If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in overwhelm, running on autopilot, or self-sabotaging just when things start going well - this episode is a must-listen.

This week I’m joined by coach, speaker, and founder of the Possibilities Conference, Kiersten Lortz, to unpack the neuroscience behind why change feels so hard - and how to shift your mindset so you can finally create the life you want. Kiersten’s TIME TO THRIVE method blends brain science, lived experience, and practical tools to help ambitious women stop the cycle of burnout and begin living with clarity, ease, and confidence.

From the myth of “not enough time” to the deeper stories we unconsciously tell ourselves, this conversation is a gentle but powerful reminder: your brain isn’t broken - it’s just doing its job. And you get to teach it a new way.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

✔ Your brain prioritises safety over happiness - change feels unsafe unless we rewire it with intention.

✔ Self-sabotage often stems from outdated stories - once you become aware of them, you can choose differently.

✔ You do have time - you just need the right systems and boundaries.

✔ Joy and success don't have to be earned through stress and exhaustion.

✔ The path to transformation starts with one small aligned action at a time.

Timestamps & Key Topics

[00:00] Welcome & episode introduction

[04:45] Kiersten’s story: from musician to mindset mentor

[11:20] The truth about self-sabotage and your brain’s safety wiring

[17:55] Why ambitious women get stuck (and how to get unstuck)

[26:10] Rewriting the story: shifting your Reticular Activating System

[34:40] Practical tools for change without burnout

[41:00] How to reclaim your time, clarity and confidence

[47:30] Final thoughts and where to find Kiersten online

Resources & Links Mentioned

Learn more about Kiersten:

Website: www.kierstenlortz.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kiersten-lortz-a89646265

Possibilities Conference: www.possibilitiesconference.com

Connect with Me, Debbie Lucas:

Find all my offerings and links here: www.debbielucas.me/links

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In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Michi DeLucien - life coach, energy healer, and vibrant midlife Mompreneur - for a soul-nourishing conversation on what it really means to live in alignment.

Michi opens up about growing up in a loving but emotionally complex home, navigating toxic relationships, and the moment she realised she deserved more. Through her story, we explore the power of energy healing, the importance of nervous system regulation, and the everyday practices that help us reconnect to our bodies and our worth.

We dive deep into why so many women feel stuck, overwhelmed, and out of touch with themselves - and how we can begin to change that by tuning in and shifting our energy from the inside out.

If you’re craving more ease, joy, and grounded confidence, this episode is your reminder: You are worthy of more. And it starts with your energy.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ Everything is energy - what’s going on internally will show up externally

✔ You can’t think your way to clarity if your nervous system is dysregulated

✔ True alignment begins with safety in the body - start with grounding practices

✔ Setting boundaries is a powerful act of self-worth

✔ Small, daily rituals like breathwork and gratitude can create big energetic shifts

Timestamps & Key Topics:

[00:00] Welcome & Episode Introduction

[01:47] Michi’s Journey from Survival Mode to Alignment

[06:00] Growing Up in a Complex but Loving Home

[08:50] How Emotional Imbalance Affects the Body

[10:50] Toxic Relationships, Illness, and the Wake-Up Call

[14:00] What Energy Healing Really Is

[18:30] The Root Chakra & Why Grounding Comes First

[20:50] Simple Practices to Shift Stuck Energy

[27:00] Choosing Self-Worth and Stepping Into Alignment

[31:30] The Myth of Rock Bottom and Redefining Healing

[38:00] Michi’s Everyday Joy Practices

[44:10] Final Thoughts & Where to Find Michi

Resources & Links:

Connect with Michi DeLucien:

Website: michidelucien.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/michidelucien_333

Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Find out more about me, the podcast, and my coaching at: www.debbielucas.me/links

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Soulwork Library

The Soulwork Library is here — a growing collection of powerful, feel-good workbooks to help you shift old patterns, spark new clarity, and rise into the real you. Whether it’s self-worth, boundaries, joy or manifestation — there’s something waiting for you. Start your next breakthrough at debbielucas.me/links

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What if your darkest moment was actually the spark for your rebirth?

In this episode of Your Worth, Your Way, I’m joined by the fierce and magnetic Stephanie Starla - Reinvention Strategist and Empowerment Mentor - who shares her journey of rising from rock bottom to full-blown creatrix. From navigating narcissistic abuse and near-death experiences to redefining success through sovereignty, sensuality, and spiritual power, Stephanie’s story is a reminder that you’re not broken - you’re becoming.

Together, we explore what it means to reclaim your identity, shift out of survival mode, and step into unapologetic radiance. This conversation is rich with truth-telling, laughter, and so many golden nuggets that’ll leave you feeling both cracked open and deeply empowered.

If you’re tired of living by someone else’s rules and ready to step into your power on your terms, this episode is your permission slip.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔ You are not broken - you are becoming. Every challenge holds the potential for rebirth.

✔ Sovereignty begins with reclaiming your identity and making choices rooted in your truth.

✔ Sensuality isn’t frivolous - it’s a powerful tool for embodiment, confidence, and joy.

✔ True empowerment comes from within - not from seeking validation or playing by external rules.

✔ You can rewrite the rules and rise as the creatrix of your own life.

Timestamps & Key Topics:

[00:00] Welcome & episode introduction

[02:50] Stephanie’s phoenix story: from rock bottom to reinvention

[08:30] The power of reclaiming your sovereignty and rewriting your story

[14:00] Embodiment through sensual movement, burlesque & creativity

[19:40] Why personal power is about choice, not control

[25:10] Building a life and business on your terms (not society’s)

[30:55] Mystical meets practical: rituals, rhythms, and redefining success

[36:10] Joy, healing, and the art of becoming

Resources & Links:

Connect with Stephanie Starla:

Website: www.stephaniestarla.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephaniecstarla

Instagram:www.instagram.com/stephaniestarladotcom

Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Find out more about the podcast, me, and what I do here: www.debbielucas.me/links

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Soulwork Library

The Soulwork Library is here — a growing collection of powerful, feel-good workbooks to help you shift old patterns, spark new clarity, and rise into the real you. Whether it’s self-worth, boundaries, joy or manifestation — there’s something waiting for you. Start your next breakthrough at debbielucas.me/links

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