Looking for happiness in all the wrong places? This episode introduces three clear rules that expose where most of us get stuck when we try to find fulfillment. Through vivid coaching stories and examples, Adriana shows how to uncover what truly drives you and why aligning your actions with your values brings peace, meaning, and resilience — even when goals feel far away. You’ll learn: Why the values that truly sustain happiness are actions, not feelingsHow to spot “dead person goals” t...

You can’t out-think your emotions — but you can change your relationship with them. In this episode, I share a simple exercise that helps you stop fighting uncomfortable feelings and start making space for them instead. Pursuing a meaningful life doesn’t mean you’ll feel good all the time, it means learning to coexist with discomfort without letting it control you. This episode will show you how calm starts not by pushing feelings away, but by welcoming them home. Key insights: Every emotion...

Are your emotions trying to help you — or just hijacking your day? In this episode, we break down a clear, science-backed way to know when to trust your emotions and when to let them pass like weather. You'll learn: • Why emotions aren’t commands, they’re information • How to uncover what matters more than how you feel in the moment • A practical framework for deciding whether to act, or simply observe • Why you don't need to wait to feel better in order to start living your life Timestam...

We all tell ourselves, “I’ll be happy when…” — when the job changes, when the move happens, when life finally clicks into place. But what if you didn’t have to wait? In this episode, I share a powerful exercise to build agency, reduce anxiety, and support both mental and physical health. You’ll learn how to find meaning in the middle of uncertainty, feel grounded before the outcome arrives, and start living the life you want — right now, not “someday.” 🔑 Key Ideas •Happiness based on future ...

When the world feels divided, our anxiety often rises with it. Whether it’s political polarization, tense family discussions, or social media arguments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless. But division is, at its core, an emotional problem — and that means we can work with it emotionally. In this episode, we explore two powerful mindset shifts that can help you move from tension to constructive connection. You’ll learn how empathy and perspective-taking can calm anxiety and open doors...

We’ve all had feelings we wish we could erase. The harder we try to push these emotions away, the stronger they often come back. In this episode, I share two powerful concepts that can shift the way you relate to unwanted emotions. Instead of resisting them, you’ll learn how to recognize the hidden ways your feelings are trying to protect you—and how to move forward in line with your values, even when those emotions linger. 🎧 This is a practical, compassionate approach for anyone tired of fig...

Struggling to break old habits or feel stuck in anxiety? In this episode we dive into the brain science of neuroplasticity and why discomfort is the key to lasting change. Discover how your brain rewires itself under stress, how “no pain, no gain” applies to mental growth, and practical ways to use discomfort to reduce anxiety and build resilience. You’ll learn how to: Use discomfort as a trigger for rewiring.Shift default anxious habits into resilience.Timestamps: 00:30 – Why lasting c...

Emotions are contagious, but that doesn’t mean you have to get swept up every time someone around you spirals. In this episode, we dig into the science of emotional contagion, why your nervous system syncs with others, and a practical mindset shift that lets you step back, see the bigger picture, and respond with intention. You’ll Learn: Why emotions spread like wildfire (and how our brains are wired to catch them).The difference between direct and indirect ways emotions shape our stories.A s...

Too many anxiety tools, not sure which to use? In this episode, I’ll teach you a simple 2-step rule to match the right tool to your stress level. You’ll learn why big anxiety doesn’t require big strategies—it requires easy, low-thinking tools—and how to build a personalized toolbox that grows more effective the more you practice. You’ll learn how to: Quickly rate the intensity of your anxietyMatch strategies to your anxiety level with confidenceTurn once “hard” tools into automati...

Anxiety leaves us frozen. Anger makes us feel powerful. But when fear turns to fury, the long-term costs are high. Here’s how to spot the pattern and rewrite the story before it harms your health or your relationships. You’ll Learn: What’s really happening when anxiety flips to angerWhy venting and suppressing don’t actually helpPractical ways to turn anger into fuel for growthTimestamps 00:30 – Why anxiety turns into anger (and often backfires)03:53 – Why regulating is better than venting or...

When the world feels like it’s falling apart, your brain might need a new lens. Shift from threat mode to challenge mode—and watch your energy come back to life. Learn three ways to reframe your outlook, move out of threat mode, and tap into a more hopeful, energized version of yourself. Because when your future looks brighter, your present feels lighter. What You’ll Learn Why your appraisal of the future affects your energy, health, and emotions nowHow zooming out with history can reframe to...

Feeling stressed? What if the fastest way out was through your eyes? In this episode, I’ll teach you a quick 10-second exercise that uses your vision to flip bad stress into good stress. You’ll learn why when anxiety hits, your world shrinks -- your eyes go into tunnel vision and your mind locks into achieving awareness, obsessing over control and what you don’t have. But there’s another mode available. Awakened awareness—the mental counterpart to panoramic vision—that helps you regain perspe...

Anxiety tricks us into believing more thinking equals more control—but often, it just keeps us stuck. In this conversation, I talk with coach Jaime about how to reframe problems, why insights often show up when you stop overthinking, and how simple practices can help you access clarity. What You’ll Learn •How to spot when anxiety is just your thoughts talking •The difference between a “problem” and a “puzzle” •Why insights often show up in the shower •How focus mode and diffused mode work in...

When someone you love is drowning in negativity, it’s hard not to get pulled under too. In this episode, you’ll learn three practical, science-backed strategies to keep your emotional balance and be a positive influence—without burning out. Through a real-life coaching example, discover how to: Stay in your own lane (and why that’s the most loving thing you can do)Shift the story in your head to shift your emotionsBuild an “emotional immune system” so you can stay steady even in stormy moodsT...

Terrified of messing up? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how a growth mindset helped me face the fear of failure. It’s a masterclass in quieting your inner critic, growing your resilience, and making imperfect things anyway. We’ll talk about: •Why perfectionism is the ultimate creativity killer •The neuroscience behind growth vs. fixed mindsets •5 specific ways to train your brain to be okay with mistakes •My favorite reframes that got me through the hard parts •Why coaching...

Feeling irritated but don’t want to be? In this episode, I coach a client through two real-life situations and teach a simple but powerful framework: the 3 hidden questions your brain is answering that shape your emotions. Change your answers, change how you feel. A must-listen if you're tired of being hijacked by annoyance, especially with the people closest to you. Timestamps: 00:56 – An inheritance disagreement story 02:50 – The 3 questions your brain is always answering (and how th...

When anxiety won’t budge, it might be time to listen instead of fight. In this episode, we unpack a tool called anxiety curiosity—a method that works when nothing else does. Turns out, your anxiety might be running on outdated software. You’ll learn how to: Spot when anxiety is rooted in childhood beliefs Talk to the part of you that’s reacting like it’s still a kid Use your “wise self” to separate signal from noise I’ll walk you through a real example from my own experience with perfor...

Is people-pleasing running your life? In this episode, I walk you through a powerful coaching process I used with a client named Liz who was exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy. We unpack the roots of her people-pleasing instinct, personify it using the lens of Internal Family Systems, and tap into the Wise Self to reclaim autonomy and authentic decision-making. You’ll learn: Why people pleasing is ancient (and not your fault)How to create space between you and the urge to say...

The secret to calming your anxiety isn’t about calming down, but about aiming smarter. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of two real coaching sessions—one on social anxiety, one on test anxiety—to walk you through a powerful mindset shift that can dramatically reduce anxiety and increase your sense of control. You’ll learn how to spot the real goal your brain is using to evaluate your situation—and how to swap that goal for something that actually helps you feel calm, focused, and...

You’ve tried breathing. You’ve tried journaling. But your body is still in full-on panic mode. This episode is for the moments when anxiety feels physical, overwhelming, and out of control. I’ll teach you a powerful strategy rooted in psychology and personal experience. Learn how to stop fueling the anxiety spiral and how to apply this skill in the middle of a sleepless night or a high-stakes performance. You’ll learn: • Why physical anxiety symptoms persist—and how to respond differently • ...