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Life has felt heavy lately—and you’re not alone.

In this raw, talk show–style episode of Release Your Inner Power, hosts Shauna, Mary, and MaryBeth have an intimate and unscripted conversation about navigating overwhelming emotions, personal challenges, and the importance of self-care and support systems during difficult seasons of life.

Instead of sticking to a polished outline, the conversation unfolds honestly—covering stress, anxiety, emotional resilience, motherhood, ADHD, vulnerability, and healing. The hosts share personal experiences, coping strategies, and reminders that you don’t need to “fix” yourself to move forward.

This episode is for women who feel emotionally exhausted, unsure who to lean on, and are craving real connection instead of surface-level advice.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• Why life can feel emotionally heavy even when things look “fine” on the outside
• How lack of sleep, stress, and overwhelm impact mental health
• The pressure women feel to stay strong for everyone else
• Allowing emotions instead of suppressing them
• Practicing self-compassion during hard seasons
• Disrupting negative patterns and stress cycles
• The reality of discovering who truly supports you
• Why vulnerability can strengthen relationships instead of weakening them
• Teaching emotional resilience by modeling it for our children
• Healing without having all the answers yet

Honest Takeaways from the Conversation

• You don’t have to be “positive” to be healing
• Feeling your emotions is not a failure—it’s part of growth
• Small, consistent actions matter more than big breakthroughs
• Support systems matter, but not everyone can show up the way we hope
• Vulnerability helps reveal who your real people are
• Sometimes clarity only comes after you’ve moved through the hard part

Self-Care & Coping Tools Mentioned

• Journaling to process emotions
• Movement as a stress release
• Letting yourself cry without shame
• Using reminders and structure to reduce mental overload
• Asking questions without demanding immediate answers
• Celebrating small wins instead of waiting for big change
• Reaching out to trusted friends—even when it feels uncomfortable

This episode is for women who:

• Feel emotionally overwhelmed or burned out
• Are navigating anxiety, stress, or big life changes
• Feel unsure who they can truly lean on
• Are trying to balance personal growth with family responsibilities
• Want permission to feel without fixing everything

If you’ve been searching:

• Why do I feel so overwhelmed emotionally?
• How do I cope when life feels heavy?
• Why do I feel unsupported by people I thought would be there?
• How do I practice self-care when I’m exhausted?

This conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

This episode isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about showing up honestly, allowing yourself to be human, and remembering that healing is a process, not a performance.

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Have you ever felt like something inside you is trying to speak—but you can’t quite hear it?

In this episode of Release Your Inner Power and Ways to Boost Your Week, we’re diving into journaling prompts that help you reconnect with your inner voice, especially if you’ve been ignoring your needs, feelings, or intuition for far too long.

As part of Phase Two: Tuning Into Your Inner Voice, Shauna shares a relatable personal story, simple journaling prompts you can use immediately, and gentle tools to help you stop overthinking and start listening to yourself again.

This episode is for busy women and moms who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and are ready to rebuild self-trust, clarity, and confidence—one honest page at a time.

You’ll walk away feeling lighter, validated, and excited about what’s next for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why journaling helps you hear your inner voice more clearly
• How to use journaling to reconnect with yourself during life transitions
• Journaling prompts that unlock clarity, honesty, and self-trust
• How to quiet external noise and expectations
• Simple tools to make journaling doable (even if you’re short on time)
• A weekly challenge to strengthen your intuition and self-connection

Journaling Prompts Shared in the Episode

• “If I were being completely honest, I’m tired of _____.”
• “The part of me I’ve been ignoring is trying to tell me _____.”
• “I keep telling myself I should want _____, but I actually want _____.”
• “When do I feel most like myself lately?”
• “If I trusted myself more, I would _____.”
• “What feels heavy right now—and what might make it feel lighter?”

Tools for Your Inner Voice Toolbox

• The 5-Minute Voice Check journaling method
• How to journal without overthinking or perfection
• Why pen-to-paper works better than typing
• Simple prompts to start journaling when you feel stuck

This Week’s Challenge

Journal for 5–10 minutes, three times this week.
No fixing. No judging. Just listening.

Your only goal:
Notice what your inner voice sounds like when you give her space.

Who This Episode Is For

• Women feeling overwhelmed or burned out
• Moms navigating life transitions
• Women who struggle with self-trust or decision-making
• Anyone feeling disconnected from themselves
• Women ready to stop silencing their needs and start listening inward

About the Podcast

Release Your Inner Power and Ways to Boost Your Week is a podcast for busy women—especially moms—who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or lost in life’s transitions. Hosted by Shauna B, a life reinvention and empowerment coach, this show helps women reclaim their energy, confidence, and excitement for life without guilt.

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Have you ever felt disconnected from yourself — like you don’t trust your own decisions anymore?
You’re not broken. You’ve just been ignoring your inner voice for too long.

In this Phase Two episode of Release Your Inner Power and Ways to Boost Your Week with Ignited Decisions, Shauna Buno dives into rebuilding self-trust and learning how to listen to yourself again after years of putting everyone else first.

This episode is for women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or unsure of their next step — especially during life transitions like motherhood shifts, career changes, divorce, or burnout recovery.

Shauna shares a relatable personal story, explains why self-trust fades over time, and walks you through simple, practical tools you can use today to reconnect with your inner voice. You’ll also receive a gentle weekly challenge to help you start trusting yourself again — without pressure or perfection.

If you’re craving clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to yourself, this episode will leave you feeling uplifted, grounded, and excited about what’s next.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why self-trust breaks down over time (and why it’s not your fault)
• The difference between fear and your inner knowing
• How to rebuild self-trust after ignoring your intuition
• Small daily habits that strengthen self-trust
• How to start listening to your inner voice without overwhelm
• A simple Phase Two weekly challenge to reconnect with yourself
• Tools to help you feel more confident in your decisions

Tools & Takeaways Mentioned

• The 10-second self check-in before decisions
• Separating fear-based thoughts from inner wisdom
• Rebuilding self-trust through small promises
• Listening to your body as guidance
• The “One Yes, One No” weekly challenge

This episode is for women who:

• Feel disconnected from themselves
• Struggle with self-doubt or decision fatigue
• Feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck
• Are navigating life transitions
• Want to trust themselves again
• Are learning to listen to their intuition

Call to Action

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs this reminder — or come join us inside the EmpowerHer Community, where women are rebuilding self-trust together with support, accountability, and real conversations.

Shauna B is a Life Reinvention and Empowerment Coach, Mom of 3, Podcast Host and Adventure Seeker. Below are ways to connect more with her resources, and freebies. If you loved this episode leave a review or send her a quick message.

~Head on over to www.igniteddecisions.com for downloadable goodies and videos that will boost your week.

~Email me at shauna@igniteddecisions.com to share your take aways, topic ideas or stories.

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