Embracing Enough

What does it look like to go from performing on the grandest stages in the world… to helping women reclaim their voice and live a life rooted in truth?In this episode, Dina sits down with the incredible Shirin Eskandani—life coach, writer, speaker, and founder of Wholehearted Coaching—to talk about the messy, magical path of reinvention. From her early days as an award-winning opera singer to becoming one of the most respected voices in the personal development space, Shirin shares what it takes to walk away from a “dream life” and follow your inner knowing.Together, they unpack:How our identities are shaped by external validation—and how to unlearn thatThe power of redefining success and honoring your intuitionWhy mindset isn't everything (and what's missing from most coaching spaces)The fascinating link between performance, presence, and personal transformationWhat it really means to live a wholehearted lifeThis is not just a conversation about career pivots. It's a masterclass in self-trust, voice reclamation, and living life on your own terms.Whether you're in the middle of your own reinvention or just beginning to ask, "What if there's more?"—this episode is the permission slip you didn't know you needed.To learn more about Shirin's coaching certification program, click here: https://www.wholeheartedcertification.com**************Ready to dive deeper?If you're ready to stop chasing someone else's definition of success and start creating your own, you don't have to do it alone. Whether it's ⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠ or ⁠The Leadership Lab⁠⁠ there's a space for you to step into your power and lead with confidence.And to get you started, I've got a free resource just for you! Download The Unstoppable Leadership Blueprint to start redefining success in a way that actually feels right for you. Grab it now at the ⁠⁠link⁠⁠.

What do you do when everything starts to unravel—and everyone's looking to you for the next move?In this episode of Embracing Enough, we're unpacking what real leadership looks like in the eye of the storm. Because crisis doesn't make you a leader—it reveals the one you already are.Dina gets personal about the hard moments she's faced in leadership along with sharing powerful lessons from coaching leaders on what it means to lead with transparency, walk in integrity, and put people at the center—even when the pressure is high and the path is unclear.You'll walk away with:Tangible ways to practice transparency that build trustWhat integrity actually looks like in day-to-day decisions (especially when no one's watching)A people-first approach that fuels real connection and collective resilienceWhether you're leading a team, an organization, or just trying to stay grounded in your own values—this episode is your reminder that showing up with honesty, courage, and heart is the strategy.**************Ready to dive deeper?If you're ready to stop chasing someone else's definition of success and start creating your own, you don't have to do it alone. Whether it's ⁠1:1 coaching⁠ or The Leadership Lab⁠ there's a space for you to step into your power and lead with confidence.And to get you started, I've got a free resource just for you! Download The Unstoppable Leadership Blueprint to start redefining success in a way that actually feels right for you. Grab it now at the ⁠link⁠.

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible MonicaPacker, host of the About Progress podcast, for a conversation that will shake up everything you thought you knew about perfectionism, productivity, and what it really means to move forward in life.Monica shares her powerful perspective on why perfectionism isn't about high standards—it's about fear. Together, we debunk the toxic myth that if something isn't perfect, it's not worth doing (or worse, that you're just being lazy). Spoiler alert: not doing something perfectly is NOT the same as failing.We dive into:

In this episode, Dina tackles the perfectionism trap that keeps leaders playing small and second-guessing their every move. She unpacks how the relentless pursuit of flawlessness creates a culture of fear, stifles innovation, and prevents leaders from stepping into their full power. Instead, she makes the case for authentic leadership—the kind that embraces vulnerability, imperfection, and growth as strengths.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why Perfectionism Is a Leadership Killer – How the pressure to be perfect leads to burnout, overthinking, and a lack of trust in your team.✅ The Cost of Leading with Perfectionism – Why striving for flawlessness holds you back from making a real impact and stifles creativity.✅ The Power of Authentic Leadership – How showing up as your real, imperfect self builds deeper trust, stronger teams, and greater influence.✅ Practical Strategies to Let Go of Perfectionism: Strategies like acknowledging the fear, how to model imperfection for your team, and ditching the self-judgmentThis episode is your permission slip to lead with confidence—not by being perfect, but by being real.*********************Ready to dive deeper? If you're ready to stop chasing someone else's definition of success and start creating your own, you don't have to do it alone. Whether it's ⁠1:1 coaching⁠, ⁠The Leadership Lab⁠, or joining us at ⁠The IMAGINE Retreat⁠, there's a space for you to step into your power and lead with confidence.And to get you started, I've got a free resource just for you! Download The Unstoppable Leadership Blueprint to start redefining success in a way that actually feels right for you. Grab it now at the ⁠link⁠.

Welcome to Season 6 of the Embracing Enough podcast! This season, we're diving headfirst into confidence and leadership in the workplace—because let's be real, navigating leadership as a woman (or anyone outside the straight, white male default) comes with a whole set of exhausting double standards.In this episode, we're tackling something huge: success. More specifically, we're unpacking why the traditional definition of success—titles, promotions, money, and external validation—often leaves us feeling like we're still not enough. Dina gets personal, sharing how she climbed the career ladder, checked all the right boxes, and still felt unfulfilled. Sound familiar?Here's what you'll walk away with:✅ Why society's definition of success feels like a never-ending chase.✅ The mindset shift that will help you define success for yourself.✅ How to pivot in your career—not because you failed, but because you outgrew the version of success handed to you.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things and still wondering, Is this it?, this episode is your permission slip to redefine success on your terms.

Why were we so obsessed with love as teenagers? And why, decades later, are we still carrying that baggage? In this episode of Embracing Enough, host Dina Scippa takes a raw and personal dive into how our early ideas of love, validation, and self-worth were shaped long before adulthood. From Love Is Blind binges to real-life high school crushes (yes, she's spilling the tea on her first kiss), Dina unpacks the toxic narrative that being “chosen” equals being good enough. Get ready to challenge the stories you've been telling yourself about love—and start reclaiming your own worth. To learn more about Enough Labs and the dynamic services we offer, head over to www.enoughlabs.com/

In this episode of Embracing Enough, I'm joined by my friend Gary, who's here to share his journey of navigating adolescence as a teenage boy. In this episode, Gary and I dive deep into the highs and lows of those teenage years—insecurities, friendship groups, first loves, and all the messy emotions that come with growing up. We talk about how those experiences shaped him, not just as a man, but as a father today. Gary's story is a powerful reminder that the challenges we face as teenagers have a lasting impact, influencing how we show up in the world and in our relationships. Whether you're a parent, reminiscing about your own teenage years, or just curious about the male perspective on growing up, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. So tune in as we explore the complexities of adolescence from a boy's perspective and discover how those early experiences continue to shape us in unexpected ways. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. And as always, keep embracing the journey of reconnecting with your inner teenager. Until next time, take care!

On this episode of Embracing Enough, I'm mixing things up and decided to do a review of the summer movie I'm obsessing over. It's a movie hat hits all the feels—literally. We're diving into Pixar's highly anticipated Inside Out 2! Join me as we explore Riley's emotional rollercoaster through adolescence, where new emotions like Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Envy take center stage. This sequel brilliantly captures the messy, beautiful reality of teenage life, reminding us why it's so important to reconnect with our younger selves. I'll share my thoughts on how the film portrays the complexities of growing up, the pressure of perfectionism, and the impact of Anxiety on Riley's journey. We'll also talk about how this movie reflects our own struggles with identity and self-worth during those turbulent teenage years. Whether you're a fan of the original Inside Out or just curious about the emotional challenges of adolescence, this episode is your guide to understanding the powerful messages behind Inside Out 2. So grab your popcorn, hit play, and let's get into it! Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. And remember, keep embracing the journey of reconnecting with your inner teenager. Until next time, take care!

It's the 100th episode! In this episode, we focus on something I know I've been struggling with and I know so many women who I speak to struggle with – and it's being a people pleaser. And here's the thing: people pleasing started early on as a child, can get worse in adolescence when we're fighting for that need to belong, and can way out of control if we let it linger too long in adulthood. While for so many of us, it's what we rely on best to survive; the more time goes on, the greater this pattern takes shape in your life and takes you further and further away from developing a relationship with yourself. For many of us, people-pleasing is such an ingrained pattern that we don't even realize we're doing it. But in order to break up with people pleasing, you have to first get honest with yourself as to how you've been choosing this. Listen in on the 4 reflections I have about what people pleasing actually creates and how to move away from it - one step at a time.

Ever wondered what it would be like to step back into your teenage years, but with all the wisdom and experience of your 40s? Me, too. This season of Embracing Enough, we are unpacking together what this means to reclaim your inner teenage girl. Join me as I recount some of those painful, confusing moments of adolescence and how now in my 40s, I am allowing myself a do-over of my teenage years. This episode is both a heartfelt and at times, hilarious look at what it means to relive your teenage years as an adult. Along the way, we'll explore the lessons learned, the growth experienced, and the sheer joy of embracing the past with a fresh perspective. If you're curious about what it looks like to reclaim the wisdom of adolescence, this episode promises to give you some of that 40-something year old wisdom and allows you the permission to be that fiery, angsty teen. Because the world needs more of HER! ***************** If you are interested in continuing this important work, head to learn more about The Unlearning Lab, my six-month group coaching program geared to help you let go of the toxic, negative self-talk swirling in your brain. https://keap.page/jvg567/theunlearninglab.html

This episode kicks off Season 5 which we have decided to dedicate entirely to reclaiming your inner teenage girl. And what better way to do so by sitting down with Chelsey Goodan, the author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. This incredible book offers a completely fresh, unexpected, and empowering guide to better understand - and learn from - teenage girls. We get to hear in Chelsey's own words why the world fears teenage girls and how that fear is used to silence them. Underestimated is a course correction to help girls unleash their intrinsic wisdom and celebrate them for their value rather than trying to fix them. This book along with this exciting episode will vastly improve your relationship with the teenage girl in your life; not to mention your relationship with your own inner teenager. Underestimated: The Power and Wisdom of Teenage Girls is out on shelves now! Grab your copy today! ********** SHIFT THE STORY YOU HAVE BEEN TELLING YOURSELF! If you are interested in healing the relationship with your inner teenager, consider joining The Unlearning Lab, a 6-month coaching program led by Dina Scippa, guaranteed to shift your self-talk and help you embrace a more empowering story around who you are becoming. Learn more at the link here: https://bit.ly/4cUsR2w

In this final episode of Season 4, I go in and peel back the layers on what it has really felt like to be a disrupter this year. I let you into the not-so-glamorous parts of full-time entrepreneurship, navigating my own interpretations of success and failure, and giving myself grace for charting my own path in a way I never have before. In this episode, I hope you walk away feeling both inspired and empowered to get messy in 2024 and to more importantly celebrate the effort that you put into the things you want. Because in the end, that is what matters way more than the GOAL itself. This is a vulnerable episode for me - but I only thought it fair to give you a peek inside of the sometimes dark underbelly of being a disrupter - and while still in the midst of the lows, it's all still beautiful.

Picture this: Two friends, sitting down over coffee, sharing stories that have defined them, broken them, and ultimately propelled them forward. That's what this podcast episode is all about. As my dear friend, Elaine Hamilton and I sit together, we get real. Not only is our guest, Elaine, a close friend and storyteller extraordinaire, she unveils the intricacies of her personal journey – the highs, the lows, and the transformative moments in between. But this isn't just any story: it's a testament to the human spirit's ability to rewrite and redefine. In this deeply reflective episode, we invite listeners to pull up a chair and join us in a raw and vulnerable conversation about the power of transforming your story. We delve into the concept of "shifting your story," exploring how individuals can navigate life's challenges by reframing their experiences. Elaine shares poignant anecdotes, lessons learned, and the pivotal moments that prompted her to shift her perspective. From confronting past traumas to embracing newfound passions, we uncover the transformative power of self-awareness and intentionality. Our hope is that you will be inspired to reflect on their narratives, questioning whether their current story aligns with their authentic selves. Together, we challenge the notion that we are passive characters in our tales, urging listeners to become active authors of their destinies. Tune in as we navigate the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength, providing a safe space for listeners to explore their stories' potential shifts. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that promises to challenge, inspire, and empower. Because sometimes, all it takes is a shift in perspective to rewrite the story of a lifetime.

When you see a pervasive, systemic issue of underrepresentation, do you call it out? Michele Heyward did. Michele Heyward is a force to be reckoned with in the world of tech and diversity and inclusion. As the Founder and CEO of PositiveHire, she has revolutionized the way that underrepresented women in STEM are recruited and retained in management positions. Her innovative software assists these women in finding the best fit employer for them to advance their careers, while also helping employers retain diverse STEM talent longer. Dina and Michele sit down to talk about her mission as a disrupter, specifically in her work to empower employers to create inclusive, open environments where Latina, Black, and Indigenous women STEM professionals can show up as their authentic selves, where their voices are heard, and their differences are valued. As a Certified ISO-30415 Diversity & Inclusion Professional, she uses ISO audits, people analytics, and D&I consulting to help organizations prepare to receive a diverse workforce. With a BS degree in Civil Engineering and MS degree in Industrial Management from Clemson University, as well as experience as a construction project manager in the energy sector, Michele brings a wealth of technical knowledge and experience to her role as CEO of PositiveHire. Her passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive workforce is evident in everything she does, and she is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world of STEM. To learn more about Michele Heyward and her company, head to https://positivehire.co/about-michele-heyward/

Strategy is hard. In this week's episode, we sit down with Kari Huske, Founder of KH Strategies who is both a friend, a confidante and a bonafide disrupter herself who has helped me lean into the power of support. Launched in 2023, Kari set out on a mission with KH Strategies to make business strategy accessible, focused and engaging. In her work with clients, she goes beyond supporting leaders in growing their business. She helps equip leaders with the tools and skills you need to navigate tough decisions, strengthen your strategic mindset and create sustainable growth. In this up close and personal discussion, we talk about what it was like for her to choose to do this work, be her own blueprint, and what it looked like to walk through scary and vulnerable conversations with me as her client as we partnered to scale up the work of Enough Labs. You do not want to miss this episode and trust me you will leave inspired to play a much bigger (more STRATEGIC) game. ;) To learn more, head to https://www.kh-strategies.com/

Do you have an inner critic or an inner bully? You know the negative self-talk swirling in your brain that doesn't let you stop obsessing around what you haven't done, what you don't do enough of, or makes you agonize over how you could have done something so insane? Well, that stops today. And if you have an inner critic, or worse, an inner bully, then this episode is for you! Dina sits down with Theresa Byrne to up the ante on how we protect ourselves against our inner bully. And we get deep into it. Theresa Byrne is a modern day leader in personal power. While she was a professional martial artist and international self-defense expert featured in magazines, books, TV shows, and workshops around the world, Theresa developed the InPower™ system which focuses on helping people unleash their personal power and inner warrior strength. As a personal protection specialist she's pioneering the future of how we take care of ourselves, and what internal safety and boundaries mean. Theresa was born with an innate protectress instinct (think the ‘mama bear effect' in action) and an insatiable curiosity about personal power/human potential. And even as early as childhood she knew she wanted to help others reach their highest potential.  In this episode, Theresa and Dina unpack what it actually takes to disrupt your negative self-talk and hope you walk away with some powerful tools that help you become your own best defense. To follow Theresa's work head to https://www.theresabyrne.com/ ************* What if the only person standing in your way was YOU? Join The Unlearning Lab Community! A signature group coaching membership program that will help you unlearn the toxic stories that you have had on repeat for far too long and have been holding you back. Seats are open here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

How do you build deeper trust, belonging, and a commitment to innovation in yourself as a leader within your team - shift the status quo. Numbers and data aren't enough to move people to action around new ideas. Our guest on this episode, Christina Blacken shares that change comes from a status quo shifting story. Christina is the Founder and Chief Narrative Strategist of The New Quo, a leadership development and equity consultancy helping leaders leverage the psychological power of story to transform behavior, build inclusive culture, and achieve status quo breaking goals that expresses their values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in action. She does this through training, online courses, facilitated conversations, and consulting. It is her mission is to teach leaders how to tap into the power of their narrative intelligence to bridge divides, build community, gain buy-in for bold equitable ideas, and master the negative self-talk in the way of change and innovation. Her services are built upon a framework she has developed called the ⁠Status-Quo Shifting ⁠Method that uses behavioral science based change strategies to help you use narrative to transform yourself, your teams, and your culture for the better. Christina is a powerful disrupter and in this episode, she shares her story of what she is building, challenging, and creating through her desire to change the status quo for the better through ideas. To learn more, head over to www.thenewquo.com and follow Christina Blacken on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/christinablacken/ *********************** What if the only person standing in your way was YOU? Join The Unlearning Lab Community! A signature group coaching membership program that will help you unlearn the toxic stories that you have had on repeat for far too long and have been holding you back. Seats are open here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

In a world that often emphasizes the idea of finding 'the one' or being 'picked' by another, I delve into my own experiences of questioning these societal norms and finding empowerment in my own self-worth. Join me on a deeply personal episode where I open up about the challenging journey of my divorce and how I reflect on disrupting the conventional notion of being "chosen." Through candid and heartfelt storytelling, I share the raw emotions, the introspective moments, and the hard-won insights that emerged from the dissolution of my marriage. I explore the process of rediscovering my identity beyond the confines of a relationship and the powerful transformation that occurred when I started to redefine what it means to be truly valued. During this episode, I reflect on the societal pressures surrounding marriage and partnership, and how my own divorce compelled me to challenge these norms. I discuss the importance of embracing one's individuality and finding self-worth from within, rather than seeking external validation or confirmation from others. Drawing from both personal experiences and psychological insights, I offer practical advice and thought-provoking perspectives on how to navigate the complex emotional landscape of divorce and self-discovery. This episode is not just about my story, but a conversation aimed at empowering listeners to embrace their own paths, question societal expectations, and redefine their own narratives of self-worth and fulfillment. Tune in as we break down the barriers of societal expectations, challenge the concept of being 'chosen,' and discover the true power of choosing ourselves. This is an episode for anyone who has ever questioned their worth, grappled with the complexities of divorce, or sought to redefine their own sense of value and purpose.

What does it mean to feel like an imposter? And still go after the dreams that matter to you? In this episode, Dina sits down with Dr. Nandi Shareef, a transformational coach and trainer and founder and CEO of The Shareef Group to unpack navigating imposter syndrome to get to the truest part of you, with vulnerability and courage. Nandi knows what it feels like to believe she's an impostor—because she's had plenty of opportunity. She's spent over a decade in the corporate world, including four-plus years as a successful leader in the fast-paced, highly competitive L&D space at Uber Technologies. Plus, she started her own business as an executive coach, which comes with its own set of unique challenges. But she not only endured, she thrived. Because after a lifetime of extremely painful personal losses, she learned how vital it is to show up as yourself—always. Now she empowers others to embrace authenticity as the foremost imperative for creating an extraordinary life in her forthcoming book, Imposter No More: How to Tell the Truth and Start Living Authentically. Dr. Nandi is an award-winning coach, trainer and motivational speaker. She has helped thousands of people through her work at The Shareef Group, a boutique speaking and coaching firm that ignites the gifts and talents of global leaders to create a transformed world. She's helped clients increase their income and savings by millions of dollars, establish themselves as entrepreneurs, and give back hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds and in-kind donations to community organizations. In the corporate world, she facilitates internal career and leadership coaching development and trains and coaches high-tech and nonprofit leaders on public speaking and communications. In this raw and exciting episode, Nandi and Dina unpack what it takes to be a disrupter, even in spite of navigating imposter syndrome - and how it can be the key to your authenticity. ************** For more information on joining the membership community, The Unlearning Lab, click here https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html $97/month for 6 months and get started on your unlearning journey

In this solo episode, I unpack what the last four years of building the vision for Enough Labs has felt like in planting the seeds for the vision. Most of the time, it felt like I had to reconcile with being uncomfortable with a lot of people telling me, "I just don't get it." Wanting so badly to marry the two loves of global women's empowerment work with coaching, I kept plugging away at wanting to curate spaces for honest, authentic conversations around confidence and leadership. Fast forward to today, where I share with you what the last week has felt leading a training where I led conversations on emotional intelligence, confidence, leadership and gender norms - all conversations I LOVE. And what I share what it felt like when I realized that the hypothesis I had four years ago is really beginning to take shape. The belief: that women and girls GLOBALLY are facing similar challenges around confidence, and it's starting at an early age. My hope is that after listening to this conversation, you take away that sometimes, when you're a disrupter, many people won't get what you're trying to build. In fact, it may take a while for people to get it. And that's ok. You don't have control over how long it will take for the seeds of disruption to take shape; but you do have control over whether you answer the call and block out the noise telling you that you can't or shouldn't. ******************** What if the only person standing in your way was YOU? Join The Unlearning Lab Community! A signature group coaching membership program that will help you unlearn the toxic stories that you have had on repeat for far too long and have been holding you back. Seats are open here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

Gina Moffa, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice and feels wholeheartedly that the people who sit on her couch are courageous. She shares in her latest book, Moving on Doesn't Mean Letting Go that "some of them would shudder to hear me call them “brave,” but it's true." Grief may be one of our most universal emotional experiences, but that doesn't erase how isolating, confusing, and profoundly painful it can be. It takes a lot to look at your pain head-on, to see what's under it. Currently residing in New York City, Gina has helped thousands of people seeking treatment for grief and trauma. She knows first hand how hard a time people have in expressing their emotions, struggling to access their vulnerability. In this episode, Gina takes us through that forbidding voice echoed in every person who has told someone going through grief to get over it or move on. After hearing it so many times from so many different people, Gina shares that it makes perfect sense that so many people haven't figured out how to be where they are in their grief experience. And Gina feels it has EVERYTHING to do with the fact that we are living between the shock of the loss and the expectations of others. I hope you leave inspired by this conversation with her and give yourself permission to disrupt your own patterned thinking of what you think grief should look like, and recognize that it gets to look exactly as you see it. Follow Gina Moffa @ginamoffalcsw on Instagram and look for her book, Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go, wherever books are sold. ************** What if the only person standing in your way was YOU? Join The Unlearning Lab Community! A signature group coaching membership program that will help you unlearn the toxic stories that you have had on repeat for far too long and have been holding you back. Seats are open here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

What happens when you tell and live your truth? You are in fact disrupting the status quo. And it's scary as hell. In this solo episode, Dina reflects on what she has been reflecting on the hard truth of being a disrupter and what it takes to tell your truth. She talks about why so many women who are disrupters - within their careers, to their families, to even in front of the mirror disrupting their own toxic thought patterns - can relate to how hard it can feel. Because to be a disrupter requires you to live by your truth. She shares one of her favorite quotes by Muriel Rukeyser: "What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open." Our work as women is to name our fears of the world splitting open if we hsare our truth and help others and outselves to do it anyway. To see the ways in which we are silenced NOT as character flaws but as learned behaviors in a world that wants us quiet, compliant, and endlessly serving others' needs before and instead of our own. It is understandable, even to be expected — your fear of what might happen when/if you tell your truth. Still and always, it deserves to be spoken and lived — no matter what, all the time, endlessly, and in every single context and conversation possible.    In this episode, Dina shares three reminders to be aware of when you are leaning into the discomfort of telling your truth and disrupting the status quo. Because knowing/anticipating the “havoc” that will potentially result when you DO tell your truth is all the data you need to know this is EXACTLY what is required for you to be fully yourself. What you fear serves you. It's a powerful form of discernment AND it's the evidence that you can trust yourself and your truth enough to speak and live it. *************** What if the only person standing in your way was YOU? Join The Unlearning Lab Community! A signature group coaching membership program that will help you unlearn the toxic stories that you have had on repeat for far too long and have been holding you back. Seats are open here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

In this episode, Dina sits down with Mandy Harvey, a leader in the field of trauma healing. She is an in-demand inspirational speaker and specializes as a healing guide for highly sensitive, chronically stressed and perfectionist leaders who are ready to transform their physical and emotional pain into purpose.  Partnering with the largest corporations in the world, Mandy trains and coaches leaders to help them clear past trauma and stuck emotions from their body and respond to office triggers in a whole new way. She also shares a powerful process to replace chronic fatigue and stress with energy to show up more powerfully, personally and professionally, creating the impact they are meant to make. Mandy's extraordinary story of transforming her own life from devastating childhood trauma and a near death experience to courageously choosing to face the past, heal, own her impact, and design the life of her dreams, is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same.  What if the only person standing in your way was YOU? Join The Unlearning Lab Community! A signature group coaching membership program that will help you unlearn the toxic stories that you have had on repeat for far too long and have been holding you back. Seats are open here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

In this episode, Dina sits down with long-time friend, Lina AbiRafeh to unpack what led her to pursue a career in women's rights and speaking up against violence against women. In all honesty, when Dina met Lina over 20 years ago, she embodied disruption and being your own blueprint. Sitting across from Lina in London over coffee while she was pursuing her PhD, Dina looked up to Lina in so many ways - mostly for her brazen, tell it like it is way - that is just purely infectious. In a word, Lina is committed to building a better world for women. ​She is a global women's rights expert and gender equality advocate with decades of experience worldwide. An activist, academic, and an aid worker with a 25-year track record in creating positive change for women in over 20 countries around the world - Afghanistan, Haiti, Central African Republic, Papua New Guinea, and more - Lina speaks and publishes frequently on a range of women's issues – on global stages and in the international media. Lina is a force to be reckoned with. She is someone who is integral to the very thinking and action in the field of woman's rights. Not only will she tell it like it is, she'll give you a healthy dose of wit. And if you're fortunate to be invited to her home, she'll put out a huge spread. A feisty disrupter herself, Lina shows us in the episode what disruption has looked like over the course of a career spanning over two decades and what disruption looks like now. She has the unique ability to pull together the right people, in the right place and time to make phenomenal change happen. To learn more about Lina, head over to her website at www.linabirafeh.com or follow her on Instagram at @linaabirafeh ************** What if the only person standing in your way was YOU? Seats are available for you to join The Unlearning Lab Community - a signature group coaching membership program that will help you unlearn the toxic stories that you have had on repeat for far too long and have been holding you back. Membership is only $97/month for 6 months. Grab your spot here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

In this solo episode, Dina unpacks 4 of the 8 stories she has found that women tend to tell themselves - the stories that hold them back from pursuing the dreams they have and keep them playing small. If you are interested in learning how to rewrite your story by unlearning toxic thought patterns, jump into The Unlearning Lab Community here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html And be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

In this week's episode, Dina sits down with Cristin Babb to unpack her take on disrupting systems, workplaces, and even the thoughts in your own mind. Cristin is a certified professional coach, operations consultant, and speaker. As Founder of Cristin and Co., a boutique consulting and coaching firm that leverages operational systems, self-coaching, and somatic awareness to help CEOs build businesses that align with their values, empower teams, and are built to stand the test of time. She has helped dozens of women build trust in themselves, their teams, and their systems. After working with Cristin, organizations prioritize documentation, owners can delegate, and team members can independently make decisions. In this conversation, we dive deep into what the younger versions of ourselves were doing when we were questioning things and calling them out, and what our current versions of ourselves would have to say about it. Learn more about Cristin's fabulous work at www.cristin.babb.com or follow her on Instagram at cristin.babb Be sure to let us know what you loved about this episode! *********** If you are looking for a supportive community of like-minded women who are committed to unlearning the toxic thought patterns and negative stories on repeat, then look no further. Be the first to join The Unlearning Lab Community for $97/month for six months. More information is here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

Identity can be a weird thing. The way we think of ourselves, how we define ourselves, the story we tell ourselves about who we are, all of that comes together to create our identity. But what happens when we reach a crossroads where we are clear that we have to let go of a certain part of our identity - or pehaps all of it entirely? In this solo episode, Dina unpacks a topic that doesn't get enough attention, and that's grief. But not in the sense you would think. We talk about grieving the loss of an identity we have let go of in order to move forward. For many women, they have planted the seeds of courage to go after their truth and what truly matters to them. But it's not a process that is without its moments of uncertainty and doubt. It's a veritable rollercoaster of emotions. Mourning the loss of the person you used to be, the relationships that you built around that identity and the dreams that no longer serve you. And all the while, realizing that letting go is the only way to grow. Dina shares how taking the time to reflect on your identity is not only necessary, it's a radical act of self-determination, acknowledging pieces that will never be the same and establishing new pieces of the self that are built on things that came before. ************** If you are looking for a supportive community of like-minded women who are committed to unlearning the toxic thought patterns and negative stories on repeat, then look no further. Be the first to join The Unlearning Lab Community for $97/month for six months. More information is here: https://keap.page/jvg567/june-2023-the-unlearning-lab.html

In this week's episode, Dina sits down with Andrea Nakayama and unpacks her journey of starting the Functional Nutrition Alliance, arriving at this major pivot in her career in the most unique and unexpected of ways. After losing her young husband to a brain tumor in 2002, she discovered a passion for using food as personalized medicine and is now regularly consulted as the nutrition expert for the toughest clinical cases in the practices of many world-renowned doctors. She trains nearly four thousand practitioners each year in her methodologies so that they too can become the last stop for their clients and patients as well as a trusted referral partner for doctors in their area. Andrea is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator, who has led thousands of clients, and now teaches even more coaches and clinicians around the world in a revolution reclaiming ownership of both their own and their clients' health. As the host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder and former CEO of Functional Nutrition Alliance, Andrea draws on systems biology, mental models, root cause methodology and the therapeutic partnership to offer long-awaited solutions for the rapidly growing chronic illness epidemic. To follow Andrea's amazing work, follow her on Instagram at @functionalnutritionalliance or @andreanakayama and learn more about her amazing work at www.andreanakayama.com/ ********************** Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to Embracing Enough and join the conversation with Enough Labs on Instagram @enoughlabs and via the website at www.enoughlabs.com and remember, never stop DISRUPTING!

In this week's episode, Dina sits down with friend, Michelle Madrid, an author, coach and motivational speaker. As an international adoptee herself, Michelle listens deeply to women and adoptees to help them get what they really want out of life, as they renew their joy and reignite their radiant light. In her own words, Michelle says: "I'm here to guide you to the abundance that you deserve, as you align yourself in mind, body, and spirit with your truest voice and identity." Dina and Michelle talk about everything in this episode: from learning to love yourself, to getting off the hamster wheel of accomplishment and chasing what everyone expects you to chase, to letting go of the belief that "you should just be happy already", to being your most unapologetic self. We talk about what it took for Michelle to disrupt her own path to pursue her life's mission. Michelle will be releasing her new book in October 2023 through New World Library and more can be read about her on her website www.themichellemadrid.com Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichellemadrid and on Facebook @letherbegreater *************** Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to Embracing Enough and join the conversation with Enough Labs on Instagram @enoughlabs and via the website at www.enoughlabs.com and remember, never stop DISRUPTING!

For as long as I can remember, I have been the stereotypical “good girl.” While it's something I used to take pride in when I was younger, I'm now realizing how problematic it has been - in my friendships, in my relationships, and in my career. Being the good girl, or telling yourself you have no other choice comes at a cost: an immense amount of pressure, most of it self-inflicted. As a person who has always strived to improve (mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, socially), I have often fallen into the trap of attempting perfection, which always ends in failure. People get disappointed with good girls - because it's impossible to be good ALL the time. Because being a “good girl” comes with a lot of pressure to be well-behaved, kind, generous, modest, enthusiastic, polite, and friendly at all times. In this solo episode, Dina reflects on a thread that has been coming up this season sitting down with disrupters - the long held belief that we have to be good in order to be liked, validated, and successful. And the longer we resist it, the longer we stew in our own resentment. It's high time we really call out the behavior of people rewarding girls (and women) for being good - and just let us BE. **************** Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to Embracing Enough and join the conversation with Enough Labs on Instagram @enoughlabs and via the website at www.enoughlabs.com

In this week's episode, Dina sits down with Eleena Katz, a Certified Success and Life Coach who works with people to redefine their relationship with money and abundance. Dina and Eleena talk about why making more money doesn't create more safety for you, that wealth is a mindset, and how to recognize what enough looks and feels like without attaching a number to it. You're going to love this conversation! As a Certified Success & Life Coach, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy Practitioner, Eleena is dedicated to utilizing her training, ever-evolving experience, and intuition to help people break free from money blocks keeping them in stress and lack, and feel empowered, confident, and calm with money, so they become truly financially unf*ckwithable. When she's not helping her clients get empowered with money, Eleena loves hiking in the Colorado desert, spending time with her partner and pup, and letting her inner child play at weekly game nights with friends. Join Eleena on March 23 for a Money Visioning Party! https://bit.ly/3T83pNB And be sure to connect with Eleena on her website www.eleenakatz.com and on Instagram and Facebook @eleenakatz. Also, be sure to check out her podcast, Choose Abundance, available everywhere! ************* Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to Embracing Enough and join the conversation with Enough Labs on Instagram @enoughlabs and via the website at www.enoughlabs.com

In this episode, Dina sits down with embodiment doula, breathwork practitioner and friend, Marica Lowe to talk about something too many of us forget to do when we need to remember it most: TO BREATHE. Marica is an absolute disrupter. After graduating with a BBA in Accounting in 2007, she hit the ground running with a career in audit at one of the Big 4 accounting firms, later pursuing a career in financial reporting in the private sector. In 2018, she became the only black person (1 of 2 minorities) on the executive team as the VP, Finance at an obstacle course racing company. Doing all that she could to follow the instructions from the parentals to work hard, make a lot of money, and save, she had a yearning in her soul to give back to my community of strong, driven, Black Women. Over the last 3 years, she has focused on understanding her purpose as an individual, relationally, and spiritually. Launching The Purple Kitty NY in 2020 allowed her to learn, experiment and be a resource to her community by providing space and information for individuals to see themselves. Her mission is to help ignite the fire within and live your most spicy, sensual and sacred life. Connect with Marica through her website at www.thepurplekittyny.com/ and on Instagram @maricawithac and on Facebook and LinkedIn at Marica Lowe. Link to group and private breathwork sessions can be found here: https://thepurplekittyny.kartra.com/page/PGi27/ Book a consultation call for private coaching sessions with Marica here: https://www.thepurplekittyny.com/qmP062jZzTrK ***************** Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to Embracing Enough and join the conversation with Enough Labs on Instagram @enoughlabs and via the website at www.enoughlabs.com

In this first episode of Season 4, Dina unpacks her word for 2023: DISRUPT. Deciding to dedicate this entire season to disrupters, she shares her earliest story of being a disrupter in her career and discusses the pros and cons to disrupt certain narratives and toxic systems. She reflects on how earlier in her career, she was afraid of being "too disruptive"; but how now being firmly planted in full-time entrepreneurship, she feels completely comfortable in owning that title of DISRUPTER with confidence. We define what it means to be a disrupter in this episode. Simply put, we see it as someone who is brave enough to challenge the status quo and introduce new and innovative ideas. It's about thinking outside the box, taking a risk, and not being afraid to fail in the face of experimenting with a different perspective. The hope in this episode is to get clear on your personal definition of what it means to be a disrupter; and identify the areas of where you could be taking more risks to disrupt any limiting beliefs. Be sure to rate this episode and subscribe to the show. To learn more about the exciting initiatives with Enough Labs AND to book a complimentary discovery call, head to https://linktr.ee/enoughlabs/

In this final episode of Season 3, I unpack what the a year of unlearning has helped show me by way of what I've learned, unlearned, and how it's prepared for me what I *think* is next (because how can we really know, right?) What a wild and unpredictable ride it's been - and I wouldn't have it any other way. Tune in to hear my thoughts and reflections about what being committed to a conversations about unlearning has shown me about myself and the lessons I've taken from it. I invite you in to hear a little bit about Chapter 2022 where I peel back the curtain to what this year has really been like....the glamourous highs and the not so glamorous lows...and how I've been able to access gratitude for it all. Thank you for being a part of the conversation and I hope that you'll be along for the next season!

This week, I sit down with public speaking coach, Kalilah Hudson to talk about the power of storytelling. We all have one hell of a story to tell, and Kalilah's is no different. Kalilah is the owner of K Hud Coaching and she helps women become better public speakers by providing them with the tools, methods, and support to speak confidently and authentically on stage and social media. Because women are more likely to be empathetic, humble, and purpose-driven she believes that an empowered woman with a strong voice and message can impact generations for the better. Her mission: To help purpose-driven women feel like they no longer have to navigate their speaking challenges alone. Here they have a safe place to share their ideas so they can achieve the confidence, authority, and visibility they've always wanted. Follow Kalilah on Tiktok, Facebook and Instagram at @Khudcoaching or visit her website at www.khudcoaching.com

In this week's episode, I chat about what my friend, Andrea recently said to me that made me snap into some real harsh truths. That's what friends are for though, right? Well, she got me all the way right (but first had me all the way in my feelings!) about patterns I had been guilty of repeating. All in service of a belief that had me thinking I wasn't (wait for it...) good enough. No matter how long it's taken me to learn this lesson that I only need to show up for myself and people who are grateful to be in spaces with me, I'm still here learning (and unlearning). I get to give myself permission to start over, as many times as I need to. And to take care of myself first so that I have the energy and space to share my whole self. And respectfully, be a F&*K YES to me. If you're interested in getting your seat in the upcoming cohort of The Unlearning Lab, schedule your free complimentary call here: https://calendly.com/enoughlabs/unlearning-lab-next-steps-call?month=2022-11

In this week's episode, I talk about what I've been feeling with just days up to The Unlearning Lab LIVE, reflections on how the lessons I picked up as a child formed who I thought I had to be as an adult, and reflect on the simple and pure beauty of watching two little girls I adore (Anya and Alsa) navigate their childhood and how I get to be a proud un-official auntie to them. Life is long, and beautiful, and messy - and all so worth it. And to me in this moment, I'm so glad I get to unlearn what was never mine to begin with. Tickets are still available to The Unlearning Lab LIVE! https://keap.page/jvg567/the-unlearning-lab-live1.html?fbclid=IwAR0wl7udgtrUACYsURbmNsBiLbTiAGfmrdoevPXxeAVky2GHD-cJGPxtX28

Today is my birthday episode, and I share how birthdays are a bit of a mixed bag for me. #libra Celebration has always been a bit of a minefield for me and I unpack a little as to why. What the last year has taught me is the power that can come with choosing yourself. And as I celebrate this birthday, I'm reminded of how good choosing yourself can feel - but that it's not without those pangs of sadness and uncertainty around...'but will it work out though?" The last year has taught me the power of choosing me can be THE MOMENT. And that is more than enough. Want to celebrate my birthday with me? Come to The Unlearning Lab LIVE! https://keap.page/jvg567/the-unlearning-lab-live1.html?fbclid=IwAR0wl7udgtrUACYsURbmNsBiLbTiAGfmrdoevPXxeAVky2GHD-cJGPxtX28

In this episode, I talk about the things that we learned in our 20s about who to be at work, in relationships and in friendships. I crowd sourced a bunch of girlfriends of the things that they learned in their 20s or embraced to be true that they are now realizing later in life weren't doing us any favors. It's impossible to pinpoint which exact moments or days in our 20s had the most impact, but they for sure shaped who I am today. It was every conversation, interaction, decision, success, and failure that I experienced in my 20s, which slowly molded me into the person I am over a period of time. And now at 40, I'm realizing those lessons had nothing to do with the woman I'm becoming. Join us at the Enough Labs first-ever in-person event, The Unlearning Lab LIVE! on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-unlearning-lab-live-tickets-379327949107

I recorded this episode from my bathroom as I was getting ready! Crazy, I know. But I had to get the words out because I woke up with thoughts about the idea that you have to process your old life completely in order to step into your new life. This podcast was inspired by a text message I got from a friend asking for advice and interestingly enough, she put into words what I have been struggling with over the past week. This idea that we need to properly get over our old life in order to step into our new one. I offer in this quick episode that there is no old life and new life. Just life. And its messy. And damn if it isn't beautiful.

In this solo episode, I unpack a topic I've been quite literally obsessed with and that is this incessant need to prove yourself. There isn't a single place in our lives where we can't find some area where we are trying to prove others wrong or are desperately afraid of proving them right. Well, I'm tired of all this proving and offer an alternative option in this conversation - what if we abandoned the idea that we have anything to prove in the first place? Wild idea, I know. Instead, decide that we've already proven enough. Celebrate where you are in your process and forego all of the proving - because the real spoiler in all of it - no one is paying as close attention as you think you are. So the only one wrapped up in this warped relationship is YOU. I'm unlearning the belief that I have to expend all of this energy and effort asp art of proving something about myself. It's caused me a ton of heartbreak along the way; and I'm offering something different. I hope it inspires you to put it down as well. Tickets are still available to The Unlearning Lab LIVE! on Saturday, November 5th. We'll be continuing the conversation on unlearning and you don't want to miss it. Grab your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/379327949107

In this week's episode, I come at you solo with a lot of thoughts. Thoughts from my time on the road, thoughts on things I've been feeling, and thoughts about Jennifer Lopez's Netflix documentary, Halftime. In this episode I share what has been coming up in all of my conversations talking to women. And we're not talking about surface level conversation, I'm talking, deep, meaningful, soul quenching conversations. Listen up to why I'm literally obsessed with The Unlearning Lab, my group coaching program for women to break down the stories they have been telling themselves on repeat and how my framework has already helped women change their narrative in the most inspiring of ways. Also, I want to talk about why I decided to get back outside and have real, in-person conversations with women bringing The Unlearning Lab to be an in-person event. And then I break down and talk to you about what Jennifer Lopez has taught me about unlearning after watching her documentary, Halftime. I get into it all. If you want to grab your tickets to The Unlearning Lab LIVE! happening in Washington, DC, grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/379327949107 And don't worry if you can't make it in person, there's virtual tickets, too! Just enter code "virtual" at checkout.

This week, I open up what I've been up to over the last few weeks embracing my own enoughness. It's been a journey - both a physical and emotional one and it all started back in Sedona. I share what a four-day retreat in the mountains with healing practitioners had me realize about myself and the stories I have been telling myself. I open up about a past memory I had as a child and unpack how deeply impressionable we are as children and how experiences shape us into the adults we are today. I take you through the twists and turns of the last few weeks and offer that in adulthood, we have a chance to heal our wounded inner child and create the safe, secure inner and outer environments our younger selves always wanted. I want us all to stop carrying the wounds from our childhood, whether it's simple or complex trauma. My goal for you listening to this episode is to not feel alone with your past hurts and feelings, and finally give ourselves permission to stop covering them up because you feel like that's what everyone else is doing. Let's heal those wounded parts of ourselves that may have been formed in childhood together.

Let's face it, many of us are in a disparaging relationship with our bodies. We transpose an innocent comment from a friend into a deposition on our appearance. We beat ourselves up—sometimes literally—every time we gain a few pounds, go on a crash diet, then cheat on that diet, throwing our body into a seesaw of coping strategies to try to force the outcome we feel we should be at. The truth is: our environment influences our body image. We pick up on the body-image culture from seemingly everywhere: school; work comments; friends; parties; television; magazines with size zero models on every page - it's never-ending. From our earliest days, we hear our physical appearance is critically important in every facet of our life. One off-putting look or perceived slight can send us into crisis mode. If we are not careful, we pass this mindset onto our inner circle and to our children. Now, we know how we got here. The question is, how do we break out of this unhealthy mindset and get not only comfortable with our bodies, but have a healthy relationship to accepting our bodies confidently? In this powerful conversation with Molly Goodman, a life coach and intuitive mentor, we unpack the unlearning journey as it relates to body image, how toxic diet culture is, and how to release the shame that so many of us have with relationship to our bodies and instead focusing on how to prioritize what makes your body work, feel good and function best over constant thoughts of losing weight and what you see in the mirror. In this episode of Embracing Enough, I sit down with Molly Goodman, life coach and intuitive mentor. Molly is a Certified Life Coach dedicated to helping women develop intuitive self-trust and heal their body image. She guides clients into the gray area of life so they can abandon perfectionism and diet culture, instead of abandoning themselves. Using a unique combination of coaching, creative self-care techniques, and mindset makeovers, she teaches her clients to love and respect their bodies exactly as they are. It's her mission to help women honor their needs, observe their habits, infuse magic into everyday life, and expand into that next level version of themselves. When she's not helping clients ditch diet culture for good, she love seeing live theatre, watching Schitt's Creek, and drinking too many vanilla oat milk lattes. To learn more about Molly Goodman and her work, head to Instagram: @mollygoodmancoach or her website: www.mollygoodman.com And if you're interested in learning more about The Unlearning Lab, head here: https://enoughlabs.com/the-unlearning-lab/

In this episode, I open up as to why I had this crazy idea for the next 100 days to document my unlearning journey publicly. I talk about the journey I have been on to birth The Unlearning Lab and what pushed me to peel back the curtain and go even deeper in unpacking the toxic thought patterns that haven't been doing me any favors. In this solo episode, I talk about the spiritual experience I had in Sedona back in January to navigating all of the self-doubt to then recently reading a book (Rejection Proof) recommended to me that catapulted me into this experiment. At the time of recording, I am up to Day 6 of the challenge. I'm positive something will shift in my confidence and yours - but I'll let you know in the next 94 days. If you are interested in learning more about The Unlearning Lab, head to https://enoughlabs.com/the-unlearning-lab/ Doors are open now!

This week, I sit down with Life Coach Sid Scott who helps women access their breakthrough season. I met Sid at the EPIC WOMAN conference in Atlanta, Georgia. I started off the episode explaining how I was going through my own breakthrough at the time and am still unpacking what I'm learning from it all (and of course, UNLEARNING). Sid is an ambassador for the EPIC WOMAN Conference and a phenomenal coach - and if you know Sid, you immediately feel this grounded confidence in him. So, when I heard that he works explicitly with women as a coach, and I had to learn more. Sid Scott is the creator of the CURE coaching framework, which is the process he uses to help women achieve their best breakthroughs. His company, Your Best Breakthrough empowers women to breakthrough physically, emotionally, spiritually AND financially. Having spent 8 years as a language analyst working in counter-intelligence, he uses a tactical yet spiritual approach to guiding women through the work to have them boldly step into the woman who creates all of the outcomes she desires. Sid has gone through physical, spiritual, emotional and financial breakthroughs with the support of the incredible women in his life, and so he aims to pour into who has poured into him. In this conversation, Sid and I talk about what he finds most common amongst his clients that they are consciously trying to unlearn, and we unpack what he in this season has been working to unlearn himself. To connect with Sid and his incredible work, check him out on Instagram at @iamsidscott or on Facebook at Sid Scott

Unlearning is a tricky thing. It's hard to unlearn ANYTHING that has been so deeply part of your conditioning that you've barely noticed it. You don't even know where your identity begins and the programming you've been conditioned to align yourself with ends. And if you're anything like me, and consciously wanting to unpack how all of this conditioning hasn't been serving you, it can feel like you are perpetually walking on eggshells. Walking on eggshells is linked to feeling self-conscious and cautious about what you do and say. It feels like being in a hypervigilant state of awareness about the emotional state of others; and it can manifest as automatically scanning others for cues or behavior in order to avoid confrontation, rejection, conflict or that person's erratic or explosive responses. I'm not ashamed to admit it, but I feel like I've been walking on eggshells my whole life - afraid to do or say the wrong thing all the time. In this week's episode, I talk about my relationship to walking on eggshells in virtually every facet of my life and the ways it has held me back. And declare that I no longer want to walk on that shaky ground a second longer. I hope you enjoy it. The next cohort of The Unlearning Lab begins June 1st. Will you join in this cohort. Learn more here: https://keap.page/jss069/the-unlearning-lab-sales-page3.html

This week, I sit down with Mickaela McNatt from Magnify More to talk about unlearning the mixed messaging we received growing up and what it takes to choose something different. In this conversation, we go all in and explore what it is to FULLY embody your magic... FULLY embody your bigness... FULLY embody the fullness of who you are, whatever that looks like and however that feels true for you. We hear from Mickaela about her unlearning journey sorting through all of the messages she received about what she should aspire to - being a mom, taking care of the house, be your own boss but don't be too bossy, ask for a raise but don't ask for too much, be successful on your own but not too successful. You get the (dizzying) picture. Mickaela lets us into her story and what she had to consciously choose to trust her own knowing. And it is powerful, trust me! Mickaela McNatt is a Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Master Success Coach and Reiki Master. She's the founder and head trainer of Magnify More, a coaching and training institute. As the world is waking up and many are hearing the call to make an impact in the lives of others, Mickaela realized the need for training and education around how to guide ourselves AND our clients through the depths of life-long transformation. Her NLP & Coach Certification program certifies students who feel they are on assignment to raise the frequency of the planet through coaching and healing. The program certifies students in NLP, hypnosis, and a variety of other healing modalities so they can do just this, both for themselves and the clients they serve. With her signature Release to Rise Method she helps the women she serves release subconscious blocks that have been holding them back, so they can fully embody the essence of their desires with ease, and experience success in all areas of life. She's currently living in Dallas, TX as her home base, but spends many months of the year traveling the US with her partner and their sweet pup, Banks, in their sprinter van. She celebrates a life of adventure, impact, and abundance — while supporting dozens of women build the same for themselves. Check out some of her upcoming programs and offerings: Light Leader https://www.magnifymore.com/offers/jzzZLHV2 Sacred Strategy https://www.magnifymore.com/offers/x5JaNANU NLP & Coach Certification https://www.magnifymore.com/nlpcertification

This week, I sit down with my book proposal coach turned friend, Richelle Fredson to unpack her journey with unlearning perfectionism. It's a topic that all too many of us can relate to and I know you are going to love this conversation with Richelle. In this powerful episode, Richelle and I get into the ways that the seeds of perfectionism are planted early in us as women, how it shows up in every facet of life. With Richelle and I both celebrating our glorious 40s, we reflect on how perfectionism can't take up any more space than it already has in our lives. Richelle Fredson, book publishing consultant and the “six-figure book deal coach,” knows all the angles of the publishing biz. An industry vet, she spent 15 years at Hay House Inc., most recently as the Director of Publicity and Book Marketing, as well as Acquisitions. She now works with aspiring and existing authors who are looking to expand their business, create an impact, and shift the current dialogue. Her expertise, paired with her sharp instincts, has helped hundreds of authors create impactful and marketable book concepts and proposals, resulting in millions of dollars in publishing deals with top publishers. Her recent clients include Farnoosh Torabi, Chrissy King, Jannese Torres-Rodriguez, Jen Winston, Dr. Vanessa Marin and more. Richelle brings a unique gift to the table: she's been on both sides of the deal and knows what publishers and authors are looking for and how to get it. Through this lens, she guides authors as they anchor their stories and amplify their expertise to make a greater impact. She's also the host of the Bound + Determined podcast where she lifts the veil on book publishing through education and interviews. If you want to learn more about Richelle and her Book Publishing Roadmap, head over to www.richellefredson.com to get insight on how to clarify YOUR book idea, what agents and publishers are looking for, and how to begin your book proposal!

Have you ever wondered whether men are having their own conversations about confidence, enoughness, and unlearning toxic narratives that they have been raised with? I wondered! And if you were, too then this episode is for you! This week, I sit down with my two friends, Carson and Eddy, to unpack what they have been consciously working to unlearn around expectations of manhood and masculinity and what's really going on with how their confidence gets tested. We talk intimate partnerships, fatherhood, navigating the workplace and the underbelly of emotions that sometimes men don't always feel like they can fully express. So, yes, we do talk to MEN here on Embracing Enough. In fact, this conversation made me want to do more of it. We love men, but what's more, we love raw and honest conversation where we get to show up authentically. Here's to men like Carson and Eddy who are brave enough to share their truth. Be sure to like and subscribe to the Embracing Enough podcast. And be sure to grab your spot on the waitlist for the upcoming cohort of The Unlearning Lab. To learn more, click here: https://keap.page/jss069/the-unlearning-lab-sales-page3.html

In this solo episode, I talk through my current unlearning of the belief that there is something "broken" about me and that I need fixing. A couple of weeks, I got some UNSOLICITED feedback from someone who called me out for being a coach and helping women out on their journey because I was clearly SO broken. Did it hurt when I heard it? Duh. I'm human. But I also didn't need to internalize it as my truth. I hear from women all the time that they feel like they're broken and what's worse, some feel beyond repair. But I'm here to talk about that it couldn't be further from the truth. There is nothing about you that needs to be fixed. Subscribing to the belief that there is something broken in us or that needs to be fixed keeps us stuck and stagnant; and robs us of our confidence to do the things that really matter to us. Here's a thought: why not try on the idea that you can give yourself massive amounts of self-love, compassion and permission instead of hyper-focusing on the broken parts of you and see what that feels like. That's what I choose to do - in every moment of every day.