Outside the Script

I became a mom at 19… and now my oldest is 22.In this episode, I’m sharing what 22 years of motherhood has really taught me—from growing up while raising kids, to navigating overwhelm, healing, and learning what truly matters.This is a real, unfiltered reflection on motherhood, identity, and becoming.

In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately.. freedom.What it actually feels like, what I thought it was, and what I’m starting to realize it really requires.For a long time, I thought freedom meant having no rules, no structure, and the ability to do whatever I wanted. But the more I reflect on my life, my health, and everything I’ve been moving through, I’m seeing a completely different side of it.I share how my experience with mold and changes in my health shifted my perspective, and how I started to realize that freedom isn’t just about time, money, or location—it’s also about how your body allows you to experience your life.We talk about:What freedom actually feels like in your bodyThe fear and responsibility that comes with creating your own lifeHow food and nourishment play a role in feeling freeWhy your nervous system might be the missing pieceSimple ways I’ve been learning to regulate and support my bodyThis is a real, honest look at where I’m at right now—not from the other side, but in the middle of building it.If you’ve been craving more freedom in your life but feel stuck, uncertain, or not fully there yet… this episode is for you.

I almost didn’t record this episode.Not because I don’t have something to say—but because I feel like my thoughts are everywhere. In this episode, I’m sharing what it actually feels like to be in the messy middle of life...the in-between phase where everything feels uncertain, plans fall through, and you’re trying to move forward without a clear direction.I talk about navigating big life decisions, outgrowing parts of my life, balancing money, work, motherhood, and the pressure to figure it all out… while still choosing to show up anyway.This isn’t a polished episode. It’s real, honest, and exactly where I’m at.If you’re in a season where things feel messy, unclear, or heavy....this one is for you.You’re not alone in the middle.

In this episode, I’m exploring a thought that’s been sitting with me lately…What if the real fear isn’t that things won’t work out…but that they actually will?Because when you start imagining your life fully working—freedom, flexibility, creating your own income, building something of your own—it sounds incredible.But underneath that vision… there’s another layer.The responsibility.The pressure.The question of whether you can actually hold that kind of life.In this episode, I talk about:The paradox of wanting freedom but also resisting responsibilityWhat it really means to “hold” more money, success, and opportunityBuilding capacity through consistency, micro habits, and the compound effectWhy you don’t need to feel ready before stepping into your next levelAnd how motherhood is the perfect example of growing into something you were never fully prepared forThis is a real-time reflection on becoming the version of yourself who can hold the life you say you want.

In this episode of Outside the Script, I’m talking about something that I truly believe is changing everything~AI.Everyone talks about making more money… but what if the real goal is buying back your time?I’m sharing how I’ve started using AI in my everyday life as a mom and aspiring entrepreneur, and how it’s helping me move faster, think clearer, and stop feeling so overwhelmed.We dive into:Why I think resisting AI is a huge mistakeThe real reason people are afraid of itHow AI can actually support your life (without replacing your voice)And 10 simple, practical ways you can start using AI today to save timeThis isn’t about becoming “techy” or relying on AI for everything…It’s about learning how to use a tool that can help you get your time  and your life back.Because at the end of the day…this isn’t just about AI.It’s about freedom.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m actually navigating right now when it comes to money, work, and freedom, the tension between what works… and what actually feels aligned.I talk about:Why working for someone else is starting to feel differentMy evolving relationship with money and what it represents nowThe internal pull between stability and freedomBreaking out of hustle culture and old beliefs around workThe patterns I’m seeing in myself (and what I’m doing differently)Why focus and structure are changing everything for meThe fear of success—and whether I can actually hold the life I say I wantI’m in the middle of this.Still working.Still building.Still figuring it out.But something is shifting.If you’ve ever felt stuck between the life you have and the life you want…this episode will hit.

Passive income isn’t what I thought it was.In this episode, I’m talking through the shift I’m going through in real time — from believing passive income meant “easy money”… to realizing it actually takes building systems, learning skills, and showing up consistently before anything becomes even remotely “passive.”I share what I’m currently building:– a faceless YouTube channel– digital products– and eventually turning my knowledge in birth, postpartum, and herbalism into courses…and why none of it feels passive right now.If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to “make money online” or wondered why nothing seems to take off overnight — this episode is for you.This isn’t a how-to.It’s what it actually looks like to build something from the ground up.

In this episode of Outside the Script, I’m sharing what it really looks like to start choosing a life that feels aligned without blowing everything up overnight.After stepping back into work and sitting in the in-between, I found myself asking deeper questions about freedom, intention, and what it actually means to live differently.Because living “outside the script” isn’t always about quitting everything or starting over…Sometimes it’s about small, intentional shifts.Sometimes it’s about letting go.And sometimes… it’s about having the courage to admit that the life you’re living doesn’t fully feel like yours.In this episode, we talk about:What freedom actually feels like (not just what it looks like)Why so many of us feel stuck in the “Groundhog Day” cycleThe biggest misconception about needing money to be freeHow fear, safety, and identity keep us in placeWhy you don’t need to have it all figured out to beginI’m sharing this in real time as I’m living it, building it, and figuring it out alongside you.If you’ve been feeling the pull for something different… this episode is for you.✨ You don’t need to have the full plan.✨ You just need to start paying attention to what feels alive.freedom lifestyle, intentional living, life by design, personal growth, mindset shifts, breaking the script, self-discovery, alignment, purpose-driven life.

So… what happens after you wake up?After you start questioning your life, the path you’re on, and the way you’ve been living, but you don’t have the answers yet?In this episode of Outside the Script, I’m diving into the in-between phase—the space where you know something isn’t right anymore, but you’re not quite sure what comes next.It can feel confusing. Uncomfortable. Even unsettling.Part of you wants change… and another part of you just wants to feel safe.I share my personal experience with:Overthinking and trying to “figure it all out”The pressure to have clarity right awayLearning to slow down instead of forcing answersSitting in the unknown (and why it’s actually powerful)Letting go of doing everything aloneImproving communication in my relationshipTaking small steps instead of needing a full life planThis episode is your reminder that:👉 You don’t need to have it all figured out👉 You’re not behind👉 And this in-between phase… might actually be where everything beginsIf you’re in a season of questioning, shifting, or feeling a little lost—this is for you.🎧 Follow along as I share what I’m learning, building, and navigating in real time.

What if the life you were taught to build… was never meant for you?In this episode of Outside the Script, I’m opening up about the quiet realization that changed everything for me—the moment I started questioning the path we’ve all been handed.Go to school. Get the job. Build your life around work. Stay busy. Stay responsible.But what happens when you do all of that… and it still doesn’t feel right?I share my personal experience with burnout, motherhood, emotional suppression, and the pressure to hold everything together—while silently feeling like something is missing.We talk about:The “default life” and why so many of us feel stuck in itHow burnout has become normalizedThe hidden weight mothers carryMy journey from toxic positivity to actually feeling my emotionsThe wake-up call that came after turning 40 + facing health challengesWhy slowing down—not doing more—is what actually creates clarityThe power of questioning everything you’ve been taughtThis isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about waking up… getting honest… and allowing yourself to imagine a different way to live.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but something still feels off—this episode is for you.🎧 Follow along as I share what I’m learning, building, and figuring out in real time.burnout, motherhood, lifestyle design, personal growth. 

I’m a mom of three, I’ve been with my husband for 19 years, and for a long time I felt like I was doing everything “right”…Homeschooling my kids, building a life around family, trying to hold it all together.But behind the scenes, something wasn’t working.I hit a point where I couldn’t keep doing everything — I was overwhelmed, unhappy, and not taking care of myself. Making the decision to put my girls in school was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.Then everything came to a head.My health started declining. My daughter got really sick. And we discovered mold in our home that was affecting all of us.In the middle of winter, the week of Christmas, we made the decision to leave our home, let go of almost everything we owned, and start over.This episode is about that breaking point… and what it woke up in me.Because on the other side of all of this, I realized something:I don’t want to keep living a life that doesn’t fully feel like mine.This podcast is me figuring it out in real time — exploring freedom, family, lifestyle, and what it actually looks like to design a life differently.If you’re in a season where something feels off… this is for you.Topics: motherhood, starting over, life transitions, burnout, mold exposure, healing, holistic living, lifestyle design, freedom, family life

This is the first episode of Outside the Script, a space where we question the default path and explore what it means to create a life of freedom, intention, and alignment.In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m starting before I feel ready, what I’m building in real time, and the season I’m currently in as I learn, grow, and figure things out along the way.