Ease Is Not the Enemy: Why Aligned Success Doesn’t Require Struggle

Live from the 67th floor of the Sears Tower! (iykyk)This week’s special episode was recorded with a live audience hosted by the Willis Tower’s Metropolitan Club and their Wellness Committee. This week’s live-recorded episode explores what ADHD really is, how the ADHD brain works, and why understanding neurodiversity matters. Listen in as we examine the history and evolution of ADHD diagnosis, unpack common ADHD myths, and discuss how growing scientific knowledge continues to reshape public perception. Rather than viewing ADHD as a deficit or superpower, this conversation offers a balanced perspective on brain differences and the many ways neurodivergent individuals experience the world. Whether you're living with ADHD, supporting a loved one, or seeking a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, you'll gain valuable insights and practical understanding. Join me and my live audience for an engaging discussion that replaces misinformation with knowledge, curiosity, and compassion.Learn more about The Metropolitan Club Start letting go of your old narratives and book your strategy session today. Book your 1:1 strategy session with me to get personalized support, map out your next chapter, and create a life that feels aligned with who you’re becoming. Are you a woman ready to reconnect to yourself?Winter Haven is your invitation to pause, breathe, and rise renewed.I invite you to join me for an all-inclusive intimate weekend retreat created for women who carry so much and deserve deep restoration in the cozy “winter haven” town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Click the link to learn more about Winter Haven and take advantage of Early Bird pricing.Use code POD100 for a $100 credit towards your registration fee. For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingSubstack: https://substack.com/@kimberlyfrey

For years, "I am a teacher" was more than my career. It was a core part of how I understood myself, my purpose, and my place in the world. In today’s deeply personal episode, I share the unexpected identity shift that happened in September and why releasing an old narrative was the key to fully stepping into my work as a speaker, podcaster, and coach. Join me as we explore how the stories we tell ourselves can both shape and limit us, and what happens when we allow those stories to evolve. If you're navigating career reinvention, personal growth, or a season of becoming, this conversation will remind you that outgrowing an identity isn't a betrayal of who you've been. Sometimes it's the most honest way to honor who you're meant to become.Start letting go of your old narratives and book your strategy session today. Book your 1:1 strategy session with me to get personalized support, map out your next chapter, and create a life that feels aligned with who you’re becoming. Are you a woman ready to reconnect to yourself?Winter Haven is your invitation to pause, breathe, and rise renewed.I invite you to join me for an all-inclusive intimate weekend retreat created for women who carry so much and deserve deep restoration in the cozy “winter haven” town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Click the link to learn more about Winter Haven and take advantage of Early Bird pricing.Use code POD100 for a $100 credit towards your registration fee. For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingSubstack: https://substack.com/@kimberlyfrey

In this episode, I connect my Balance Framework and values work to Jennifer Cangeme’s powerful reminder from last week’s episode that alignment is the essential element of sustainable success. Listen as I share why my theme for alignment as we enter the last few months of 2026 is ease, and learn why choosing ease isn’t laziness, avoidance, or a shortcut, but instead a deeply intentional way of honoring who you are. You’ll hear how our current cultural expectations around doing hard work can actually limit our growth because doing hard things doesn’t always require hard methods. Instead, when we choose alignment, it creates pathways that feel supportive instead of draining. Lastly, I share how coaching becomes a catalyst for this shift, helping you move from friction to flow and from overwhelm to clarity. If you’re craving a life that feels more aligned, more grounded, and more ease‑forward, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Step into ease and book your strategy session today. Book your 1:1 strategy session with me to get personalized support, map out your next chapter, and create a life that feels aligned with who you’re becoming. Are you ready to reconnect to yourself?Winter Haven is your invitation to pause, breathe, and rise renewed.Join me in January 2027 for my mid-winter weekend retreat happening in one of my favorite "winter haven" locations: Lake Geneva, WI. I'm so excited to share this space I've created for for women who carry so much and deserve deep restoration.Click the link to learn more about Winter Haven and take advantage of Early Bird pricing.Use code POD100 for a $100 credit towards your registration fee. For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingSubstack: https://substack.com/@kimberlyfrey

In this week’s powerful conversation, licensed therapist, educator, and solo traveler Jennifer Cangeme joins me to explore what it truly means to choose your life on purpose. Together, we unpack how past experiences shape our beliefs, how fear disguises itself as protection, and how courage becomes the doorway to living a life that actually feels like yours. Listen as Jennifer shares her clinical insight and personal journey to help you recognize when you’ve outgrown an identity, career, or relationship - even when everything still looks “successful” from the outside.If you’ve been feeling the nudge to evolve, rewrite old patterns, or step into a more authentic version of yourself, this episode will remind you that you’re not stuck… you’re shifting. And you’re allowed to build what comes next with intention, clarity, and self‑trust.Learn more about Jennifer and her work here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderlusttherapist/Website: https://thewanderlusttherapist.com/Ready to take this work deeper? Your transformation deserves a guide. Book your 1:1 strategy session with me to get personalized support, map out your next chapter, and create a life that feels aligned with who you’re becoming. Are you a woman ready to reconnect to yourself?Winter Haven is your invitation to pause, breathe, and rise renewed at my cozy mid-winter women's retreat being held at the luxurious Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.It is a space I have created for women who carry so much and deserve deep restoration.Click the link to learn more about Winter Haven and take advantage of Early Bird pricing.Use code POD100 for a $100 credit towards your registration fee. (Winter Haven also makes the perfect holiday gift! Payment plans are available.)For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingSubstack: https://substack.com/@kimberlyfrey

September has always felt like a new year to me, and this episode carries that same energy of fresh starts and gentle pivots. After a short pause behind the scenes, I’m sharing what’s been evolving, including a heartfelt ending that’s opening the door to something better aligned. I talk about closing my long‑time blog and moving my writing home to Substack, a shift that feels both nostalgic and deeply right for where my business is headed. I also have two exciting announcements to share: a brand‑new coaching immersion and the long‑awaited reveal of Winter Haven. September is all about beginnings, community, and choosing the path that supports who you’re becoming. I’m so glad you’re here for this next chapter. Are you ready to Begin Your Next?Learn more about my 1-week coaching immersion and register here: https://coachkfrey.myflodesk.com/beginyournextDon’t forget to use code POD50 to receive a $50 credit towards your registration!If you’re feeling a tug towards starting your Next chapter, but aren’t quite sure how to start, take that first step and book your free 30-minute Strategy Session: https://tidycal.com/kimberlyfreyconsulting/strategysessionAre you ready to reconnect to yourself?Winter Haven is your invitation to pause, breathe, and rise renewed.A space created for women who carry so much and deserve deep restoration.Click the link to learn more about Winter Haven and take advantage of Early Bird pricing.Use code POD100 for a $100 credit towards Early Bird pricing while it lasts. For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingSubstack: https://substack.com/@kimberlyfrey

In this week’s episode, I honor the incomparable Dolly Parton -  a woman whose life, legacy, and beautiful spirit shaped generations, including mine. When Dolly passed away on August 25th, the world paused. Tributes poured in from every corner of life: different beliefs, backgrounds, and identities. Everyone had something to say about her passing, and none of it was negative. The kind of universal love that was showered on Dolly at her passing doesn’t happen by accident. It happened because she chose to live with intention, generosity, authenticity, and true joy.Today, I explore the thought that has been in my head since her passing, “Be like Dolly,” especially as it relates to how we’ve been reflecting on who we are becoming. From childhood memories of my mom’s favorite songs to the first time I watched 9 to 5 and saw women rewrite their narratives, Dolly’s influence has been a part of my story, more so than I realized until her passing.As we step into September’s growth conversation, Dolly’s wisdom feels more relevant than ever, which is why in this episode, we’ll walk through three of her most powerful teachings: rewriting your story when the road no longer fits, living on purpose with a clear sense of who you are, and building a life that honors your values instead of your busyness. These are more than just famous quotes for a T-shirt; they’re blueprints for authentic success and soul‑deep balance.If you’ve been craving clarity, courage, or a reminder that you are the author of your story, this episode is the one you need. Dolly showed us how to make a living and make a life. Now it’s your turn.Are you ready to be like Dolly, but aren’t sure where to start? Use this link to get started today with a free Strategy Session.Interested in learning more about j.noire kitchen’s baked creations that are free from gluten, dairy, nuts, soy, and eggs?Check her out on Instagram. For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingSubstack: https://substack.com/@kimberlyfrey

In this week’s episode, we’re digging deeper into August’s in‑between energy and the real-life storms that come with seasons of transition. Whether you’re navigating a change you chose or one that was thrust upon you, I’m sharing the exact 3-step framework I use to move through every major life shift with clarity and confidence: Center, Decide, Balance. From rebuilding my life in Chicago to leaving a 20+ year career in education, you’ll hear about the personal in-between moments from my life that not only developed my ability to navigate through them, but made me uniquely adept at supporting my clients through them as well.   If you’re stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this episode will help you move forward with intention and courage. If you are unsure of what to do while in your own waiting space, ready to step into your own Next, and looking for personalized support that meets you where you are while helping you get to where you want to be,Use this link to get started today with a free Strategy Session.For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingSubstack: https://substack.com/@kimberlyfrey

In last week’s episode, I introduced the Buddhist concept of Bardo, or being in-between. This week, I share why August is a true Bardo month, and what that means for you. August is the season of the in‑between. It is a true Bardo moment where we’re suspended between what’s familiar and what’s still unfolding. This week I explore how mid‑summer transitions invite us to rethink our identity, not just our goals. Borrowing from last week’s episode highlighting Komal Kamble’s powerful metaphors and the Buddhist concept of Bardo, you’ll learn why this month is the ideal time to pause, recalibrate, and choose the version of yourself you want to grow into. Come with me as I describe the rainy day moment of my week that reminded me that becoming your future self often starts with one brave choice. Whether you’re navigating career uncertainty, empty‑nesting, neurodivergent diagnosis, or simply feeling the tug of seasonal change, this episode helps you step into the next chapter with clarity, courage, and intention. Learn more about Komal Kamble and follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/komal_reads/(You can also find the link to her book version of The Train Was Not Late)Ready to step into your own Next experience personalized support that meets you where you are while helping you get to where you want to be?Use this link to get started today with a free Strategy Session.For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingSubstack: https://substack.com/@kimberlyfrey

In this week’s episode, I explore this powerful truth: your life isn’t running behind schedule.You are simply on your own route, with your own departure and arrival times.This episode was inspired by Komal Kamble’s train analogy post on Instagram, along with the Buddhist concept of bardo, that I was recently introduced to by a mentor of mine over on LinkedIn.I’ll break down why waiting seasons aren’t delays, but instead they are essential in‑between spaces that shape your next chapter. Through personal stories, mindset reframes, and real-life examples, you’ll learn how to stop comparing timelines and start trusting your own. If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or unsure of what’s coming next, this episode offers the clarity, compassion, and courage you need to keep moving forward. Check out the post that inspired it all: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYWV7RGDVo1/?img_index=1Learn more about the WBDC: https://www.wbdc.org/en/If you’re tired of not knowing what to do while in your own waiting space, ready to step into your own Next, and looking for personalized support that meets you where you are while helping you get to where you want to be,Use this link to get started today with a free Strategy Session.For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoaching

In this week’s episode, I share the mic with LeeAnn Webster, author of “That’s Regrettable: Releasing the Past to Fuel Your Future.”LeeAnn is on a mission to help you leverage your past into a powerful future, and she shares how you can start doing that in our conversation. While living a life with no regrets might not be realistic, the truth LeeAnn wants you to know is that those regrets can be a portal for your transformation - if you don’t let them weigh you down and instead understand how to harness them to build the life you want to live. Rewriting your life story doesn’t mean that we have to burn it all down and start over. It does mean that we have to let go of the narratives that no longer serve us, and learning how to reframe our regrets is a way to begin that process. Want to learn more about LeeAnn’s Regret Release Method and try it for yourself? Visit her website to get started. In LeeAnn’s extensive work around regrets, she shares that around 65% of people’s regrets are centered around something that they didn’t do. Don’t be one of them. Book your free 30‑minute strategy session designed to meet you exactly where you are and take that first step towards your Next.For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community of neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers who ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoaching