Welcome to a brand-new chapter — and the very first episode under the new name:
Chaos to Connection: Boundaries & Breakthroughs for Cycle-Breaking Women.
In this episode, I share the story behind how this name found me — not as a marketing move, but as a reflection of my own becoming.
The journey began years ago with Beauty in Behavior, back when I was still teaching. It was there that I discovered that the most challenging behaviors — whether from my students or my own children — were actually invitations to grow. These moments became my greatest teachers, shaping how I saw children, and eventually, how I saw myself.
When the podcast evolved into Beautiful Behavior, it mirroredanother layer of my growth — the one where I began noticing my own people-pleasing patterns, the ways I silenced myself to keep the peace, and how often I deferred to others instead of trusting my own wisdom.
And now, Chaos to Connection feels like the name that truly chose me — the story of my life, really. A journey that began in chaos and continues to unfold toward deeper connection, authenticity, and truth.
From the outside, not much has changed — but the energy underneath it all has. And that changes everything.
This episode is an invitation to grow together — to walk the path from chaos to connection, one courageous step at a time.
Reflection question:
Where in your life are you being invited to move from chaos to connection?
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On this throwback episode I talk about how sibling conflicts and fighting are a normal part of development. They are also triggering for parents.
The building blocks of all relationships are trust and safety. The more secure children feel in their relationship with their parents the less threatening they feel with their siblings.
In this episode I discuss:
* How we can support our children during conflicts
* Becoming emotionally attuned
* The power of problem solving
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Something new is coming to the podcast. I'm taking a few weeks off while you enjoy some throw back episodes and I'll be back on Monday, November 3 with the new reveal.
STAY TUNED.
On this throwback episode I talk about how the seeds of “not enough” get planted.
Have you ever had the thought, “I’m not good enough?” Most of us have. The “I’m not good enough” belief is woven into the fabric of our culture. It is a lack mindset.If you think you are not enough you will never have enough – not enough time, money, sleep, energy. Not thin enough, smart enough, the list goes on and on.How do we shift a culture of not enough?
Awareness is the first key to creating a shift from “not enough” to “wholeness.”
In this episode I sat down with certified life coach and founder of Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood, for a powerful conversation about breaking free from the patterns of people pleasing and perfectionism.
Kamini works with high-achievers—doctors, lawyers, and professionals who appear successful on the outside but feel disconnected on the inside. Together, we explore how these old patterns of over-doing, over-giving, and over-performing often begin as coping strategies for belonging and safety… but eventually become cages that keep us from our authentic selves.
We talk about:
*Why high-achievers often fall into people-pleasing and perfectionism
*The deeper emotional roots behind “performing” for approval
*What it really means to heal your relationship with yourself
*The role of self-compassion and self-trust in breaking free
*How to redefine success and live from authenticity instead of achievement
Kamini’s grounded wisdom reminds us that true confidence and freedom aren’t found in doing more—they’re found in remembering who we are beneath the performance.
Connect with Kamini Wood:
🌐 livejoyyourway.com
📱 Instagram: @itskaminiood
📘 Book: Live Joy Your Way
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This week, I welcome October—one of my favorite months—and reflect on why this season always feels like a fresh start. But I also share how the holidays, family gatherings, and “good behavior” in my childhood masked a much deeperstory: my mother’s resentment, silence, and martyrdom.
Like so many women, she took care of everyone else’s needs while ignoring her own. That resentment spilled out in anger—and I passed on those same patterns to my own children.
In this episode, I explore:
*Why expecting others to know or meet our needs is a form of enmeshment.
*How boundary work is really about knowing and meeting our own needs.
*Why saying what you mean (even if it creates conflict) builds deeper connection.
*How approval-seeking from our children keeps us stuck in old patterns.
*The truth that cooperation comes through connection, notcontrol.
*How boundaries and emotional regulation go hand in hand.
This is about more than parenting—it’s about breaking generational patterns of silence, resentment, and martyrdom so we can create relationships rooted in truth, connection, and freedom.
Key takeaway: What you don’t own, owns you. Boundaries are not walls—they’re the path to deeper connection.
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The Beautiful Behavior CoachingPrograms will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and mutual respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
What happens when the version of success you’ve been chasing no longer fits the life you're living?
In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Wagnon—entrepreneur, pastor’s wife, girl mom, and host of the Savvy Startup Marketer podcast—to talk aboutwhat it means to rewrite the rules of motherhood, career, and identity.
Lindsey shares the pivotal moment when becoming a mother made her realize the corporate ladder she’d been climbing no longer aligned with the life she wanted to build. So she stepped off, walked away from a corporate career, and began creating a business—one intentional piece at atime—that allowed her to stay home with her baby and continue growing professionally.
Together, we explore:
*The myth of the “good mom” and how to rewriteyour own definition of motherhood
*What it takes to trust yourself in the face ofchange
*How visibility and vulnerability are necessaryparts of both business and life
*Why self-trust is a muscle every mother—and woman—can build
This is a conversation about alignment, agency, and asking a powerful question: What kind of mom (and woman) do I want to be?
Whether you’re an entrepreneur or not, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and reminded that life is our business—and we get to build it our way.
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https://www.instagram.com/lindseywagnonmarketing/
The Savvy Startup Marketer podcast - https://lindseywagnon.com/podcast
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We often see the eye roll as defiance, attitude, or disrespect—especially from teens.
But what if we can see it from another angle, something deeper?
🙄 In today’s episode, you’ll hear:
*What an eye roll might actually be expressing beneath the surface
*How adults leak resentment the same way
*A personal story about what my tone was really saying when I kept saying yes out of obligation
*Why resentment shows up when we abandon ourselves
*How curiosity (not correction) is key to deeper connection
This episode is an invitation to slow down, get curious, and respond to your relationships with more presence and truth.
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What if mealtime wasn’t just aboutfood—but about connection, confidence, and caring for your mental health?
In this heartfelt and empowering episode, I sit down with Whitney Cardosi, founder of Bloom Kitchen + Retreats, to explore how families can build healthier relationships with food—and themselves. From hands-on kids’ cooking classes to mother-daughter retreats and a nourishing newkitchen tool in the works, Whitney is on a mission to make dinnertime doable and meaningful.
We dive into:
*How food and emotional well-being are deeply connected
*Shifting from meal stress to simple, soulful connection
*Helping kids (and moms!) build confidence and ease around eating
*Why mealtime isn’t about doing it all—it’s about being together
*The power of modeling a healthy relationship with food, even while healing your own
Whether you're a busy mom juggling meals and emotions, or someone wanting to reimagine how your family connects at the table, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and grounded.
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Instagram: @bloomnorthshore
Whitney’s Cookbook: https://a.co/d/9emXD9u
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The Beautiful Behavior Coaching Programswill support you in setting firm boundaries that promoteself-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
Back-to-school season can feel overwhelming for moms—new routines, busy schedules, homework, and emotions running high. But here’s the truth: the stress isn’t just about logistics. It’s about forgetting ourselves while managing everyone else.
In this episode, I share how to bring more calm and connection to this transition with three key shifts:
Connection over perfection – Why your kids need your presence, not your performance.
Stress is contagious—so is calm – How to model regulation when you’re stressed.
Boundaries create safety – Why loving limits help your family feel secure.
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The Beautiful Behavior CoachingPrograms will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all yourrelationships and parenting journey.
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What if boundaries weren’t walls that push people away—but bridges that bring us closer to ourselves and each other?
In this episode of Beautiful Behavior, I dive deep into the truth about boundaries—what they really are, what they are not, and why they are essential for healthy, connected, and meaningful relationships.
For so long, many of us have confused boundaries with control, rejection, or selfishness. But here’s what I’ve discovered: boundaries are unconditional love in action. They are the daily practice of remembering who you are and choosing that over who others want you to be.
Whether you’ve struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the pressure to perform as a “good” mom, this conversation will help you see boundaries in a whole new way—one that empowers you, models self-respect foryour children, and interrupts generational patterns.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
· Boundary work is the daily practice ofremembering who you are and choosing that over who others want you to be.
· Boundaries are unconditional love in action, notwalls or control tactics.
· Real boundaries are about what youwill do, not what others should do.
· Choosing alignment over approval is thegenerational pattern interrupt our kids need.
· You cannot give what you do nothave—self-respect must start with you.
Quotes from This Episode:
· "Boundary work is the daily practice ofremembering who you are and choosing THAT over who others want you to be."
· "Boundaries are unconditional love."
· "You cannot control other people, but youcan choose yourself."
· "Inward is the new way forward."
· "Choosing alignment over approval."
Listen in, and let’s walk this journey together.
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The Beautiful Behavior Programs willsupport you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
What if your child’s behavior isn’t defiance… but a response to how they feel in their body?
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by two occupational therapists turned parent coaches who are helping families understand the real reason kids (and parents!) melt down, shut down, or get overwhelmed. It’s all about sensory processing—and no, it’s not just the five senses we weretaught in school.
We explore:
*What sensory processing is (in a nutshell)
*Why there are actually 8 senses, not 5—and how they shape ourbehavior
*The concept of becoming a “Sensory Smart Family”
*How understanding sensory profiles can transform reactivity into regulationand connection
*Why these OTs made the shift from traditional therapy to parent coaching
*The power of seeing behavior as communication—and how sensory understanding offers a new lens for deepened empathy
If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or unsure how to respond to your child’s behavior, this episode offers a compassionate, science-backed perspective to help you shift from correction to connection.
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Free Sensory Profile Gift – https://carrie-c-jen-p-ot-parentcoaching.kit.com/a86865c948Guest Bios & Socials – Jen and Carrie met as pediatric Occupational Therapists (OTs) years ago, working in thesame school district in Massachusetts. They were always aligned in their therapeutic approaches and passions for professional development. When the COVID pandemic began and school-based services were provided remotely, they spent more time directly with students’ parents than ever before. They found that families were really looking for help with understanding and supporting their child’s needs at home. Additionally, with a new-found appreciation forself-care during this time of change, parents were becoming increasingly aware that they needed direct support for themselves as they worked to help theirchildren. In response, they began putting more emphasis on coaching the parents of children they were working with and noticed the large positive impact thistype of support had on their families’ everyday lives. They wanted to help even more families, so they started offering services to family and friends…and thus began The OT Parent Coaches! Jen and her husband are parents to 2 young adultsin their 20's, and Carrie and her husband are parents to 2 high school teens. They continue to learn and grow in their parenting, right along with their clients!
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When our child struggles—whether it’s mental health, self-harm, eating disorders, or anything else we wish they’d never have to face—it can stir up a storm of emotions inside us as parents. Shame, fear, self-blame, and the haunting question: Did I cause this?
In this heartfelt follow-up to my recent mother–daughter conversations, I share what it was like to hear my daughterspeak openly about her experiences with cutting and an eating disorder—and the lessons I’ve learned about parenting, shame, and love.
We’ll explore:
*How to navigate the shame spiral that can comewhen your child struggles
*Why your child’s pain is not proof you’ve failed as a parent
*The truth that parenting is here to grow us, notdefine us
*How my daughter’s self-hatred mirrored my owninner critic—and how I’m deepening my own self-acceptance
*Why behavior is a language, and what we misswhen we only try to fix it
*How to move from trying to “stop” behavior tohelping your child connect with their inner world and self-regulate
If you’ve ever felt the weight of your child’s struggles and wondered how to meet that moment without drowning in shame, this episode will remind you: you are not alone, you are not failing, and you can return to love—again and again.
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The Beautiful Behavior Programs willsupport you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
This week, we return with part two of our mother-daughterconversation—one that feels even more tender, more unfiltered, and more vulnerable than the first.
We didn’t plan this one. We just hit record and talked.
What unfolded was an open and honest reflection on our personal relationships with food, our bodies, and ultimately, with ourselves.
We talk about disordered eating—not from a clinical lens, but from the inside. From the lived experience of using food to cope, to numb, to distract from emotions we never learned how to feel.
We talk about shame. About how messy and complex this healing can be. And how the silence around these struggles only adds to the pain.
There’s no perfect arc in this episode. Just a real, vulnerableconversation between a mother and daughter reckoning with inherited patterns—and choosing a different path.
In this episode, we explore:
*How our relationships with food became entangled with control, worth, and emotion
*The unspoken shame around eating disorders and body image
*Why emotional suppression often shows up in how we eat or don’t eat
*The healing power of naming what was never talked about
Why this matters:
Because so many women are silently struggling.
Because shame thrives in secrecy.
And because healing—like this episode—is rarely tidy or linear. But it is possible
Resources & Links:
Eating Disorder Support:
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA):nationaleatingdisorders.org
NEDA Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
Crisis Text Line: Text "NEDA" to 741741
NEDA Screening Tool (online)
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and SupportingTreatment of Eating Disorders)
Reminder: If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone, and help is available.
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The Beautiful Behavior Coaching Programswill support you in setting firm boundaries that promoteself-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my daughter—the very person whose journey cracked open my own.
Together, we revisit the mother-daughter dynamic that shaped both of us, shedding light on theintergenerational patterns we’ve worked to break. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to the silent weight of trying to be “good enough,” we explore how cultural and familial conditioning impacted our relationship and herself-worth.
She courageously shares how a lack of emotional support and validation led her to a place of deep inner pain, ultimately expressing itself through self-harm. This conversation isn't just about our story—it's about the healingpower of awareness, repair, and reconnecting to our authentic selves.
What we talk about:
*The generational patterns we inherited and unknowingly passed down
*How the pressure to be who others needed us to be disconnected us from ourselves
*The emotional cost of worrying what others think
*My daughter’s journey from silence to self-harm
*The role of emotional neglect in shaping self-worth
*How we began to repair and rewrite our relationship story
This conversation is an invitation to begin again—with more awareness, compassion, and connection.
Resources & Links:
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:988
National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI): nami.org
A Note from Diane: To every parent listening who has felt the terror of discovering their child is struggling - you are not alone. To every person who has struggled in silence - your pain is valid, and you are worthy of healing. This conversation exists because we believe in the power of breaking silence, one story at a time.
Next Episode Preview: Join us for Part 2 of our mother-daughter series as we dive into another form of self-harmthat often goes unnoticed - eating disorders. We'll share our individual journeys with disordered eating and why my daughter is passionate about bringing light to how eating disorders go undiagnosed until the most dangerousstages.
Link to mother story: https://www.dianesorensen.net/about
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The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassionand respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the radiant Noelle Kustas—educator, mentor, community builder, and founder of Rise2Shine Co. and The Glow Up School. Known as The Spark Igniter, Noelle helps midlife mamas rediscover who they are beneath the roles they’ve carried for years and stepinto a new chapter with purpose, joy, and unapologetic self-worth.
Together, we explore:
*Why midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a powerful turning point
*How women lose (and rediscover) their identity in the chaos of motherhood
*The myths we’ve been fed about aging and the truth about what’s really possible
*The role of community and brave spaces in healing and transformation
*What it means to "glow up" from the inside out
Whether your kids are growing up or you're just waking up to your own next chapter, this conversation will inspire you to believe that it’s not too late—it’s just the beginning.
Connect with Noelle: Instagram- @joyful_noelle
Facebook - @joyful_noelle
Learn more about The Glow Up School: https://glowupschool.co/home
If this episode lit a spark in you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it too. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps more mamas find their way back to themselves.
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The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassionand respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
In this episode, I’m sharing what led me to say yes to this retreat, how it was inspired by a new coaching model I’ve recently been certified in—The New Relationship Blueprint—and the surprising shifts that happened when I gave myself permission to step away and tune in.
We’re exploring:
*Why time alone can be the most powerful relationship builder
*How solitude can change your energy and restore your clarity
*What I noticed about my habits, thoughts, and desires when no one else was around
*And how deepening your relationship with yourself becomes the starting point for every other relationship in your life
Whether a solo retreat feels miles away or something you’ve been craving, this episode is an invitation to get curiousabout what it means to come home to yourself.
Mentioned in this episode:
*The New Relationship Blueprint coaching model
*My personal reflections and takeaways from mytime away
If this resonates, I invite you to reflect on what it might look like to create a pocket of space in your own life—for rest,reconnection, and renewal. You don’t have to go far to go deep.
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Book your Summer of Connection Breakthrough Session - https://www.dianesorensen.net/offers/2AnzahKj/checkout
Learn more about The New Relationship Blueprint: DMme on IG with – The New Relationship Blueprint https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/Learn more about my work - https://www.dianesorensen.net/
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The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassionand respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
In this heartfelt follow-up episode, Megan Hopp returns to Beautiful Behavior—but this time, she’s not wearing her professional hat. She’s showing up as a mama navigating the unexpected path of parenting a child with a PANDAS diagnosis.
After her son’s diagnosis, Megan found herself caught in a whirlwind of appointments, protocols, and pressure. But what surprised her most wasn’t another treatment plan—it was the transformation that happened when she sloweddown and tuned in. What her son needed most wasn’t more “doing.” It was her presence.
Together, we explore how presence became their most powerful parenting tool, how play helped rebuild trust, and how letting go of cultural conditioning opened the door to healing—not just for her son, but for their whole family.
In this episode, we discuss:
*Why a diagnosis was a catalyst for growth
*How Megan learned to shift from doing to being
*The role of play in rebuilding trust and connection
*What happens when children are encouraged to trust their own bodies
*How presence—not productivity—can be the most healing medicine
Whether you’re parenting through a diagnosis, navigating uncertainty, or wondering how to show up more fully for your child, this conversation is a powerful reminder: you don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to be there.
Megan joined us recently in a powerful conversation from her professional lens. In this episode, she returns in a more personal role—as a mother walking through the unexpected.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganrhopp/
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The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassion and respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.
Over the generations, parenting styles have swung like a pendulum—from punishment to rewards, from “fear me” to “be my best friend,” from “you must feel bad to do better” to “you must be happy to do well.” But these extremes come at a cost.
In this episode of Beautiful Behavior, we explore how the cultural shifts in parenting have left many of us confused, reactive, and unsure of what our children actually need. We unpack how steady, emotionally attuned leadership offers a grounded path forward—and why developing new skills(not defaulting to old patterns) is the key to leading our children with confidence.
You’ll learn:
*The hidden cost of parenting extremes
*Why boundaries are more powerful than punishment or rewards
*How leadership—not control or people-pleasing—is the middle path
*Why empathy outshines both guilt and pressure for constant happiness
*What it really means to be the emotional anchor for your child
*If you’ve ever felt like you’re swinging between too hard and too soft, this episode will help you find solid ground.
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Where in your parenting do you notice the pendulum swinging?
What would a steadier, more attuned middle path look like in that moment?
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Summer is here, and with it comes a mix of hope and dread. We often imagine a version of summer that’s all joy, ease, and magical moments with our kids—but the lived experience rarely matches that image.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or irritated by your children being home more… you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m naming the truths we don’t often say out loud about summer parenting. From unscheduled days that disrupt our nervous systems, to the pressure of creating connection when we don’t even like the way we feel around our kids—this conversation is a breath of fresh air.
You’ll learn:
*Why it’s not your kids that are the problem (even when it feels like it)
*How the fantasy of the “perfect summer” createsunnecessary pressure
*Why boredom isn’t bad—and how it can be a gift
*What your kids really need from you (hint: it’s not more activities or entertainment)
*A powerful mindset shift to move from frustration to presence
If summer has you questioning whether you’re doing it right, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong.
Connect with Diane – Resources & Links:
Book your Summer of Connection Breakthrough Session: https://www.dianesorensen.net/call
The S.T.O.P. Method for nervous system regulation: https://www.dianesorensen.net/stop
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This week on Beautiful Behavior, we’re joined by Megan Hopp—mama, Nurse Practitioner, and Functional MedicineConsultant—whose personal journey into functional medicine began with one powerful realization: I’m not okay with these answers.
When Megan started experiencing unexplainedsymptoms, she was met with the kind of responses many women know all too well—“Your labs are fine,” “It’s just stress,” “You’re a mom, of course you're tired.”
For a while, she accepted those non-answers.But when her young son was diagnosed with PANDAS and she saw the same dismissive patterns in how his care was handled, something in her shifted. She began asking deeper questions, seeking real solutions, and ultimately discovered a whole new approach to health.
In this episode, we talk about:
*The gaps in traditional medicine when it comesto women’s health
*Why we often silence our intuition and settlefor less than we deserve
*How Megan reclaimed her voice and chose adifferent path
*What functional medicine is—and how it canempower you to feel better, not just “get by”
This is not a conversation about burnout as abadge of honor. It’s about learning to listen to your body, advocate for yourself, and know that feeling like yourselfagain is possible.
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or mama who needs to hear this reminder: You don’t have to settle. You deserve to feel well. Subscribe, rate, andleave a review—it helps others find the show and join this movement of change. 💛
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Connect with Diane – Resources & Links:
Book your Summer of Connection Breakthrough Session - https://www.dianesorensen.net/offers/2AnzahKj/checkout
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Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/
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The Beautiful Behavior Programs will support you in setting firm boundaries that promote self-regulation, compassionand respect in all your relationships and parenting journey. Reclaim your CALM, discover your TRUTH, and live FREE.