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Walking the Walk Blog
Welcome!! As a solopreneur myself, this is where I share real-life stories, brain science, and creative experiments to help other solopreneurs clear the mental traffic jams and find their momentum again. It’s not the usual “here’s how to” advice. Instead, you’ll find fun, practical, and unexpected ways to disrupt the patterns that keep you stuck and stressed out.


When the Outside World Is So Noisy, You Just Want to Scream: "Please Make It Stop!"
I opened LinkedIn last week and felt it instantly. That subtle tightening in my chest. Not because of anything dramatic. Just the usual scroll. Posts promoting. DMs pitching services I didn’t ask for. A general hum of what seemed to me to be desperation. With all things considered, I get it. But it felt like noise. Not the kind you hear with your ears, but the kind that clutters your mind and drains your energy. So, I stepped back. Why I Hit the Pause Button The decision to s


The Neuroscience of the “Pep Talk”: Why It Feels Good but Doesn’t Stick
We’ve read the books. We’ve underlined the quotes that made an impact or turned on a lightbulb. We’ve felt the rush of possibility, the flicker of “maybe this is it…maybe this is the time it changes.” And then… back to the status quo we go. Not because we don’t care. Not because we aren’t trying. But because the pep talk ended, the self-help or personal development book came to the end, and life continues on as always. Dishes that need to be done, meals to prepare, obligation


Mental Traffic Jam: “I’ll Be Happy Once I…”
(The next mental traffic jam in our mental traffic jam series.) I used to believe that happiness had a finish line. Not a metaphorical...


When Constant Go-Mode Leads to Burnout Instead of Success (and How to Change That)
Feeling foggy, fried, or stuck in constant go-mode? Here’s what your nervous system might be trying to tell you, and a simple experiment to help you reset your brain and body before burnout takes over.


Mental Traffic Jams: "Not Good Enough"
Let's talk about jams. Not the kind you spread on toast. Not the bumper-to-bumper kind. The mental kind. The ones that sneak in, stall...
Grace Isn't Just a Name
I had a realization that I’d thought I’d share... One of the most important times to give ourselves and others grace is during the most...


Fixing Things For Others Cost Me My Energy and My Identity
I used to think being helpful meant being available all the time . Emotionally, mentally, energetically…ready to jump in at a moment's...


Has Anyone Seen My Long Fuse?
I've always been someone with a pretty long fuse. It takes a lot to really get under my skin or make me feel edgy and reactive. I'm...


The Mystery of Why Some People Love Networking Events (And Others Want to Exit Stage Left)
I've been to my fair share of networking events over the years, and I'll be honest: I haven't usually walked away having made a genuine...


Leading with Heart: The Power of Heart Intelligence
In this post, I'm sharing why your heart's 40,000 neurons aren't just being dramatic. They're giving you important data for leading and making decisions.


Understanding Stress: Why Everything Feels Urgent
You know that feeling when you're drowning in your to-do list? Suddenly, your brain decides that everything needs to happen right now. An...


When Everyone Else's Life Made Mine Feel Small
Can we talk about social media for a hot minute? Because I used to have this ridiculous relationship with it. Picture this everyday...


Your Brain’s Secret Side Hustle: Professional What-If-ing
Have you ever felt the heavy swirl of your brain caught in a worst-case scenario loop, like it's trying to solve every possible future...


The Freaky Science Behind Why Taking a Break Feels Wrong
Since this past weekend was a three-day-er, thanks to the Fourth of July holiday, I was genuinely looking forward to some downtime. My...


Embracing My Body: A Journey of Self-Discovery
It’s interesting. Even though I’ve learned a lot about how my brain works, I still get tripped up by the stories it tells. I do. And my...


What If “Not Knowing” Is Actually the Coolest Place to Hang Out?
So, the other day, I was reading a few short stories about the concept of Zen… because you know, sometimes life calls for a little...
Move On If You Can’t Take the Fullness of Who I Am
For everyone who has ever made themselves smaller to be more acceptable (To listen to the recorded version of this post, click here .)...


I’m the Woman Certain Stories Couldn’t Break
(To listen to the recorded version of this post, click here .) It started with a quote I saw just before my morning meditation: “Owning...


Breaking Through Analysis Paralysis
Have you ever found yourself staring at the menu for way too long, debating between two options without being able to choose? Or maybe...


Start-Stop Cycle: How to Stay on Track When Your Brain Wants to Quit
I was organizing files on my computer when I found something I had completely forgotten about. A half-written e-course. At the time, I...


I Was Drowning in Noise—This Changed Everything
Have you ever had something grab your attention, but you almost ignored it anyway? That’s exactly what happened when I first came across...


Rewiring Belief Patterns: Unearthing the Courage to Be Seen and Heard
When I was little, some of the grown-ups in my life would say, “Nice little girls are seen and not heard.” I don’t think they meant to...


Flip the Script on Impostor Syndrome and Train Your Brain to Own Your Expertise
Welcome to the Unstoppable Mindset Masterclass Series ! This is your go-to space for rewiring your brain, silencing the doubt, and...


Too Much? Not Enough? Time to Ditch the Tightrope
Have you ever felt like you were walking a tightrope, trying to be just the right amount of something? Not too loud, but not invisible....
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