What happens when life doesn’t go the way you planned? When disappointment hits hard, pain lingers longer than expected, and your emotions feel louder than reason? In this deeply honest episode, I take you behind the scenes of a recent surgery that should’ve been simple—but quickly became something that physically, emotionally, and mentally derailed me.

If you've ever felt like life blindsided you—whether it was a relationship ending, an unexpected diagnosis, a surprise pregnancy, or even just the weight of unmet expectations—you’re not alone. I’ve been there. And I know how easy it is to let our mindset spiral into fear, frustration, and hopelessness.

But I also know that’s not where the story has to end.

In this episode, I reflect on past moments where I let my mindset keep me stuck—from pregnancy during a crumbling marriage to this recent surgery that left me feeling unheard and violated. I walk you through the science of how our mindset shapes our healing, how resentment can block recovery, and how we always have a choice: to freeze or to flex.

You’ll walk away with 4 powerful mindset shifts that have helped me start healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically. We’ll talk about:

• How your mindset filters every experience

• What you can (and can’t) control when life goes off-script

• How stored emotions impact your physical health

• The power of envisioning the outcome you do want, instead of obsessing over what went wrong

Whether you’re in a season of heartbreak, healing, or just holding it together—you’ll find compassion, practical encouragement, and a reminder that your mindset is the greatest tool you’ll ever have.

So if you’re listening today because someone sent this to you… know this: they see your pain, they believe in your future, and they love you enough to want better for you.

This episode is for the one who’s ready to shift from survival mode to strength. Let’s talk about how we do that—starting in the mind.