A Little More You

In this episode:Why "just shift your mindset" stopped being enough for so many womenWhat science actually says about somatic intelligence and where it falls shortHow school, religion, corporate culture, and even the self-help industry trained us to override our inner knowingWhy the rise of AI makes reclaiming this capacity more urgent than everThree practices to start expanding your capacity to listen inward and rebuild self-trustResources:Free 10-Day TrueYou Reset: https://kendrathriving.com/reset10TrueYou Coaching: https://kendrathriving.com/work-with-kendraThis episode includes discussion of the stillbirth of Kendra's daughter.

In this episode, Kendra gets personal about something most of us haven't connected yet — how a nervous system running in chronic survival mode quietly shapes every relationship in your life. She shares her own story, the patterns she's recognized in herself and the women she works with, and what becomes possible when you start to heal. Not perfect relationships. Real ones.

What if the story you've been telling yourself about who you are… was never really yours?In this episode, we're getting into something I believe is the most foundational work a woman can do — understanding her core beliefs. Not in a therapy-speak, clinical kind of way. In a real, this-is-running-your-whole-life kind of way.We cover:What core beliefs actually are (and why they're not facts)How the belief → behavior chain works (and why it's automatic)Where your beliefs came from — and why most were formed before you had a sayThe wild Kelly McGonigal stress study that changed how I think about beliefs and the bodyMy personal story — what I had to reconcile alone in Bali before everything changedA simple 3-step process to identify and start challenging your own limiting beliefsLinks mentioned: Free 10 Day True You Reset → https://kendrathriving.com/reset10 

In this episode we cover:[00:00] Introduction — Why this conversation matters right now[01:00] What are we actually chasing?[03:00] The pursuit of happiness — traced back to 1776 and the Declaration of Independence[05:00] How cultural norms shape what we believe will make us happy[07:00] Why we exhaust ourselves chasing everyone else's version of happiness[08:00] Kendra's personal story — the rocking chair moment[12:00] Why our nervous systems are wired to prioritize belonging over truth[15:00] The graveyard story — learning to advocate for your own truth[22:00] What happens when you continuously abandon yourself (mentally, physically, spiritually, relationally)[27:00] How to start cultivating real happiness — 5 ways[28:00] Embrace wants vs. needs (from The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan)[29:00] Measure yourself backwards, not against the future[31:00] Create meaning from your past[33:00] Soul-led living — making yourself the reference point[34:00] The 10-Day True You Audio Reset[34:00] Do your part and surrender — co-creating your lifeResources mentioned:• The Gap and the Gain — Dan Sullivan• The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk• FREE 10-Day True You Audio Reset https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aknaC2rEZGY

In this episode, Kendra explores the cultural pressure to find and chase a life purpose — and why that pressure left her feeling more shame than inspiration for most of her life. She shares four truths about meaning that changed her perspective: meaning is felt not figured out, presence reveals what's meaningful, how you show up matters more than what you accomplish, and service emerges naturally from inner wisdom. Kendra gets personal about her decade of loss, her transition out of corporate life, and what it feels like to finally show up as her full self in the rooms she holds. This one is for anyone who's been exhausted by the search.

In this episode of A Little More You, we explore what happens when we set goals and make decisions without first checking in with ourselves.So many women are busy, capable, and doing what they were taught to do, yet still feel exhausted or disconnected. Often, it isn’t because they’re doing too little, but because their direction was shaped by pressure, expectation, or external voices rather than inner truth.This conversation invites you to slow down and reconnect with your inner knowing. We talk about what depth really means, how your body signals alignment or tension, and why clarity doesn’t come from more strategies or answers, but from listening inward first.This episode is not about taking action or fixing your life. It’s about creating awareness, honoring what feels true, and allowing your direction to emerge from a deeper place.

In this episode, we explore how to make life decisions that feel aligned with your true self instead of driven by pressure, expectations, or fear.You will learn:Why so many of us were taught to ignore our inner knowing. How to recognize the difference between fear and intuition. The physical and emotional signs of soul aligned guidance. How to rebuild trust with yourself through small, gentle choices.Why clarity comes from connection, not overthinking.This is a compassionate invitation to slow down, listen inward, and remember that you already carry the wisdom you are seeking.

Why Change Feels Hard and How to Soften Into ItChange often feels harder than we expect, even when it’s something we truly want. In this episode, we explore why resistance shows up and why it isn’t a personal flaw or lack of willpower. It’s a natural response shaped by how our brains are wired and the world we’re living in.In this episode, we look at:Why resistance to change is a protective brain response, not a failureHow cultural expectations quietly influence our choices and sense of belongingThe impact of constant mental noise, digital saturation, and overloadWhat survival mode looks like and how it pulls us away from ourselvesWhy familiar patterns can feel safer than growth, even when they no longer fitRather than pushing through resistance or trying to override it, this episode invites a different approach. One rooted in understanding, compassion, and working with your nervous system instead of against it.We also explore what becomes possible when you slow down, quiet the noise, and begin listening inward. When change is approached gently, clarity tends to arise naturally and the next step feels more supportive and sustainable.This episode is for anyone who feels tired of striving, overwhelmed by constant pressure, or stuck in patterns that no longer reflect who they are becoming.Gentle Next StepIf survival mode feels familiar, grab my free guide, 5 Gentle Ways to Break Free from Survival Mode. You may find it supportive in helping you slow down, quiet the noise, and reconnect with yourself without pushing or forcing change.The link is below whenever you’re ready.