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Have you ever felt stuck in the same patterns, despite doing extensive mindset work? You tell yourself to think differently, but the same reactions, fears, and habits keep showing up. That’s because true healing doesn’t start in the mind—it begins in the nervous system.

In this episode of No Cape Required, I sit down with Melissa Byers, a transformation coach and expert in parts work and nervous system regulation, to explore how our bodies hold on to the past—and how we can finally release it.

Melissa shares how “parts work” helped her reconnect with her authentic self. Together, we break down what it means to heal the fragmented parts of ourselves—those inner pieces that split off during moments of overwhelm or trauma—and how to invite them back into wholeness.

You’ll learn:

—What “parts work” and Internal Family Systems (IFS) actually mean—and why it’s not about fixing yourself.

—How trauma isn’t always an event, but a stored response in the body that needs gentle release.

—Why your fight, flight, freeze, or fawn patterns show up—and how to identify your “autonomic tone.”

—The difference between your nurturer and protector parts—and how to use both to reparent yourself.

There is also a live coaching session where I confront my own fear of being “not enough” and walk through a practical, body-led process for transforming it. This conversation is one of my most powerful yet—because it reminds us that healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about reconnection. When we learn the language of our nervous system, we discover how to feel safe, grounded, and free—no cape required.

Key Takeaways:

✨ Healing starts when you stop intellectualizing and start feeling.

✨ Your nervous system is always communicating with you—learn to listen.

✨ You don’t have to relive the past to release it.

✨ Reparenting yourself is an act of love, not correction.

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Are you caught in the endless loop of doing, achieving, and proving yourself—yet still feeling unfulfilled? You’re not alone.

In this episode of No Cape Required, I sit down with coach and former corporate executive Zerina Derveni to explore a powerful shift: moving from constant performing to simply being.

We talk about why so many high-achieving women burn out chasing external validation—and how aligning with your core values allows you to lead and live with authenticity, confidence, and fulfillment.

Zerina shares her five-phase self-discovery journey that helps women unlearn old patterns, reconnect with their strengths, and step into lasting transformation. Along the way, we dig into:

-Why being yourself often attracts more success than endless doing.
-How EQ (emotional intelligence) creates clarity and deeper connections beyond IQ.
-The role of adaptability (AQ) in navigating change without losing yourself.
-Practical ways to identify your core values and use them as your decision-making compass.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels, this conversation is your invitation to pause, reflect, and tap into the power of being.

👉 Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to ditch burnout and embrace authenticity—because success isn’t about doing it all, it’s about becoming who you really are.

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Let’s get real about something most women don’t talk about enough: perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

This stage of life isn’t just about hot flashes and mood swings—it’s about identity, power, and permission. It’s about rewriting the old narrative that says women should just quietly endure this chapter. Menopause isn’t an ending—it’s a transformation.

That’s why I’m so excited to be joined by Alison Bladh, an award-winning registered nutritional therapist, hormone health expert, and author of Have a Magnificent Menopause: A Straightforward Guide to Looking Good and Feeling Great. With more than 35 years in the health and wellness industry, Alison brings an evidence-based, functional medicine approach to helping women thrive through these hormonal transitions.

In this conversation, we unpack:

• Why so many women don’t recognize perimenopause symptoms—and how to spot them.
• Alison’s practical, no-nonsense strategies to improve energy, focus, and sleep.
• The role of protein, hydration, and movement in supporting your body through hormonal changes.
• How to stop “chasing sleep” and finally rest like a queen.
• Why stress management and boundary setting are essential tools in this season of life.
• The importance of reducing ultra-processed foods and making sustainable swaps that actually fit into a busy lifestyle.

Alison also shares why knowledge is power when it comes to menopause and how to navigate the flood of (often conflicting) information out there. Her book isn’t about theory—it’s a hands-on guide with practical tools you can actually use.

Whether you’re approaching perimenopause, in the thick of it, or finding your rhythm on the other side, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and you absolutely have the power to embrace this transformation with confidence.

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