In a highly asked-for episode, I’m giving you a little backstory on my own wild mess, how growing up Mormon in Utah shaped my mindset, identity, and the way I’ve navigated who I am. From childhood testimonies to quiet questions about faith, I share how those early teachings influenced not just what I believed, but how I saw myself and others.

This isn’t a story about religion; it’s a story about reflecting on how your upbringing begins to mold you, and it will stay that way unless you feel the call to redesign it. It's about unlearning the need to be perfect, releasing judgment, and remembering you can be whoever you want to be. I talk about my parents’ deep faith, the guilt and pressure I had to let go of, and why I feel so called to share this journey now.

This episode is dedicated to my living parents, and to my dad above. Yes, I hear you humming “Families Can Be Together Forever Through Heavenly Father’s Plan” from the sky.

If you’ve ever questioned what you were taught or felt pulled to redefine what faith means to you, this one’s for you.

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Growing Up Mormon and How It Shaped My Wild Mess

This episode is here to remind you that the moment you feel the farthest from what you want is usually right before your breakthrough. Those moments when you start questioning everything, your path, your purpose, your timing—are often the proof that you’re so close to what you’ve been working toward.

In this episode, I’m sharing my heart on what it really means to keep going when life feels heavy or uncertain. We’ll talk about why setbacks don’t mean stop—they mean you’re refining, not failing. I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts that help me reframe challenges into signs of alignment, and the simple practices that keep me anchored when my faith feels shaky.

If you’ve been trying to build something from the ground up —your healing, your business, your confidence, your new life, self-love, or next chapter—this one’s for you. You’re not as far as you think. You’re right on time.

✨ Inside this episode:

 * The illusion of being “far away” from your dream
 * Building evidence for your subconscious through small wins
 * Reframing setbacks as signs you’re almost there
 * Why consistency and belief matter more than perfect timing

🎙️ “You’re not failing—you’re just finding 10,000 ways that didn’t work yet.”

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I’m so happy you’re here—it means you believe in what’s possible for your life. 

Wanna Give Up? Why You're Closer Than You Think 

In this episode of Wandering the Wild Mess, I get real about how often we let our own inner critic and subconscious mind hold us back. Too many times, we take old beliefs and treat them as truth—without even questioning if they’re ours. That keeps us from stepping into rooms we belong in, going after the dreams we really want, and believing it can happen for us.

I share why it’s so important to pause and examine those beliefs, and then replace the ones that don’t serve us with new, supportive ones. I also walk you through my six-step framework for reframing a belief so you can ground yourself, collect evidence for the life you want, and anchor into the truth that you are worthy of it all.

Remember: beliefs aren’t truths—they’re evidence collectors. And you get to decide what kind of evidence you start gathering.

✨ Key Takeaways

 * We’re our own worst critics. Subconscious beliefs often act as roadblocks, convincing us we can’t have what we want.
 * Examine your beliefs. Most of them didn’t even start with you—they were handed to you by parents, partners, or past versions of yourself.
 * The Six Steps to Reframing a Belief:
   Notice the limiting belief.
   Name where it came from.
   Normalize that it’s common but no longer true.
   Nerve – ground yourself and affirm it’s safe to change.
   New Evidence – collect proof that the opposite is possible.
   Next/Anchor – cement the new belief with music, affirmations, or rituals.
 * Beliefs are evidence collectors, not truths. Start collecting evidence that supports the life you’re creating.

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How to Stop Letting Your Inner Critic Run the Show

What if your dream never died, it just went quiet, waiting for you to grow into it? Waiting for you to become the version of yourself who could finally trust enough to go after what truly lights you up.

In this episode, I revisit the version of me who flew to L.A. chasing a songwriter’s dream, leaving with self-doubt and then, later, full circle, finding proof that our deepest callings don’t disappear.

This episode will remind you that dreams don’t expire; they evolve. Everything that lights you up is a seed already planted, and most of the growth happens underground before it ever reaches the sun. If you’ve been on the fence about what direction to go, the path that lights you up is the best place to start. It’s not too late — it’s the perfect time to begin.

Alexa play “Backup Plan" by Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs 

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Over Your Backup Plan? Why It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams

Because sometimes the pressure to ‘have it all together’ feels heavier than the hard thing itself…

In this episode of Wandering the Wild Mess, I open up about the pressure of “having it all together” while navigating moments of doubt, discomfort, and shame. Even after seasons of alignment and positivity, life has a way of throwing unexpected loops that remind me I’m still human, still learning, still growing.

I share personal reflections of facing the familiar pull of my nervous system back towards familiar patterns that deceitfully feel safe, even when it isn’t where you want to be. I explore the tension between human desire for comfort and your soul’s drive for expansion and growth, and how disruption often carries the very lessons we’ve been ignoring.

This episode is my invitation to you to:

 * Release the shame of not having it all figured out.
 * See mistakes as lessons instead of proof you’re “messing up.”
 * Embrace discomfort as a sign of growth and soul expansion.
 * Give yourself grace while stepping into a bigger life.

It’s a reminder for us all to trust in ourselves and allow grace for the messy in-between. We may not be perfect, but we are always enough.

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If Life Has Hit You Hard, This One’s for You

Dating doesn’t have to feel like interviewing for endless jobs you’re not even sure you want. In this episode, I share why treating love like a checklist of dates doesn’t work for everyone, especially when you know your energy is valuable. Instead, my approach is about dating yourself, enjoying your own company, and waiting for the right fit rather than swiping just to fill the time. 

I address how dating from lack only attracts more lack and how shifting into self-trust changes everything. You’ll hear stories about setting boundaries (like walking away from someone who couldn’t remember the simplest details) and why holding your standards isn’t “too much”… it’s magnetic.

This episode is for you if:
• You’re tired of dating like it’s a numbers game
• You’re craving a love that feels intentional, not filler
• You’re learning how to date yourself first and build from fullness
• You’re ready to stop attracting from lack and start calling in your true match

Because when you’re no longer afraid to be alone, you’re no longer available for anything less than what you truly deserve. And we ALL are deserving of love that feels right, not forced.

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When Dating Feels Like a Job You Don’t Want to Apply For

In this episode, I’m diving into something I’ve truly embodied lately: worry doesn’t solve anything, self-leadership does.

We talk about why constantly focusing on what might go wrong not only drains your energy but also distracts you from your own power. I share how I’ve learned to shift out of looping thoughts, why I stopped watching the news, and how choosing joy (even with dark chocolate breaks mid-inner work) is an act of self-trust.

This is for you if:

 * You’ve been spiraling in “what ifs”
 * You want a more peaceful mind without checking out of reality
 * You’re craving permission to protect your energy and focus on what you can actually do

I also walk you through a simple mindset practice I use to rewire my day—and how the belief that “everything always works out for me” isn’t delusion, it’s direction.

We’re not here to fix the world by stressing about it, we’re here to become the kind of person who makes it better by being grounded, clear, and fully present. That starts with self-leadership. That starts with you. You got this and this episode is here to remind you!

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Remember, life doesn’t have to make perfect sense to be perfectly yours.
Keep wandering, stay wild, and trust that it’s all working out for you.
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Why Worry Isn’t a Strategy — How to Lead Yourself Through Anything

Does your life feel like listening to someone else’s playlist instead of the one you actually want to hear?

This episode is all about reflecting on the difference between choosing something for you vs. saying yes just to keep the peace. We unpack how misalignment often hides behind “being nice,” and why constantly putting yourself last doesn’t actually serve anyone in the long run.

It’s a reminder that it’s okay to choose yourself—and that route, while not always easy, ends up being more rewarding for everyone involved. And if you’re constantly doing things you don’t want to do or staying in places you don’t want to be, wondering why you said yes (or why you're still there), this episode is for you.

Tune in for a gentle but honest look at how to start living more in alignment, even when it’s uncomfortable, and how to stop showing up out of obligation and start honoring what’s right for you.

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Choosing Alignment Over Approval

In this episode, we’ll unpack the deeper reasons why we stay in places, relationships, and dynamics that aren’t truly aligned, not because we want them, but because we haven’t yet learned to choose ourselves. I know... that may sting, and yes, YOU are worthy of choosing YOU!

I'll share raw reflections on emotional self-betrayal, saying “I love you” when we were just craving to feel loved, and how self-awareness is the beginning of learning to love yourself. 

We’ll talk about:

 * How reflection helps you recognize the difference between love and validation
 * Why staying too long often has more to do with you than them
 * The quiet power of choosing peace over ego
 * How alignment begins with honesty, and gets easier with practice

This is the episode that teaches you how to fish: not just to feel better in the moment, but to understand why you ever settled in the first place, so you don’t repeat the pattern again.

Because healing begins when you finally choose you! 

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You Wanted to Be Chosen, But Do You Choose You

You can’t create a new life while keeping one foot in your old one. In this kickoff to Season 3, we’re talking about what it really means to choose yourself, let go of the things that no longer serve you, and fully step into the version of you that’s been waiting on the other side of your fear. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about embodiment. About honoring the life that’s calling you forward and moving in full alignment with who you’re becoming.

If you’ve been straddling the old and the new, this episode is your sign to go all in.

If this episode hit home, make sure to subscribe to Wandering the Wild Mess on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Share it with someone who needs the reminder—and if you’re ready to fully step into the next version of you, this season is for you.

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The Life You Want Can’t Meet You While You’re Still Living the One You Left

Welcome to Wandering the Wild Mess — a growth mindset podcast, coming to you from your growth mindset hype girl who’s here to show you that everything will always work out for you… even when it looks like a mess.



After leaving the only home I’d ever known, moving across the country alone after a divorce, and making plenty of messes, I found myself lost and in places I never imagined. Then I paused, did a lot of self-reflection, and now I’m here to share the honest stories and what I’ve learned to help you along your journey and adjust your lens to see the glass half full! I don’t have it all figured out, but I promise you — no one does.



This podcast is for anyone navigating the in-between, starting over after something you thought would last forever comes to an end. It’s about learning to trust your path, no matter how messy it looks, and letting yourself enjoy the journey instead of rushing the destination. Because the journey is the destination.



Here, you’ll find honest reflections, vulnerable moments, and mindset shifts to remind you: you’re not behind — you’re exactly where you need to be.



And if you’ve ever felt lost, this pod gets you — because I know first-hand that growth is messy. But it’s yours. And it always works out.



So make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Now, let’s wander this wild mess together.If you enjoyed this, please give the podcast a Five-Star Rating to help others find this message.



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Join me on a journey of self-discovery, as I embrace life's uncertainties in a way I could have never imagined and remind you, you're enough.

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