Episodes

  • Why "Having It All" Can Still Feel Like Nothing with Brittany Anger | EP 68

    Why "Having It All" Can Still Feel Like Nothing with Brittany Anger | EP 68
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Anger to unpack what happens when you "have it all" on paper, but your body is quietly waving the white flag. Brittany shares what life looked like coming back from maternity leave into a fast-paced corporate banking role while recovering from thyroid surgery, carrying the emotional load at home, and living in constant go-go-go mode. We talk about how high performers often guilt themselves into "just being grateful," even when they're running on fumes, and why knowing you need help isn't the same as your nervous system being able to receive it. One of Brittany's biggest breakthroughs was learning the difference between resetting (scrolling, numbing, zoning out) and decompressing (actually refueling her body and capacity). She explains how small shifts like outsourcing meal prep, letting her husband own bedtime, and choosing the "good enough" option on hard days helped her reclaim energy, confidence, and presence, without needing life to feel hard to be valid.

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    Key Takeaways

    • Your nervous system can reject "help" even when your mind agrees you need it.

    • Resetting isn't the same as decompressing, and the difference changes your entire capacity.

    • The real win is learning your "low battery warning" before you hit burnout.


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    Episode Highlights: High achiever burnout, nervous system regulation, resetting vs decompressing, mom guilt, default parent, corporate burnout, capacity and boundaries, stress management for moms, emotional load, burnout recovery, confidence in your body, letting go of control, high performance nervous system, self-care for high performers, sustainable success



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    More from Minh-Thu

    Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → higheralignmentconsulting.com/program

    Watch: The Real Reason You're Burnt Out → higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

    Take the Burnout Quiz → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com

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    55 mins
  • Before You Set Your 2026 Goals, Listen to This | EP 67

    Before You Set Your 2026 Goals, Listen to This | EP 67
    Jan 15 2026
    In this episode, I'm breaking down why most goals don't stick and it has nothing to do with discipline, motivation, or willpower. What I've seen again and again in my work is that we often chase external outcomes, thinking they'll make us feel a certain way, when what we're actually craving is an internal state. I walk you through the eight core areas of life I use with my clients and show you how to identify both the external goal and the internal feeling attached to it. From there, I explain how to find your personal "North Star" — the few key feelings your nervous system is truly longing for — and how to use those as a guide for everyday decision-making. Instead of forcing change or pushing harder, this approach helps you shift your internal state first, so your external world can follow naturally. When your nervous system learns it's safe to experience peace, confidence, or freedom, lasting change becomes not only possible, but sustainable. If you're ready for a more aligned, grounded way to approach 2026, this episode will give you a completely new lens on goal setting.




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    Key Takeaways

    • Most goals fail because they're chasing external validation instead of internal regulation.

    • Your nervous system determines what feels safe long before your mind takes action.
      Sustainable change happens through small, consistent choices aligned with your desired internal state.


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    Episode Highlights: goal setting, New Year goals, goals that stick, intention setting, sustainable goal setting, personal growth, nervous system regulation, internal vs external goals, aligned living, conscious goal setting



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    More from Minh-Thu

    Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → higheralignmentconsulting.com/program

    Watch: The Real Reason You're Burnt Out → higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

    Take the Burnout Quiz → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com

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    28 mins
  • 2026 Numerology Forecast: What This New Cycle Is Asking of You with Meaghan Alton | EP 66

    2026 Numerology Forecast: What This New Cycle Is Asking of You with Meaghan Alton | EP 66
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, I'm joined by Meaghan Alton for our annual numerology forecast, this time to break down what 2026 holds and how to use it intentionally. We reflect on 2025's "nine year" energy as a cycle of endings, release, and pattern-breaking, and why that can actually become the best year of your life when your nervous system has the capacity to welcome change. Meaghan explains why 2026 is a "one year," meaning it's a fresh start and the beginning of a new nine-year cycle. This is the year to plant seeds, set a clear vision, and take real action toward what you want. We walk month-by-month through the energetic themes (relationships, creative expression, building foundations, freedom and change, honest conversations, risk-taking, mastery, pruning what's not working, and setting up systems that reduce mental load). You'll leave with a grounded, practical way to work with the energy of 2026 without bypassing reality, while still moving forward with trust, clarity, and momentum.




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    Key Takeaways
    • Nervous system capacity changes everything because when you feel safe inside, you stop clinging to control and you can welcome change as opportunity.
    • 2026 is a "one year" so the fastest path forward is choosing a direction, taking action, and treating feedback as data instead of a personal verdict.
    • Creative expression and honest conversations are fuel this year because what you don't move through voice or action often turns into anxiety and overthinking.



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    Episode Highlights: 2026 numerology forecast, one year energy, new nine year cycle, endings and beginnings, nervous system regulation, change and capacity, rewriting old patterns, intuition and decision making, creative expression, risk taking and trust, aligned action, leadership and discernment, boundaries and relationships, data over self judgment, systems and structure, embodiment and self trust, manifestation through action, inner work to outer results



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    Links & Resources

    Virtual Planning Workshop | https://www.meaghanalton.com/offers/dJWavTZL/checkout

    Private Forecast | https://www.meaghanalton.com/offers/6nffzj3y/checkout

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/meaghan_intuitive_strategist/


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    More from Minh-Thu

    Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → higheralignmentconsulting.com/program

    Watch: The Real Reason You're Burnt Out → higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

    Take the Burnout Quiz → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com

    Connect on LinkedIn and Instagram
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Want a Different 2026? Do These 5 Things | EP 65

    Want a Different 2026? Do These 5 Things | EP 65
    Jan 1 2026
    In this New Year's episode, I walk you through the five things you need to hear to make sure 2026 doesn't become a repeat of 2025. Using December as your "report card," I break down why you ended the year either grounded and present or overwhelmed and crawling toward the finish line. We look at the real reasons burnout keeps circling back—under-recovery, weak boundaries, ignoring your body, relying on willpower, and trying to do everything alone. This episode gives you a clear starting point, a simple action step to anchor your week, and an invitation to choose how you want 2026 to feel—so you can build micro-patterns that actually change your year instead of repeating old cycles.

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    Key Takeaways

    1. You're not just tired, you're under-recovered, and real productivity requires built-in recovery, not just weekends or vacations.

    2. Burnout is rarely a scheduling problem and almost always a boundaries problem rooted in self-abandonment.

    3. Your body and nervous system have been sending signals for a long time, and listening to them is actually your competitive edge.

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    Episode Highlights: burnout, nervous system regulation, high performers, stress recovery, executive burnout, emotional capacity, boundaries at work, holiday burnout, under recovered, overworked professionals, nervous system patterns, productivity habits, personal development, self leadership, mindset shifts, burnout prevention, 2026 planning, year end reflection, self regulation, high achiever patterns, stress management, capacity building, leadership coaching



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    More from Minh-Thu

    Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → higheralignmentconsulting.com/program

    Watch: The Real Reason You're Burnt Out → higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

    Take the Burnout Quiz → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com

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    35 mins
  • The Productivity Myth That's Keeping You Burnt Out | EP 64

    The Productivity Myth That's Keeping You Burnt Out | EP 64
    Dec 18 2025
    If you're a high achiever who feels overwhelmed, burnt out, or constantly behind, this episode will transform the way you think about productivity. I break down the nervous system science behind dysregulation, survival mode, and burnout and explain why optimizing for productivity actually backfires when your body is overloaded. You'll learn what regulation really means, how to recognize when your nervous system is out of balance, and practical strategies to shift out of fight-or-flight and back into clarity and ease. I also explore the connection between childhood conditioning, worthiness wounds, and the pressure to constantly "do more," and I walk you through a simple 7-day experiment to reset your nervous system and build true high performance from the inside out. This episode is for leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone craving a healthier, more sustainable way to succeed.



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    Key Takeaways
    1. Productivity doesn't work when you're dysregulated because your brain literally can't access clarity, creativity, or efficiency.
    2. Many high achievers tie their worth to productivity due to childhood praise patterns.
    3. Regulating your nervous system—through rest, nourishment, movement, and presence—naturally makes you more productive.



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    Episode Highlights: nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, high achievers productivity, dysregulation signs, nervous system healing, sustainable success, executive performance tools, leadership burnout, self-worth and productivity, nervous system balance, mindfulness for entrepreneurs, performance psychology, emotional regulation skills, stress response patterns, high performance habits

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    MORE FROM MINH-THU

    Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → higheralignmentconsulting.com/program

    Watch: The Real Reason You're Burnt Out → higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

    Take the Burnout Quiz → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com

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    25 mins
  • Feeling Guilty for Pulling Away? Here's What's Actually Going On | EP63

    Feeling Guilty for Pulling Away? Here's What's Actually Going On | EP63
    Dec 11 2025
    In this episode, I break down one of the most common stories I hear from high achievers in burnout: "I feel like a bad friend." You're canceling plans, avoiding connection, dreading social commitments, and disconnecting from the people you love and instead of understanding what's happening in your body, you start judging yourself for it. I explain why this has nothing to do with your character and everything to do with capacity, nervous system dysregulation, and the performance-based validation many of us were conditioned into from childhood. We talk about how burnout warps your ability to show up, why connection is actually the remedy (but not in the way you think), and how to begin rebuilding a relationship with yourself through daily check-ins, basic needs, and true self-connection. If you've been canceling, withdrawing, or feeling guilty for not being "your best" for the people you love, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and show you the exact path back to capacity, presence, and authentic connection with yourself and others.



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    Key Takeaways

    • Burnout doesn't make you a bad friend… it means your capacity is depleted

    • Self-connection is the foundation for rebuilding emotional and relational capacity

    • When you learn to meet your own needs, authentic connection with others becomes possible again

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    Episode Highlights: burnout healing, nervous system regulation, self-connection, high achiever burnout, overwhelmed women, emotional capacity, feeling like a bad friend, people-pleasing recovery, inner healing, self-trust, self-regulation, executive self-mastery, relationship patterns, performance-based validation, personal development podcast



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    MORE FROM MINH-THU

    Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → higheralignmentconsulting.com/program

    Watch: The Real Reason You're Burnt Out → higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

    Take the Burnout Quiz → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com

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    21 mins
  • The High Performer's Guide to Letting Go of Control with Carly Bolin | EP 62

    The High Performer's Guide to Letting Go of Control with Carly Bolin | EP 62
    Dec 4 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Carly Bolin to talk about what it's really like to live in fight or flight without realizing it. 2025 became the hardest year of her life after her stepson's cancer diagnosis, and it forced her to see how long she'd been operating on empty, both at work and at home. Together, we unpack the quiet signs of burnout, the urge to control everything, and the moment tiny shifts (like finally making the bed again) showed her nervous system was healing. Carly shares how she learned to slow down, ask for help, receive support, and rebuild a life where she can be present with her family and still thrive professionally.



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    Key Takeaways
    • Burnout often shows up in subtle habits long before you realize you're in survival mode.
    • Healing your nervous system starts with small shifts in capacity, not big dramatic changes.
    • Asking for help and letting others support you is a nervous system skill…not a weakness.


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    Episode Highlights: burnout, fight or flight, high performers, nervous system healing, learning to ask for help, delegation, control patterns, feminine vs masculine energy, slowing down, capacity, presence, family stress, caregiving, leadership, emotional resilience



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    ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and leave a 5-star review so more people can find the tools they need to live and work in alignment.

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    More from Minh-Thu

    Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → higheralignmentconsulting.com/program

    Watch: The Real Reason You're Burnt Out → higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

    Take the Burnout Quiz → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com

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    50 mins
  • The Skill That AI Can't Replace (And Why It Sets You Apart) | EP 61

    The Skill That AI Can't Replace (And Why It Sets You Apart) | EP 61
    Nov 27 2025
    In this episode of the Higher Alignment Podcast, Minh-Thu breaks down why self-regulation is becoming the most valuable skill in today's AI-driven world. With the rise of digital overwhelm, overstimulation, and artificial efficiency, humans are craving authenticity and real connection more than ever. Minh-Thu explains how nervous system regulation enhances leadership, strengthens relationships, improves decision-making, and helps you stay grounded even when the world feels chaotic. This episode is a practical, empowering look at why your inner world determines your outer success and how building emotional capacity can instantly elevate your life, your career, and your ability to navigate uncertainty.

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    Key Takeaways

    • Self-regulation is the most important skill for staying grounded and effective in an AI-driven world.

    • Your ability to stay present and connected is the real competitive advantage that technology cannot replace.

    • A regulated nervous system makes you clearer, more resilient, and more capable of navigating stress and uncertainty.

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    Episode Highlights: nervous system regulation, self regulation, emotional capacity, AI and leadership, authenticity online, human connection, managing overwhelm, mindful leadership, personal growth podcast, executive mastery, burnout recovery, nervous system tools, how to stay grounded, emotional intelligence, leadership development

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    More from Minh-Thu

    Learn about the Higher Alignment Program → higheralignmentconsulting.com/program

    Watch: The Real Reason You're Burnt Out → higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

    Take the Burnout Quiz → higheralignmentconsulting.scoreapp.com

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    14 mins