Climb Your Mountain

Frustrated that your running (or hiking, biking, etc.) times haven't improved after a year of training? You might be making a common mistake—running too fast! In this episode, I share why so many endurance athletes get tripped up by the numbers. We'll also break down the science to learn how slowing down can actually help you speed up. Key Takeaways:Why most recreational runners (especially us perfectionists!) are trying to go too fast.The dreaded Zone X (dead zone) and how to stay out of it.Why most elite athletes do 80–90% of their endurance training at an easy pace.How the 80/20 approach can help you win at endurance training ... and life.Why your perfectionist brain violent resists running slow and what to do about it.Ready to learn how to train smarter, not harder? Tune in to hear more!COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery callQUANTUM COACH ACADEMY FREE WORKSHOPRegister

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After taking a year off due to long COVID, I was excited to make 2024 my most epic summer yet!Things started off well. I finished a trail marathon in May and was gunning for my first post-Covid 50K in June.And then bam. Setbacks!COVID struck again, followed by a drug-resistant UTI. June became a wash, and I found myself off for the entire month. When July arrived, I tried to ease back into hiking and trail running and realized I had lost a lot of conditioning. It was heart-breaking. I had so many epic hikes and climbs planned with so many people! And now I was going to be SUPER SLOW. If I could do it at all.This week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain Podcast is the story of how I fucking did it anyway.Slowly.With people. With self-compassion.With self-trust.We'll cover:Why being undertrained isn't always a bad thing (especially for us pressured perfectionists).The magic of focusing on one activity at a time.How to listen to and trust your body.Ways to focus on your whole health during recovery (not just fitness).Thoughts that foster self-compassion.Work With Me:If you're a pressured perfectionist who'd not where you want to be with your health and fitness, I'd love to help you shift into a kinder and more sustainable approach.Click here to schedule a discovery call, and let's start working together on a more empowered and compassionate version of yourself!

In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of perfectionism, exploring its impact on mental health, stress levels, and self-worth. Key Quotes:“Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame." – Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection"Perfectionists feel every bump in the road. They're quite stress-sensitive.” – Andrew Hill“Perfectionists are pretty much awash with stress. Even when it's not stressful, they'll typically find a way to make it stressful.” – Gordon Flett“Socially prescribed perfectionism, characterized by the feeling that others have high demands, is the most strongly correlated with serious mental illness.” – Thomas CurranWe'll cover:Common traits and challenges faced by perfectionists, including the constant need to meet high expectations—both self-imposed and socially prescribed.My own journey as an only child and high academic achiever, grappling with the intense family pressure of being the "perfect" daughter. How I recently navigated my deepest inner critic after making a mistake.Some of my favorite tools for taming critical self-talk and fostering self-compassion.The five-step self-restitution process I've been using for 15 years as a self-forgiveness practice.What to do with the anger you feel toward yourself after making a mistake (and what not to do.)Remember, it's okay to be imperfect—and more importantly, it's human. Take small steps toward self-compassion and give yourself the grace to make mistakes along the way.Follow Me: For tips on self-compassion, nervous system regulation, and healthy living, follow me on Instagram.Coach With Sarah: For prices and packaging, email the word PANTS to sarah@missadventurepants.com OR click here to schedule a free discovery call.

In this week's episode of Climb Your Mountain, I share the story of an unfortunate series of drink spills ... and the surprising lessons that came from them. From embarrassment and guilt to spiritual insight and self-kindness, this story goes deeper than just clumsiness. It's about learning to be kinder to myself and embracing the imperfections we all have.Key Takeaways:The spills: On vacation, after a long hike, I spilled a beer, red wine, and another beer in quick succession. Each time, I was met with generosity and kindness, rather than the scorn I expected.Emotional reaction: I was exhausted and embarrassed, but it also revealed my pattern of being hard on myself, feeling like I don't deserve to take up space when I make mistakes.People-pleasing roots: Growing up as a people pleaser and peacemaker, I've always hated causing trouble, and these spills triggered that deep-seated discomfort.The universe's message: Talking with a friend led me to see these spills as a spiritual lesson. The universe was offering me opportunities to learn self-compassion and release the need for perfection.Learning to be kinder: Through this experience, I realized that people might actually respond with generosity and understanding, even when I mess up.Work With Me: If you're a pressured perfectionist who'd not where you want to be with your health and fitness, I'd love to help you shift into a kinder and more sustainable approach. Click here to schedule a discovery call, and let's start working together on a more empowered and compassionate version of yourself!Tune in next time for more insights and stories about health, fitness, and the path to self-kindness.

In this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, we dive into a common struggle for perfectionists and athletes alike: missed workouts. Whether you're training for an endurance event like a marathon or just exercising to look and feel better, skipping a workout can send you into a spiral of panic and guilt. I know this firsthand, having transitioned from a personal trainer for outdoor endurance athletes (hiking, mountaineering, trail running) to a health and wellness coach for pressured perfectionists.What We Cover:What we make missed workouts mean versus realityThe truth about deconditioning — and why most of us worry way too much about losing fitness.How panic over missed workouts can actually set your fitness back further.Why missed workouts may actually be a blessing in disguise for overachieving athletes.My personal story of running a half marathon PR after missing all my peak training.Practical tips to help you ease back into fitness the smart way after a week off.Are You a Pressured Perfectionist Ready to Train Smarter, Not Harder? If you're done with overtraining and exhausting yourself, I can help you bring balance to your active lifestyle. Click here to schedule a discovery call, and let's start working together on a more empowered and compassionate version of yourself!Let's stay connected! Follow me on Instagram for more tips on fitness, endurance training, and how to thrive as a perfectionist.

You're focused on a goal like following a training plan, eating healthy, or meal prepping.You do great for a week ... or sometimes a few weeks.And then ... CRASH.You just can't get yourself to step on that treadmill, log that sushi, or take out that slow cooker.When you try to act, a brick wall of resistance comes up.Is it because you're lazy?Do you just need a kick in the pants?Is the answer to scare yourself?NOOOOOO.On this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, we dive into:

I used to believe when it came to exercise, more was always more.Especially for a multisport athlete who is running, backpacking, mountaineering and wanting to be ALWAYS READY TO ROLL at a moment's notice.Also, as I cruised toward 50, I felt like I needed to work harder just to maintain a certain level of performance.But this summer, I got tired of being exhausted.Tired of grinding through my day job.Tired of feeling irritated with every little thing. (Like I would knock over a can of Seltzer and fly into a rage.)Tired of starting each weekend adventure exhausted from the last weekend adventure.Tired of feeling spacey and not fully connected while coaching my clients. So I did a crazy thing.

"I'm silly for feeling this way.""Other people have it worse.""Some people have war in their countries.""Look at me and my first world problems."Have you ever said things like these to yourself during times of stress or sadness?If so, it's totally understandable!We're all programmed to disregard our mental health by a capitalist society that benefits when we push through, grind it out, and shame ourselves for not having high vibes 100% of the time.Well, no more!In this week's episode, I'll share some of my own recent experiences with stress and mental health and how I finally realized I needed to stop gaslighting myself and take my own emotions seriously.And I'll share some tips for breaking free of the matrix so you can create space and permission to regulate your nervous system and feel better.COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery call

Have you ever thought about signing up to hike the Inca Trail?Or summit Mt. Rainier?Or even join a pub run at your neighborhood bar?And then stopped yourself, because you're worried about slowing the group down or getting left behind?Friend, if you are feeling ashamed of your pace and worrying you won't fit in ...I have a GOLDEN tip for you on this week's episode of Climb Your Mountain. We'll discuss:⭐️ Why the fastest is not always the fittest (

Before I was a life coach, I was an endurance sports coach (think running and mountaineering).And I'll tell you one thing: almost all my clients were overtraining.They believed that more was better.And if they slowed down even a little, they'd crumble.And that the answer to getting older was to train harder.Almost none of them were getting enough rest to really hit their peak performance. In fact, they were so inflamed that injuries and illnesses were common.Friends, I am here to save you from all that.On this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, we're going to talk about the benefits of UNDERtraining.How erring on the side of doing too little can:Improve performancePromote health and longevitySave you a ton of timeGreatly enhance your quality of lifeIf you're a runner, hiker, backpacker, mountaineer, or any kind of endurance athlete, this episode will set your free!COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery call

You've got big plans for your life! You want to ditch the day job, start your own business, and run a 100-mile ultra — all while dating and finding your perfect person.But who the hell has time for that?A lot of us are afraid to dream bigger because we already feel so squeezed for time.But here's a cool thing: It's possible to create more time.Not by bullet journaling your life away.Not by treating scheduling as a blood sport.But simply by changing the way you think about time.  Sound too good to be true?Then you MUST tune into this week's episode of Climb Your Mountain podcast and hear my 13 top time hacks for space and productivity. This is me talking to you as someone who is growing a business while working a corporate job, caring for an aging parent, training for an ultramarathon, and still getting outside and staying connected to the people I love.These 13 tips changed my life. And I know they'll change yours too!COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery call

A lot of people think changing careers will be a shortcut to happiness. (Kinda like people think having a baby or getting married or buying a house will finally make them happy.)But what if you could be happy in any career -- including the one you're in now?Here's a truth that might feel a little confronting.It's not your work that makes you happy. It's your thoughts.And the good news is that you get to think whatever the hell you want!It opens up the possibility that you could be happy right where you are -- before the big career change.It also takes the pressure off the process. Because now you don't have to find the one magic unicorn career that will make you happy. You can just decide which career you want to be happy in.And on this week's episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, I show you exactly how to figure that out!We'll explore:Why there's no one right career for youWhy trying to quickly escape your current career often backfires -- and what to do insteadHow to begin changing your thoughts so you can feel better where you are, slow down, and do a really great career explorationHow to start identifying careers that resonate with your values (and rule out ones that don't)COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery call

Is there such a thing as a life coaching cult? Yes, but they're exceedingly rare.Notable examples: Lighthouse (see the BBC podcast series "A Very British Cult" and arguably Scientology). Yes, your girly loves a good cult documentary.

What's wrong with advice? Everyone wants advice, right? (Especially great advice yours!)Here's the thing.We're all conditioned to give and receive advice. You can't post about your cat's teeth-grinding without getting a million helpful suggestions — everything from supplements to surgery to GET HIM TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY BEFORE HE DIEZ.But repeat after me:

"All I do is give ... and no one cares.""I'm drowning under the weight of my obligations.""I'm surrounded by takers who drain me.""I'm sick of being the strong one who's there for everyone else."

Can we just all agree that exercise (the actual doing of it) is wicked uncomfortable?This is doubly true if you've been away for awhile living life and are now coming back to fitness."I can't WAIT to get on the treadmill and start huffing and sweating and feeling like I'm charging through a wall of jello."^ Said no human ever.

You've cleaned up your schedule.You've prioritized your life. You're saying no to friends and invitations that exhaust you.You've scheduled more time to relax.You got to bed on time.So why are you still so damn tired?Here's the thing. Rest isn't just a about taking a bubble bath or getting more sleep.Your body can be still. But if your mind is going 90 mph, you're not resting like you could be.You live in a world where you're constantly being carpet bombed with information. And no one teaches you how to process your normal human emotions.In order to rest on a deep level, you need to learn to calm your nervous system as well as your body.And that's what this week's podcast episode is all about.I'll share some tips you can use to make rest a juicy 360 experience: physical, mental, and emotional.COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery callWeekly breathwork group on Meetup

Tired of waiting for you bestie to get her shit together and go to Paris with you?Would you give your left arm to get your partner off the couch and onto a romantic island?Friend, if your soul is longing to travel — and you've been putting it off because no one will go with you — this week's podcast episode is for you.This week, we're diving into all things solo travel.Why it's an amazing gift to give yourself (and those around you).All the ways it will change you life.And what to think, feel, and do to make it a reality — and cope with any discomfort or adversity that comes up on the journey.COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery call

When we believe a thought like "I'm not enough," we will see evidence of our not-enoughness EVERYWHERE.And that's NOT because it's true. It's because your brain will always show you more evidence of what you already believe.(Look at your MAGA Uncle Ted if you need further proof!)What if you could make this confirmation bias work in your favor?What if you could train your brain to constantly show you all the ways that:You're enough?You're loved?You're successful?You're doing a good job?How awesome would THAT be?What would THAT create in your life?In this week's podcast episode, I'll share a magic question you can use to activate your higher level thinking and train your brain to focus on the good stuff.COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery call

Does the whole concept of goal setting make you want to puke?Are you tired to chasing your dreams, only to fizzle and fade when life inevitably gets in the way?Would you rather eat broken glass than ever set another SMART goal? Well friend, it's time for you to throw away all the crap you learned from personal development gurus, break all the rules, and set goals like a raging heretic.And on this week's podcast, I'll show you how!COACH WITH SARAH:Email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com ORSchedule a free discovery call

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Learning a new skill? A new job? How about a new language?Did you dive in with enthusiasm — only to find yourself in a world of discomfort?The hard truth is, growth is a messy process. And there's often an extended "river of misery" you must wade through on your way to mastery.But the only alternative is to return to the bank you came from — and never see what else you're capable of.And if you're listening to this podcast, I know you are hungry to stretch and evolve!In this week's episode, I'll offer six practical tips to sustain you through your River of Misery phase of learning. Enjoy!Resources Mentioned:My Body Graph (free human design chart)Whitney BarberySimone SeolBrooke CastilloCoach With Sarah!Schedule a free Discovery CallGet to know me at my free Breathwork MeetupLearn more on Instagram

Are there people in your life who are hard to say no to?Maybe they're going through a tough time, and you hate to "make it worse" by disappointing them.Maybe they have a huge emotional reaction any time you try to set boundaries.Or maybe standing your ground with them fills you with guilt.If you're in any of these situations, today's podcast episode is for you!In it, I'm going to share a small but powerful shift you can make in your thinking that will allow you to say no and set boundaries with less guilt.This shift can give you back A LOT of time and energy, so don't miss it!KEEP IN TOUCH:InstagramBook a Discovery Call (you can also email me at sarah@missadventurepants.com with coaching questions)Join my email listFree breathwork Meetup

I am celebrating my first $5000 month in my business by sharing ...All the mistakes I made on the way here, so you can avoid them!I know so many of you are interested in creating side hustles (or already jumping in!)And if you avoid these seven pitfalls, I guarantee it will save you a lot of angst and help you get to profitability faster. And even if you're NOT starting a business or side hustle, you might find some juicy life lessons in all this biz advice!Enjoy ❤️ Resources mentioned:Sarah's InstagramJoin Sarah's email listCourtney Russell2K for 2K with Stacey BoehmanThe Coach Lab with Lindsay DotzlafCome take a journey through your heart space where you'll practice creating love from the inside while celebrating ALL the amazing relationships in your life.Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6–7 pm MTVirtual event via ZoomI'll send out a limited-time replay afterward, so sign up even if you can't come liveClick here to register

Any time you declare a big goal — dating, climbing a mountain, having a baby, starting a business, finding a job — here's my advice for you:Prepare to be expanded!As in: stretched, squashed, kneaded, rising, falling, and every other uncomfortable transformation you can imagine.Wouldn't it be nice if the universe made it easy by rolling out a red carpet for your dreams?Instead, it often says ... let's make sure you're super serious about that.

"The cosmos isn't going to deliver a new car; it's busy." — Valerie FrankelIs there a way to attract what you want ... without devolving into a toxic positivity monster who pretends to be "high vibes only" every damn second? Can you manifest your your desires while still being a human with human feelings and experiences?Can you embody that positive emotion that matches your goal state — while still affirming the emotions and humanity of everyone around you?Yes, yes, yes!In this week's podcast episode, we talk about common manifestation mistakes (it's so often taught wrong!) and how to approach your manifestation practice from a place of power, humanity, and aliveness. Resources Mentioned:Higher Self/Wise Advocate Meditation

This episode is a bit of a departure from our normal subject matter. But I am getting SO many questions about moving overseas lately! (I think it's the election.)For those of you who are new to my world, I studied, volunteered, and worked abroad for seven years. (Mostly in Asia.) So I am a good bestie to have if you are considering moving abroad!And since not all of you have me in your contacts, I decided to do a podcast and share all my hard-won wisdom on ...Where should you move? How to decide.How should you go? (Work, play, retiree, digital nomad, etc. Let's explore the options.)Why should you go? (All the awesome things.)Why might you think twice? And what realities should you be prepared for? (All the CONFRONTING stuff, since apparently I love that word.

Do you ever get triggered by other people? Duh, it's like asking, do you breathe air? 

This feels wicked vulnerable to share, but here it is ...I've been going through a pretty dark burnout in December.One that had me close to quitting my business altogether.One where it is really hard to create, express, or connect to my natural joy.I hesitated to share this, because it seems like as a coach who specializes in nervous system healing, I should have it more together.But the truth is, this burnout is teaching me so much.​​About myself.​​About my beliefs around achievement and rest.​​About what it is to be human.And I don't want to wait until I have it all perfectly figured out to share it with you!So here you go. My burnout story and what I'm doing (so far) to help myself out. In all its messy glory.Enjoy!RESOURCES MENTIONED:Danielle McCleary on the numerology of 2023 and 2024Get a free human design chartWork Your Light oracle deck (aff. link)*All of Sarah's free and paid offers for 2024!*When you purchase through my affiliate link, I receive a small commission from the merchant. This does not increase the price for you.

Hey friends! Enjoy some highlights from my free 5-Day Self-Healing Challenge (aka Soul Surf Camp). In this lesson, I talk about how to change your memories. Which if you're haunted by a moment in your past is a useful thing to be able to do!I should clarify: we're not actually changing the memory itself. We're just changing the emotion around it. So that a moment that made you feel sad can now make you feel grateful.Or so you can feel compassion for yourself in a moment that used to feel shameful.It's all about a process called therapeutic memory reconsolidation. And you can learn it and start using it today!I'll also teach you a self-hypnosis template you can use to resource yourself up when you're doing this important work.Resources Mentioned:Join Sarah's email listDemo: Faster EFTDemo: Bilateral StimulationMy Soul Explorer 6-month private coaching program is now open for enrollment!Learn more about Soul ExplorerGot questions? Book a Discovery Call to find out if Soul Explorer is right for you. FREE DOWNLOAD: Feel Better in 15 Self Coaching ToolkitTap into the power of the world's most transformative life coach: YOU!Click here and get everything you need to turn that bad day around.

You might be drawn toward "magical" practices like breathwork, plant medicine, hypnosis, and energy healing believing they will get you there faster.(And to a large degree, you're right!)But sometimes trying too hard to have a breakthrough ...Can actually repel the magic and push it away. And often when you release the need for a breakthrough, that's exactly when big magic comes to you and hits you like a lightning bolt.In today's episode, I'll share what I've learned about breakthroughs in three years of facilitating them for clients — and having some myself.We'll dive into:Why you will never "earn" a breakthroughBeliefs and behaviors that are moving you away from a breakthroughThe importance of being in right relationship with your practiceMy favorite belief for cultivating magic in your practiceThe importance of faith and surrender in personal growthWhy embracing cultivation (small, daily change) actually creates the right conditions for a breakthrough to happenHow you will always 100% eventually have a breakthrough (even if it doesn't arrive as huge, spontaneous healing)Resources mentioned:Sarah's InstagramSarah's breathwork MeetupFREE Virtual Healing RetreatRegister now for our 5-day event Sarah's Soul Surf Camp! December 4–811 am – noon MTVirtual event via zoomDaily replays available if you can't make it liveFREE registrationClick here to join us. FREE DOWNLOAD: Feel Better in 15 Self Coaching ToolkitTap into the power of the world's most transformative life coach: YOU!Click here and get everything you need to turn that bad day around.

"You've gained a few pounds since last year!""You're not married yet?""Why can't you be quiet and sweet like your sister?""Are you really going to have another drink?""Of course we invited your ex. He's still family. We don't have to ask you.""Have you heard about our lord and savior Jesus Christ?"Welcome to the judgy-est time of the year!If your family is like most families, Thanksgiving get-togethers are kind of a mixed blessing.

"The universe hates me."This was my conclusion when unexpected expenses kept smacking me in the face all through October.There was the appliance repair company ripping me off.The Assisted Living facility making a billing error — and then correcting it by pulling $13,000 out of my account with no warning. The Home Health company deciding out of nowhere that I owed them $1800, and I'd better pay up or they were sending me to collections.It felt like fighting a seven-nation army — and left me with no time for actually MAKING money.I had a niggle that told me to let some of it go.But because I grew up in a family that was all about hoarding and controlling money, that felt impossible.And it also felt like I was letting the bad guys win.Well.Then I dropped into a very deep money healing study that REALLY helped me rewrite some of those old stories and make new choices.And today I'm here to share that learning with you!In today's episode, we'll dig into ...How every money "problem" is actually an opportunity to release and rewrite an old storyWhy having a controlling relationship with money doesn't workSome of my own family money stories — and how I'm rewriting themThe spiritual Law of Release — and how it can help you have a healthier attitude toward moneyHow unconscious journeying (self-hypnosis) can deepen your money healing and provide insights you never dreamed.How healing your own money wounds heals your entire lineage.Resources Mentioned:Lauren of LoveHuman Design free assessmentWise Advocate/Higher Self MeditationSarah's InstagramSubscribe to Sarah's emailsFREE DOWNLOAD: Feel Better in 15 Self Coaching ToolkitTap into the power of the world's most transformative life coach: YOU!Click here and get everything you need to turn that bad day around.

Are you feeling unappreciated at work?Longing for the freedom to set your own schedule?Or are you a coach who feels pressure to go full time so you can be a "serious" entrepreneur?If you answered any of the above, this episode is for you!Today, I'm going to walk through exactly how and when to quit your job.Spoiler alert: if you're desperate to get out, finding a new job may not solve the problem. You may benefit from doing some thought work and self coaching first.In this episode, I'll share:My own story as an entrepreneur who is also still working in my corporate job part time.Why changing jobs may not actually solve the problem.Common thoughts about work that sabotage our happiness.Why our brain focuses so hard on the negative — with work and all areas of life.How to start thinking new thoughts about work, plus some thoughts that really changed my outlook on my current job.How to leave your job (or relationship, town, volunteer gig, etc.) from a place of power.Resources mentioned:Sign up for Sarah's emails (and get Soul Surfing Challenge alerts!)Sarah's donation-based breathwork MeetupHuman design infoBrooke Castillo on deciding to leaveContact Sarah:Email sarah@missadventurepants.comMessage me on InstagramFREE DOWNLOAD: Feel Better in 15 Self Coaching ToolkitTap into the power of the world's most transformative life coach: YOU!Click here and get everything you need to turn that bad day around.

If everything in your life is going wrong or sideways at once, you might be experiencing ... THE CRUMBLING.It can hurt like hell. It might feel like a personal attack from the universe — or even a spiritual death.But I want you to know that THE CRUMBLING really is here for your growth and expansion.When you're preparing to move to a new level, everything unaligned must go. And that includes job, relationships, thoughts, beliefs, and outdated programming.All that stuff needs burn down in order to make room for what wants to come to you next.In this week's podcast episode, I'll share:My own recent crumbling story (welcome to the Great Crumbling of 2023!)My best guess about why this is all happening and what it means for me in 2024.Some of the ways I'm handling it well — and not so well. (Vulnerability alert.)Tips for how to navigate your own crumbling and emerge stronger on the other side.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Work Your Light Oracle DeckSarah's InstagramSarah's Donation-Based Breathwork GroupSarah's 1:1 Coaching PageFREE DOWNLOAD: Feel Better in 15 Self Coaching ToolkitTap into the power of the world's most transformative life coach: YOU!Click here and get everything you need to turn that bad day around.

My mom will tell you I was an easy, sunny, sweet baby.What she really means: I never expressed any needs that were inconvenient, embarrassing, or made demands on others.And if I'm honest, it took me into my 40s to really start taking my own needs seriously. (Better late than never!)Being direct, setting boundaries, and telling people what I need are still wicked uncomfortable sometimes.But you know what else is uncomfortable? Constant people pleasing. Making it easy for everyone else. Participating in my own disempowerment.It's all still a work in progress. And every once in a while, the universe likes to throw me an opportunity to deepen my mastery in this area.Like my recent vacation!In this week's episode, I'll share:A vacation update (because I know you guys sometimes like hearing what's happening behind the scenes!)People pleasing tips from two of my favorite podcastsSome common myths about people pleasing that trip people up on their personal development journeysA simple, two-part test to help you decide if your urge to please comes from love — or crappy programmingSome of the ways coaching has helped me grow from a people pleaser to a more empowered woman — and some of the areas I'm still working onResources Mentioned:Mastering Coaching SkillsBreakthrough With BrigThis One's for the MedicineSarah's IGSarah's Coaching PageSarah's Free Breathwork MeetupNew, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

I totally wish that instead of trigonometry and other worthless stuff, my high school had offered classes like self leadership, emotional regulation, and especially ... stress management.As a coach, I see a lot of stress. And here's the truth: most people feel helpless against it.We experience too much too fast.We have a lot of traumas (big and little T) that keep us disconnected from our bodies.Because of that disconnect, we often don't even recognize stress until it's screwing up our health, relationships, jobs, and enjoyment of life.Enough, I say!This podcast episode is the stress class I wish I'd had in high school. We'll learn:What is stress?What's a stress collapse, and what are some signs you're on the verge of one?How to start reconnecting to your body in ways that feel safePositive coping mechanismsMy 5-step process for managing stress in a healthy way.Resources Mentioned:Sarah's Spotify playlist of guided meditationsNew, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

Common perfectionist beliefs (raise your hand if you can relate):I can't feel good unless I'm doing goodPeople only value me when I am near perfectA mistake means I didn't try hard enoughIf you were like "hells yeah!" to any of the above, this week's episode is for you.I'm going to share a rule a little about my own journey with perfectionism. (Oddly, it starts with spiders. Actually, it probably starts before that. But the spider part really sticks in my mind.)I'll also share a rule I've implemented with myself that has brought a lot of grace and ease to my stressed out perfectionist life.And then we'll explore some bonus tips about giving yourself grace when the shit REALLY hits the fan! Like you're moving your mom, fighting with your oven repair guy, and someone is shitting in your stairwell — all at the same time. (Actual true story! I'll tell it on the episode.)Enjoy!Resources Mentioned:The Adult Child's Guide to What's NormalNew, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

A few years ago, I took a 90-day break from alcohol that changed my life. You know what was the hardest part? The social events!I was dating, so that felt super terrifying and vulnerable.I traveled and stayed with family for a few days, which is always kind of stressful. (Not because they aren't lovely, but because my nervous system gets really jangled when I don't have my own space.)I usually meet my friend at the same brewery to catch up, and we kept that tradition all through my break. I didn't have a work trip or a wedding during that time. But if I did, it would have felt like the final exam. The PhD defense.So if you're taking a break from drinking (or cutting back or quitting), this episode is for you!(In fact, you can use it for any behavioral change you're making that really challenges your brain.)In this episode, I'm going to walk you through some tips to prepare you ahead of time for drinky social events where you plan to be dry.And then I'll actually lead you through a self-hypnosis template you can use to practice being different in that situation (and also anticipate how awesome it's going to feel after).Enjoy!New, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

I've barely got words for what a fucking year it's been.Long covid has been a wild ride. A shamanic initiation. A cracking open. A curriculum for my expansion. A burning down of everything that was out of alignment or in wrong relationship.In this week's episode, I pull back the curtain and get juicy and vulnerable about:The ups and downs of this year.Let's talk treatments. What's helping and what's horse shit.My experiences with the medical community.How my thinking about relationships has changed.All the things I wish I had done differently.The 7 most awesome things I've learned so far on this path.Resources Mentioned:Lauren Eliz LoveUnconditionally cherished energySarah's StravaSarah's Instagram#longcovidzombieclub on InstagramThe Lady's Handbook for Her Mysterious IllnessJoin the Healing Deep Dive Pilot!For more info or to enroll, email Sarah at sarah@missadventurepants.com New, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

Do you ever say cringeworthy things out loud?Make the wrong decision?Hurt people and regret it later?If so, this episode is for you!We live in a society where it isn't easy to make mistakes. There's a lot of judgement and blame flying around — not all of it justified.It can make it hard to be a human who's evolving in real time — whether as a parent, professional, or partner. But there's an antidote to the shame culture.In today's episode, I share the self-restitution process. It's my favorite tool for taking away shame, strengthening wounded relationships, and growing through hurtful situations. Enjoy!Resources mentioned:Restitution websiteNew, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

Everything ends. Jobs. Relationships. Chapters of your life.Even versions of YOU end. And new ones come online.Sometimes change can feel amazing. (Let's burn away the old and make space for the new!)And sometimes change is upsetting and destabilizing. You might wonder if it means you're doing life wrong.Society like to mess with our heads by holding up permanence as the ideal. It's why 10-year job anniversaries and golden marriage anniversaries get celebrated. (Even if those jobs/marriages have been a total horror show for the people involved.) It's easy to forget a fundamental truth: Nothing in life is supposed to be permanent.Just knowing this can be a huge game changer.It can free you to release relationships, jobs, places, chapters, and versions of yourself that are now complete so you can make room for what's next.On this week's podcast episode, we dig into the "Myth of Permanence," how it messes with our heads, and how to counteract it and find freedom. Resources Mentioned:Byron Katie's WebsiteThe Adult Child's Guide to What's NormalAmanda Basham's IGSarah's IGContact Sarah at sarah@missadventurepants.comNew, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

Setting healthy boundaries is one of the best ways to practice energetic sovereignty and manage your nervous system.So in this week's podcast episode, I'm going to talk you through ...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking:I need to know the right answerThe more information I have, the betterI must never waste time or money with the wrong decisionOther people know better than meThen you might be suffering from analysis paralysis!We humans often use overthinking to keep ourselves safe. And in prehistoric times, it probably worked. But even though the world is now safer, we can't stop. So we drive ourselves crazy trying to figure out the right workout plan, dating profile, weight loss strategy, and career path.The good news is that overthinking and analysis paralysis really are just habits. And we can teach our brains new habits.In this podcast episode, I share some of my favorite tools to tame overthinking and simplify your decisions.Resources Mentioned:Faster EFT videoBrooke Castillo on constraintSarah's coaching pageNew, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

If you're anything like me, you're always searching for the right answer to every question.Like when I wanted to run an ultramarathon, I not only read a book and scoured every website I could find for training advice. I actually got certified as an ultramarathon coach to make sure I was doing it PERFECT. #queenofoverdoingitBut you know who a lot of us aren't asking for guidance?The most important person — ourselves.Learning to ask yourself for guidance is a game-changer.Putting your own guidance first is a game-changer.Learning to trust your own authority is a game-changer.I could have avoided so much difficulty in life by simply asking myself, "What do I really think about this?" (Before diving in headfirst

We all have this romantic idea that when we most need support, our friends will lean in.And sometimes they do. But very often, they don't.It's pretty common for people experiencing grief and loss to find themselves alone, forgotten, or misunderstood when they need community most.Even intimate partnerships get impacted. It's more common for a marriage to end after a major loss or the death of a child, for example.So how should we take it when our support system seems to be distancing from us? How can we process the hurt without writing everyone off?As someone diagnosed with a chronic illness last year (a grief event that's hard for others to comprehend), I don't have all the answers. But I think I've got some useful thoughts.In this podcast, I'll share six tips on navigating relationships with people who just don't get your struggle.Resources Shared:Long Covid Zombies podcast with Elaina Gauthier-MamarilInstagram post on this topic (share with a friend!)#longcovidzombieclub on InstagramSarah's coaching pageSarah's email: sarah@missadventurepants.comNew, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.)

Whenever we're chasing a goal or working to solve a problem, our brain likes to go straight to action.We are little planning machines.Which kinda works. But not really.Because too often, when we focus on action, we're actually solving the wrong problem. What works better?Starting on the inside.Looking at who we'd be when we have what we really want. And finding ways to be that person RIGHT NOW.Sound complicated?It doesn't it have to be. In this episode, I'll walk you through real life tools you can use to change your inner reality.Spoiler alert: When you're being who you need to be, the doing part will be easy.Resources Mentioned:The Life Coach School PodcastByron Katie's WebsiteSarah's Coaching Prices and Packages (you can email me any questions at sarah@missadventurepants.com)Best Fucking Coaching CourseSarah's IG (most of the hypnosis techniques are in the Reels)New, Flexible Coaching PackagesFor plans and pricing, or to schedule a discovery call, click here. (You can also email questions to sarah@missadventurepants.com.) Special OfferDownload a FREE meditative breathwork session for long COVID symptom relief — or any time you want to relax!