You Love & You Learn Podcast

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  #137 - There’s More to Life Than Striving and Achievement w/ Meghan Gifford 04.08.2026 35min

  This week, I'm joined by Meghan Gifford - a private guide to founders, visionaries, and leaders who spent a decade in boardrooms working on billion-dollar deals before walking away at the peak of her career.Meghan opens up about her "gold star girl" (the achievement-driven identity she built from childhood) and the moment she realized that all the striving, perfectionism, and control wasn't actually leading to the feeling she was chasing. We talk about what it looks like to loosen the grip without everything falling apart, how to tell whether your choices are coming from fear or from your wise inner self, and the tiny moments of trust that slowly build a different way of living.This conversation is for anyone who's ever tied their worth to their achievements and is curious about what exists on the other side ❣️Mentioned in This Episode:Meghan’s InstagramMeghan’s WebsiteAdditional resources:FREE Resource: Breathwork BasicsSign Up for a Breathwork PackageGet the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit hereVisit my websiteConnect with me on Instagram 
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  #136 - Expanding Your Capacity for Joy with Taylor Welch 21.07.2026 41min

  This week, I'm joined by Taylor Welch: a yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and coach who blends sacred wisdom with modern science to guide women back to their wholeness.Taylor opens up about the 30-day joy experiment she gave herself after realizing that joy felt genuinely unsafe in her body, and what happened when she decided to let joy lead her decisions instead. We talk about why so many of us are wired to orient toward pain, what gets in the way of actually receiving joy, and the small everyday practices that can start to bring it back💓Mentioned in This Episode:Taylor's InstagramTaylor's websiteAdditional resources:FREE Resource: Breathwork BasicsSign Up for a Breathwork PackageGet the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit hereVisit my websiteConnect with me on Instagram 
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  #135 - How to Shift Out of an Emotional Funk 07.07.2026 25min

  In this week’s episode, I'm getting real about the emotional funk I've been in lately and the framework that helped me start to shift out of it.I'm walking you through the Emotional Triad, a tool that looks at three things that impact our emotional state: our physiology, what we're focused on, and what we're making things mean. I share what this has looked like in my own life recently and the small shifts that have already started to make a difference.This isn't about fixing your emotions, it's about learning to work with them❣️Additional resources:FREE Resource: Breathwork BasicsSign Up for a Breathwork PackageGet the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit hereVisit my websiteConnect with me on Instagram 
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  #134 - Getting What You Want Requires Audacity w/ Kira Mathews 23.06.2026 46min

  This week, I'm joined by Kira Matthews - coach, speaker, and the creator of Pitch School. She helps people unlock their most confident selves so they can go after the dreams they once thought were impossible.We dig into the inner critic and how it shows up to keep us small, why asking for what we want is so often harder than it should be, and how reframing rejection can completely shift the way we move through life. This conversation is a reminder that audacity doesn't have to be loud or extreme, sometimes it can be found in doing the little things that we've been putting off❣️Mentioned in the episode:Follow Kira on InstagramKira’s websiteAdditional resources:FREE Resource: Breathwork BasicsSign up for Private Coaching & Breathwork PackageGet the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit hereVisit my websiteConnect with me on Instagram
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  #133 - Healing Anxiety Beyond Talk Therapy with Tori Lutz 09.06.2026 49min

  This week, I'm joined by Tori Lutz, a spinal energetics practitioner and a transformational mindset & somatic coach who spent two decades in talk therapy before discovering that healing her anxiety required getting out of her head and into her body.We talk about why so many of us get stuck intellectualizing our experiences, what it actually means to "feel it to heal it," and the difference between identifying as an anxious person versus simply having moments of anxiety (a shift that has been completely transformative for both of us).This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like they *know* all the things but nothing is actually changing - and is ready to explore a different way in 🤍Mentioned in the episode: Follow Tori on InstagramTori’s WebsiteAdditional resources:FREE Resource: Breathwork BasicsSign up for Private Coaching & Breathwork PackageGet the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit hereVisit my websiteConnect with me on Instagram
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  #132 - Do I Still Have Relationship Anxiety? (My Honest Answer) 19.05.2026 17min

  Welcome back!!! 💓 It feels really meaningful to be here again after taking some time away.In this episode, I’m sharing a bit of a life and identity update: what’s been shifting for me over the past year, why I stepped away from the podcast for a period of time, and the honest answer to a question I’ve been getting a lot lately:Do I still experience relationship anxiety?The answer surprised me… and it might surprise you too.In this conversation, I open up about what it actually looks like for me to still have moments of anxiety, while no longer identifying as someone who has relationship anxiety. I talk about the difference between experiencing anxious thoughts and being defined by them, and how my relationship to those moments has completely changed over time.Additional resources:Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit hereSign up for private coachingVisit my websiteConnect with me on Instagram
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  #131 - Building Real Wealth Through Our Relationships w/ Sahil Bloom 30.09.2025 42min

  This week, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor, Sahil Bloom, as he shares the life-changing insights behind his book Five Types of Wealth.We talk about what it really means to design a life that feels rich (far beyond money). Sahil opens up about the wake-up call that shifted his own priorities and the simple daily practices that helped him rebuild around what truly matters.This conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to live by someone else’s definition of success. Small, intentional actions can create profound change.Mentioned in the episode: Five Types of Wealth by Sahil BloomSahil’s InstagramSahil’s WebsiteAdditional resources:Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access)Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community Visit my websiteConnect with me on Instagram
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  #130 - I didn't realize how often I stuffed down my real feelings until now... 23.09.2025 23min

  In this video, I share the 3 patterns I realized were holding me back, and how I’ve been working to reset them during Week 4 of The Artist’s Way (which, let’s be honest, took me way more than a week to get through… 😅).If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, or just in need of a reset, I hope these reflections give you ideas for ways to reconnect and move forward (even when you don’t have it all figured out).Mentioned in the episode:Is it Anxiety or Is It Intuition WebinarAdditional Resources:⁠Connect with me on IG⁠⁠Get The Relationship Anxiety Toolkit⁠⁠Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community⁠ ⁠Visit my website
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  #129 - Navigating shame and criticism in healthier ways 16.09.2025 29min

  I’m back for a (slightly delayed) recap of the Artist’s Way Chapter 3 - Recovering a Sense of Power. And to get your power back, Julia Cameron talks about bouncing back from feeling shame (unworthy, I am doing something bad or wrong, I am embarrassed of myself) and bouncing back from criticism (especially when the criticism is not helpful and leads to feeling more shame or ickiness!)—both topics I found SO helpful, especially this week.Later in the video, I get honest about my own feelings of shame this week, my aha moment about some criticism I received this week, and share how daily morning pages + my artist date went this week!Things mentioned in this video:Join the You Love and You Learn PatreonThe Artist’s Way bookOwaken Breathwork 7-Day trial (video I mentioned is Meeting Uncomfortable Emotions)Additional Resources:⁠Connect with me on IG⁠⁠Get The Relationship Anxiety Toolkit⁠⁠Visit my website
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  #128 - To Feel More Fulfilled, We Must Release Skepticism and Self-Doubt 09.09.2025 20min

  Week two explores self-doubt and skepticism as big blocks to living a more creative + fulfilling life, the dangers of surrounding ourselves with people who don’t support our vision, the importance of paying attention to your life to make space for more delight, and gives advice for how to feel proud of ourselves as artists (or people who are healing + growing).I also share my serendipitous story from my Artist Date this week!Thank you for being here!Things mentioned in this video:The Artist’s Way bookAdditional Resources:Connect with me on IGGet The Relationship Anxiety ToolkitJoin the You Love and You Learn Patreon community Visit my website
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  #127 - Why We Stay Blocked (Even When We Say We Want Change) 02.09.2025 38min

  I’m back with a recap of Week 1 of The Artist’s Way sharing my key takeaways that go far beyond creativity. This isn’t a book summary, it’s sharing what was most helpful for me because I imagine it will also be helpful for you, too!Week one dips into creating a sense of inner safety (for our inner artists, but also for general life), why we stay blocked even when we say we want to change), the importance of letting ourselves be a beginner (and suck at things), and how to be on our own team instead of self-sabotaging.Stick around to the end where I share my honest review of doing daily morning pages, and what I did for my first ‘Artist Date’ this week!I hope this video encourages you wherever you are in your own creative or personal growth journey + I am rooting for youuuu.Things mentioned in the episode:Instagram post I mentioned taking quick action onThe Artist’s Way bookGet The Relationship Anxiety ToolkitAdditional Resources:Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community Connect with me on InstagramVisit my website
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  #126 - When It’s Time to Expand… Even If It’s Scary 26.08.2025 34min

  After 5 years of building You Love and You Learn and focusing primarily on relationship anxiety... I’m feeling a pull I can’t ignore any longer! A pull to expand and share other parts of my life outside of feeling anxious in my relationship. More about joy, creativity, self-trust, and how to live a full life.This is the start of a new series where I'll take you behind the scenes as I explore what it means to evolve in my business and on social media (without burning everything to the ground!!)I'm starting The Artist’s Way in the hopes it will help me get out of the creative block I've been feeling (aka - resistance to try something new!). Excited to take you along with me for the journey!Things mentioned in this video:the DIY matcha video I mentionedThe Artist’s Way bookdoing the bare minimum Artist’s Way, thanks to MJ and Anna of @weare_internetpeopleAdditional Resources:connect with me on IG Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access)Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon communityVisit my website
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  #125 - Becoming the Most Honest Version of Yourself with Survivor 48’s Shauhin Davari 15.07.2025 49min

  This episode is an honest look at what it means to find your voice and show up authentically in life, relationships, and even on national television. Shauhin Davari, public speaking coach and cast member of Survivor Season 48, joins me to talk about how journaling, breathwork, and mindset shifts can help you stop performing and start being the fullest version of yourself.   Use code: “YLYL” for 20% off Shauhin’s offerings Shauhin’s Website Connect with Shauhin on Instagram   Additional Resources: Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access) Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community Visit my website Connect with me on Instagram
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  #124 - The Love You Give Becomes the Love You Get 01.07.2025 21min

  This episode is an open-hearted reflection on what the quote “The love I give becomes the love I get” brought up for me, and how it inspired the creation of a new July 7-Day Challenge inside the You Love and You Learn Patreon community. It’s a gentle reminder that even in overwhelming times, connection can be built through small acts of kindness and intention. Whether you join the challenge or not, I hope this conversation helps you feel more connected to yourself, to those around you, and to the version of you that wants to show up with more love. JOIN THE 7 DAY CHALLENGE HERE   Mentioned in the episode: Curry and Rowland, 2018 Post, 2005    Additional Resources: Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access) Visit my website Connect with me on Instagram
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  #123 - Letting Go of Who You Think You “Should” Be with Mollie Birney 17.06.2025 40min

  In this episode, I’m joined by Clinical Life Coach & Consultant and former therapist Mollie Birney to discuss the role identity plays in all aspects of our lives. We talk about why letting go of the labels we put on ourselves is often the scariest (and most freeing) thing we can do. Molly shares her personal journey from licensed therapist to coach, the concept of “freedom work,” and how we can stop trying to fix ourselves and instead be in relationship with the parts of us we’ve tried to avoid.   Mentioned in the episode:  Mollie’s Website Get The Freedom Coursebook Connect with Mollie on Instagram   Additional resources: Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access) Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community  Visit my website Connect with me on Instagram
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  #122 - Navigating Motherhood with Anxious & OCD Tendencies with Kiyomi LaFleur 03.06.2025 37min

  In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with returning guest Kiyomi, with Awaken Into Love, to talk about her journey into motherhood and the powerful inner transformations it brought with it. She opens up about the spiritual and emotional journey of becoming a mom, and how she navigated postpartum challenges while maintaining a sense of self. We explore the parallels between motherhood and relationship anxiety, and how both call us into deeper compassion and trust. Whether you're a parent, on the path to becoming one, or simply going through a big life transition, this conversation is for you. Mentioned in the episode:  Episode #15: Is Resistance Blocking Your From Healing Relationship Anxiety/ROCD? With Kiyomi LaFleur of Awaken Into Love Connect with Kiyomi on Instagram Kiyomi’s Website Awaken into Love Youtube Channel   Additional resources: Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access) Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community  Visit my website Connect with me on Instagram  
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  #121 - Throwback Episode: “Am I ‘In Love’, or Do I Just Love Them?” 20.05.2025 54min

  Bringing back an oldie but goodie episode this week! Whether you’re hearing it for the first time, or if you heard it when it first aired back in May 2023, I hope you will find some nuggets of wisdom to take away.    In this episode, I address questions like: “Did I fall out love with my partner?” “What if I feel love toward my partner, but don’t feel IN LOVE with my partner?” “What if we fall out of love in the future…then what?” “If you fall out of love…can you fall back “in love”? I explore what the differences are between being “in love” and “love” and give you new ways of thinking about love that can expand your perspective. Excited to hear what you think of this one! DM me @youloveandyoulearn on Instagram with your thoughts :) And if you are enjoying the podcast, it would mean the world to me if you can leave a review + rate the podcast. I appreciate you! — Additional resources: Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access) Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community  Visit my website Connect with me on Instagram  
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  #120 - It’s Wedding Week! My Reflections and Intentions Before the Big Day 06.05.2025 22min

  It's officially wedding week! 🎉💍 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my wedding season — from setting intentions before my bridal shower and bachelorette, to navigating unexpected bumps, practicing presence, and learning how to receive love and support from those closest to me. I also share some honest reflections about the final month of wedding planning — the pressure that builds, how I’m handling human moments (yes, even with years of personal growth work!), and why setting boundaries has been a key theme during this busy, exciting season. Whether you’re planning your own big event, navigating milestones, or just curious about the real emotional side of wedding prep, I hope this episode feels like a warm, honest conversation with a friend.    Additional resources: Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access) Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community  Visit my website Connect with me on Instagram
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  #119 - Throwback Episode: Relationships Force Us to Answer Life’s Big Questions 29.04.2025 29min

  Bringing back an oldie but goodie episode this week! Whether you’re hearing it for the first time, or if you heard it when it first aired back in February 2023, I hope you will find some nuggets of wisdom to take away.    When you’re in a relationship, life’s big questions present themself: Who I am I? What do I believe? What do I value? How do I want life to look? What is normal?   In this episode, I walk through these big life questions and help normalize asking them within the context of a relationship.    Additional resources: Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access) Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community  Visit my website Connect with me on Instagram
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  #118 - Releasing Intensity in Relationships and Career 22.04.2025 28min

  In this solo episode, I’m sharing what it’s looked like to reduce the pressure and urgency I used to bring into two major areas of my life: my relationship and my work. From letting go of perfectionism in partnership, to allowing myself to embrace a season of maintenance in business, this episode is a reflection on how releasing intensity can actually create more ease, connection, and clarity. Whether you’re navigating a big life change (like a wedding!) or simply noticing that things feel a little too much lately, this is your invitation to pause and reflect on where you can invite in some compassion and be more gentle with yourself.   Additional resources: Apply for private coaching Get the Relationship Anxiety Toolkit here! (instant + lifetime access) Join the You Love and You Learn Patreon community  Visit my website Connect with me on Instagram