in today's episode we are chatting all about a theme i find that has come up a lot in my 1:1 coaching sessions lately and that theme is the topic of self-responsibility. we talk about the importance of knowing what is within your control vs. not, the importance of allowing yourself to feel uncomfortable in the pursuit of growth, taking messy action and so much more. so whether you find yourself subconsciously blaming a million and one things or people for where you are at in life or you're just ...
Oct 03, 2023•23 min
in today’s podcast episode we are discussing the fear of showing up & allowing your work to be fully seen. we chat about the many ways that creatives become their biggest block & some tangible practices & mindset shifts that can help you move from a place of perfectionism into security. if you find yourself continuously questioning your capabilities & awaiting to start out of fear of failing, then this episode is for you. we talk about the importance of taking messy action, how v...
Sep 19, 2023•31 min
in today's episode we are chatting all about some of the most commonly taught things i hear in the world of online self-help & my pushback toward it all. we talk about toxic positivity, the idea that you attract what you are & why it is that i intentionally steer away from manifesto lingo in my own personal work and marketing. we also chat about the importance of critical thinking as it relates to the content we consume & why it is so important to do so. if you enjoy the podcast, one...
Sep 05, 2023•28 min
in today's episode i'm getting reflective on how i've changed over the last handful of years & how that has affected the way in which i've shared content online. i also share a few short snippets of my old evangelical posts back when my content centered around that as well as fill you guys in on where i see the continuation of this podcast going. important announcement!! during the month of august, i am stepping away from publishing new episodes to the podcast. this momentary step away is a ...
Jul 25, 2023•32 min
in today's episode of the real talk tuesday podcast, we are talking about the fact that the change that it is you are seeking is found on the other side of your comfort zone. as you listen in on today's episode consider, do you find yourself wanting to take action but struggling & remaining stuck? do you have something in your life that you want to pursue but are struggling with the motivation to do it? do you find yourself freezing up when it's time to make a big decision out of fear of mak...
Jul 11, 2023•31 min
in today's episode we are chatting about the headline making documentary on amazon prime called, "happy shiny people" which showcases the life of the Duggar family who are known for their hit TLC reality show, "19 (etc) kids & counting" as well as brings to light Bill Gothard, the institute of basic life principles and the influence they both have had over generations of people who are wanting to live for God. this isn't going to be the same kind of commentary you've potentially listened to ...
Jun 27, 2023•49 min
in today's episode, we are chatting all about the messy process of navigating friendships and relationships in your 20's and 30's. whether it be the difficulty and nuances found in meeting new people, outgrowing friendships or relationships, or relational breakups of any kind, we are talking all about it today. there's a lot to this topic that i don't feel like i heard talked about a lot. over the last handful of years i have navigated so many transitions in regards to relationships on all level...
Jun 13, 2023•59 min
in today's episode we are talking all about getting out of a rut and trust me, this episode is the kick in the butt i wish i'd had at numerous points within my own life, even recently. we talk about the importance of getting really curious with why it is we feel stuck, acknowledging our own self-imposed limitations and some of the perspective shifts that have really helped me shift from a place of inaction and overwhelm to a place of embracing self-responsibility. social links: personal instagra...
May 30, 2023•35 min
in today's episode we are chatting all about deconstruction, what it is, the way in which fear and shame have infiltrated our understanding of that term as well as some common misconceptions as it relates such. in today's conversation, i share my thoughts on this topic from both my personal experience of deconstructing my evangelical christian faith i once clung to but also through having talked to sixty (plus) of you all on your personal journey's of deconstruction. social links: instagram: @it...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 4 min
on today's episode we are chatting all about hustle culture, our society's obsession with constant productivity and the glamorization of workaholism. if you've been following me on social media as of recently you will know that i have felt beyond burnt out these last few weeks + it's got me reflecting a lot about my relationship to both work and productivity. we chat about what hustle culture is, what differentiates toxic productivity from mere passion + hard work, the ways in which our obsessio...
May 02, 2023•40 min
in today's episode we are having a casual and candid conversation on the everyday realities of navigating life in your twenties. we chat about the grief that comes with not being where you once thought you would be, struggling with imposter syndrome, social media minimizing us all to two dimensional objects and so much more. this week is a bit of a mind dump as life this month is kinda crazy! colby & i are in the middle of moving, i'm in the middle of a job transition and intentionally tryin...
Apr 11, 2023•38 min
today we are chatting about all the things i feel like we don't talk about when we talk about, "self-love". it's another candid episode where i address some of the problematic ways that both self-care and self-love have been marketed as well as talk about recognizing the limitations of self-love and self-care as a means of cultivating a deeper sense of liberation. is it true that self-love is the potion that'll save us from our problems? has self-care become another five steps for us to hustle f...
Mar 28, 2023•40 min
in today's episode we are chatting all about fixing vs, healing oneself and understanding the difference. whether it be from condensing healing into a mere five steps or boxing it into a one size fits all approach, there's a lot of ways in which self-help can lead us toward believing that healing is all about cultivating the perfect morning routine, drinking green juice or attending a weekly yoga class. yet, what happens when those things too fall short + we are left at one point or another feel...
Mar 21, 2023•47 min
in today's episode we are chatting all about the aftermath of my deconstruction journey + where i am today with it all. if you haven't listened to last weeks episode, definitely check it out as today's topic will be building upon the story of my deconstruction journey as shared in the previous episode. as mentioned last week, the aftermath of deconstruction for me was in some ways more difficult than the deconstruction itself. we're going to talk all about the things so many of us lose as a resu...
Mar 14, 2023•52 min
today is the most vulnerable episode yet because we are chatting all about my personal journey of religious deconstruction. we talk about my upbringing, the time in my life which led me to seek out something beyond myself, my deep & unexpected dive into evangelicalism as a nineteen year old girl, the five year journey in which that took me on as well as how & why i eventually left it. along with sharing my journey i also provide some spontaneous commentary on the insanity of church camps...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min
in today's episode we are chatting all about letting go of the idea that it is our job or responsibility to change, fix, heal or save those around us. we talk about how love that is tied with the motive to change the individual receiving it will always be manipulative in nature + why holding unto relationships or friendships out of potential is not serving to them or us. want to support the podcast? leave a review! socials: IG: @itssierrascott TikTok: @itssierrascott...
Feb 21, 2023•24 min
in today's episode we chat about how the biggest thing that is holding you back is not actually something or someone out there but rather it's you . we talk about what it means + what it looks like, practically speaking, to move through self-sabotage, move through that which we are quick to label as, "triggers" and how to take action in creating a life that brings us a sense of purpose and joy. if you've found yourself feeling frustrated by life, stuck, unmotivated or like your life hasn't quite...
Feb 14, 2023•25 min
in today's episode we chat about what it means to clean out your life + how you don't need a new year to experience a new you. we chat about three main areas that i have decided to recently reset, how i've done it + why it may be time for you to do the same. if you're ready to clean out your relationships, your physical space, your mindset, and even your phone, then this episode is for you. social links: IG: @itssierrascott TIK TOK: @itssierrascott...
Feb 07, 2023•26 min
on todays episode we are chatting all about topics related to overwhelm, not knowing your, "purpose" navigating life that maybe hasn't turned out quite according to plan, and the chaos that is to be experienced in your twenties. we chat about not only the way societal expectations have led us toward anxiety but also the way that social media influencer culture and movies have given us unrealistic expectations. it's a conversation all about what it can look like to have a quarter life crisis + ho...
Jan 24, 2023•34 min
0:00: intro 1:09: how are you really doing? 1:50: the importance of acknowledging how we actually feel vs. what we think we should feel 3:10: the importance self curiosity + self-awareness 4:20: how i’m really doing 9:35: your capacity & the way in which you extend your capacity is meant to change; it’s not meant to stay the same. 12:50: my inner dialogue + struggles in prioritizing space away from social media rather than posting content 14:34: is that my inner critic or my inner wisdom? + ...
Jan 17, 2023•30 min
today we are chatting about some of my struggles as it relates to self-help. we talk about how consumption of self growth related content & doing the work are two different things, some correlations i've discovered between toxic self-help & evangelicalism, and how becoming aware of our different capacities, limitations & needs will always liberate us; not bind us. instagram: @itssierrascott
Jan 10, 2023•32 min
an introductory chat where we talk moving through self-sabotage despite discomfort, struggling with social media, craving authenticity & some of my intentions for the new year.
Jan 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1
