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• 333 - 4 Key Factors That Determine How You Handle Hardship with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

  For us high-achievers, we often think of resilience as pushing through, powering on, and handling it all. But what if true resilience isn’t about white-knuckling your way through hardship—but about allowing yourself to soften, heal, and bounce forward instead of just back?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of That Sucked, Now What?, to talk about what it really takes to move through life’s hardest moments. Dr. Neeta’s story is one of profound loss—losing her mother, father, and brother before she turned 19—and the journey she took to rebuild herself while navigating perfectionism, high-achiever pressure, and cultural expectations.But this isn’t just about survival. It’s about rewriting the way we think about resilience, breaking generational cycles, and learning how to meet life’s challenges without burning ourselves out in the process. We talk about redefining strength, breaking generational patterns, and the tension between raising resilient kids while also protecting them from pain.🔥 Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Truth About Resilience—Why it’s not about toughening up, but about allowing yourself to feel, soften, and receive support.The Bounce Factor—The four key factors that determine how well you recover from hardship (and how to build more resilience starting today).Parenting & Resilience—How to foster grit and independence in your kids without tough love or suppressing their emotions.If you’ve been navigating grief, burnout, or just trying to figure out how to keep going when life feels heavy—this episode is for you. Connect with Dr. Neeta:Dr. Neeta's InstagramWatch Dr. Neeta on YoutubeDr. Neeta's Book -That Sucked. Now What?>>> ROCKSTAR MOM VIRTUAL SUMMIT (free) - REGISTER HERE! <<< >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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• 332 - 4 Signs You’re Addicted to Cortisol (and How to Fix It)

  Are you addicted to stress?Ever feel like you’re powered by adrenaline until you hit a wall—drained, anxious, and totally off? It might be more than just a busy day. Your body can actually get addicted to stress. Cortisol, the hormone fueling your fight-or-flight response, can keep you stuck in overdrive, even when you’re juggling a million things.In today’s episode, I’m uncovering 4 signs you might be addicted to cortisol and sharing simple, actionable shifts to help reset your nervous system. If you’re ready to break free from that chronic stress cycle and reclaim your energy, hit play now!Listen in to learn:✅ Why high cortisol feels productive but leads to burnout✅ 4 everyday habits that signal cortisol addiction✅ How to reset your stress response and reclaim your energyI break down why cortisol addiction happens, and share powerful tips to support your circadian rhythm, fuel your body right, and set the boundaries your nervous system needs to shift out of fight-or-flight mode.Ready to stop running on stress and start thriving with real, lasting energy? Let’s get into it!>>> ROCKSTAR MOM VIRTUAL SUMMIT (free) - REGISTER HERE! <<< >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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• 331 - Transform Your Evening Routine: The 9pm Rule & 4 Nighttime Habits

  Do your evenings look anything like this? Finally get the kids to bed and then…📱 Scrolling endlessly while the clock ticks past bedtime…😩 Mentally running through tomorrow’s to-do list…🍷 Reaching for that glass of wine, hoping it’ll take the edge off…And yet, when you finally get in bed, your brain won’t shut off.In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 9PM Rule—a simple, science-backed evening routine designed to help you shift from stress to deep, restorative calm. These four steps (plus a bonus!) are small but powerful tweaks that train your body to feel safe enough to fully unwind. No drastic life overhauls—just intentional habits that signal to your nervous system: We’re done for the day. It’s time to rest.Listen in to learn:Why your nervous system struggles to wind down at night (and how to fix it)The 4-part 9PM Rule that shifts you out of stress mode before bedA simple nighttime drink swap that helps you sleep deeper and wake up refreshedTry these steps for one week and see how your nights—and mornings—transform. >>> ROCKSTAR MOM VIRTUAL SUMMIT (free) - REGISTER HERE! <<< >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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• 330 - 3 Somatic Practices for Anxiety: Why They Work & How to Do Them

  Have you ever told yourself “just calm down” knowing full well that saying it isn’t going to do much to help?Newsflash: Anxiety isn’t a mind game—it’s a full-body takeover. If you’ve tried to outsmart it with logic, you already know that simply “thinking” your way out of anxiety never works. Your nervous system craves real, body-based signals of safety.In today’s episode, I’m serving up 3 powerful somatic practices that kick anxiety to the curb—fast. No marathon meditation sessions here, just quick, effective moves that work with your body, not against it.Listen in to learn:✅ Why anxiety lives in your body (and why mindset shifts alone don’t cut it)✅ 3 simple somatic practices to shift the state of your nervous system in real time✅ How to use movement, breath, and tapping to signal safety and reduce anxiety in real-timeReady to turn your anxious moments into opportunities for calm? Hit play and let’s do this!>>> ROCKSTAR MOM VIRTUAL SUMMIT (free) - REGISTER HERE! <<< >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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• 329 - Unlocking Natural Eczema Solutions: Reclaim Your Child’s Health with Andra McHugh

  Parents—if you’re tired of watching your child battle red, itchy, painful eczema with temporary fixes that never really work, this episode is for you!Today, I’m joined by Andra McHugh, host of the Eczema Kids podcast and a powerhouse mom of four who turned her family’s eczema struggles into a mission. Frustrated by endless treatments and conflicting advice, Andra took matters into her own hands—and she’s here to share her natural, science-backed solutions that actually work.In this episode, you’ll discover:How simple tweaks in diet and stress management can transform your child’s skin.Organic skincare rituals designed specifically for eczema-prone, sensitive skin.Powerful strategies to confidently advocate for your child’s health and build lifelong wellness.Listen today to learn how to break the cycle of inflammation and help your child heal—naturally.Connect with Andra:Andra’s WebsiteAndra’s Instagram>>> ROCKSTAR MOM VIRTUAL SUMMIT (free) - REGISTER HERE! <<< >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE <<<

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