something up inside you, share it, send it to a friend, or — hell — put it on blast. The uncharted way isn’t easy, but it’s what sets you free.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf your mind never shuts off — if you’re replaying the fight, the mistake, the diagnosis, or waiting for the next panic attack to hit — there is so much in this episode for you.Sari opens up about the years she spent living in fear: twelve panic attacks a day, constant worry, and a life built around trying not to fall apart. She shares how meditation cracked something open — a small flicker of peace that grew into freedom — and how you can begin to feel that too, even if your fear hasn’t disappeared.You’ll learn why freedom isn’t the absence of fear, but the ability to stop letting it define you. Through breath, awareness, and connection to something bigger than yourself, you can begin to soften the grip of anxiety and remember: you were never meant to just survive your fear. You were meant to live beyond it.If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, begging for peace — this episode is your invitation to feel it in your body again.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy anxiety and panic thrive in control and fear loops — and how to break them.How to move from surviving your fear to actually living your life again.The role meditation and breath play in calming your nervous system and restoring safety.How to connect to the “invisible intelligence” that’s already holding you.Why freedom doesn’t mean you stop feeling fear — it means fear stops running the show.✨ Key TakeawaysFreedom isn’t an escape; it’s a surrender.You can’t think your way into safety — you have to feel your way into trust.There’s a quiet intelligence inside you that’s been holding you all along.Fear might still whisper, but it doesn’t get to make the rules anymore.Freedom starts as a choice — even in this moment.anxiety relief • panic attack help • how to calm anxiety naturally • meditation for anxiety • freedom from fear • overthinking and control • self-healing journey • breathwork for panic📌 Resources & Links🌿 Book Your Freedom Roadmap Session — your first step toward clarity, freedom, and peace💌 Join my email list for weekly tools & stories📲 Connect with me on Instagram🎧 The Uncharted Way – All Episodes✨ Final NoteLook, when you’re tired of living in fear — when every thought feels like a trap and peace feels impossible — let this episode be your wake-up call. You don’t have to control your way to safety. You can breathe your way into freedom.Freedom isn’t out there. It’s right here, even in this moment — waiting for you to choose it.You’re not alone, friend. And you are so much more free than you think.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailThis isn’t another pep talk about self-care or “finding balance.” It’s an exposed nerve for anyone barely holding it together, clothes still on from work, kids screaming, marriage hanging by a thread, and a toxic job eating you alive. Krista Rizzo hits the floor—literally—and lays it out: No one’s coming to help until you ask. You’re not failing because you can’t keep up. You’re crumbling because you won’t stop pretending you have to.On this episode of The Uncharted Way, we get raw with Krista Rizzo—a certified life coach, TEDx speaker, author, and host of the Why Am I Yelling Podcast. If you feel burned out, suffocating under perfectionism, or just tired of carrying everyone else’s world on your back, this conversation is your permission slip: you’re not crazy, you’re not broken, you’re just buried under a story that’s overdue for rewriting.If you’re ready to stop apologizing for needing more—more rest, more support, more truth—this episode cuts past the fluff. We get into identity, fear, and how to finally give yourself permission to play big, even when it costs relationships or shakes up old family patterns. Stuck and burned out? You’re not alone. But you don’t have to stay there.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to recognize when your “normal” is actually silent suffering—and why it’s so common for womenPractical ways to break free from burnout before it shatters your health, relationships, and dreamsWhy asking for help—and receiving it—can be the most rebellious act of self-loveHow to stop apologizing for who you are (even if who you are is loud, messy, opinionated, and allergic to “perfect”)Tools for finding yourself beyond the boxes and expectations handed down by family, work, or cultureWhat real self-care looks like—and why saying yes to yourself is the ultimate act of courage✨ Key TakeawayYour life doesn’t change when you “do it all”—it changes when you finally drop the act, claim your voice, and decide you’re done suffering in silence.stuck in life • burnout recovery • breaking old patterns • self-care redefined • finding your voice • reinvention after breakdown • women asking for help • unapologetic living📌 Resources & LinksKrista Rizzo Website & Socials: Why Am I Yelling Pod | Instagram: @whyamiyellingpodThe Uncharted Way Podcast Page: Listen hereSari Cowsert InstagramBook Your Freedom Roadmap Session!Join Sari's Newsletter for Free meditations, and insight, and toolsIf you’re ready for more than surface-level life advice—ready to break the rules, say “I want help,” and reclaim what’s yours—this episode is for you. Listen in, answer your own cry for change, and let it be messy. We’re here for all of it.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever whispered “I just want to feel normal again” — this one’s for you.You’ve tried everything — the meds, the books, the diets, the next relationship, the new city — but somehow the ache is still there. That hollow feeling that something’s missing. That maybe you’re the problem.You’re not.In this episode, Sari shares what it really means to stop searching for something to save you — and what happens when you finally realize you are the one you’ve been waiting for. Through the story of a song that cracked her open and a simple breath practice that saved her life, she offers something real: a way to come home to yourself, even when your mind is screaming and your heart feels broken.If you’re in the thick of anxiety, if you feel lost, tired, and desperate for peace — this isn’t another “fix.” It’s your way back to your own power.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy chasing the next “fix” keeps you stuck in anxiety and self-doubt.How to stop outsourcing your peace and start trusting your own wisdom.The surprising connection between control, fear, and exhaustion.A simple Box Breathing practice to calm your body and quiet your thoughts in minutes.The question that reconnects you to your strength: “What would my inner hero want me to know right now?”✨ Key TakeawaysThe hero you’ve been waiting for is you.You can’t find peace in the external world—it lives within you.Quiet and breath are your way back home.Power isn’t about control—it’s about trust.You’ve always had the strength. You’ve just been taught to forget it.anxiety relief • finding peace within • stop searching for happiness • how to calm anxiety naturally • breathwork for anxiety • self-healing • reconnect to yourself • panic attack help📌 Resources & Links🌿 Book Your Freedom Roadmap Session — your first step toward clarity, freedom, and peace💌 Join my email list for tools, stories, and support📲 Connect with me on Instagram🎧 The Uncharted Way – All Episodes✨ Final NoteLook, when you’re tired of searching for something to fix you — when the doctor, the job, the relationship, or the next milestone still isn’t enough — let this episode be your wake-up call. You’ve had the power all along. You’ve just been taught to forget it.You’re not alone, friend — and you’re more than free to choose something wildly better.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailBook Your Freedom Roadmap SessionThis isn’t a feel-good chat about “body positivity.” It’s a mirror. A match. And a wake-up call.In this episode, Sari sits down with Paul Fishman to dismantle the lie that your worth depends on your waistline—or that “success” means shrinking yourself to fit someone else’s mold. Together, they burn through the illusion that control, validation, and the number on the scale will ever make you feel enough.If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like an imposter in your own body—or kept clothes for a version of you that doesn’t exist anymore—this conversation will shake something loose. It’s time to stop chasing skinny, stop apologizing, and start living from the inside out. The revolution isn’t your wardrobe. It’s you.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow “fitting in” with your body, career, or image quietly erodes your self-worth.Why chasing perfection or thinness keeps you stuck in cycles of shame.The hidden connection between body control, anxiety, and fear of judgment.What true freedom looks like when you stop performing for approval.How to rebuild self-trust and self-acceptance from the inside out.✨ Key TakeawaysYou can’t hate yourself into becoming someone you love.The mirror doesn’t lie—but your conditioning does.Letting go of control is where real peace begins.The body isn’t the problem; the story you’ve attached to it is.You are allowed to take up space—exactly as you are.body image healing • stop hating your body • body shame recovery • self-acceptance podcast • women’s empowerment • anxiety and control • feeling enough • perfectionism📌 Resources & Links🌿 Book Your Freedom Roadmap Session — your first step toward clarity, freedom, and peace💬 Connect with Paul Fishman on Instagram📲 Connect with Sari on Instagram💌 Join my email list for more episodes + stories🎧 The Uncharted Way – All Episodes✨ Final NoteLook, when you’re tired of trying to become someone you already are—when the mirror, the scale, or the old clothes stop feeling like home—let this episode be your wake-up call. Stop shrinking. Stop pretending. The freedom you’re chasing isn’t in the mirror—it’s in your permission to be real.You’re not alone, friend—and you’re more than free to choose something wildly better.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailBook Your FREEDOM Roadmap Session Today!!!Ever felt like panic comes out of nowhere? One moment you’re fine, the next your chest is tight, your thoughts are spiraling, and you’re bracing for the storm. Here’s the truth I wish I’d known sooner: anxiety almost never comes from nowhere. It builds. And if you can learn to notice the first trigger—the whisper in your body, the flicker of a thought—you can interrupt the spiral before it takes you down.This episode isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about reclaiming your power with compassion, curiosity, and awareness. I share my own panic patterns, the triggers I didn’t see until later, and how you can begin to see your anxiety differently—not as a monster that attacks at random, but as a pattern you have the power to shift.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy anxiety rarely “just happens” and how to spot the early signs.The hidden patterns that feed panic attacks (and how to interrupt them).How fear and control keep the anxiety loop alive.The power of identifying your very first trigger before the spiral takes over.A simple practice to pause, name your sensations, and remind yourself: “I’m safe.”✨ Key TakeawaysAnxiety is not random—it follows a pattern of thoughts, sensations, and reactions.Naming the first trigger creates space before panic builds.You are not powerless; the earlier you notice the pattern, the more freedom you have.Fear feeds anxiety. Curiosity starves it.Your body is not your enemy—it’s speaking to you, waiting to be heard.📌 Resources & Links🌿 Book Your Freedom Roadmap Session — your first step toward clarity, freedom, and peace📲 Connect with me on Instagram💌 Join my email list for weekly tools & stories🎧 The Uncharted Way – All Episodes✨ Final NoteLook, when you’re tired of living the same story on repeat—whether it’s panic that “comes out of nowhere” or the quiet chaos of racing thoughts—let this episode be your wake-up call. Stop numbing out. Get curious. Notice the first flicker. The calm, the freedom, the real juice of life? It’s waiting for you, just beyond the cycle you’ve been trapped in.You’re not alone, friend—and you’re more than free to choose something wildly better.

Send us Fan MailIf you’re sick of pretending you’re “fine” while your insides feel like an anxiety-ridden dumpster fire, this one’s for you. Maybe you’re burned out, trapped by old trauma, or chasing every fix you can—meds, self-help hacks, scrolling, even those plant medicine “shortcuts.” You crave actual relief. Truth? You don’t need another pill. You need to find your way back to yourself.In this radically honest episode, I sit down with Melissa Minnich—a survivor, former drug trafficker, and now the author of High on Life: A Prescription for Bliss. Melissa doesn’t sugarcoat her pain. She lived through hell: a 10/10 ACE score, addiction, hospitalizations, self-harm, and relentless trauma. We get raw about what it really takes to break free from the narrative you inherited (or got stuck in) and why no external “prescription”—medical, spiritual, or otherwise—will ever be enough if you don’t face your story head-on.But this isn’t just a trauma story. It’s a reckoning, a masterclass in resurrecting yourself no matter how far you’ve fallen. If you’re done with the victim role and ready for a new chapter, Melissa is handing you the permission slip—and the real, practical tools—to claim your life back.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to break free from the vicious cycles of burnout and coping mechanisms that never truly heal youWhy “you are the medicine” isn’t just a buzzword—Melissa’s step-by-step process for finding your medicine withinThe ugly, honest truth about using drugs and external fixes (including plant medicine) to numb, escape, or chase loveHow old trauma warps your responses—the science and soul behind transforming pain into powerPractical ways to create a new emotional baseline (spoiler: it doesn’t require sitting cross-legged for hours or faking “gratitude”)How to move from victimhood to being the damn victor—no matter how rough your starting point✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t have to wait for life to rescue you—healing starts the moment you decide to become your own medicine.📌 Resources & LinksMelissa Minnich Website & BlissRx Toolkit: melissaminnich.comInstagram (Melissa): @melissas.minnichBook — High on Life: A Prescription for Bliss: Amazon LinkThe Uncharted Way Podcast: Podcast homepageHost (Sari): InstagramListen in if you’re ready to quit outsourcing your happiness, stop living in survival mode, and finally write your own damn prescription for bliss. No sugarcoating—just the truth, and your next brave step.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt trapped inside your own head—overthinking every conversation, replaying mistakes, snapping at people you love, and then drowning in guilt—you’re not alone. Anxiety isn’t always panic attacks or a racing heart. Sometimes it’s the endless loops of thoughts, the irritability you can’t explain, or the constant pressure to control everything.In this episode, Sari shares raw stories from her own life—the shame, the reactivity, and the turning point that changed everything. You’ll learn how anxiety shows up in different disguises, why it’s not a personal flaw, and the first steps to separate yourself from the chaos in your mind. This is your reminder: you are not your anxiety, and you’re not powerless against it.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe hidden ways anxiety shows up beyond panic attacks (loops, reactivity, guilt, shame).Why anxiety keeps repeating itself day after day—and how to break the cycle.How control patterns fuel more anxiety instead of relief.The difference between your anxious thoughts and your true self.A simple practice to calm mental chaos: naming your loudest thought.✨ Key TakeawaysAnxiety wears many masks—it’s not just racing hearts, but racing thoughts, guilt, shame, and reactivity.You are not broken. Anxiety is a survival response, not your identity.Becoming the observer of your thoughts creates space for freedom.You have more power than you think, even in the middle of the storm.🔑 Keywords (SEO for search)anxiety relief • overthinking help • racing thoughts • breaking anxiety loops • reactivity and guilt • control and anxiety • how to stop spiraling thoughts • you are not your anxiety📌 Resources & Links🌿 Book Your Freedom Roadmap Session — your first step toward clarity, freedom, and peace.📲 Connect with Sari on Instagram🎧 The Uncharted Way – All Episodes💬 If this episode resonated, please subscribe, rate, and share—it helps spread the message that none of us are alone in this.✨ Final Note Look, when you’re tired of living the same story on repeat—whether it’s in your thoughts, your relationships, or the choices that keep you small—let this episode be a wake-up call. Stop numbing out. Get honest. Choose differently. The calm, the connection, the real juice of life? It’s waiting for you, just beyond the cycle you’re stuck in.You’re not alone, friend—and you’re more than free to choose something wildly better.

Send us Fan MailBook a 1-1 Session with Sari today and Find Your FreedomFeeling stuck in a cycle of restless travel or overwhelmed by the same old vacation routines? Maybe you’re burned out on “bucket list” trips that leave you scrolling through photos but not feeling any more alive. If you’re craving more—from your adventures, from your life, from your freaking self—this one’s for you.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Zach Smith of anywhere.com—a guy who’s made it his mission to help travelers scrap the cookie-cutter itineraries, ditch the mass-market noise, and actually connect. We get honest about why checking boxes and chasing Instagram-perfect destinations leaves you empty, and how true growth (and real connection) only happens when you stop following someone else’s map and chart your own.If you’re done with “vending machine travel,” tired of letting fear and convenience dictate your life, or just ready to feel awake again, Zach’s story and wisdom will shake something loose. We go deep—values, trust, fear, making mistakes, and what it really means to show up to life with intention, not just a photo op.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy chasing the “perfect” trip can leave you feeling even more stuck—and how to travel for real transformation insteadHow to break the mass-tourism cycle and actually connect with yourself, your values, and the cultures you visitThe hidden cost of convenience: why “cheap and easy” isn’t always worth it when it comes to life-changing experiencesPowerful ways to push past fear, drop into the present, and let uncertainty be the best thing that’s ever happened to youHow to raise your emotional intelligence (and your kids’) through travel that prioritizes meaning over mere sightseeingStories and honest lessons from Zach’s own journey—from Eugene, Oregon to Oaxaca, and the art of creating your real life, not copying someone else’s✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t need another checklist, you need the courage to live (and travel) on your own terms—even when it means facing the unknown and trusting yourself to create connection wherever you go.📌 Resources & Linksanywhere.com – Zach Smith’s companyConnect with Zach on LinkedInThe Uncharted Way – All EpisodesSari Cowsert on InstagramFind Your Freedom with SariLook, when you’re tired of living the same story on repeat—whether you’re shopping for vacations or big life decisions—let this episode be a wake-up call. Stop numbing out. Get honest. Chart your own way. The magic, the connection, the real juice of life? It’s waiting for you, just off the tourist path.You’re not alone, friend—and you’re more than free to choose something wildly better.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailBook a 1-1 Session with Sari Today!!!Let’s get brutally real for a second: are you that person who looks like they’ve got it all together—smile on, hair done, “handling it”—while inside you’re falling apart? Maybe you’re burned out from perfection, exhausted by pretending, or terrified that if people actually saw your messy, anxious, unraveling self, you’d be too much. You are not alone. Seriously. You’re my people, and this is your space.In this solo episode, I rip the mask off what it means to “have it together” while I secretly struggled with anxiety, panic attacks, and the quiet hell of what it felt like to be broken inside and losing my mind, literally. I read from my own raw journal, spill the truth about searching for help (and not finding it), and share what finally cracked open real change, when I decided "I can't keep going like this." If you’re searching for “tools for anxiety,” “finding yourself after burnout,” or just the truth about what’s actually going on beneath the surface—hit play.We’re not pretending here. Your pain isn’t weakness, your anxiety isn’t a flaw. It’s your body and soul begging to be listened to. This episode isn’t about fixing you—it’s about finally coming home to the version of you that's so much stronger. No filter, just realness.💡 We'll talk about: Why relentless perfectionism is so damn exhausting (and what it really hides).How anxiety and panic attacks are actually messages something is not in line—not evidence you’re broken.The hard truth about why surface-level solutions (meds, talk therapy alone) didn't work—and what was missing.Why hiding your struggle eats away at your life and sanity.How to start reclaiming your power, even if you feel like you’re losing your mind.Why hypnosis and subconscious healing can be a powerful tool for changePractical steps to begin shifting from fear into self-trust✨ Key TakeawayYour anxiety isn’t the enemy—it’s the truth trying to set you free, if you’re finally brave enough to listen.📌 Resources & Links🌐 Book a hypnotherapy session with Sari Click Here! Get Relief Now!!!📲 Follow me on Instagram 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Uncharted Way 💌 Share this episode with someone you love who’s silently struggling5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIf you’re exhausted from trying to “fix” your body, overthinking every spiritual tool, or chasing some elusive state of perfection—pause and breathe. I see you. That feeling of being stuck in patterns that no affirmation, meditation, or juice cleanse seems to touch? You’re not crazy. You’re smack-dab in the human experience—a place Liz (our guest and soul-voice for this episode) and I refuse to sugarcoat.Today, we rip into the shiny promise of transformation culture. From my own brutal honesty about postpartum weight, perimenopause, and learning to actually inhabit my life, to Liz’s wild, embodied journey into surrender, partnership, and real-deal presence. This isn’t about bypassing your struggle or escaping it via the next retreat. We’re talking functional healing, messy feelings, hormone hell, joy, relationships, spiritual escapism—AND radical self-acceptance.If you’re tired of “just think positive” advice, burned out on spiritual hustle, or grappling with body changes that make you want to crawl out of your skin, this episode is a safe, fierce, heart-led permission slip. We name the hard stuff, laugh anyway, and remind you: you don't have to fix yourself before you enjoy your own damn life.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy relying on manifestation or energy work alone can leave you more stuck and frustratedThe reality of perimenopause, weight gain, and women’s hormonal changes (unfiltered and unashamed)How spiritual tools—meditation, hypnosis, Tantra—can blur into avoidance and escapismThe difference between discipline and rigid self-punishment, and how to actually listen to your bodyWhat grounded healing looks like: combining earthly support (yes, the doctor, yes, the tests) with spiritual practices, without bypassing eitherWhy presence isn’t just a buzzword, but the real source of joy, gratitude, and healing when you finally claim your own life✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t have to “fix” your body or escape your mess to be deserving of joy—sometimes the bravest thing you can do is be wildly, fully present with your own life, as it is, right now.📌 Resources & LinksLiz on InstagramFuture Human by Lee HarrisThe Uncharted Way PodcastSari on InstagramWork with Sari Listen up, love: You’re allowed to be both a mess and a miracle. You’re allowed to need help. You’re allowed to stop chasing all the “fixes” and simply root in the magic of your ordinary day. This is your invitation to come home to yourself—no apology, no more waiting for “someday.” Hit play. Let’s get honest.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt stuck in life, burned out, or desperate for a fresh start? It’s easy to romanticize reinvention—packing your bags, chasing novelty, moving from city to city—without ever asking what’s underneath the constant urge to start over.In this episode of The Uncharted Way, Pia Leichter shares her story as a recovering nomad, someone who hopped from place to place collecting adventures, only to realize the boldest move wasn’t leaving again…it was finally staying.Together we explore how home, identity, and creativity are deeply connected—and how true transformation comes not from escaping your life, but from choosing it.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy chasing reinvention can leave you feeling even more lostThe hidden burnout behind “always starting over”How to redefine what home means when you feel unsettledWhy creativity isn’t just art—it’s how you design every moment of your dayThe power of choosing to stay, rather than runHow to step out of the role life handed you and start directing your own✨ Key TakeawayLife itself is your biggest art project. Every choice—what you eat for dinner, how you start your morning, whether you book the trip or stay home—is a creative act. Most of us are acting out scripts we didn’t write. The invitation is to take back the pen and direct your own story.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As an Intuitive Hypnotherapist and Master Imagery Facilitator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Pia LeichterI'm Pia Leichter, a creative midwife helping founders, executives, and creatives with visionary tendencies and a rebellious streak bring their wild visions and ventures to life. Don't forget to check out her book https://kollektiv.studio/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pialeichter/https://www.instagram.com/pia.leichter/https://substack.com/@pialeichter   5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan Mail“This is the most you can hope for,” or “This is who you are.” We all do this. Internalize these voices, let them narrate our story so deeply that even when we start doing all the “right” things—getting the degree, landing the job, fitting the mold—there’s this haunting undercurrent of “I’m not enough,” or “I’m too strange,” or “I can’t really show this part of me.”It’s that desire to be normal, to fit in, that gets baked in so young—it shows up in the way Sunni tamped down her gifts, shut off her intuition, played the part she was given, even when her soul was calling out for more. And she points to something that listeners are going to feel in their bones: that wrestling match with authenticity. How do you step into your power, your magic, your weirdness, when everything around you is still ringing with those old messages that it’s unsafe, or that you’ll end up alone, or that you owe it to someone else to keep playing small?And I think that’s what really gets under our skin—this myth that we have to either betray ourselves to keep the peace, or risk being misunderstood to be true to what we came here for. Sunni and Sari are both holding up a mirror to that journey—showing how you can live your whole life not realizing how hard you’re working just to “fit,” to twist yourself into what’s acceptable, and how painful, and ultimately unsustainable, that is. It’s not until you say, “No, I’m worth more. No, I want more. No, I’m choosing me,” that something finally cracks open—and yeah, it’s scary as hell, and there’s no guarantee your new tribe appears overnight. But the old ways, those inherited beliefs and survival strategies—they keep us in a box that was never meant to hold us.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As an Intuitive Hypnotherapist and Master Imagery Facilitator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Sunni Dawson is an intuitive guide, transformational coach, and ceremonialist who helps people reconnect with their truth, heal from trauma, and step into soul-aligned freedom. Drawing from her background as a lawyer, trauma survivor, and energy healer, Sunni offers a unique bridge between deep emotional healing and spiritual awakening.She works globally with women, empaths, and seekers—supporting them through intuitive channeling, trauma-informed coaching, and integration after plant medicine or spiritual experiences. Her sessions are soulful, grounded, and designed to ignite deep personal remembrance.Now based in Mexico near the Caribbean Sea, Sunni lives what she teaches: clarity, courage, and connection to the divine. She is known for her warmth, clarity, and catalytic insight—and believes that healing isn’t about fixing, but about coming home to who you truly are.Learn more at www.sunnidawson.com or follow her on Instagram @sunnidawson5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailYou want raw? You want no-bullshit authenticity? The latest episode of The Uncharted Way goes there—right to the jagged, unpolished root. Sari and Lisa aren't just talking about sexual trauma as a case study. They're laying their own stories bare. We're not playing in the “worst-case disaster” zone just to hit a peak—no, they're unearthing the countless subtle, nearly invisible cuts that so many dismiss because, “Well, it wasn’t that bad.” But if you’ve ever found yourself minimizing what happened to you, wondering, “Did I make this up? Was it my fault?” this episode is a splash of ice water. It’s familiar. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s about damn time we had it.Their stories unravel the layers of self-protection: the clamped-shut body, the shattering of safety, the way trauma slides into your relationships and wires your need for control or pushes you into avoidance. You can feel the edge in Sari’s voice as she admits—sometimes we don't even see what’s been guiding our entire identity. Lisa—totally unfiltered—confesses her “I don’t need a man” armor was avoidance in disguise, shaped down to the bone by experiences she barely named as trauma.They don’t end with answers, but with a challenge and an invitation. If you’re ready to see what’s hiding behind your own curtain—if you need someone to say, “You’re not broken, but you sure as hell have the right to feel what you feel and change the story”—this is the episode to dive into, raw nerves and all. It’s for anyone who ever felt “it wasn’t bad enough to matter,” but deep down, knows it’s been shaping every fucking thing.Drop in. Hear yourself. Start turning up your own intuition—because, like Sari says, the dial’s always there. You just need the guts to risk hearing what you’ve buried.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As an Intuitive Hypnotherapist and Master Imagery Facilitator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Lisa Holthttp://www.magicinrelationships.comLisa Holt is a Certified Life and Relationship Coach who has made it her life’s work to demystify what we have been taught about love and how we relate to others.She uses her intuitive gift of discernment to draw out blind spots and patterns. She holds a Masters Degree in Human Services Counseling and is currently working on her PhD. She is inspired by her relationship with her husband on a daily basis for the work she does with clients. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, fitness, and deep meditation practices.Pineal Gland VideoStart at 3:30 in to the videohttps://youtu.be/eT_qAJDo61w?si=oq3XcTn08u7N7RH55 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailWhat if all that longing to be seen and loved isn’t a deficit, but a doorway?This episode is a celebration of my own birth!!! ( Into 40 that is) When I hit my “fuck it” moment—raw, crying on the beach, mad at myself—it gives us something we don’t talk about enough: the truth that discomfort, that total unraveling, is sometimes where we remember why we’re here. Sometimes, it’s time to lay down the victim story and let a whole new version of yourself, the one that’s already inside you, start to want to rise.This episode is a celebration of me turning 40, returning to my innocence, and celebrating all of me for showing up. (literally singing A return to Innocence by Enigma in my head now)5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailAngel and Sari dig into this place where our bodies and minds have been programmed to expect the worst, to look for what’s not working, and to brace ourselves for disappointment. And for so many people, that’s become the water they’re swimming in. You hear it when Angel talks about coming from the political activism world, like this endless effort to “truth” everybody into seeing the problems, hoping that will spark some change. But the real pain point is: that never actually brings relief. It just cycles more fear, more vigilance, more burnout.What if the answer isn’t to fight harder, or shout louder, or burn it to the ground—but to create something so beautiful it makes the old stories irrelevant? Criticize by creating. Take all that pain and rage and disappointment, and turn it into art, into spaces where community and healing aren’t just buzzwords, but something you can feel in your bones. Listen in for the depth of where this conversation is taken, an episode you won't want to miss.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As an Intuitive Hypnotherapist and Master Imagery Facilitator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Angel RobinsonSolar Punk Summit5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailThis episode exposes just how baked-in and unconscious most of our money patterns are. Most people don’t even pause to wonder if there’s a different way—it’s just get paid, pay bills, cross your fingers, and sort of white-knuckle your way through the month.The inspiration from this conversation is in the tiny acts of rebellion Heather and Sari describe—questioning if you really have to own the house, take on the debt, or let your money just trickle out in old, exhausting patterns. The real teaching here isn’t just about strategy (though, yes, there are strategies tucked in everywhere!), it’s about the willingness to question, to pause, to get uncomfortable, and to see money as this living, breathing energetic thing that wants to co-create with you rather than punish you or weigh you down. Curious yet? Take a listen!Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As an Intuitive Hypnotherapist and Master Imagery Facilitator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Heather Russo grew up in a world where money controlled everything, what we could and couldn’t do, what we could and couldn’t have. The answer was always the same: “We don’t have money for that.”Groceries showed up on our doorstep from kind strangers. Friends couldn’t stay the night because we couldn’t afford to feed one more mouth. I lived in the poorest part of a wealthy neighborhood, watching the stark contrast between “them” and “us.” And I made a decision.I refused to accept that as my future.At 18, I opened my first IRA, convinced I was on the right path to financial security. I followed every rule they told me...And yet, I wasn’t building wealth. I was just surviving with more stability. Then, I watched my savings disappear overnight in a market crash. That’s when I realized:THE SYSTEM ISN’T BROKEN. IT WAS BUILT THIS WAY ON PURPOSE.The wealthy don’t play by the rules the middle class is taught. They don’t rely on a paycheck. They don’t trade time for money. They don’t sit on cash and hope the market will save them.Connect with Heather5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIn today's dating......you’re supposed to go out, swipe for a partner, chase validation—because that’s the cultural script and it’s easier than sitting with your own hunger or loneliness? And yet, how many of us get stuck in that loop? We’re cycling through the same heartbreaks, the same bargains with ourselves, convinced pain is the price of finding connection—but is it?This episode is a raw, punch-in-the-gut exploration of those jagged places where our deepest longing collides with years of programming, religious guilt, and, honestly, a shit-ton of confusion about what love and intimacy are really supposed to look like.If you’ve ever been hammered by the ache of wanting someone to choose you—by the pain of feeling like wholeness is just one more failed relationship away—this conversation doesn’t offer you platitudes. It invites you to dig around in your own mess, to ask whether pain always has to be your teacher, or if maybe there’s another way, one that burns down the illusions we inherited. Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As a Hypnotherapist, Master Imagery Facilitator, and Essence Curator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Louis Brantmeyer helps successful professional men to create the relationships and sex of their dreams as a dating/relating/mating coach through Make Love Easy, and he helps heart-centered coaches, healers, teachers, and holistic practitioners to scale their businesses to reach or add six figures in yearly income with fun, flow, and organic marketing online with Speak Powerfully Now. Louis went from socially-awkward, anxious, introverted science fiction-loving nerd (HUGE fan of Star Trek!) and spent more than a decade and many thousands of dollars on personal development to transform into a social virtuoso (enjoying abundance and adventures in dating and relating), serial entrepreneur, international public speaker, and author. Louis's first book on thriving in relationships - The Treasure Of Souls Touching: A Hurricane, A Pandemic, And A Stolen Car - is also available for digital download at his website below. Louis is best found on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/louis.brantmeyer.9 or you can also enjoy his website: https://louisbrantmeyer.com/ or his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louismabrantmeyer/5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailYou ever make a split-second decision that sits in your bones for years—something you’d swear nobody would ever understand if you actually told them?  This is what happens when your whole life gets detonated on a random night in your 20s—with shame that stretches across years and the kind of public exposure that’d make most people disappear. DUI, porn, exile, the most humiliating “everyone knows” nightmare—all of it. None of this gets glossed over. Scott sits right on the curb of his own disaster, decides not to run, and lets surrender crack open a part of him that’s raw, painful, and—let’s be honest—way too familiar for anyone who’s ever felt like their worst moment wrote the rest of their story........Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As a Hypnotherapist, Master Imagery Facilitator, and Essence Curator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Scott HansenInstagramHard For Life Podcastis an executive men’s coach and space holder to some of the most potent men on the planet. His current clients have achieved incredible professional success and are now interested in finding success in ways that fulfill them spiritually, physically, in their relationships, as well as their finances.He has been a decade-long tech entrepreneur, film director, photographer, YouTube star, and group facilitator for hundreds of men. Presently, he is the host of the Hard For Life Podcast where he interviews some of the most radical people on the planet. He also founded and runs Brothership, a men’s organization focused on ending the men’s isolation epidemic.If you ask Thomas what he is most passionate about, it is helping men create authentic friendships, connecting to their emotions, and challenging the social conditioning most people received growing up. 5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Liz for a no-filter conversation about what it means to come home to yourself.We talk about the ways we’ve molded ourselves to fit in—into jobs, body ideals, relationships—and how fucking exhausting it is to keep up with an identity that was never truly ours. Together, we unpack the shedding of those roles and reconnect with our playful, curious, real selves.From closet meltdowns to choosing joy over pressure, this convo dives deep into the tender parts: the unraveling, the remembering, the softening. And how, sometimes, stepping into the unknown is the bravest thing we can do.If you’re tired of holding it all together, trying to be who you should be—this one’s for you. Let’s walk into the storm, like the buffalo, and find our truth on the other side.Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As a Hypnotherapist, Master Imagery Facilitator, and Essence Curator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Liz EdgeInstagramLiz moves through life as an embodiment of authenticity—rooted, intuitive, and free. She guides others back to themselves through the art of hypnosis and intuitive guidance, helping them strip away the layers of who they were told they had to be. Her work is an invitation to embark on a journey of rediscovery, celebrating the unfiltered essence of who we truly are.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailPart 2 of this conversation is HERE!!!! Continue with us through Josh's story of resilience as he battles alcoholism and finds faith in himself and God.  This story is a testament that even in your worst day, there is a bigger power that does have your back!!! Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As a Hypnotherapist, Master Imagery Facilitator, and Essence Curator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Joshua Whitelandwww.innerquestconsulting.com http://Givetogivefoundation.orghttp://Neurochangesolutions.comJoshua Whiteland is a retired United States Army Infantry leader with extensive experience in strategic and operational roles across multiple military platforms. His service includes full-spectrum warfighting operations in the War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout his military career, Joshua served as a leadership instructor at both the United States Non-Commissioned Officers Academy and the United States Military Academy, shaping the next generation of military leaders.Joshua is highly decorated, earning numerous military awards, including leadership accolades, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, achievement medals, campaign medals, and commendation medals with valor. His dedication to excellence extends beyond the battlefield—he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s in Business Administration.A devoted student of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work, Joshua has attended and volunteered at over 20 retreats and is a certified NeuroChange Solutions (NCS) Consultant. As the owner of InnerQuest Consulting LLC, he brings his expertise in transformation and leadership to individuals and organizations seeking growth and change. In his full-time role as the Manager of Veterans Initiatives at the Give to Give Foundation, Joshua is committed to serving the veteran community. He also teaches NCS in prisons through the foundation’s Prisons to Monasteries program, helping incarcerated individuals cultivate personal transformation.Joshua resides just outside of Austin, Texas, with his wife, Amy. A proud father of three sons, he has overcome immense personal challenges, including severe complex PTSD, mental health struggles, alcoholism, and divorce. 5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIn this episode: Joshua’s journey is just a reflection of that larger struggle a lot of us experience: performing rather than truly living and being authentic to ourselves. It's the whole deal of putting up this armor and not really addressing those underlying emotional issues because there’s this fear of being perceived as weak or inadequate. He talks about that feeling of being completely disconnected and how it drives actions and decisions. And the military, while offering so much structure and value, became a backdrop to those personal battles of self-worth and identity, of looking for that next thing to fill the void, all while grappling with PTSD and the role of alcohol as a crutch. It's a life story that’s not just about one man's journey but a universal lesson in personal transformation and healing. Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As a Hypnotherapist, Master Imagery Facilitator, and Essence Curator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Joshua Whitelandwww.innerquestconsulting.com http://Givetogivefoundation.orghttp://Neurochangesolutions.comJoshua Whiteland is a retired United States Army Infantry leader with extensive experience in strategic and operational roles across multiple military platforms. His service includes full-spectrum warfighting operations in the War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout his military career, Joshua served as a leadership instructor at both the United States Non-Commissioned Officers Academy and the United States Military Academy, shaping the next generation of military leaders.Joshua is highly decorated, earning numerous military awards, including leadership accolades, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, achievement medals, campaign medals, and commendation medals with valor. His dedication to excellence extends beyond the battlefield—he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s in Business Administration.A devoted student of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work, Joshua has attended and volunteered at over 20 retreats and is a certified NeuroChange Solutions (NCS) Consultant. As the owner of InnerQuest Consulting LLC, he brings his expertise in transformation and leadership to individuals and organizations seeking growth and change. In his full-time role as the Manager of Veterans Initiatives at the Give to Give Foundation, Joshua is committed to serving the veteran community. He also teaches NCS in prisons through the foundation’s Prisons to Monasteries program, helping incarcerated individuals cultivate personal transformation.Joshua resides just outside of Austin, Texas, with his wife, Amy. A proud father of three sons, he has overcome immense personal challenges, including severe complex PTSD, mental health struggles, alcoholism, and divorce. 5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailI think most people don't even comprehend the depths of what's possible with AI.  It's like we're stuck in this traditional mindset of what business and productivity should look like, missing out on this mind-blowing tool that can radically amplify our lives.When Edwin talks about custom GPTs, he's not just giving us tech jargon. He's unveiling a pathway to tap into this unprecedented intelligence that we can design to be as unique as our fingerprints. And that's the uncharted way here. It's not just about AI for efficiency or productivity. That's just scratching the surface. The real magic is in using AI to transform what we know about creativity, about self-discovery, about personal growth, and making every day more aligned with who we are at a deeper level.And it really resonates with that idea of moving from scarcity to abundance. We're so conditioned to think in terms of limitations—what we can't do, what we don't have, how we're not enough. But this conversation, it flips the script. It invites us into this world where tools like AI can be a partner in our journey, not just to get things done, but to truly expand our being.Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As a Hypnotherapist, Master Imagery Facilitator, and Essence Curator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Sari is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Edwin Jansen is a visionary in the field of Personal AI, dedicated to helping people and organizations unlock AI's deepest potential. Originally, Edwin began building custom AI solutions to help coaches and authors scale their expertise and amplify their impact. Seeing the life-changing value, he expanded his mission to empower individuals and organizations to create personal and organizational AI tools that dramatically improve effectiveness, creativity, and well-being.Today, Edwin leads the We  AI campaign, a movement that promotes an abundance and loving mindset toward AI, encouraging people to see it as a collaborator and ally rather than a threat. Through his Personal AI Lab (PAL), he guides people in creating their own custom AI, tailored to their unique goals and challenges, to help them thrive in life and work.Passionate about reimagining our relationship with technology, Edwin believes that AI is the greatest gift humanity has ever given itself—and he’s on a mission to help everyone open that gift.https://coachfully.ai/https://weheart.ai/5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we dive deep into Jorge’s philosophy on avoiding ego-driven conversations and gossip, emphasizing intentional and mindful speech.And let's be real—how many of us haven't felt the magnetic pull of superficial conversations or the need to fit in with the "right" crowd just to feel seen?This episode is genuinely a call to all of us who’ve been burned by life's relentless pursuit of validation—who grapple with the pain of feeling overlooked. Jorge's "Shut the Fuck Up Method," born out of personal grief and an honest observation of human behavior, is a wake-up call wrapped in relatable, bite-sized chapters. It's about mastering the art of clean, conscious speech, re-evaluating the stories we tell ourselves, and realizing that external accolades won't patch up internal scars. Jorge and Sari remind us that embracing life’s rough edges, reframing perceptions, and being ever-present are what truly lead to fulfillment.This episode is genuinely a call to all of us who’ve been burned by life's relentless pursuit of validation—who grapple with the pain of feeling overlooked. Jorge's "Shut the Fuck Up Method," born out of personal grief and an honest observation of human behavior, is a wake-up call wrapped in relatable, bite-sized chapters. It's about mastering the art of clean, conscious speech, re-evaluating the stories we tell ourselves, and realizing that external accolades won't patch up internal scars. Jorge and Sari remind us that embracing life’s rough edges, reframing perceptions, and being ever-present are what truly lead to fulfillment.Sari Cowsert is your host of the Uncharted Way podcast—a no-nonsense space dedicated to revealing the stories of individuals who courageously defy societal norms to forge their own unique paths. Sari hopes to inspire her audience to live unapologetically and chart their own provocative journeys.Sari CowsertClaim Your FREE Meditation!Instagramwww.thegrowthgoddess.netThe Growth Goddess, who intimately understands the constraints of control and fear, and through her own personal transformation, she has garnered the wisdom to lead others on their transformative journey. As a Hypnotherapist, Master Imagery Facilitator, and Essence Curator, Sari's mission is to illuminate the path for every person she encounters, creating a sacred space for you to uniquely radiate in your own true authenticity.Jorge PerezThe Shut The Fuck Up Method BookInstagramJorge Perez is an author, agent, producer and key note speaker. He has been in the personal development and entertainment industry for over 20 years. He is the host of the Outliers TV podcast and has created TV shows for Bravo. He is also an award winning documentary filmmaker about the homeless epidemic in Los Angeles.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll