her Self: IFS & Spiritual Entrepreneurship

What if the real path to a thriving business isn't about doing more, but about doing less with more intention?
In this first episode of the year, I'm reflecting on what's shifted since moving to France and taking an unexpected two-month break from the podcast. What's become clear is this: I'm committed to a business that feeds my soul as much as it serves the world. A slower, more sacred way. And I want to invite you into this with me.
This isn't about checking out or playing small. It's about building a business that's deeply authentic, sustainably creative, and grounded in presence, not pressure.
In this episode, I share:
Why slow business is about doing what matters from a grounded place
Five tangible benefits of leading a slow business (and how to know which one you need most right now)
What sustainable creativity actually looks like when you stop forcing it
How I'm dismantling lifelong patterns of hyper-responsibility and over-functioning
Why feeling calm and steady in your body matters more than any strategy or system
The difference between a business that runs your life and one that serves it

If you're ready to create from overflow, lead with more presence, and build a business that feels like an extension of your spiritual practice, this episode offers a map toward a business that feels like home, not another obligation.
Join me live on January 28:
If this conversation resonates, I'd love to invite you to a live workshop, “How to Create a Simple, Sacred, Self-Led Business.”
This is for sensitive, spiritually-attuned women (coaches, therapists, healers, service providers) who want their business to feel enjoyable, grounded, and true.
Save your seat: www.saraavantstover.com/workshop
Resources:
Join the workshop “How to Create a Simple, Sacred, Self-Led Business”
Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal
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Have you ever built something successful—only to realize it wasn't sustainable?
In this episode, I'm sharing why I walked away from my membership model after two years. Not because it was failing financially—but because it wasn't aligned with my constitution, season of life, or the depth of transformation I wanted to facilitate.
This isn't about memberships being "wrong." It's about discovering what's right for you.
Together, we'll explore:
Why monthly recurring revenue isn't the holy grail for everyone (and what matters more)
The hidden energetic costs of always-on business models—and how to recognize them
What I learned about myself after running two different membership experiments
How cohort-based programs can still offer recurring income (it's not all or nothing)
The palpable difference in depth and transformation when everyone walks the journey together
10 essential questions to help you determine YOUR right business model
Why trusting what you already know about yourself matters more than following trends

Whether you’re currently running a membership, considering launching one, or simply sensing that something in your business model feels off, your business model should honor your unique wiring. Your creative process. Your season of life.
And yes—it can still be profitable. Maybe even more so.
Ready to design a business that truly fits you?
Join me December 5–6 for Design Your Dream Business—a 2-day, IFS-based virtual planning retreat to create your 12-month business map, aligned with your deepest Self.
✨ Learn more & save your seat: www.saraavantstover.com/dream
Resources:
Join the “Design Your Dream Business in 2026” Retreat
Episode 232: What a Cease and Desist Letter Taught Me About Soul-Powered Leadership
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Do you ever create a business plan in January—only to abandon it by February?
If so, you’re in good company. (And no, it’s not a discipline problem.)
Welcome to Episode 2 of “The Season of Slow Business,” a five-part series exploring what it means to lead and grow from rhythm, rest, and feminine wisdom—instead of push and urgency.
In this episode, I share how one mentor’s radical advice completely transformed my approach to business (and life). And I’ll show you why understanding your natural rhythms is only half the equation for stewarding your sacred business.
Together, we’ll explore:
Why spaciousness is a strategy, not a luxury—especially for sensitive women
The signs your business is draining your energy (and how to shift that)
Nature’s blueprint for sustainable business growth through the seasons
How to discover your personal energy map—and why it matters more than any “expert” formula
Why most business plans fail (and a more holistic approach that makes a plan actually work)
How to design your year around your rhythms—not someone else’s

If you’ve been trying to force yourself into more masculine business models—or you’re tired of creating plans that only one part of you wants to follow—this episode offers a saner, more soulful alternative.
Your business can honor your sensitivity. Your need for spaciousness. Your unique energy.
And yes—it can still be successful. Maybe even more so.
Ready to design your 2026 in this way?
Join me December 5–6 for Design Your Dream Business—a 2-day, IFS-based virtual planning retreat to create your 12-month business map, aligned with your deepest Self.
✨ Learn more & save your seat: www.saraavantstover.com/dream
Resources:
Join our “Design Your Dream Business in 2026” Virtual Retreat
Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal
Connect with Sara on Instagram
Connect with Sara on LinkedIn

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After two years of publishing weekly content, I arrived in France this autumn and felt a deep truth drop in—what once felt aligned had turned into pressure. My body, my spirit, and my nervous system were asking me to slow down.
This episode marks the beginning of 'The Season of Slow Business,' a five-part series exploring what it means to lead, create, and grow from rhythm, rest, and feminine wisdom—instead of urgency and overfunctioning.
In this opening episode, I share a story I’ve never told publicly—and how that experience is speaking to me again now, as I turn 48, navigate perimenopause, and begin a new chapter in France.
Together, we’ll explore:
What the Slow Business Movement really is (and what it’s not)
How autumn invites us to release what's no longer sustainable in our businesses
Why slowing down might be the most radical and strategic move you can make right now
How to begin creating a business that honors your body, your nervous system, and your season of life

If you’re moving through a transition, craving more space, or simply tired of pushing through, this episode will meet you where you are—and offer you a new path forward.
Because your business doesn’t need more pressure. It needs more presence. And so do you.
⭐ And, as a special gift, I want to offer you free access to one of my most popular programs, “The IFS Kickstarter Kit.” This will teach you the foundational concepts of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model—a proven framework that has helped me and countless others navigate challenges, build inner clarity, and create thriving, soul-aligned businesses.
Through this 7-part video series, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how IFS works and how to apply it to your own life and business. These are the same principles I teach in my advanced programs, now made accessible in an introductory format.
To receive your complimentary “IFS Kickstarter Kit,” all you have to do is:
1) Leave a review of this podcast.
2) Email a screenshot of your review to [email protected]
It’s as simple as that!
Resources:
Order Sara’s books
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What if the exhaustion you're feeling isn't just about being busy—it's about where your attention is actually going?
In this episode, I sit down with Amelia Hruby, author of Your Attention is Sacred, to explore what happens when we reclaim our attention from the platforms designed to fragment it. Amelia left social media over four years ago, and her journey from creator to someone who gardens their attention with intention offers both wisdom and hope for anyone feeling trapped in the endless scroll.
We talk about:
The difference between paying attention and giving attention—and why this shift matters
How social media creates "loops of similarity" that trap us in algorithmic bubbles
The grief of leaving social media and the unexpected loneliness that follows
Simple noticing practices to understand what needs social media is meeting in your life
Why breaking free from convenience reveals what we're actually avoiding
How attention becomes more textured and alive when we unplug
The connection between our household relationship with money and scarcity economics
Simple exercises to help you get out of your algorithm

Amelia gets beautifully honest about the full arc of leaving—the creative surge, the return to human pace, the work of rebuilding genuine connection, and ultimately, the gift of presence that comes from no longer performing your life online.
Whether you're considering leaving social media or simply want to cultivate a more conscious relationship with your attention, this conversation offers a roadmap back to yourself.
Resources:
Get Amelia Hruby’s new book: Your Attention is Sacred
Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal
Connect with Sara on Instagram

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