It's Not Rejection - It's Alignment

Ever tell yourself “I’ll do it tomorrow”… and then tomorrow never comes?In this episode, Faith Mariah walks you through a simple, grounding weekly reset that turns goals into follow-through—without pressure, shame, or the “beating stick” voice in your head.You’ll learn the Action Fuel formula (Thought → Feeling → Action → Result), pick one clear Friday win, choose the one feeling that will carry you through the week, and create a thought that feels true and useful—even when you’re tired. Plus, you’ll get a quick copy/paste plan you can use every Monday.Perfect for: procrastination spirals, low motivation days, fresh-start energy, and anyone who wants calm consistency.www.startupgrounds.faithmariah.com

For years, I did not realize how much sugar I was really eating every day and that these and other unhealthy eating patterns were the reason for my health issues. As I began to understand the emotional roots behind my cravings, I realized that healing wasn’t about willpower but about compassion. Through my Food Freedom Formula, I’ve helped thousands of people break free from unhealthy eating patterns, implement healthy habits, lose weight sustainably, and finally feel at peace with food. Today, I teach others how to turn their inner critic into an ally and nourish themselves from a place of love, not judgment.Connect with Andrea:🔗 Connect on Social🔗 Visit Andrea's Website🔗 Get Andrea's Free Gift, Food Freedom WorkshopConnect with the Empowered Slacker Society:🔗 www.empoweredslacker.com🔗 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @empoweredslackersociety🔗 Get episodes delivered to your inbox: www.empoweredslacker.com

There's a kind of shattering that occurs when you allow yourself to accept that you're no longer wanted or welcome somewhere or with someone. What's revealed in the rubble of that truth is the version of you emerging into deeper resonance with your highest self. Listen to discover how, when it comes to emotional uproars, identity crises, & isolating incidents, the call is always coming from inside the house...Connect with Shaleahia🔗 Connect with Shaleahia on Substack🔗 Visit Shaleahia's Website🔗 Get Shaleahia's Free Gift, Well-Off Woman's World (WOWW) Of Dreams™️Connect with the Empowered Slacker Society:🔗 www.empoweredslacker.com🔗 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @empoweredslackersociety🔗 Get episodes delivered to your inbox: www.empoweredslacker.com

Listen as Eleanor MacDonald shares the raw moment she confronted ten years of loneliness and the surprising emotional release that brought her back home to herself.This story is a reminder that you’re not unlovable, you’re not alone, and it’s never too late to reconnect with who you truly are.Connect with Eleanor:🔗  Connect with Eleanor on Social🔗  Visit Eleanor's Website🔗  Get Eleanor's Free Gift: Find Real Love OnlineConnect with the Empowered Slacker Society:🔗 www.empoweredslacker.com🔗 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @empoweredslackersociety🔗 Get episodes delivered to your inbox: www.empoweredslacker.com

This is our New Year's Eve celebration where we reflect on the entire year - the growth, the struggles, the wins, and yes, the failures too.I believe in celebrating the duality of life. This year brought beautiful moments AND difficult ones. Both deserve recognition because you made it through all of it. That takes strength.In this episode, we go through powerful reflection questions:What were your biggest challenges this year and how do you want to remember them?What's different about you compared to a year ago?What surprised you most about what you're capable of?What's something brave you did this year?What do you want to leave behind in 2025, and what are you taking with you into 2026?I also share practical mindset tools like partnering with negative emotions (instead of fighting anxiety, embarrassment, or disappointment), why "rejection is protection," and how to catch yourself in negative thought patterns.This is a no downplaying zone. Your brain will tell you "it wasn't that big of a deal" - but making it through another year, showing up for yourself, and continuing to grow? That IS a big deal.Whether you traveled solo for the first time, stood up for yourself, worked through trauma, or simply survived a tough year - you deserve to celebrate that.Happy New Year. You made it. That's worth honoring.

What do you do when your 6-year-old renames your weekend a “work-end”? In this episode, Sara unpacks the moment that forced her to face her burnout and the tiny, rebellious shifts that helped her start reclaiming her time without blowing up her life. If your peace feels like it’s always on the back burner, this one’s for you.Connect with Sara:🔗  Connect with Sara on Social🔗  Visit Sara's Website🔗  Get Sara's Weekly Newsletter, Well-Balanced Worklife WeeklyConnect with the Empowered Slacker Society:🔗 www.empoweredslacker.com🔗 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @empoweredslackersociety🔗 Get episodes delivered to your inbox: www.empoweredslacker.com

Rita opens up about feeling out of place among friends, the sting of her daughter calling someone else “Mum,” and the old stories that tried to pull her under. This is for you if you’ve ever questioned your place or are standing in the in between.Connect with Rita:🔗  Visit Rita's Website🔗  Get Rita's Free Gift, The Worthy Woman ToolkitConnect with the Empowered Slacker Society:🔗 www.empoweredslacker.com🔗 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @empoweredslackersociety🔗 Get episodes delivered to your inbox: www.empoweredslacker.com

Welcome to Startup Grounds—your cozy coffee chat + monthly goal-setting workshop + check-in call… all rolled into one. In this first episode, I’m sharing the real reason I started this show (because I hate the idea of setting goals once and forgetting them 🙃), plus how we’re testing this format for Q1: one workshop at the beginning of the month, then a couple check-ins to help you actually follow through.We’re talking:Why capacity matters more than “staying committed to the fantasy version” of your goalsThe accountability effect (and why check-ins change everything)My ADHD-friendly struggle: transitions—and the tiny environment shift that’s helping a LOTA simple Atomic Habits-style reset: make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfyingThe mindset shift that prevents burnout: choose work or choose rest—don’t live in guilt in-betweenAlso: I’m introducing the virtual coffee punch card + this month’s prize you can unlock, sharing the secret word (“intention”), and giving you the details for Plan Like a Boss (Saturday, January 10).Want a question or pep talk on the next show? Drop it in the Ask Faith box on the Startup Grounds site and I might cover it on the next check-in. ☕️FAITHS LINKS:Personal development: www.empoweredslacker.comOnline business: www.faithmariah.comStartup Grounds: www.startupgrounds.faithmariah.com

In this episode, Shonda shares the real story of how she went from crying on her living room floor after yet another situationship crash-and-burn… to meeting her husband just a few months later. You’ll hear exactly what she shifted to go from being the only single one in her friend group to finding real love. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it ever going to happen for me?”, this one will give you hope and a new way to see your love life.Connect with Shonda:🔗  Connect with Shonda on Social🔗  Visit Shonda's WebsiteConnect with the Empowered Slacker Society:🔗 www.empoweredslacker.com🔗 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @empoweredslackersociety🔗 Get episodes delivered to your inbox: www.empoweredslacker.com

What do you do when the darkness feels like it's seeping into everything—your energy, your motivation, your sense of self? Jenny shares the moment she realized she'd been disappearing into winter, and the surprisingly simple sensory practice that brought her back to presence. No toxic positivity, no "just push through it"—just an honest look at how to actually inhabit the dark months instead of just surviving them.Connect with Jenny: 🔗 Connect with Jenny on Social🔗 Visit Jenny's Website🔗 Get Jenny's Free Gift, Nourish Your Mind: A Guide to Eating for Mental Health & WellnessConnect with the Empowered Slacker Society:🔗 www.empoweredslacker.com🔗 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @empoweredslackersociety🔗 Get episodes delivered to your inbox: www.empoweredslacker.com