This is it. The final episode of Your Favorite Self.

Not the end of podcasting. Not the end of Sophia. But the end of an era.

Sophia shares why she’s closing this chapter and what’s calling her forward. What began in 2022 as a general life coaching podcast rooted in the “Favorite Self” framework evolved alongside her book, Unleash Your Favorite Self, and years of helping women let go of the “shoulds” and step into who they’re meant to be.

But growth changes you.

Over the past few months, something has been shifting. The pull toward business. Toward entrepreneurship. Toward helping women build wealth. Sophia shares her conviction that one of the most powerful ways to change the world is to put more money into women’s hands. Research supports it. Stories prove it. And she believes building businesses is one of the most accessible, transformative paths available.

This episode explores:

• Why the “Favorite Self” language is moving from front-facing brand to behind-the-scenes framework
• Her belief in regulated capitalism as a tool for impact and mobility
• A powerful story about generational wealth and education
• The real reason behind the rebrand: women in business need to be able to find her
• The courage it takes to close a chapter before the next one is ready

Sophia reflects on seasons of life, death and rebirth cycles, and a formative interview she did at 18 with a woman in her 90s who said she had lived “about seven lives.” That perspective becomes the heartbeat of this farewell.

Nothing about her core mission is disappearing. She’s still committed to helping women live their favorite lives. But now, she’s stepping more fully into leading women entrepreneurs, claiming her calling, and building something new.

There won’t be a new podcast launching next week. This is a true pause. A return to the cave. A space to rebuild with intention.

If this podcast has ever impacted you, she invites you to share that story. And if you want to be the first to hear about what’s next, make sure you’re on her email list or following along on Instagram.

Because this isn’t an ending.

It’s a rebirth.

If you are not already receiving emails from Sophia but want to get on the list, click here to download the Favorite Life Wheel Assessment and it will automatically put you in the database.

Purchase your copy of Unleash Your Favorite Self book and the corresponding journal.

Interested in one-on-one coaching? Click here to schedule a Roadmap session with Sophia.

Download the Favorite Self app in the Apple Store or Google Play.

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Have a topic you would love to hear Sophia address on the podcast? Send your ideas to hello@sophiahyde.com

Have you ever sent a text, watched someone leave you on read, or waited for an answer, and your brain immediately jumped to the worst-case scenario?

In this episode of Your Favorite Self, Sophia breaks down one of the most important mindset shifts you can make: when the brain doesn’t have information, it fills in the blank with something negative.

It’s not because you’re dramatic, broken, or “too sensitive.” It’s because the human brain is wired for protection, and uncertainty feels unsafe. When there’s a void, your brain tries to regain control by creating a story, and that story is almost always fear-based.

Sophia introduces the concept of ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and explains why they happen, how they show up in everyday life, and why the goal is not to eliminate negative thoughts forever. Instead, the real power is learning how to notice them, question them, and consciously choose a different story.

Using relatable examples—from unanswered texts, to business milestones, to social interactions—Sophia teaches you how to separate facts vs. the stories you attach to them, and how rewriting your internal narrative can completely change your emotions, behaviors, and results.

This episode is a reminder that your thoughts are not truth—they are flexible, moldable, and often completely made up. And when you learn to sit in uncertainty without spiraling, you gain a level of emotional freedom that changes everything.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, insecure, or mentally exhausted from overthinking, this episode will help you.

Purchase your copy of Unleash Your Favorite Self book and the corresponding journal.

Interested in one-on-one coaching? Click here to schedule a Roadmap session with Sophia.

Download the Favorite Self app in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Connect with Sophia on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube

Have a topic you would love to hear Sophia address on the podcast? Send your ideas to hello@sophiahyde.com

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking… What just happened?

Maybe it was a family member who can’t take accountability, a coworker who twists everything into drama, an employee who refuses to change, or even a client who blames you for something that clearly wasn’t your responsibility.

If you’ve ever tried to “communicate better,” explain yourself more clearly, or bring up the past hoping they’ll finally get it—and it only made things worse…

You may be dealing with an emotionally immature person.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what emotional immaturity actually looks like, how to recognize it quickly, and why trying to reason with these people is often a losing game. You’ll learn why emotionally immature adults can be incredibly intelligent and successful on the outside, but still emotionally operate like a teenager (or even a child) when conflict shows up.

Most importantly, I’m teaching you the exact mindset shifts and boundary strategies that will save you from years of frustration, emotional spirals, and self-doubt.

Inside this episode, we’ll cover:

• The biggest signs you’re dealing with emotional immaturity
• Why logic, “talking it through,” and bringing up the past won’t work
• How emotionally immature people rewrite reality to protect themselves
• Why they almost never apologize (and what to do instead)
• The only type of communication they actually respond to
• How to stop needing to be understood
• How to let them feel their feelings without it wrecking your peace

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re the only emotionally regulated adult in the room, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

Bookmark this one. You’re going to need it.

🎧 Listen now, and learn how to protect your energy while continuing to build your favorite life.

Purchase your copy of Unleash Your Favorite Self book and the corresponding journal.

Interested in one-on-one coaching? Click here to schedule a Roadmap session with Sophia.

Download the Favorite Self app in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Connect with Sophia on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube

Have a topic you would love to hear Sophia address on the podcast? Send your ideas to hello@sophiahyde.com