Are you tired of people-pleasing, over-functioning, or living for everyone’s expectations but your own? In today’s Core Happiness Podcast episode, I’m joined by human potential coach and bestselling author Kamini Wood for a deeply grounding conversation about healing codependency, breaking toxic patterns, rebuilding self-trust, and learning how to become your own self-leader.

We explore how high achievers slip into burnout and perfectionism, why boundaries trigger guilt, how mindfulness supports emotional regulation, and how to shift from “doing” to “being” so you can live in alignment with your core values.

Whether you're recovering from toxic relationships, navigating shame, or learning to trust your voice again, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself and create a life that feels like you.

✨ Listen in to learn:

• Subtle signs of codependency that often go unnoticed

• How to step into emotional independence without guilt

• What self-leadership really looks like in daily life

• Why shame and “I should be further along” keep us stuck

• Practical mindfulness tools for anxiety and self-regulation

• How to rebuild self-trust one small step at a time

🔗 Connect with Kamini Wood:

Website: kaminiwood.com

Podcast: RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way - https://open.spotify.com/show/0yqzkRBN4H9zHRCMTVNnj0

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Setting Boundaries

00:27 Welcome to the Core Happiness Podcast

01:12 Comedy Wood's Journey and Insights

03:49 The High Achiever's Dilemma

10:40 Understanding Codependency in Relationships

15:23 Emotional Independence and Self-Leadership

22:56 Navigating Discomfort in Setting Boundaries

23:29 Rebuilding Self-Trust and Self-Leadership

26:49 The Role of Core Values in Self-Leadership

30:24 Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation

32:57 Addressing Anxiety and Self-Compassion

36:23 Dealing with Shame and Guilt

42:05 Small Changes for Big Impact in Healing

43:53 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Feeling the pressure to reinvent yourself this new year? What if the clarity you’re craving isn’t found in becoming a new you… but in returning to the core version of who you’ve always been?

In this powerful Season 4 kickoff of the Core Happiness Podcast, Kacee Banks unpacks why so many of us feel stuck, disconnected, or behind and how beginning again doesn’t mean starting over. It means realigning with your values, your truth, your inner compass.

Inside this episode:

✨ Why “glow ups” can still leave you empty

✨ How misaligned goals create emotional weight

✨ The science behind identity-based clarity

✨ Why 91% of resolutions fail (it’s not because you’re lazy)

✨ How to reset by reconnecting to your core values

✨ 3 transformational journaling questions to guide your new year

If you’ve been chasing goals you “should” want… if you’ve lost track of your intuition… or if you’re craving a reset without losing yourself in the process, this episode will bring you home to YOU.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 New Year, Same You: Embracing Your Core Self

00:44 The Illusion of Reinvention

01:37 Chasing Someone Else's Success

03:32 The Power of Core Values

05:05 Setting Goals Aligned with Your Identity

08:36 Practical Steps to Realign Your Life

10:17 Journaling for Inner Clarity

11:48 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

💛 The Core Return Reset is now open.

A 5-day clarity experience to help you rebuild self-trust, realign with your core, and begin again from truth and not pressure.

👉 http://thecorereturn.com/

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In this episode, we sit down with Renee Zukin, an accomplished author, educator, and mental health advocate, to explore the concept of everyday bravery. Renee, who has over 20 years of experience, discusses her new self-help memoir 'Every Day I'm Brave,' providing insights on how to live courageously despite fear. Through grounding practices, writing, and self-compassion, she highlights the importance of authenticity and community in our journey towards self-discovery and inner trust.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Starting the Day with Courage

00:22 Introducing Renee Zukin: Advocate for Courage and Authenticity

01:10 Defining Inner Work and Collective Change

02:45 The Epiphany of Everyday Bravery

05:09 Redefining Strength and Vulnerability

12:00 The Power of Writing and Storytelling

18:12 Embracing Authenticity and Grounding Techniques

22:31 Showing Up as Your Best Self

23:48 The Power of Self-Compassion

25:20 Overcoming Personal Challenges

27:09 Building Visibility and Community

29:44 Rediscovering Bravery and Courage

32:58 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care

35:24 Productive Procrastination and Fear of Success

39:34 Bravery as a Daily Practice

40:29 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Contact Renee:

Social Media Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/reneezukin/
• https://www.facebook.com/zukin1

Website URL: www.everydayimbrave.com

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