Episodes

You took a day off, so why are you still freaking exhausted? If your rest days are filled with errands, screen time, mental to-do lists, and trying to catch up on life, you might not be getting the recovery you actually need. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we explore why rest days don’t always feel restorative, how ongoing stress and nervous system demands can leave you feeling tired but wired, and how to make your downtime work for you, not against you. You’ll learn simple ways to red...

Do you constantly find yourself dreaming about your next vacation, the weekend, or just getting away from everyone for a little while? There’s nothing wrong with needing rest, but what if you’re not just tired? What if your life feels like it is asking too much of you? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re talking about how to build a life you don’t constantly need to escape from. We’ll look at boundaries, capacity, rest, relationships, and – perhaps most importantly – communication. Be...

Are you actually productive – or are you just really, really busy? You answered the emails, checked the boxes, attended the meetings, made the list. 😂 And yet somehow, at the end of the day, you’re exhausted without feeling like you accomplished the things that actually mattered. There’s a reason for that. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re talking about why your brain can mistake busy for productive, why checking things off your list feels so satisfying, and how busywork can someti...

Does everything on your to-do list feel urgent? Are you constantly jumping from one task, email, responsibility, or tiny emergency to the next – and somehow ending the day feeling exhausted and like you accomplished nothing? Welcome to overwhelm. 😂 In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re talking about why treating everything like it’s equally important can leave you stressed, scattered, and constantly stuck in reaction mode. Because when everything feels urgent, your brain and nervous sy...

Your to-do list is supposed to help you get things done. So why does it sometimes feel like it’s running your entire life? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re talking about the never-ending to-do list, productivity guilt, and why high-achieving humans can have a surprisingly hard time knowing when they’ve done enough. Because here’s the thing: there will always be another email, another task, another thing you could optimize. If you’re constantly chasing “done,” you may never actuall...

Do you feel guilty when you slow down? If your brain immediately starts making a to-do list the second you sit down to relax, you’re definitely not alone. For many busy, high-achieving people, relaxing can feel strangely uncomfortable especially when you’ve spent years equating productivity with your self worth. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we talk about why it’s so hard to shut off your brain, how productivity guilt can keep your nervous system stuck in “go mode,” and how to practic...

We talk about rest all the time – but usually, we mean one thing: sleep. Get more sleep. Sleep eight hours. Take a rest day. Recover from your workouts. But what if you’re sleeping well and you’re STILL exhausted? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re rethinking what rest actually means and talking about the many different ways your body, brain, and nervous system need to recover. Because sometimes you’re not physically tired – you’re mentally exhausted. Or emotionally drained. Or comp...

What if lasting behavior change doesn’t come from fixing your weaknesses – but from building on your strengths? For many of us, self-improvement has become synonymous with self-criticism. We constantly focus on what we’re doing wrong, what needs fixing, and where we fall short. But what if we’ve been approaching personal growth all wrong? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, I explore how the science of positive psychology offers a refreshing perspective on behavior change. Instead of asking...

What if living a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life isn’t about doing more – but about focusing on what matters most? To celebrate my 47th birthday, I’m doing something a little different on Making Shift Happen. Instead of diving into the latest research or interviewing a guest, I’m sharing the ten biggest lessons I’ve learned over the past 47 years – lessons that have shaped not only the coach I am today, but the person I’m still becoming. Some of these lessons came from success, and man...

In this episode of Making Shift Happen, I’m joined by mindset coach, climber, and sport performance psychology graduate student Josie McGee, founder of Mind Athlete Training, to explore the mindset skills that help athletes perform with courage, confidence, and purpose. What does it really mean to be mentally strong? Many athletes assume mental toughness means pushing harder, ignoring fear, or never doubting themselves. But what if true resilience isn’t about eliminating fear at all? What if it...

Summer is here, the trails are calling, group rides and runs are filling your calendar, and suddenly those strength workouts start slipping. Sound familiar? The truth is, staying consistent with strength training is not about having more motivation or finding extra hours in your day. It’s about creating systems that make it easier to show up, even when life gets busy. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, I’m sharing practical strategies that will help you maintain your strength throughout cy...

Do you ever feel like you’re “on” all the time? Your phone buzzes, your inbox fills up, Slack notifications pop up, a text comes in, and someone tags you on social media. And before you know it, you’re responding to everyone else while your own needs continue to fall to the bottom of the list. Sound familiar? You may not know how to set boundaries at work. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re exploring one of the biggest contributors to chronic stress that few people talk about: consta...

Do you feel guilty when you rest? Do you find yourself saying things like, “I’ll relax after I finish this project.” Or, “I’ll take a day off once work slows down.” Or what about, “I’ll rest when I finally get caught up.” Hint: You will almost never be caught up. If so, you’re not alone. Many high-achievers have unknowingly adopted the belief that rest is something they have to earn. The problem? That mindset often keeps us stuck in a cycle of chronic stress, mental exhaustion, and nervous syst...

Do you constantly feel too busy to exercise? Are your workouts the first thing to disappear when life gets hectic? If so, in this episode of Making Shift Happen, we discuss why so many busy professionals struggle to prioritize fitness and health, and how to create a realistic schedule that supports long-term consistency. You’ll learn why “finding time” doesn’t work, how your calendar reflects your priorities, and simple strategies to schedule workouts without guilt, overwhelm, or perfectionism...

How do you stay consistent when you don’t feel motivated? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re discussing one of the most important skills for long-term success: learning how to show up even when you don’t feel like it. Whether you’re trying to improve your fitness, build healthier habits, grow your business, or simply become more consistent, relying on motivation alone isn’t enough. Sustainable progress comes from taking action despite imperfect circumstances. You’ll learn simple, pra...

Do you feel like you’re constantly searching for the next supplement, habit, routine, or biohack to improve your health and performance through optimization? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we explore the hidden stress of optimization culture and why many high-achievers are accidentally making themselves more overwhelmed in the pursuit of self-improvement. You’ll learn why the basics still matter most, how over-optimization can contribute to nervous system dysregulation, and the five fo...

You don’t have to be completely burned out or exhausted to have a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we explore the subtle and often overlooked signs of nervous system overload in high-achieving people like you. From feeling “wired but tired” to constant overstimulation, poor recovery, irritability, and mental exhaustion, this episode breaks down how chronic stress can quietly impact your health and performance. You’ll learn practical ways to improve nervous s...

Feeling constantly overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or unable to relax? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we explore the hidden stressors impacting your nervous system every day – including digital overload, multitasking, notifications, decision fatigue, and overstimulation. You’ll learn how chronic low-level stress accumulates, why your nervous system may feel stuck in survival mode, and practical ways to reduce stress and improve recovery without overhauling your life. Take the FREE N...

Do you struggle to relax, sit still, or truly disconnect from work, training, and constant stimulation? In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we explore why high achievers often become addicted to being busy and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation can make slowing down feel uncomfortable. You’ll learn how busyness impacts recovery, performance, energy, and mental health. Plus, you’ll learn practical strategies to regulate your nervous system and create more sustainable routin...

If you’ve taken my Nervous System Audit and realized you’re more stressed, overwhelmed, or dysregulated than you thought, then this episode is for you. 😉 In this episode of Making Shift Happen, I break down what to actually DO after recognizing signs of nervous system overload. Awareness is great, but action is better. You’ll learn practical strategies to improve nervous system regulation, reduce stress stacking, improve recovery, and build sustainable energy without overhauling your entire lif...

Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or inconsistent in your life or your training? It might not be your training plan or one thing you’re doing wrong – instead, it might be your nervous system. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we break down how to assess your stress levels using a simple Nervous System Audit and how chronic stress impacts performance, recovery, and energy. Take the FREE Nervous System Audit here (it’s only 10 questions!): https://forms.gle/hGtZY7P8X5sAtQe26. Once you submit your...

If you’ve been wondering why everything feels harder lately – your workouts, your work, your energy – you’re not alone. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we break down how chronic stress and nervous system overload impact performance, recovery, and energy levels for high-achieving professionals and endurance athletes. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of being over capacity and how to improve recovery, reduce stress, and build sustainable performance without doing more. 🎧 What You’...

Do you ever feel completely exhausted, but the moment you try to relax, your brain won’t turn off? You’re not alone! And you’re not doing anything wrong.nIn this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re diving into the common “tired but wired” state that many high-achieving professionals and endurance athletes experience. This is often a sign of nervous system dysregulation, where the body remains stuck in a heightened stress response even when it needs rest. For mountain bikers, gravel cyclists, ...

If you’re a high-achieving professional or endurance athlete feeling constantly tired, overwhelmed, or inconsistent in your training, the issue may not be your program or plan, it may be your nervous system. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we explore how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation impact performance, recovery, and consistency. You’ll learn how to recognize when your system is overloaded and how to implement simple strategies to improve recovery and build sustainable...