POTH | Psychology of The Heart Podcast

Part 1 of the Get Your Ops Together Mini Series: In this episode, I’m diving into something every leader struggles with, but rarely names out loud: decision fatigue.

It’s not the big choices that drain us; it’s the constant stream of small ones: what to reply to, what to prioritize, when to rest, and how to lead. Over time, those small decisions chip away at your energy, your confidence, and your clarity...

In this episode (Part 2 of the Art of Listening), we’re diving deeper into what it really means to listen…to yourself, to others, and to the spaces in between.

Because leadership isn’t built on what you say. It’s built on what you hear and how you respond.

We’ll explore how self-listening builds inner trust and why listening to others creates psychological safety that fuels confidence, collaboration, and creativity. From learning t...

In this episode (Part I), I’m diving into something leadership books touch but rarely go deep enough on: listening.

Not just listening to others...but listening to yourself.

Because self-listening is where real self-trust begins, and self-trust is what allows us to show up with grounded, steady confidence in our teams, our work, and our relationships. The way we listen to our inner world shapes everything: how we lead, how we commu...

Storytelling is one of the oldest ways we’ve connected as humans, and it’s still one of the most powerful tools in business and leadership today. In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle Evans-Cole to explore the essence and history of storytelling, why stories matter so deeply, and how they shape the way we build trust, connection, and authentic influence.

We’ll dive into how storytelling connects people on a human level, why it’s ...

In this episode, I sit down with my client, Jenn Graus, LCPC of Thrive Ahead Co. to explore the powerful connection between personal development and professional growth. We dive into what it really means to show up authentically in business, why putting yourself out there matters, and how curiosity is the key that unlocks transformation.

When you know yourself, every experience becomes an opportunity for growth: you can learn from ...

Sometimes the biggest shifts in business don’t come from sweeping strategies or 5-year plans, they come from the tiny, everyday choices that shape how you lead, communicate, and connect.

In this episode, we’re diving into the micro-moments that quietly influence your business and leadership. The way you pause before responding, how you hold boundaries in real time, even the tone you bring to a team check-in...these are the moments ...

When was the last time your creativity felt truly alive? In this episode, I explore the deep connection between nervous system safety and creativity in leadership and business. Too often, we try to “fix” creative blocks with strategy, structure, or more discipline. 

But the truth is: you can’t access your full creative capacity when you’re still operating from survival mode.

We’ll talk about why authentic expression is impossible w...

In this deeply candid episode of Psychology of The Heart, I sit down with Jenn T. Peterson to explore the fear of being seen: why it holds us back, how it shows up in our personal and professional lives, and what it truly takes to embrace vulnerability and visibility without losing ourselves.

We dive into the messy, human moments of hesitation, the subtle ways fear can sabotage our growth, and the gentle strategies to move past it ...

In this follow-up to our conversation on the fear of being seen, Bonus Episode Part II of Psychology of The Heart explores what happens after we allow ourselves to truly be seen. Jenn T. Peterson and I dig into the emotional, professional, and creative shifts that happen when you lean into your authenticity and embrace your true self.

We talk about how shedding fear opens space for creativity, connection, and empowerment, and share...

In this introspective and grounding solo episode, I explore the truth we often try to avoid: that what we don’t face within ourselves doesn’t just disappear...it shows up in our leadership, our systems, and our team dynamics.

From the meetings that feel forced to the SOPs you never update, avoidance has a ripple effect.

We talk about how emotional bypassing leaks into our communication, how dysregulation in your nervous system beco...

If the grass is greener over there… why are you still here? What happens when we keep choosing everything, seeing everything...except ourselves?

From breathwork to journaling to self-care rituals, we often check the “healing boxes” without ever asking: Are we actually facing what needs to be healed

Or, better yet… Do we even feel healed?

Today, I’m sharing what it really costs to avoid your own becoming, and why the only way to cre...

I’ve been thinking about how we learn to choose ourselves. When we choose ourselves even when no one’s clapping yet. In this casual and honest chat with content creative, full-time project manager, wife, mom, and business owner, Alex Williams, we dive into the ripples of saying “why not me?” and letting visibility feel like liberation, not performance. We lean into: 🖤 The emotional labor of allowing ourselves to be seen 🖤 Quiet...

One thing I’ve been thinking about is: how do I show myself so people truly see me? Beyond collaboration, beyond social media, beyond what’s visible on the surface?

In this soft and introspective episode, I explore the grief of leaving your past self behind, the lingering guilt of choosing differently, and the courage it takes to finally be seen...especially after stepping out of hustle culture and into a slower, truer way of livin...

Comparison is often called a thief of joy, but what if it's also a mirror? In this solo episode, I explore the subtle but powerful ways comparison can fill the void when we stop performing for others and finally try to listen to ourselves. We’ll talk about how it often masks grief, fear, and uncertainty when we’re in between versions of who we were and who we’re becoming.

This isn’t about fixing or bypassing the discomfort. It’s ab...

In this heartfelt episode, I delve into the transformative journey from chronic people-pleasing to embracing genuine authenticity. Sharing personal experiences and insights, I explore how stepping away from the need to appease others can initially feel unsettling, even painful.

We discuss the deep-rooted survival patterns that fuel people-pleasing behaviors, the emotional turbulence that arises when setting new boundaries, and the ...

This one’s been sitting with me for a while...the tension between doing and being, between momentum and meaning. In this solo episode, I open up about what it really means to live anti-hustle. Not just in theory, but in how we show up for ourselves and our lives. Together, we explore how hustle culture sneaks into our everyday patterns, how it disconnects us from our own worthiness, and what it costs us: physically, emotionally, r...

In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Wendy McSparren, a values-driven entrepreneur and grounded visionary. Together, we explore what it means to lead a business that truly reflects your heart and to stay anchored in your values, even when the world pulls you toward “shoulds” and external expectations.

Wendy opened up about the power of staying true to herself, building a business that mirrors her deeper purpose, an...

In this reflective solo episode, I explore the quiet, revolutionary power of curiosity. Together, we consider what it might feel like to trade certainty for wonder, to slow down, tune in, and remember the wisdom already living within us. We’ll reflect on how practicing curiosity can feel like an act of rebellion in a world that prizes certainty and speed, and why choosing wonder over knowing might just be the most radical thing we...

This isn’t just an introduction, it’s a ~soulful~ invitation. Pull up a chair as I share what this space is really about: curiosity, connection, and coming home to yourself. In this opening episode, I break open what it means to feel safe enough to ask real questions, get honest with where we are, and start from the heart.

Let this be your soft landing and your gentle spark forward.

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