How Far Will Your Brain Truly Go To Avoid Disappointment?

In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when we’ve done inner work and our ego starts expecting other people to do the same, while also looking honestly at the places we say we want deeper connection but still resist going deeper within ourselves. Because the truth is, we can only meet others from the depth we’ve been willing to meet ourselves. If you’ve been craving more depth, more intimacy, and more understanding in your relationships, this conversation will invite you inward first.Pre-enrollment is now open for The Hybrid Experience through November 25th. Learn more and apply here: https://macierenae.com/hybrid-experience/

How far will your brain go to protect you from disappointment? In this episode, I’m talking about the subtle ways we can avoid pain before it ever has the chance to reach us, especially when younger parts of us have learned that disappointment feels unsafe. I’m sharing a personal example that showed me just how creative the brain can get in the name of emotional protection, what I learned from it, and what becomes possible when we start noticing the ways we may be protecting ourselves from the very things we deeply want.THE HYBRID EXPERIENCE applications are officially open for 2027.If you’re ready for a deeper level of emotional intelligence, self-trust, identity work, and coaching, you can now apply for THE HYBRID EXPERIENCE.Pre-enrollment applications close November 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.Apply here: https://macierenae.com/hybrid-experience/

Romanticizing your life isn't about pretending everything is perfect. It's about becoming intentional with the way you experience your everyday moments.In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to romanticize your life, why so many of us wait for "someday" before allowing ourselves to enjoy it, and simple ways to create more joy, presence, and fulfillment with the life you already have. I'll also share a few of the ways I personally do this in my own life.To learn more about my coaching, programs, and resources, visit www.macierenae.com.

What do you do when the person you love won't change? In this episode, we're talking about one of the hardest realities to accept in relationships: you cannot rescue someone who isn't ready or willing to rescue themselves. We explore how unhealthy vices often become an attempt to fill deeper internal voids, why lasting change has to come from them, for themselves, and the emotional intelligence skills that help you navigate these painful relationship dynamics. Most importantly, we talk about what you can focus on when someone else's choices are leaving your relationship in shambles.If you're ready to stop outsourcing pieces of yourself and begin becoming whole from the inside out, WHOLE & MAGNETIC is now open for enrollment through July 29th.✨ Pay in Full:✨ 3 Monthly Payments:Learn more about the program here:https://macierenae.com/mini-programs/

What if some of the misery you're experiencing isn't happening to you... but is quietly being reinforced by where your attention goes? In this episode, we're talking about the power of your focus, how your brain begins looking for evidence to support what you repeatedly think, and why learning to redirect your attention can change far more than your circumstances ever could.P.S. Tomorrow (Tuesday, July 21 at 8:00 PM Eastern) is the final free live session of WHOLE & MAGNETIC before the full program begins! If you're ready to cultivate emotional wholeness, grounded confidence, and the kind of presence that changes how you experience life, I'd love to have you there. Save your free seat here: https://macierenaecoaching.myflodesk.com/magnetic

I'm so excited to finally share what I've been creating. This Wednesday, July 15th, July 16th, and July 21st at 8:00 PM EST, I'm inviting you to join me for the first live session of my brand-new mini program, WHOLE & MAGNETIC -completely free. You'll get to experience the work firsthand through powerful visual demonstrations, interactive exercises, meaningful coaching, and conversations designed to help you better understand yourself and the way you move through the world. If the experience resonates with you and you gotta have more, you'll have the opportunity to continue into the remainder of the paid program. Every woman is welcome, so invite your friends and come experience it together!! Save your free seat here: https://macierenaecoaching.myflodesk.com/magnetic.

Most people think they're listening, but they're actually preparing their next response. In this episode, we're breaking down the difference between listening to respond and listening to understand, and why this one communication skill can transform your relationships, emotional intelligence, and ability to truly connect. You'll learn how your nervous system influences the way you listen, why curiosity creates deeper connection, and how staying present instead of preparing your next response changes the conversations that matter most.If you'd like to stay connected, join my email list at macierenae.com for new podcast episodes, free resources, program updates, upcoming freebies, and practical emotional intelligence insights delivered straight to your inbox.

One of the most common reasons women stay stuck isn't a lack of awareness. It's a lack of contact with reality. It's easy to spend years imagining the life we want, analyzing our next steps, or living in possibility while avoiding what's actually happening right now. In this episode, we're talking about why change doesn't happen in the clouds. It happens on the ground - in the conversations, decisions, behaviors, and truths we're willing to face. Because real change requires contact with reality.Join my email list: https://www.macierenae.com/

What happens when you start changing for the better, but the people around you don't like it?In this episode, we're diving into the often-overlooked side of personal growth: the resistance that can show up when you begin setting boundaries, raising your standards, speaking more honestly, or showing up differently in your relationships.Sometimes the version of you that is growing no longer fits the dynamics that once worked for everyone else.We'll explore why this happens, how to navigate it without abandoning yourself, and what it means to keep moving forward when your growth makes other people uncomfortable.Ready for support?Book a complimentary consultation:Book a Consult HereConnect with Macie:Podcast: This Is Not Your Practice Life®Website: https://www.macierenae.com/Remember: Not everyone will celebrate your growth. That doesn't mean you're growing in the wrong direction.

Overwhelm is one of the most common things I hear women say… but most people don’t actually understand what overwhelm is.In this episode, we’re talking about the psychology behind overwhelm and why it happens in the first place. Because overwhelm is rarely just “too much to do.” More often, it’s emotional overload, mental pressure, decision fatigue, nervous system dysregulation, avoidance, fear, unrealistic expectations, or the weight of trying to hold everything together for everyone else.We’ll dive into:• What overwhelm actually is psychologically• Why your brain feels it and it takes over.• The connection between overwhelm and emotional intelligence.If you’re feeling mentally exhausted, emotionally stretched thin, reactive, disconnected from yourself, or like your brain won’t slow down… this episode is for you.To learn more about coaching or book a consult, visit macierenae.com.