We’re catching up with Mathias Woronchak just four weeks after our first conversation about burnout, duty, and the search for fulfillment. In this follow-up, Mathias shares what he discovered through a series of small experiments designed to help him reclaim his time, energy, and sense of self. If you’ve ever felt stuck but unsure how to change, this episode is a reminder that growth starts with curiosity — not commitment.

Mathias Woronchak is a small business owner who finds himself restless and drained by the life he chose decades ago. Despite his success, community involvement, and loving relationship, he feels stuck in a cycle of duty and obligation — with little energy left for himself or his dreams. If you’ve ever felt spread too thin while trying to keep everyone happy, Mathias’s story will resonate — and remind you that restlessness is often your heart’s way of calling you back to yourself.

How much of yourself do you hide, soften, or reshape to gain approval or avoid judgment? In this episode, we’re digging into the topic of self-acceptance — what it means to identify as yourself, not by labels or expectations, but by who you are at your core. We explore the pressures of external identifiers, the risks of editing yourself to fit in, and what it really takes to show up authentically, even when it feels unsafe.

We’re back with Elena Borrega for part two of our conversation on navigating big life transitions. Elena picks up where we left off by sharing five powerful ways to recalibrate when life throws you off course — whether you’re retiring, ending a relationship, adjusting to a new body, or grieving a loss. From daily reflections to silent retreats (yes, even at home!), this episode is full of practical tools to help you reconnect with your spirit and find meaning, even when life looks different than it did before.

Elena Borrega, a former daycare director, recently retired after 40+ years in a career she loved. Elena opens up about the emotional roller coaster of retirement — from grief and loss of identity to unexpected growth and renewal. Together, we explore how big life transitions, whether retirement, an empty nest, or the end of a relationship, can shake your sense of self — but also offer a powerful gateway to reconnect with your spirit.

Feeling scattered, disconnected, or like the day just runs away on you? In this episode, we explore the power of a daily ritual — a simple, intentional practice to align with your purpose, focus, and energy. Whether it’s a morning walk, stretching with your coffee, or setting a daily priority list, we share how small rituals can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help you feel more grounded and in control of your day.

Why is it so hard to communicate with the people we love most? In this episode, Janelle’s friend, Cristy, shares her struggle to break old communication patterns with her husband and kids, despite making great progress in her work relationships and friendships. Ron offers simple tools to break old patterns, defuse conflict, and make space for understanding in the relationships that matter most.

Change is inevitable — but what if the moments we resist most are the ones meant to transform us? In this episode, we explore why life’s challenges often hold the very growth we’ve been searching for. From career shifts to personal upheavals, we’ll talk about how to stop resisting change, embrace it with curiosity, and take small, meaningful steps toward becoming stronger, wiser, and more aligned with who you’re meant to be.

Letting go isn’t about giving up — it’s about creating space for what’s next. In this episode, we explore what it really means to release the things, people, and beliefs that no longer serve you. From expectations and grudges to habits and fears, we’ll talk about how to recognize when it’s time to let go, why it’s so hard to do, and how letting go can open the door to growth, peace, and new possibilities.

Holistic energy practitioner, Angela Chapman, shares how she blends science and intuition to help clients break through cognitive resistance, resolve past traumas, and release limiting belief systems. Together, we explore the connection between your mind, body, and energy—and how your beliefs play a powerful role in your overall wellness. If you’ve ever wondered how to unlock your body’s natural ability to heal, this conversation is for you!

What happens when productivity turns into a never-ending race for approval? In this episode, we explore the cost of constantly “doing” — chasing goals, checking boxes, and living for external validation — and what happens when you pause long enough to simply be. Here’s the twist: the most important person watching everything you do isn’t your boss, your family, or your social media followers — it’s you. Are you trying to impress everyone else, or do you secretly feel the need to prove yourself to yourself? If you’ve ever wondered where your worth truly comes from, this conversation is your reminder that you are enough, right here and right now.

Our guest, Debb, is struggling to find purpose, always chasing the missing piece that she can't quite define. She wants to impact the world in a way that can be measured, but what if her impact is already greater than anything she ever imagined?