The Landy Peek Podcast

Episodes

• Episode #95 When “Fine” Isn’t Actually Fine 01.07.2026 39m

  This week on The Landy Peek Podcast, I’m sharing a moment with Denny that did not go the way I wanted. We were working on fly spray, and after I thought we had taken the right steps, she had a big spook. What had felt like progress suddenly became a place where we had to slow way down, go back to the beginning, and rebuild trust. This episode is about the difference between tolerating something and truly feeling okay with it. Because sometimes a horse can stand there and seem fine, but her body is not actually settled. And honestly, we do this as humans too. We get through the hard thing. We hold it together. We survive the moment. But that does not always mean our body has fully processed what happened. In this episode, I talk about anticipation, stress, repair, nervous system responses, parenting, anxiety, and the way horses can reveal what we so often miss in ourselves. We’ll look at why “we’ve done this before” does not always mean “we’re okay today,” why repair often takes longer than prevention, and why the body needs to know the answer before the question is asked. This conversation is for anyone who has ever realized they were calling something fine when their body was only tolerating it.
• Episode #94 The 13th Rabbit: Why You Explode Over “Nothing” 21.06.2026 41m

  Have you ever snapped over something small and then wondered, Why did I react like that? The backpack on the floor.The socks no one can find.The one more question at the end of a long day. In this episode, Landy shares what training her wild Mustang yearling, Denny, is teaching her about stress, attunement, parenting, nervous system regulation, and the moment we mistake the “last thing” for the real problem. Using Warwick Schiller’s concept of the 13 rabbits, Landy explores why people — and horses — don’t usually explode out of nowhere. There are almost always subtle signals first. A turned ear. A step away. A shorter fuse. A body already carrying too much. This conversation bridges horse training, motherhood, perimenopause, emotional reactivity, and the reality that we are not the same person every day. Some days we have more capacity. Some days we are closer to our limit before the day even begins. And when we learn to work with the horse, the child, the partner, and the self we actually have today, everything changes. In This Episode Landy talks about: Why small things can trigger big reactions Warwick Schiller’s “13 rabbits” concept What Denny the Mustang revealed about stress and attunement Why behavior is often communication, not defiance The difference between agenda-driven interaction and relational awareness What “work with the horse you have today” means in real life How this applies to parenting, partnership, perimenopause, and daily overwhelm Why subtle signals matter before the big blow-up How nervous systems need real reset moments, not constant pushing through Follow our journey on IG @landy_Peek
• Episode #93 Trust Is Built Before Anyone Asks Anything of You 15.06.2026 45m

  Trust isn't built when you ask for something. It's built long before that moment ever arrives. Before a horse accepts a halter, lifts a hoof, or follows your lead, they're studying you. They're paying attention to whether you're predictable, consistent, attentive, and safe to be around. People do the same thing. In this episode, we're sharing our first two days working with Denny, the wild mustang yearling we were matched with through the Mustang Challenge. Joined by my daughter Tegan and son Isaac, we talk about the unexpected milestones, surprising moments, and the foundation that made them possible. What surprised us wasn't what Denny learned. It was how much trust had already been built before we ever asked anything of her. Together we explore: • Why relationship comes before training• The surprising progress Denny made in her first two days• What horses teach us about trust, safety, and connection• How choice creates confidence• Why calm training isn't boring—it's the goal• The balance between trusting a horse and respecting that they're still a horse• What happens when you stop focusing on outcomes and start paying attention to the relationship This conversation goes far beyond horses. It's about leadership, parenting, relationships, and the reality that trust is rarely built in the big moments. It's built in the hundreds of small interactions that happen beforehand. Because before anyone follows your lead, they're deciding whether they feel safe with you.
• Episode #92 We can't save 63,000 horses. But we can change one life. 08.06.2026 34m

  What happens when a mother and daughter open the email that will shape their entire summer? In this special episode of The Landy Peek Podcast, Landy and Tegan finally learn which Devil's Garden Mustang yearling they'll be training through the Wild Rose Mustang Challenge—and the reaction is everything. But this episode is about more than a horse assignment. It's about the complex reality of America's wild horse population, the thousands of horses currently living in government holding facilities, and the opportunity to make a difference one horse at a time. Landy shares a thoughtful look at the conversations surrounding wild horse management, adoption, and training while exploring why horses have such a remarkable ability to read human energy, emotion, and authenticity. From nervous system science to herd dynamics, this episode examines what horses can teach us about trust, leadership, congruence, and connection. You'll also hear the story of Maddie the Clydesdale, lessons from liberty work, and why horses don't respond to who we pretend to be—they respond to who we actually are. And then comes the moment you've been waiting for: The email opens.The screaming starts.And Denny officially becomes part of the family. In This Episode: The reality behind America's wild horse population Why over 60,000 wild horses currently live in holding facilities The role of adoption and training programs in creating better futures for mustangs What horses teach us about trust, leadership, and authenticity The science of horse-human co-regulation Lessons from liberty work and joining up Why horses read energy better than most humans The emotional story of Landy and Tegan meeting their summer mustang The official reveal of Denny, their Devil's Garden yearling Connect with Landy Follow the journey as Landy and Tegan document every step of training their wild mustang yearling this summer. Instagram: @landy_peek
• Episode #91 The Summer of the Mustang: From Numbers to Nicknames 01.06.2026 35m

  This summer, my daughter Tegan and I are taking on a new adventure: training a wild mustang yearling through Wild Rose Mustang Advocacy Group. Before we've even been matched with our horse, we've had the opportunity to spend time caring for and observing the 10 yearlings that recently arrived from Devil's Garden, California. In this episode, we're sharing our first impressions of the herd, the personalities that are already emerging, and the horses that have captured our attention. We talk about: • What it was like watching the mustangs come off the trailer for the first time • How horses establish a pecking order and what we are learning by observing herd dynamics • The subtle body language horses use to communicate • Why trust, awareness, and presence matter when working with wild horses • Our favorite yearlings and which horses we're hoping to be matched with • What it's like for an 11-year-old to step into a herd of young mustangs • The lessons these horses are already teaching us before training even begins This episode is part of our Summer of the Mustang series, where we'll be documenting the entire journey from meeting our horse to the final Mustang Challenge showcase. If you love horses, wild mustangs, animal behavior, or simply hearing stories about growth, connection, and learning something new alongside your kids, you'll enjoy this conversation. Connect with Landy: Instagram: @landy_peek Website: www.landypeek.com Follow along on Instagram @landy_peek to meet the herd, see the horses, and follow our journey through the 2026 Mustang Challenge.
• Episode #90 A Summer with a Wild Mustang 25.05.2026 16m

  ’ve been drawn to wild horses since I was a little kid. There’s something about them that taps into something deep inside people — the freedom, the instinct, the untamed aliveness. This summer, my daughter Tegan and I are stepping into something completely new as we train a wild mustang yearling through the Wild Rose Mustang Advocacy Group here in Colorado. In this episode, I share my history with horses growing up in Montana, becoming a therapeutic riding instructor in my twenties, reconnecting with horses again in midlife, and why this experience feels so meaningful to me right now. We also talk about the Devil’s Garden mustangs arriving from Northern California, what makes wild horses so fascinating through the lens of the nervous system, and why I think horses have a lot to teach humans right now. This is the beginning of our summer journey training a wild mustang and I’m taking you along for the ride. Want to learn more about the Wild Rose Mustang Advocacy Group You can learn more about their work, training programs, and mustang advocacy on their website www.wildrosemagic.org. 
• Episode #89 If You Feel Lost Right Now, Listen to This 18.05.2026 47m

  ⚠️ Explicit Content Warning: This episode contains conversations around grief, trauma, war, emotional despair, and mental health themes that may be sensitive for some listeners. In this deeply moving episode of the Landy Peek Podcast, Landy sits down with writer, teacher, mystic, and creative guide Ellen Laura for a conversation about grief, creativity, identity, and the path back to yourself after life changes you forever. After losing her first husband in the Vietnam War at just 19 years old, Ellen shares how trauma and heartbreak became the catalyst for reclaiming her voice, creativity, and sense of purpose. Together, Landy and Ellen explore how beauty, connection, and small daily acts of creativity can become lifelines during seasons of despair. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing does not require becoming someone new. Sometimes it begins with listening to music, setting the table beautifully, planting flowers, or allowing yourself to feel connected again. In This Episode, We Explore: How grief impacts identity and creativity Why beauty can become a gateway back to healing The danger of isolation during emotional pain How creativity exists far beyond art or writing Why “watering what’s still alive” matters more than chasing giant solutions The connection between creativity, emotional resilience, and healing How archetypes influence relationships, purpose, and self-expression Reclaiming your authentic voice after trauma and loss The difference between forcing transformation and allowing gradual reconnection Quotes from This Episode “You have no choice. If you don’t find a way to reclaim yourself, you will sink into a pit of despair.” — Ellen Laura “Beauty is the first step to awakening.” — Ellen Laura “Don’t focus only on what’s misaligned. Nurture what’s still alive.” — Ellen Laura “Creativity can look like setting the table, planting flowers, turning on music instead of isolating.” — Landy Peek About Ellen Laura Ellen Laura is a writer, meditation teacher, mystic, human design analyst, and creative mentor who has spent decades helping others reconnect with creativity, healing, and spiritual insight. Her work explores grief, archetypes, creativity, transformation, and reclaiming meaning after loss. She is the author of Love in the Shadow of Saigon and the creator of the upcoming creativity reclamation project Blossom. Connect with Ellen Laura Website: Ellen Laura Official Website  Listen If You’ve Ever… Felt disconnected from yourself after loss or burnout Wondered how to reclaim joy and creativity again Been overwhelmed by grief, transition, or emotional exhaustion Felt pressure to “fix” yourself quickly Needed a reminder that healing can begin with very small steps Wanted permission to reconnect with beauty, softness, and creativity If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need this conversation today. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Landy Peek Podcast for more conversations on healing, creativity, identity reclamation, emotional resilience, and living fully alive.  
• Episode #88 You’re Holding Everything Together… and It’s Costing You 11.05.2026 54m

  What happens when you realize the role you’ve been playing in your family, relationships, and life is quietly exhausting you? In this episode of The Landy Peek Podcast, Landy sits down with spiritual alignment coach and energy healer Christina Fletcher for a grounded, honest conversation about nervous system regulation, parenting, emotional responsibility, self-awareness, and what it looks like to stop over-functioning without shutting down your heart. Together, they explore the invisible role so many women slip into without realizing it: managing everyone else’s emotions, anticipating needs, smoothing tension, and carrying more than was ever theirs to hold. This conversation dives into the ways women lose connection with themselves while trying to take care of everyone around them — and how nervous system awareness can shift the way we parent, relate, make decisions, and move through everyday life. Landy and Christina also talk about the reality of parenting children who don’t fit neatly into societal boxes, the pressure women feel to keep everything running smoothly, and the freedom that comes from allowing both yourself and your children to fully be who they are. In This Episode, We Explore: Why so many women unconsciously become emotional managers for everyone around them The hidden cost of over-functioning in parenting and relationships How nervous system dysregulation fuels overwhelm and hypervigilance Why self-care is not a checklist — and what real self-awareness actually looks like Parenting without trying to “shave off” your child’s personality or edges How perimenopause often becomes a turning point for self-awareness The connection between nervous system regulation and emotional capacity Practical grounding tools for anxiety, stress, and emotional overload Why trying to hold everything together can unintentionally disempower the people we love How to support others without making their emotions your responsibility     About Christina Fletcher Christina Fletcher is a spiritual alignment coach and energy healer known for her grounded, practical approach to spirituality and self-awareness. Her work helps women reconnect with themselves in real time so they can move through life with more presence, stability, and wholeness. Drawing from conscious parenting, nervous system awareness, spirituality, and energetic practices, Christina helps people stop abandoning themselves in the process of taking care of everyone else. Connect with Christina Fletcher   https://spirituallyawareliving.com  https://www.instagram.com/spirituallyawareliving/  https://www.facebook.com/spirituallyawareliving  https://substack.com/@spirituallyawareliving Share This Episode If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who has been carrying too much for too long. Someone who is learning that being loving does not mean becoming responsible for everyone else’s emotions, choices, or wellbeing. Because maybe healing isn’t about becoming someone new. Maybe it’s about finally allowing yourself to fully be who you already are.
• Episode #87 Why You Feel Stressed All the Time with Marilu Wren 04.05.2026 49m

  f you feel overwhelmed, reactive, anxious, or stretched too thin in midlife, this episode will help you understand what may be happening in your body. In this conversation, Landy sits down with Marilu Wren, an energiologist trained in EFT tapping and kinesiology, to explore stress, nervous system responses, emotional safety, grounding, and self-trust. They discuss why stress can start to feel familiar, how the body holds onto experiences, and how simple practices like tapping and grounding can help you feel more supported and stable. In This Episode What EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) is and how it works How tapping supports the nervous system Why stress shows up in the body, not just the mind The difference between talk therapy and body-based approaches Why midlife women often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depleted How stress can feel normal even when it is not What grounding is and how to use it The role of emotional and energetic safety How protector patterns develop and why they stay Why healing is ongoing and requires support and tools Key Takeaway Stress often happens when the demands on you are greater than the resources available to you. This episode offers a perspective on how to begin resourcing yourself through simple, supportive practices. Connect with Marilu Wren Marilu Wren is a wellbeing practitioner, speaker, and mother of four based in the southwest of England. Her work centers on helping people feel safer in their bodies so they can move out of stress, overwhelm, and inner conflict with more ease. With over two decades of personal and professional exploration, Marilu supports clients to understand their nervous system responses rather than fight them. Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and practical, focusing on regulation, emotional safety, and restoring balance at the root. Website: www.mariluwren.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariluwrenenergeologist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilu.wren/ Linktree: linktr.ee/mariluwren Share This Episode If this episode resonated, share it with someone who may need this conversation.
• Episode #86 Why Your Story Matters with Kelly Harris 27.04.2026 47m

  In this episode of The Landy Peek Podcast, Landy sits down with Kelly Harris for a powerful conversation about storytelling, leadership, and the real reason your lived experience matters more than you think. Kelly shares how the stories you have lived — even the ordinary, messy, everyday ones — can become the very thing that helps you connect more deeply, lead more clearly, and attract the right people into your life and work. Together, they explore why storytelling is not just for business owners, but for any woman navigating leadership in motherhood, work, relationships, or personal growth. This conversation unpacks how everyday moments can hold deeper meaning, how to recognize the lesson inside the mess, and how the right story can become a bridge to trust, resonance, and growth. Kelly also introduces her MESS framework — Moment, Emotion, Shift, Share — as a practical way to turn lived experience into meaningful content, insight, or leadership. They dive into: How to share your story without oversharing The difference between connection and trauma dumping Why “perfect” content is no longer what people trust How to turn everyday life into powerful leadership The fear of being seen — and how to move through it Why your story is the thing that sets you apart The power of taking the next right step This episode is for the woman who knows she has something to say… but hesitates to say it. Your story matters. And sharing it well might be the very thing that changes everything. Connect with Kelly: Website: www.kellyharriscreative.com Instagram: @kellyharriscreative Email: hello@kellyharriscreative.com
• Episode #85 The Book Only You Can Write 20.04.2026 53m

  What if the book you have been thinking about is not impossible to write?What if you have just been trying to write it in a way that does not actually fit how your brain works? In this rich and energizing conversation, Landy sits down with Leslie Capps to talk about women’s voices, writing books, authority, visibility, storytelling, and the self-doubt that shows up the second we consider sharing our work in a bigger way. Together, they explore why so many women have meaningful stories, ideas, and expertise to share, yet still hesitate to put themselves fully out into the world. They talk about the pressure to get it right, the fear of being seen, and the ways women have been conditioned to shrink, stay quiet, or wait for permission. One of the most freeing parts of this conversation is the idea that writing a book does not have to begin with sitting at a computer and forcing polished words onto a page. Leslie shares how speaking her ideas out loud changed the process completely, and how verbal processing, structure, and AI can support women in getting their real voice onto the page. Landy and Leslie also talk about what happens emotionally while creating: the self-doubt, the scrambled brain, the “I’m a fraud” spiral, and the temptation to walk away. Instead of treating that as proof you should stop, Leslie reframes it as part of the creative process itself. This conversation goes beyond mechanics. It gets to the deeper truth that a book is not just a marketing tool. It can help you hear yourself more clearly, trust yourself more deeply, and claim your authority in a new way. They also explore a powerful reframe around expertise: you do not have to know everything to help someone. You only need to be one step ahead of the person you are here to guide. This episode also touches on storytelling, visibility, and the importance of structure. Instead of dumping everything you know into one book, Leslie encourages women to think about the journey they want to take the reader on and how their message can open the door to deeper work. If you know there is a message in you, a story in you, or a book in you, this episode will meet you right there. In this episode, we talk about: women’s voices, authority, and visibility why traditional writing does not work for everyone how verbal processing can unlock your writing flow how to use AI without losing your voice the role of imposter syndrome in the creative process why books build authority how to stop overcomplicating your message why your story matters why being one step ahead is enough Connect with Leslie Capps: Website: https://lesliecapps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliecapps Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.capps.9/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliejcapps/ Author In 30: https://authorin30.com/about-us
• Episode #84 Lonely in Your Relationship? with Stacey Rocklein 13.04.2026 1h 1m

  Can you be surrounded by people and still feel deeply alone? In this conversation, Landy sits down with relationship coach and author Stacey Rocklein to talk about the kind of loneliness many women experience but rarely have language for: the loneliness of not feeling seen, heard, or truly understood inside their closest relationships. Together, they unpack how disconnection can quietly build in marriage, motherhood, and midlife, even when life looks full from the outside. They explore emotional intimacy, recurring relationship patterns, conflict, repair, boundaries, and what it really takes to feel closer to your partner again. This episode is a powerful reminder that conflict is not the problem. The real issue is what happens after it. Landy and Stacey talk about how to understand what is underneath the same repeated fights, how to communicate your needs more clearly, and how to create more safety, honesty, and connection in your relationship. They also share practical tools for moving through emotional activation, supporting yourself in hard moments, and shifting from resentment and disconnection into deeper intimacy. If you have ever felt lonely in a relationship, stuck in the same patterns, or unsure how to ask for what you need without creating more tension, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: loneliness in relationships emotional intimacy conflict and repair boundaries in partnership communication in marriage feeling unseen in midlife how to ask for what you need self-support during hard moments How to connect with Stacey:Website: stacyrocklein.comInstagram: @stacyrockleinYouTube: Stacy RockleinFacebook: Stacy RockleinLinkedIn: Stacy RockleinEmail: srocklein@gmail.com
• Episode #83 She Outgrew the Life She Built 06.04.2026 57m

  What if the discomfort you are feeling is not a sign that something is wrong… but a sign that you are outgrowing who you had to be? In this powerful conversation, Landy sits down with Leanne Jamison, licensed psychotherapist, founder of the Institute for Female Trailblazers, and co-host of the Crooked Talk Straight podcast, to talk about the identity shifts so many women experience in midlife but rarely have language for. They unpack the very real and often disorienting season where the version of you that built the life, held it all together, led the team, raised the family, and kept everything moving… starts to feel like it no longer fits. This episode is for the woman who is successful, capable, deeply responsible, and suddenly wondering:Why does what used to work not work anymore?Why do I feel off, anxious, unmotivated, or stretched thin when I usually handle everything?Why does growth feel so messy in this season of life? Leanne introduces her framework around identity thresholds and the phases women move through when they are no longer aligned with the identity that once kept them safe, successful, and in control. Together, she and Landy explore the grief, nervous system activation, deconstruction, and rebuilding that often happen when women begin stepping into a new level of leadership, self-trust, and capacity. They also talk about the hidden cost of being “the capable one,” “the strong one,” or “the responsible one,” and why the very identities that helped you survive and succeed can eventually become the ones that keep you stuck. This is a rich conversation about midlife reinvention, nervous system regulation, grief, identity expansion, leadership, motherhood, partnership, and the courage it takes to stop overfunctioning and begin living in a different way. In this episode, we cover: What an identity threshold is and why so many women hit one in midlife The five phases of identity change: dissonance, deconstruction, capacity, integration, and expression/legacy Why motivation drops when your current identity no longer matches your next season The five common identities women cling to: the capable one, the responsible one, the strong one, the high performer, and the relatable one Why these identities are not flaws, but adaptive leadership strategies The grief that comes with outgrowing old roles, patterns, and ways of being How nervous system regulation supports identity expansion Why self-compassion matters more than self-criticism during growth The way identity shifts impact family, parenting, relationships, leadership, and business How overfunctioning can quietly disempower the people around us Why midlife growth can feel brutal and beautiful at the same time About Leanne Jamieson Leanne Jamison is a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, the founder of the Institute for Female Trailblazers, and the co-host of the Crooked Talk Straight podcast. Her work helps women understand the identity shifts they move through in life and leadership so they can navigate change with more clarity, compassion, and confidence. Connect with Leanne: https://www.instituteforfemaletrailblazers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/leanne.jamison.trailblazer https://www.instagram.com/institute_female_trailblazers/ If you have been feeling the tension of becoming someone new while grieving who you had to be, this episode will make you feel deeply seen.
• Episode #82 Why He Feels Attacked When You Have Feelings 30.03.2026 47m

  Why does it feel like you are trying to share your experience, your feelings, or your hurt… and somehow he hears it as criticism? In this episode, Landy Peek unpacks one of the most painful relationship dynamics so many women live inside: the moment you try to express what is going on for you, and the conversation immediately shifts. Instead of feeling heard, you are met with defensiveness. Instead of feeling closer, you feel even more alone. Instead of your feelings being received, he feels criticized, blamed, or like he is failing. This is a no-blame conversation about emotional misattunement, nervous system patterns, and the exhausting cycle that happens when one person is trying to share their inner experience and the other experiences that sharing as accusation. Because most women are not trying to attack. They are trying to be understood. They are trying to express hurt, disconnection, loneliness, resentment, or overwhelm before it turns into something bigger. But when that expression is repeatedly received as criticism, the relationship can start to feel deeply painful for both people. Landy explores why this dynamic happens, why so many women start questioning themselves when they are simply trying to communicate honestly, and why this becomes even more charged in midlife and perimenopause, when the capacity to keep softening, filtering, and carrying the emotional weight of the relationship often starts to run out. This episode is for the woman who is tired of walking away from conversations feeling misunderstood, tired of being seen as “too much” when she is trying to share what is true for her, and tired of wondering how something as vulnerable as sharing a feeling turns into a conversation about his defensiveness. If you have ever thought, I wasn’t attacking you. I was trying to tell you how I feel, this episode will hit home. In this episode, we cover: Why sharing feelings can land as criticism Why some men feel criticized when women express hurt or emotion The cycle of emotional sharing, defensiveness, and disconnection Why women often leave these conversations feeling more alone How women start doubting themselves when they are trying to communicate clearly The emotional weight many women carry in relationships Why perimenopause can intensify existing communication dynamics What may be happening underneath this pattern for both partners
• Episode #81 How to Get Started with Advocacy as a Busy Mom | Cynthia Changyit Levin 23.03.2026 49m

  You care about what is happening in the world.You want to help.You want to use your voice.But between kids, work, mental load, and the nonstop overwhelm of life, it can feel impossible to know where to start. In this episode, Landy sits down with Cynthia Changyit Levin — author, advocate, and mom — to talk about what advocacy can actually look like in real life. Cynthia is the author of From Changing Diapers to Changing the World and Advocacy Made Easy, and her work helps people turn concern into practical, grounded action. This conversation is for the woman who cares deeply but does not have the capacity to become a full-time activist. You’ll hear how to find your starting point, why you do not have to do something huge to make a difference, how to connect with organizations already doing meaningful work, and why taking action can actually help lower anxiety by giving you a place to put your care, your voice, and your energy. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or powerless, this episode will help advocacy feel more possible, more practical, and more human. In this episode, we cover How to start advocating when you care deeply but feel overwhelmed Why you do not need to create something massive to make a difference The best first steps for busy moms who want to use their voice How to find causes and organizations already doing good work Simple ways to advocate, including letters, op-eds, calls, and meetings Why action can reduce anxiety and help you feel less powerless How advocacy can support identity, purpose, and meaning in midlife What advocacy can look like with young kids in the mix The power of community, connection, and “play dates with purpose” Why your personal story matters more than you think Connect with Cynthia Changyit Levin Website: https://www.changyit.com/ Advocacy Made Easy: https://www.changyit.com/product-page/advocacy-made-easy From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: https://www.changyit.com/product-page/from-changing-diapers-to-changing-the-world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccylevin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CynthiaChangyitLevin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiachangyitlevin X: https://x.com/ccylevin  Share this episode If this conversation resonated, send it to the woman who cares deeply, wants to help, and has been wondering where to begin.
• Episode #80 You Know What to Do. So Why Aren’t You Doing It? 16.03.2026 45m

  You know the pattern. You know when you’re overthinking.You know when you’re procrastinating.You know when you’re avoiding the email, the conversation, the decision, or the next step. You know what sets it off.You know what you should do.And yet… you still don’t do it. In this episode, Landy Peek breaks down one of the most frustrating experiences so many women live inside of: having the insight, the awareness, and the tools—yet still feeling stuck in the same stress patterns. This conversation goes far beyond mindset and surface-level advice. Landy unpacks why understanding your patterns does matter—but often is not enough to change them. She explains the hidden gap between knowing and rewiring, and why so many strong, capable, self-aware women end up judging themselves for patterns that are actually automatic stress responses. If you’ve ever wondered: Why am I still doing this when I know exactly what’s happening?Why do I keep avoiding the thing that matters?Why can I help everyone else but still get stuck here? This episode will hit. Landy explores how stress patterns often show up quietly—not just as panic or overwhelm, but as procrastination, circling, over-preparing, shutting down, snapping, delaying, and staying stuck in loops you can fully explain but still cannot seem to change. She also shares the deeper philosophy behind Stress, Rewritten—her audio-based program designed to help women stop just managing their patterns and start changing them at the level where they actually begin. In This Episode, Landy Covers: Why awareness alone does not create lasting change The hidden stress patterns behind procrastination, overthinking, and avoidance Why smart, capable women often feel more shame the more self-aware they become The difference between understanding a pattern and actually changing it How the brain uses prediction to drive stress responses Why “just do it,” “stop overthinking,” and “calm down” often make things worse The role of nervous system safety in real behavior change Why so many women are not dealing with a discipline problem—but a patterned stress response What it actually takes for the brain to begin responding differently How Stress, Rewritten works with the brain and body’s existing mechanisms instead of fighting against them This Episode Is for You If: You know your patterns but still feel stuck in them You overthink, avoid, delay, or circle even when you know what needs to happen You are tired of understanding yourself without seeing real change You are exhausted by the shame of “knowing better” and still repeating the same response You want a different way of working with stress—one that goes deeper than mindset alone Key Takeaway You are not stuck because you do not understand yourself enough. You may be stuck because understanding is not the same as changing the pattern. The brain does not update simply because you explain something to yourself clearly.It updates through experience, repetition, and signals of safety. That is the shift this episode invites you into. Mentioned in This Episode Stress, Rewritten Landy’s audio-based program designed to help women change the patterns underneath stress using nervous system-based tools, subconscious repatterning, and support for the internal parts that resist change. If this episode feels like it was written for you, Stress, Rewritten is your next step. Join Stress, Rewritten Here Share This Episode If you know a woman who is brilliant, self-aware, and still quietly stuck in the same exhausting loops, send this episode to her. Because sometimes the problem is not that she doesn’t know what to do.It’s that no one has shown her how patterns actually change.
• Episode #79 You’re Not Behind. You’re Overloaded. 09.03.2026 1h

  You’re not behind. You’re overloaded.In this episode of The Landy Peek Podcast, Landy Peek interviews Taylor Patterson, a clinically trained, certified hypnotherapist specializing in stress management and women’s wellbeing, for a conversation that names what so many women feel but rarely say out loud: modern life isn’t just busy — it’s neurologically and emotionally relentless. Landy and Taylor break down why stress, anxiety, decision fatigue, perfectionism, and burnout are so common for women today, and how the constant access to information (and expectations) creates a quiet shame spiral: you know what to do… but you don’t have the capacity to do all of it. They also explore practical, realistic ways to step out of overwhelm—without adding another “self-care routine” to your to-do list—including the role of self-hypnosis, micro-pauses, boredom, creativity, and opting out of the cultural pressure to keep up. If you’re the one who holds it all together—this episode will feel like a deep exhale. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why modern women’s stress levels are historically unprecedented How technology increases pressure instead of reducing it The “embarrassment of choices” and how it fuels decision fatigue Why shame is a terrible motivator (and why it’s everywhere) How perfectionism and comparison quietly drive burnout The over-functioning/under-functioning dynamic in relationships Why self-care becomes another stressor for high-capacity women How self-hypnosis works for stress relief (and what it actually is) Why boredom, daydreaming, nature, and hands-on activities restore capacity A powerful reframing: How is your family looking out together at the world? About Taylor Patterson Taylor Patterson is a clinically trained, certified hypnotherapist specializing in stress management and the intersection of modern women’s lived experience. With academic training in 19th-century American history, she brings a rare cultural lens to how women’s roles, expectations, and mental load have shifted over time. Connect with Taylor:Website: https://imagogeorgia.com Instagram: @taylorruth7 Listen If You’re Experiencing: chronic stress or anxiety burnout and emotional overload perfectionism or high self-expectations decision fatigue resentment from carrying the mental load over-functioning in your family system difficulty resting without guilt Connect with Landy Stress, Rewritten — a private audio experience created by Landy Peek to help shift your automatic stress response without homework, routines, or trying harder.Start here: https://www.landypeek.com/offers/zFP4CosR/checkout
• Episode #78 Why Diets Fail After 40 with Terry Tateossian 02.03.2026 57m

  If you’ve tried every diet… and you’re still stuck (or you can “be good” for a while and then crash), this conversation will land. Landy sits down with Terry Tateossian (The House of Rose) to talk about why midlife weight loss often fails not because you lack discipline—but because most plans ignore two things that matter most in perimenopause: your data and your nervous system. Terry shares her personal turning point—thinking she was having a heart attack, being told it was a panic attack, and realizing her body was waving a giant flag. That moment sparked a complete shift: stepping away from extreme restriction and into a metrics-based approach that helped her lose 80 pounds and build a method she now uses to coach women—especially beginners. You’ll hear exactly how she starts with clients (spoiler: it’s an “audit,” not a food prison), why average intake matters, what reverse dieting actually is, and how to stop the shame cycle that keeps women bouncing between “perfect” and “done.” In This Episode, We Cover The moment Terry realized her body was in crisis (and why midlife women often miss the warning signs) Why dieting often turns into white-knuckling, and why it backfires long-term The “CEO / business audit” framework: intake vs output without moralizing food Why starting with an average caloric intake can be more useful than obsessing daily How tracking becomes data, not a judgment of your worth The difference between “you can lose weight eating anything” vs “you’ll hate your life doing it” The basics of a sustainable fat-loss setup: protein, carbs, fats, steps, strength training (in a realistic on-ramp) Nervous system safety: why starving or drastic cuts can ramp anxiety and sabotage consistency Reverse dieting: when eating more is the first strategic move (especially after years of restriction) How to prepare for your “old patterns” (emotional eating, binge urges) without spiraling The “bridge” strategy: swaps and supports that keep you moving forward while habits rewire Why having a guide/coach reduces fear, confusion, and the all-or-nothing cycle Key Takeaways  “Most of us are trying to run our body like a business… with no numbers.” “Safety changes everything. When your system feels threatened, consistency gets harder.” “Reverse dieting is strategic—because you can’t cut from a place you’re already starving.” “Don’t be delusional that old patterns won’t show up. Prepare for them—so they don’t derail you.” Who This Episode Is For Listen if you’re a woman in midlife or perimenopause and you: feel like your body “stopped responding” to what used to work are tired of fads, extremes, and shame-based dieting want a plan built on data + consistency, not punishment need an approach that supports stress, sleep, and nervous system capacity—not just calories Connect with Terry Tateossian Website: thehouseofrose.com Instagram: @HowGoodCanItGet New recipe book/cookbook: available via her website (mentioned in episode) Connect with Landy Peek If this episode hit you, share it with a friend who’s exhausted from dieting and trying to “fix” herself. And if you want more conversations like this—midlife, stress, nervous system capacity, and real-life strategies—follow the show and leave a review (it helps more women find it). If you are ready to change your stress response where is starts Join Stress, Rewritten 
• Episode #77 Why You Don’t Want Sex (And It’s Not What You Think) 23.02.2026 52m

  Sex in long-term relationships can change — especially for women navigating motherhood, work, and the mental load. If sex feels pressured, inconsistent, or harder to access than it used to, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Landy Peek sits down with SkyeBlu Cutchie, Empowered Intimacy Mentor and Certified Relationship, Intimacy, and Sex Therapist, to explore why desire shifts over time — and how couples can rebuild intimacy, safety, and pleasure without forcing it. This episode unpacks the difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire, how pressure impacts arousal, and why emotional and nervous system safety are essential for fulfilling sex in long-term relationships. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why sex can start to feel like an obligation in marriage The difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire (and why most women experience responsive desire) How pressure and expectation quietly reduce sexual desire What “non-demand touch” is and how it restores connection How to talk about sex without triggering defensiveness Why consent with yourself matters just as much as consent with your partner How to create safety so intimacy feels playful again Why sex is about connection and pleasure — not performance or obligation Who This Episode Is For This episode is especially relevant for: Women in long-term relationships or marriage Moms navigating mental load and emotional labor Couples struggling with mismatched libido Women who feel disconnected from sexual desire Anyone wanting healthier communication around sex and intimacy Resources & Links The Pleasure Posse – SkyeBlu Cutchie’s intimacy membership for women👉 Join Here Connect with SkyeBlu Cutchie@skyebluc on FB@intimacy.with.blu on IGwww.intimacywithblu.com About SkyeBlu Cutchie SkyeBlu Cutchie is an Empowered Intimacy Mentor and Certified Relationship, Intimacy, and Sex Therapist with over eight years of experience helping couples and women reclaim sexual confidence, pleasure, and communication in long-term relationships. Her work focuses on responsive desire, consent, non-demand touch, and building intimacy that feels safe and mutually fulfilling. If this episode resonated, share it with a partner or friend. Conversations about sex, desire, and intimacy become powerful when we normalize them. Stress, Rewritten – A private audio experience designed to shift your body’s response to stress so connection doesn’t feel like pressure👉 Join Here
• Episode #76 Gaslit in Perimenopause: When ‘Normal Labs’ Hide the Real Problem 16.02.2026 47m

  In this episode of The Landy Peek Podcast, Landy sits down with Jessica O’Sickey, a nurse practitioner, double-certified nutrition coach, and mom of two young kids, to talk about what so many women experience in midlife—but rarely feel fully supported through: perimenopause symptoms, medical dismissal, and the exhausting process of advocating for yourself until someone finally listens. Jessica shares her personal journey of being repeatedly brushed off by multiple providers—even with nearly two decades of healthcare experience—while navigating symptoms like extreme fatigue, mood shifts, brain fog, changes in cycle, midsection weight gain, and libido changes. Together, Landy and Jessica unpack the difference between “normal” labs and what actually feels optimal, why symptom-based care matters, and how women can begin making practical, sustainable shifts in nutrition and lifestyle without falling into the all-or-nothing cycle. The conversation also explores why what worked in your 20s and 30s may not work the same way now—and how to adjust with grace, strategy, and small changes that fit real life. In this episode, you’ll hear: What it feels like to be told you’re “too young” for perimenopause—and why that’s not accurate for many women Common perimenopause symptoms that are often dismissed or misattributed Why “normal” lab work doesn’t always mean you’re fine—and the key distinction between normal vs. optimal How functional testing (including cycle-timed testing) can offer clarity and validation Practical lifestyle adjustments that can make a real difference (sleep, training intensity, alcohol, recovery) Why “pushing harder” often backfires in midlife—and what to do instead A more supportive approach to nutrition: adding what you need vs. restricting what you love Macro-based nutrition as a framework for balance (without cutting entire food groups) How blood sugar swings can impact energy, cravings, and weight changes in perimenopause The mindset shift that helps women stop spiraling after “one off-plan meal” Jessica’s coaching style and why human support matters more than just a set of numbers Key takeaways: If you feel like something is off, keep advocating. You know your body. And while it can be exhausting to keep pushing for answers, you deserve care that listens, validates, and supports you—especially in a season of life where you’re still showing up for everyone else. Connect with Jessica O’Sickey Instagram: @TheMacro_NP Email: jessicaosickeycoaching@gmail.com Stress, Rewritten  Join Stress, Rewritten