Running a business often feels like a balancing act between putting on a professional "brave face" and wrestling with self-doubt behind closed doors. When the day ends and the house goes quiet, many business owners find themselves staring at the ceiling, wondering if they are doing enough or if their efforts are making a real impact.

In this episode of Wide Awake and Wondering, host Kristin Mason sits down with Claudia Milner (Soul Work Sanctuary) and Christie Sears Thompson (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Relationship Coach) to drop the masks and discuss the raw realities of building a client-centered business.

• The Comparison Trap: Why comparing your journey to others creates anxiety and how to drop back into your core purpose when self-doubt hits.
• The Solopreneur Myth: Why building a business in isolation doesn't work, and the importance of finding safe, vulnerable connections in your network.
• Recognizing Burnout & Physiological Triggers: How your body warns you when you’re out of alignment, and why stepping away (or taking a 20-minute nap) can unlock clarity.
• Pivoting vs. Persevering: How to spot a "locked door with no key" in your business or career and give yourself permission to shift directions.

Guest Info & Links:

• Claudia Milner: Connect at ClaudiaMilner.com or Facebook (@ClaudiaMilnerCoach).
• Christy Sears Thompson: Search Christy Sears Thompson on Facebook for relationship coaching and therapy inquiries.

Thanks for spending a part of your night—or your morning—with me. If today’s episode helped you feel less alone in the dark, follow Wide Awake and Wondering on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, leave a rating or review, and share it with a fellow midnight thinker.

Remember, whether you’re pondering the cosmos or your bank account, the questions are big, but we’re in this together. Don't forget to hit the follow button, before you hit the snooze so you never miss an episode of Wide Awake and Wondering.

Until next time, keep wondering, and I’ll see you in the middle of the night.

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Ever wondered how much your late-night aches, fatigue, or brain fog tie directly back to your digestive health?

In this episode of Wide Awake and Wondering, host Kristin Mason chats with health coach Regina Polk, founder of The Well Stop. Regina details her journey from a painful rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis to discovering leaky gut syndrome and natural healing protocols.

• What leaky gut actually is and how gap junctions affect your immune system.
• Navigating elimination diets (gluten, dairy, nightshades) without losing your mind.
• How to avoid "supplement burnout" and advocate for yourself with your doctors.
• Managing dietary slip-ups with grace, humor, and self-compassion.

Regina Polk is a certified health coach helping adults overcome chronic gut and inflammation issues through her practice, The Well Stop.

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Remember, whether you’re pondering the cosmos or your bank account, the questions are big, but we’re in this together. Don't forget to hit the follow button, before you hit the snooze so you never miss an episode of Wide Awake and Wondering.

Until next time, keep wondering, and I’ll see you in the middle of the night.

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Struggling to find quiet peace amidst chaotic days and 3 AM anxiety spirals?

In this episode of Wide Awake and Wondering, host Kristin Mason chats with Connie Warden—author, acupuncturist, yoga instructor, and host of Mindful, Kindful Living. Connie shares how a moment of road rage forced her to confront her own cognitive dissonance, inspiring her book Speeding to Compassion.

Key Topics Covered:

• Moving from road rage to self-awareness and grace
• Formal vs. informal mindfulness practices that build nervous system resilience
• Using gratitude and heartbeat-listening to quiet 3 AM overthinking
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing self-compassion

Guest Info & Links:

Connect with Connie for yoga, acupuncture, and podcast updates at ConnieWarden.com or email her at Connie@ConnieWarden.com. Grab her book Speeding to Compassion on Amazon!

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Remember, whether you’re pondering the cosmos or your bank account, the questions are big, but we’re in this together. Don't forget to hit the follow button, before you hit the snooze so you never miss an episode of Wide Awake and Wondering.

Until next time, keep wondering, and I’ll see you in the middle of the night.

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