Built to be You

[PEP TALK] Creating the unshakeable BELIEF you need in YOURSELF (marathon #6 reflection)

Ever felt yourself tailoring your goals to what other people are doing? Once I do __ then I will be qualified Once I achieve __ then  I will have made it Those goals you set & your identity gets so lost & wrapped up in what you are trying to achieve that you forget what got you started in the first place? Ever chose the version of you who was playing small even when you felt yourself dreaming bigger? Ever did something outside of your comfort zone or for the first time and found yourself...

[PEP TALK] Creating the unshakeable BELIEF you need in YOURSELF (marathon #6 reflection)

Ever felt yourself tailoring your goals to what other people are doing? Once I do __ then I will be qualified Once I achieve __ then  I will have made it Those goals you set & your identity gets so lost & wrapped up in what you are trying to achieve that you forget what got you started in the first place? Ever chose the version of you who was playing small even when you felt yourself dreaming bigger? Ever did something outside of your comfort zone or for the first time and found yourself...

[NURSE] My NEW GRAD NURSE LIFE burnout story + how I transitioned

Anybody else in their first few years of nursing saying"WTF is this really what I signed up for?" or maybe you are a seasoned nurse with similar feelings, todays episode was inspired by an IG live I did and the request people made to share it here on the podcast so HERE WE ARE. Your personal and professional lives are meant to live in sync. It was the feeling of sheer dread, exhaustion, lack of fulfillment, tears rolling down my cheeks and zip recruiter being my top used app that were my re...

[NURSE] My NEW GRAD NURSE LIFE burnout story + how I transitioned

Anybody else in their first few years of nursing saying"WTF is this really what I signed up for?" or maybe you are a seasoned nurse with similar feelings, todays episode was inspired by an IG live I did and the request people made to share it here on the podcast so HERE WE ARE. Your personal and professional lives are meant to live in sync. It was the feeling of sheer dread, exhaustion, lack of fulfillment, tears rolling down my cheeks and zip recruiter being my top used app that were my re...

Skip the bandaids + face reality

Todays episode is something I am sharing that I learned through the program I just completed, 75 hard. Because I learned on a deeper level, a lot about myself & I wanted to share with you my take on using bandaids to "solve problems" in your own personal life instead of facing the reality of what is, dealing with the hard uncomfortable emotions & how you might be running, numbing, hiding or shoving down whats going on a deeper level.  & I find just like a kid with a scrape on a knee, the ...

Skip the bandaids + face reality

Todays episode is something I am sharing that I learned through the program I just completed, 75 hard. Because I learned on a deeper level, a lot about myself & I wanted to share with you my take on using bandaids to "solve problems" in your own personal life instead of facing the reality of what is, dealing with the hard uncomfortable emotions & how you might be running, numbing, hiding or shoving down whats going on a deeper level.  & I find just like a kid with a scrape on a knee, the ...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Ellyn HOW to IDENTIFY BURNOUT

This weeks podcast hits home because I recently connected the dots of burning myself out of my first job as a full time nurse. I kept trying to buy myself more time, push down the feelings of boredom & finding myself unmotivated/uninspired by things that once set my soul on fire.     Todays guest, Ellyn is a burnout + stress management coach. After going through her own version of burnout in graduate school she speaks so passionately about:  -How to identify what burnout & what it might loo...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Ellyn HOW to IDENTIFY BURNOUT

This weeks podcast hits home because I recently connected the dots of burning myself out of my first job as a full time nurse. I kept trying to buy myself more time, push down the feelings of boredom & finding myself unmotivated/uninspired by things that once set my soul on fire.     Todays guest, Ellyn is a burnout + stress management coach. After going through her own version of burnout in graduate school she speaks so passionately about:  -How to identify what burnout & what it might loo...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Corinne HOW to support your HORMONES to THRIVE

Today's guest has been one of my FAVORITE interviews to do because I am 1) in realtime learning SO MUCH about my body & my hormones and how it plays a role in what I do DAILY & Corinne is a POWERHOUSE speaker on the subject.  She is a certified holistic nutritionist who helps reproductive aged women learn about their bodies how their hormones are so intricately connected to everything they do and how to use nutrition, lifestyle, cycle syncing, supplementation & so much more to improve their...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Corinne HOW to support your HORMONES to THRIVE

Today's guest has been one of my FAVORITE interviews to do because I am 1) in realtime learning SO MUCH about my body & my hormones and how it plays a role in what I do DAILY & Corinne is a POWERHOUSE speaker on the subject.  She is a certified holistic nutritionist who helps reproductive aged women learn about their bodies how their hormones are so intricately connected to everything they do and how to use nutrition, lifestyle, cycle syncing, supplementation & so much more to improve their...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Liz 75 HARD + CHOOSING GROWTH

About 60 days ago I texted Liz D, my bestie, and told her that I was going to be starting 75 Hard she replied and said "oh damn idk if I can do it rn but I've thought about it, thanks for telling me + you'll do great" not even a few hours later she said "f it, I'm in, I ordered the book".... and THAT is what we have learned from this program. That life is never going to be convenient, there is going to be a lot of things you don't feel like doing & through this episode we are helping you b...

[NURSE] Compassion Fatigue

This one is for my nurse fam, we (you & I) love to help others.  I think of myself as a giver by nature.. Somebody who would do anything for anyone & maybe you can relate? After all, we got in to the profession for a reason We care about caring & care about the well-being of others About 6 months ago I found myself dreading going to work. Everyday I would walk out to the parking lot & just close my eyes finding myself making every excuse for why the shift was hard. I was searching high...

[NURSE] Compassion Fatigue

This one is for my nurse fam, we (you & I) love to help others.  I think of myself as a giver by nature.. Somebody who would do anything for anyone & maybe you can relate? After all, we got in to the profession for a reason We care about caring & care about the well-being of others About 6 months ago I found myself dreading going to work. Everyday I would walk out to the parking lot & just close my eyes finding myself making every excuse for why the shift was hard. I was searching high...

Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD

When you should all over yourself-- you create conflict WITHIN. Your internal environment craves boundary setting & value driven action that respects you & your energy. While your external environment is running on overdrive because you are putting unneeded pressure on yourself. “Shoulding” all over yourself leads to feeling guilty and overwhelmed which breeds inaction and stagnancy, so the more you feel like you “should” do something, the less likely you’ll actually do it. So just because...

Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD

When you should all over yourself-- you create conflict WITHIN. Your internal environment craves boundary setting & value driven action that respects you & your energy. While your external environment is running on overdrive because you are putting unneeded pressure on yourself. “Shoulding” all over yourself leads to feeling guilty and overwhelmed which breeds inaction and stagnancy, so the more you feel like you “should” do something, the less likely you’ll actually do it. So just because...

Building your LIFE RESUME

You will leave this episode feeling INSPIRED to go build YOUR life resume. Not the kind of resume that you upload to zip recruiter or slap on the desk of your next hiring manager but the one you get to build through EXPERIENCES, PEOPLE & EMOTIONS.   Shifting your focus from adding extra letters behind your name to growing your toolbox with real life experiences   Not focusing on what other people are doing but what UNIQUE experiences make your life, yours   Truly letting yourself...

Victim Mindset & Comparison robbing you of SELF IDENTITY

So you want to be/do something different? You have to learn to change your thoughts, first. In todays episode we are talking about how self-identity is shaped, how it drives our actions and is a direct reflection of how healthy/wealthy your internal environment is. Because humans are & act consistent with the way they see the world. Today we cover both the victim mindset AND comparison aka two places where the self-identity that you want to hold, get lost.  Don't forget to tag me in this w...

Victim Mindset & Comparison robbing you of SELF IDENTITY

So you want to be/do something different? You have to learn to change your thoughts, first. In todays episode we are talking about how self-identity is shaped, how it drives our actions and is a direct reflection of how healthy/wealthy your internal environment is. Because humans are & act consistent with the way they see the world. Today we cover both the victim mindset AND comparison aka two places where the self-identity that you want to hold, get lost.  Don't forget to tag me in this w...

Pursuing VISION when others "don't get it"

That moment when you are cloud nine excited about what it is you are pursuing & somebody who you thought would support you.. doesn't. You question your vision, you dim your light, you second guess yourself. HECK. NO. We are about to help you take radical responsibility for the vision that was so beautifully gifted FOR you & throughout todays episode I hope you realize it is not your job to convince others what the bigger picture is, it is your job to SHOW UP for what it is and PROVE to them ...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Laura- Nurse burnout, career pivots & so much more!

I am SO EXCITED for this weeks podcast episode- Laura is a powerhouse speaker and shifting the nursing culture norm every single day. Helping nurses identify burnout, sharing tangible tools & resources to find yourself outside of nursing & so much more. She is spreading light & joy to the profession while simultaneously leading others to do the same.  You can find Laura on IG @laura.w.wiley, don't forget to tag us in your takeaways from this week!  CONNECT WITH ME: IG: @michaela_robertso...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Laura- Nurse burnout, career pivots & so much more!

I am SO EXCITED for this weeks podcast episode- Laura is a powerhouse speaker and shifting the nursing culture norm every single day. Helping nurses identify burnout, sharing tangible tools & resources to find yourself outside of nursing & so much more. She is spreading light & joy to the profession while simultaneously leading others to do the same.  You can find Laura on IG @laura.w.wiley, don't forget to tag us in your takeaways from this week! 

[INTERVIEW] w/ Misha- Relationships, Self Love & Dating OH MY ;)

I am SO EXCITED to bring this weeks podcast guest on, an absolute powerhouse RELATIONSHIP COACH, new momma & radiation physicist Misha (@mishakoko) who helps women conquer self love, figure out if their relationships can be fixed, whats going on inside of them and helping women identify why they stay in relationships that aren't actually serving them. If you're trying to figure out the self love/self love discovery phase will simultaneously trying to navigate relationships this episode is ...

[INTERVIEW] w/ Misha- Relationships, Self Love & Dating OH MY ;)

I am SO EXCITED to bring this weeks podcast guest on, an absolute powerhouse RELATIONSHIP COACH, new momma & radiation physicist Misha (@mishakoko) who helps women conquer self love, figure out if their relationships can be fixed, whats going on inside of them and helping women identify why they stay in relationships that aren't actually serving them. If you're trying to figure out the self love/self love discovery phase will simultaneously trying to navigate relationships this episode is ...

[INTERVIEW] Life chats with Liz

I am SO excited for this weeks podcast with my absolute bestie LIZ. Todays episode is literally a LIFE CHAT- we talk about everything from fear to dropping out of college & saying "F the path of should be" to moving across the country to how to better manage your energy and everything in between.  A friendly reminder: surround yourself by people who push you, inspire you AND call you out on your BS when you need it. I hope you enjoy this weeks podcast episode as much as we loved recording ...

Want more GROWTH?

Growth is a choice & truthfully -- if you're not growing, you're dying.. but because you are apart of this community I know you have it on your HEART to grow, more. My power mantra recently has been: MOVE MOUNTAINS.  Why? Because we didn't come here to play small.  We weren't meant to live mediocre.  YOU have so much untapped potential.  In todays podcast episode I want to EMPOWER you to STAY CURIOUS. Why? Because curiosity allows you to get good, at getting lucky. Know your fears ...

REBUILD your BELIEF system

In this weeks podcast episode we are covering 1) what your belief system is 2) where yours was formed 3) how to rebuild a belief system that is going to EMPOWER you to level up, in all areas of your life.  The most important question to ask yourself: is this FOR me or NOT for me? You always get a choice and it all starts with self awareness. At the end of todays podcast episode I share with you some journal prompt to get those wheels turning to help you identify and challenge your belief...

[INTERVIEW W/ RAE] Conquer your Mindset & Master Manifestations

Today's episode is an interview with Rae, a POWERHOUSE, women's manifestation and mindset coach. She was in a doctorate program to become a clinical psychologist when she decided she was going to quit that path and PURSUE what lit a fire in her soul.. helping others reach their goals. We chat about WHAT manifestations and affirmations even are, how and why they work. The fun SCIENCE(Y) stuff behind how your brain is wired. Finding the disconnect for you when it comes to bridging the gap of...

What you RESIST, PERSISTS

"Take the path of least resistance.." I say HECK NAH. You might think resistance = run. But resistance is usually a sign that you're doing something new, getting outside of your comfort zone and on your way to GROWTH. It's when you fight the resistance that it becomes a 'problem'.    "What you resist, persists" - Carl Jung a Swiss psychiatrist once said because when you are so powerfully focused with energy and emotion on what you DON'T want, you rob yourself of attracting what you DO wa...

Is it REALLY the finish line you are after?

How many times have you said once I achieve ___ then I will be successful or happy? You are not alone on that one but finding JOY in the process, realizing that your worth is not validated by a finish line or end goal and that all of your success IS for you, you start to live differently. ' Todays pep talk was inspired by running lucky marathon #5 this past weekend-- this training cycle was so much different than others because I TRULY celebrated every mile, every run & everyday.    ...

CHALLENGE for CHANGE

Are you with #challengeforchange starting TODAY? Staying in your comfort zone is where dreams fizzle & die, put politely. It's not going to help you create the change for the life you want.  & the longer you hold out/wait how many opporunties/moments do you miss Asking yourself: Why am I CRAVING this change? Who am I going to be on the other side of my comfort zone? Find people that live one step ahead of you. An environment that is constantly pushing you. It’s not an external ...

Change the CAUSE not the EFFECT

No this isn't a "woo wooey" change your mindset, change your life type of podcast episode. There is SO MUCH more to changing your reality than just your mindset, but I am a firm believer your mindset is the most powerful tool you have.   Your external environment will only be as rich, fulfilled and driven as your internal environment. You can affirm where your at is not where you want to go but you have to do it in a positive way. Realize you are not the victim, life is not working again...

"Maybe she was born with it"

... but so were YOU. It's easy to sit in admiration of what others are doing and think "that could never be me" but when you realize that success doesn't get handed to ANYBODY on a silver platter, instead it's a direct reflection of hard work & dedication those who are willing, put in. She wasn't born with it, she's not at an advantage, she's not one step ahead of you -- it's time to step out of dimming your own light and IN TO creating the life for yourself using your ultimate superpower,...

[INTERVIEW] Money + Mindset w/ Allie

Today's special guest is Allie, also known as The Debt Free Nurse. Allie paid of 46k of student loan debt and 15k in credit card debt, but how?! She is a powerhouse of knowledge & encouragement when it comes to conquering your money mindset. She provides tangible tools & also insight on how to shift your belief system & align your core values with your spending habits so you can live a life that feels fulfilled to you. Being in the season of twenty-something it can feel hard, overwhelmin...

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Do you live in the "GOOD ENOUGH" culture?

“Only the MEDIOCRE are always at their best”, is that you? Living a life where you say "well, good enough I guess". To your job. To snoozing your alarm. To your workouts. To your relationships.  Are you one of the few who is actually willing to put in the work to create the life you want? Do you believe that you are WORTHY? Do you understand the ROOT of where your current value & belief set come from? ENOUGH with the good enough culture. Let's create a community of people who are NOT...

[INTERVIEW] Do you run for the hills or learn how to keep making forward progress? w/ Gabrielle

Gabby is a former Georgia peach, & nursing student who simultaneously was a D2 college athlete. She is now a nurse in a beach community working in emergency medicine who is also going back to school to get her Family Nurse Practitioner.  In todays episode I'm chatting with Gabby about her story, how she was a full time nursing student while also having to shift her priorities as a D2 athlete. She lost her athletic scholarship but never let that her lose sight of the bigger picture.  Ther...

ENERGY leaks.. time to PLUG IT ;)

Do you know where your energy leaks are? Do you even know what an energy leak is? Do you get to the end of your day and think to yourself "WOW, I am pooped and have NOTHING left to give"   I have a feeling it's time to do an energy audit and that is exactly what we are covering in this episode. Learning to bring SELF AWARENESS and OWNERSHIP to your energy is when you start to tap in to max growth. When you are able to give your BEST energy to the things and people that are most imp...

the PLAYGROUND.. of your 20's

Figuring out “adulting” while simultaneously trying to “get your ish together HELLO TWENTIES, the best but worst playground to be on.. can I get an AMEN?! but like are any of us doing it right..?! that WTF am I doing— it’s REAL, you’re not alone -- *BIG GULP* because these are the years that set the trajectory for the rest of our lives. Will you end up on moon or mars? You have to learn to take ADVANTAGE of the opportunities that are right in front of you. THE BOOK REC: The Rocket Years ...

[WORKSHOP REPLAY] MOST CONFIDENT YOU

This weeks podcast episode is something NEW but it's still just as fire. Honestly- I am so damn proud of 2019 Michaela for deciding to put in her REPS to continue to build her CONFIDENCE.  Confidence is something everybody strives for. To be more confident in your own skin. To be more confident in your skills. To build confidence to boost self-esteem. But REALLY- what is the end goal of "achieving confidence". It's who you BECOME in the process. All of the things you want to be, do, ac...

3 PRACTICES to quit self sabotaging your goals

Can you relate to these 3 mindset tendencies that are self sabotaging you from reaching your goals?  Point A to point B is NOT linear but what could you do to unlock even more within you? Looking at external things is easy to do when you're not where you want to be yet, but point the finger at YOU, is it YOU that is holding you back? Take OWNERSHIP & PRACTICE overcoming these behaviors. 1- DISQUALIFYING yourself before you even start — why it won’t work for you, all of the things tha...

3 PRACTICES to quit self sabotaging your goals

Can you relate to these 3 mindset tendencies that are self sabotaging you from reaching your goals?  Point A to point B is NOT linear but what could you do to unlock even more within you? Looking at external things is easy to do when you're not where you want to be yet, but point the finger at YOU, is it YOU that is holding you back? Take OWNERSHIP & PRACTICE overcoming these behaviors. 1- DISQUALIFYING yourself before you even start — why it won’t work for you, all of the things tha...

check mark the box syndrome vs. INTENTIONAL action

Are you guilty of just going through the motions? Check marking the boxes? Do you have INTENTION behind your actions? If not, tune in to todays episode to learn how to create more INTENTIONAL action in your life to help move you forward while bridging the gap of where you are vs. where you want to go.  The way you do one thing is the way you do everything so finding INTENTION in even the smallest moments, bringing self awareness to WHAT you consume, how you set goals and gaining CLARITY ...

check mark the box syndrome vs. INTENTIONAL action

Are you guilty of just going through the motions? Check marking the boxes? Do you have INTENTION behind your actions? If not, tune in to todays episode to learn how to create more INTENTIONAL action in your life to help move you forward while bridging the gap of where you are vs. where you want to go.  The way you do one thing is the way you do everything so finding INTENTION in even the smallest moments, bringing self awareness to WHAT you consume, how you set goals and gaining CLARITY ...

For when you're feeling "held back"

It's easy to sit around and say "they are so brave", "I wish I had their drive" but you never think TWICE about that person being YOU, it's time to stop admiring and starting BEING Turning the “that could never be me” to --> WHY THE HECK NOT YOU!? That GUT FEELING is real- that rumble of holy cow I have no idea what I am doing but  I really want to figure it out, is there for a REASON. FUTURE you needs YOU today to take action & stop being held back from LEVELING UP. Instant gratificat...

REFILL your personal ENERGY tank

Are you that person who waits until your low fuel light is flashing at you in your car OR are you the person who catches it before it hits empty to refill? What about your PERSONAL energy tank- are you that person who exhaust all of your resources until you have nothing left to give OR are the person who is proactive & maps out your energy? Because the most valuable resource you have: YOUR ENERGY So HOW do you recharge? How can you create a routine around your introverted vs. extrovert...

UNLOCK your GROWTH

Your MAX potential growth? It's around the corner but it's up to you to UNLOCK that growth. It requires looking inward, asking yourself "how can I get outside of my comfort zone in order to GROW more?"  In todays episode we are talking about how you can tackle the three things that might be holding you back from your GROWTH.  Your mindset & perception of the season you are in.  The need to be "perfect" before trying. The external noise aka other peoples opinions & no matter what you ...

LESSONS & BLESSINGS in 2020

RAPID FIRE OF MY TOP 20 LESSONS IN 2020 because MAN was it a year of MASSIVE GROWTH. From learning to give my best energy instead of just the rest, living for ME, not for others, creating INTERNAL happiness and learning to love myself more while finding comfort in ALONE time, investing time and ENERGY to help me LIVE a life FULL of potential, massive changes moving across the US causing GROWTH and so much more! This podcast journey was one of my biggest blessings in 2020 and so grateful fo...

Setting GOALS with your HEART

Going off the traditional path of "here is how to set & accomplish new year goals" and instead talking about setting GOALS with your HEART aka a framework to set goals that you are actually attracted to instead of goals you just "feel like you should be doing" because of the external noise going on around you. Using the HEART framework AND digging in to the 7 layer why challenge will help you set goals that ACTUALLY have clarity, the messy action steps will follow but it all starts with th...

Learning to say NO & NOT feel guilty

Raise your hand high, if you're a chronic people pleaser like me, or even my recovering chronic people pleasers, where ya at!? When you want to say no --> do you feel guilty? awkward? selfish? FOMO? like you need to apologize or justify you're answer? HECK NAH GF- 2021 is the year we are making the CHOICE to go from being the "YES WOMEN" to the "N-O WOMEN" in order to protect your energy, take action that feels aligned with you and get rid of the guilt that comes with saying NO.  OPT I...

Learning to say NO & NOT feel guilty

Raise your hand high, if you're a chronic people pleaser like me, or even my recovering chronic people pleasers, where ya at!? When you want to say no --> do you feel guilty? awkward? selfish? FOMO? like you need to apologize or justify you're answer? HECK NAH GF- 2021 is the year we are making the CHOICE to go from being the "YES WOMEN" to the "N-O WOMEN" in order to protect your energy, take action that feels aligned with you and get rid of the guilt that comes with saying NO.  OPT I...