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Tune in as Tracy shares an important announcement about the future of the School of Becoming podcast. While every episode will remain available to revisit, she's retiring the podcast in its current format and inviting listeners to join her on Substack through The Embodied Leader. There, she'll be sharing deeper conversations, unfiltered business and leadership insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and content in whatever format best serves the message. This isn't goodbye...it's the beginning of a more expansive chapter. Follow Tracy: SubstackIG: @thetracylittWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if the reason your business feels misaligned isn’t because you need more strategy, but because you’ve outgrown the way you’ve been teaching? In this episode, Catherine Farquharson shares her journey from a decade-long successful coaching career rooted in mindset and manifestation into a deeper, more embodied approach that transformed not only her work but her identity. After years of certifications, programs, and proven success, Catherine found herself at a turning point. She began to recognize that mindset work alone was no longer enough. This conversation also explores the reality of certifications in the coaching industry. Catherine shares why most programs leave coaches feeling informed but not equipped, and what made this experience different. Instead of walking away wondering what to do next, she was able to immediately implement, sell, and deliver her new work with confidence. If you are a coach, service provider, or entrepreneur who knows there is more available for you and your clients, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you approach your work, your growth, and your next level. Tune in to hear: What it really means to outgrow your current coaching methodsThe shift from mindset work to embodiment and nervous system integrationWhy most certifications don’t fully prepare you to deliver real transformationHow to create a clear, structured client journey that builds trust and resultsThe power of language and frameworks in deepening client understandingHow Catherine enrolled 17 new clients into her evolved program right awayWhat changes when you move from “I think this works” to full certaintyHow to reinvent your business without burning everything downThe importance of actually living the work you teachWhy your next level requires integration, not more information Join BECOMING Certified™: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/becoming-certification  Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp Connect with Catherine: IG: @catherine_farquharsonWebsite: https://www.mindsetcoaching.ca/

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if the way you’re currently running your business is actually limiting your growth? In this episode, Tracy sits down with Amy Young, founder of Redefine Possibility, to explore what it really looks like to expand beyond traditional coaching models and step into a more scalable, aligned, and profitable business. Amy works with female executives who are either on the path to burnout or already experiencing it, helping them reset their lives and careers for long-term sustainability. But as her business grew, she realized that her model that was built on one-on-one coaching, group programs, and live delivery was keeping her from serving at the level she knew she was capable of. In this episode, Amy shares how she transitioned from a time-intensive coaching model into a scalable business that includes pre-recorded programs, alumni communities, and corporate partnerships. She opens up about the moment she knew something had to change, how she overcame fears around investment, and the unexpected ripple effects this decision had on her confidence, creativity, and income. Tune in to hear: How Amy Young evolved her coaching business beyond 1:1 and live programsThe moment she realized her business model was limiting her growthHow she created scalable offers using pre-recorded contentThe unexpected ways her revenue increased after expanding her modelHow she broke into corporate partnerships and new income streamsWhy freedom and flexibility are key to long-term business growthThe mindset shift that helped her confidently raise her pricesHow to trust your intuition when making big business investmentsWhat it really means to build a business that supports both impact and longevity Join BECOMING Certified™: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/becoming-certification  Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp Connect with Amy: IG:@redefinepossibility Website: https://redefinepossibility.com/

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if the reason you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck isn’t because you need to do more… but because you’ve never been shown how to work at the root level of who you are? In this episode, Tracy sits down with neuro-identity coach and medical herbalist Tracy Tutty to explore what real transformation actually looks like from the inside out. Before stepping into this work, Tracy Tutty was a high-achieving corporate leader, leading finance teams through high-pressure environments while silently battling burnout, stress, and a growing disconnection from herself. On the outside, she was succeeding. On the inside, she was unraveling. This episode dives into the real reason traditional coaching often falls short, why identity and the nervous system are the true root of change, and how healing yourself can ripple into your leadership, your business, your family, and beyond Tune in to hear: Why high performance without inner work leads to burnoutThe difference between surface-level coaching and true transformationHow identity and the nervous system shape your resultsWhy you’re not broken—and what’s actually going on beneath the surfaceHow to integrate corporate success with purpose-driven coachingThe power of working with both the mind and the bodyWhat happens when you feel safe to be fully seen and expressedWhy internal transformation is the foundation for external successHow Tracy went from avoiding visibility to leading transformational experiencesThe ripple effect of healing leaders on teams, families, and communities Join BECOMING Certified™:  https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/becoming-certification Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp Connect with Tracy: IG: @tracyctutty Website: https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if scaling your business didn’t require more hustle, more hours, or more sacrifice, but instead gave you more freedom, more ease, and more impact? In this episode, Tarryn MacCarthy shares her journey from running a fully live, time-intensive program to creating a scalable, hybrid business model that transformed her capacity, confidence, and revenue. Serving women in healthcare, particularly dentists and doctors, Tarryn has become a leader in nervous system-led leadership and sustainable success. This conversation is a powerful reminder that scaling isn’t about doing more. It’s about creating systems, structure, and support that allow your work to reach more people without costing you your life in the process. Tune in to hear: Why live-only program models can limit both your clients and your growthHow Tarryn transitioned to a hybrid model that increased flexibility and scalabilityThe connection between business structure and energetic alignmentHow she doubled her client capacity without increasing her workloadThe power of owning and fully expressing your intellectual propertyHow creating recorded content can elevate both impact and confidence in salesWhy giving yourself permission to invest in your next level changes everythingHow to build a business that supports your life and doesn’t compete with itThe role of nervous system regulation in leadership, business, and lifeWhat true freedom in business actually looks like Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing  Join us in Irreplaceable: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/irreplaceable  Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp Connect with Tarryn: IG: @thebizofhappiness Website: https://thebizofhappiness.com/

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if everything in your life looked successful on the outside… but still felt incomplete on the inside? In this powerful conversation, Laurie Hawkins shares her journey from high-level business success and corporate leadership into a deeper, more aligned way of living, leading, and growing a business. With over 16 years of experience as a business owner, Laurie had built a life that looked “good” on paper, but internally, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. This episode explores what happens when you stop chasing more and start listening to the quiet voice asking for something deeper. You’ll hear how she moved from hustle, grind, and over-functioning into a way of operating rooted in trust, embodiment, and alignment and how that shift allowed her business to grow in a way that finally feels sustainable and fulfilling. Tune in to hear: Why success alone doesn’t guarantee fulfillmentThe hidden cost of hustle, over-functioning, and people-pleasingWhat it actually means to feel safe in your body and why it changes everythingHow Laurie shifted from external validation to internal trustThe difference between surface-level coaching and true transformationHow letting go of control and outcomes can accelerate business growthWhy being “connected to everything, attached to nothing” can change your lifeThe impact of this work on relationships, parenting, and leadershipHow Laurie’s business began growing with more ease, alignment, and flowThe surprising truth about what transformation really requires Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing  Join us in Irreplaceable: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/irreplaceable  Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp Connect with Laurie: IG: @hawkinspired Website: https://hawkinspired.com/

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if the life you’re currently living… isn’t actually a reflection of who you truly are? In this episode, Jillian Pawlowski shares her journey from feeling confined in a career that didn’t align with her truth to building a life, business, and identity that feels expansive, purposeful, and fully expressed. Before finding this work, Jillian had already invested in her personal and spiritual growth, but something was missing. She knew she was meant for more, yet didn’t have the tools to translate that inner transformation into a tangible, external reality. That all changed when she stepped into certification. You’ll also hear why this certification stands apart from others Jillian has experienced, and how being given the tools, frameworks, and resources to immediately apply the work made all the difference in her ability to step into her calling and create real impact right away. Tune in to hear: What life looked like for Jillian before certification and why she felt stuck despite doing “all the right things”The missing piece between personal growth and actually building a career that reflects who you areWhat made this certification a “no-brainer” decision after trying other programsThe identity shifts that took Jillian from sharing inspiration to fully living and embodying the workHow she created a career that feels aligned, flexible, and genuinely exciting to wake up toThe surprising ripple effect this work had on her relationships, marriage, and familyThe difference between knowing transformation concepts and actually integrating them into your lifeHer honest advice for anyone sitting on the fence about stepping into this work Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing  Join us in Irreplaceable: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/irreplaceable  Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp Connect with Jillian: IG: @jillianpawlowski

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if the way you’re currently running your coaching business is the very thing keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and capped in your growth? In this episode, Tracy sits down with certified coach and divorce expert Sharri Freedman to explore what really happens when you shift from a fully live, time-for-money coaching model into a scalable, freedom-based business. Sharri shares her honest journey from running exhausting weekly live calls and limited private coaching containers to creating a business that supports both her clients and her life. Through her decision to invest in Platinum certification, she unlocked the ability to create self-led programs, passive income streams, and a more spacious, aligned way of working. You’ll hear how Sharri restructured her offers, expanded her client experience, and created more freedom in both her schedule and her mind. Tune in to hear: Why live-only coaching models can lead to burnout and limited growthHow to shift from time-for-money to scalable, leveraged offersThe power of combining self-led content with high-level coachingHow to create passive products, memberships, and funnels as a coachWhat actually changes in your client experience when you scaleHow to design a business that supports your lifestyle, not restricts itWhy freedom (not just revenue) is the real measure of successThe mindset shift required to make bold investments in your future Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing  Join us in Irreplaceable: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/irreplaceable  Connect with Sharri: IG: @yourdivorcecoach Website: https://www.potomaccoaching.com/ Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if the life you’re living right now is just the beginning of what’s possible for you? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Tracy sits down with Dr. Jen Rafferty to explore what it really looks like to transform your life from the inside out and how one aligned decision can change everything. Jen shares her journey from being a music teacher navigating burnout, divorce, and uncertainty during COVID, to becoming the founder of Empowered Educator, a nationally recognized speaker, TEDx presenter, and soon-to-be published author. If you’ve been wondering whether certification is “worth it,” this episode offers a raw, real, and expansive look at what’s actually available to you when you choose yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn: What it really looks like to rebuild your life during a season of uncertaintyWhy mindset work alone is not enough for lasting transformationThe role of nervous system regulation in growth and successHow identity shifts shape your results in business and lifeWhat makes this certification different from othersThe power of community in accelerating your growthHow Jen scaled her business, doubled revenue, and stepped onto national stagesThe internal transformation that made external success sustainableWhy embodiment (not information) is the key to impactThe question that will instantly get you out of indecision Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing  Join us in Irreplaceable: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/irreplaceable  Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp Connect with Jen: IG: jenrafferty_Website: https://empowerededucator.com/

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if everything in your life looks successful… but something still feels off? In this powerful conversation, Tracy sits down with Charyse Williams to explore the hidden disconnect so many high-achieving women experience when external success doesn’t match internal alignment. Charyse shares her journey from building a thriving business on the outside while feeling dysregulated, anxious, and disconnected on the inside… to discovering a completely different way of operating.  If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still hitting invisible blocks… this conversation will shift something for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why external success can still feel empty (and what’s actually missing)How nervous system dysregulation impacts your business resultsThe difference between external execution and internal embodimentWhy identity (not strategy) is the real key to scaling your businessHow to move from seeking validation to building deep self-trustWhat it really means to “own your magnetism”Why fear is not the problem—and how to work with it insteadHow integrating inner work with business strategy creates exponential results Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing  Join us in Irreplaceable: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/irreplaceable  Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp Connect with Charyse: IG: @charysewilliamsWebsite: https://greenandgorjus.com/

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader What if the real test of your leadership isn’t how you show up when things are calm but how you respond when someone is fully triggered in front of you? In this episode of the School of Becoming Podcast, we go inside a real, raw moment from a live certification immersion where a student became deeply triggered and all eyes turned to what true embodied leadership actually looks like in real time.  If you’re a coach, facilitator, or service provider who wants to lead with grounded confidence, regulate your nervous system under pressure, and hold transformational space without reacting, this episode is your next level. Tune in to hear: What’s really happening when no one volunteers and the hidden “mind narrative” holding people backThe exact moment a student became triggered and how it unfolded in a live roomWhy most coaches unintentionally become dysregulated when their clients areWhat it actually looks like to stay grounded, neutral, and fully present in high-stakes momentsThe difference between holding space vs. fixing, managing, or rescuingThe powerful concept of detached involvement and how it transforms your leadershipWhy true embodiment cannot be faked and isn’t built through quick hacks or toolsHow nervous system regulation directly impacts your ability to lead and co-regulate othersWhat it means to guide clients into sovereignty instead of dependencyThe defining trait that separates good coaches from truly irreplaceable leaders Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader There’s a massive shift happening in the coaching and online service industry right now and most people can feel it, but don’t have the language for it. The era of the guru is over. If you’re a coach, facilitator, practitioner, or service provider, this conversation will challenge how you see your role, your responsibility, and the way you hold space for your clients. Because real transformation was never meant to come from dependency, pedestal energy, or positioning yourself as “the one with the answers.” Tune in to hear: Why the guru model is outdated (and what it created in the industry)How unconscious coach-client dependency forms and why it’s harmfulThe difference between surface-level results vs identity-level transformationWhy your job is not to fix, advise, or direct your clientsWhat it really means to become a guide instead of the answerHow to help clients build self-trust and internal authorityWhy your nervous system (not your strategy) is your most important toolThe role of regulation in creating real transformationWhat most coaching certifications completely leave outWhy silence is one of the most powerful tools in your practiceThe mistake coaches make when they rush to fill spaceA powerful question to deepen client awareness Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader Something is shifting in the online coaching and transformation industry… and if you’ve been in this space for any length of time, you can feel it. Clients are more skeptical. Results aren’t landing the way they used to. And with the rise of AI and automation, much of what was once considered “valuable” is now easily replaceable. In this, we’re naming what’s really happening and more importantly, what to do about it. Tune in to hear: Why the coaching industry feels misaligned right nowThe “stress recession” impacting clients and their buying behaviorHow AI is exposing the limitations of traditional coaching modelsThe deeper reason clients aren’t experiencing lasting transformationWhy frameworks, strategies, and certifications aren’t enough anymoreThe role of the nervous system, safety, and presence in real transformationWhat it truly means to become “the real thing” in your work Download The Real Thing: https://www.theschoolofbecoming.com/real-thing Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader Have you ever known you were right… but felt your body wanting to shrink anyway? In this episode of The School of Becoming Podcast, Tracy shares a powerful real-life story from renovating the Becoming House that became a masterclass in embodied leadership, nervous system regulation, and actively practicing your power. When contractors insisted a structural beam was necessary, Tracy felt the familiar internal pull many women know too well: don’t make this a thing, don’t be difficult, don’t rock the boat. What unfolded next was not about construction. It was about identity evolution, self-trust, and the difference between knowing your power and practicing it in real time. This conversation dives deep into fawning responses, people-pleasing patterns, nervous system awareness, and what it truly means to regulate first and lead second. If you’re a woman who leads, builds, teaches, or holds space for others, this episode will land in your bones. Because awareness alone doesn’t change your life. Practice does. Tune in to hear: The difference between claiming your power and actively practicing itHow fawning and people pleasing quietly sabotage leadershipWhat nervous system regulation actually looks like in real timeWhy safety in the body must come before powerful actionHow to close the gap between awareness and embodied identityA simple framework for regulating first and leading secondWhy the woman you’re becoming requires moment-to-moment practice Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp

Join me on Substack: The Embodied Leader Can one intentional conversation a year transform your marriage? What if instead of waiting for resentment to build, you created a sacred space to reset, reconnect, and recommit every single year? In this deeply personal episode, Tracy is joined by her husband David to share the exact anniversary ritual that helped save their marriage during one of the hardest seasons of their lives. After a breaking point during Covid that led them to marital therapy, they realized something had to change. What emerged was an intentional annual marriage check-in designed to strengthen communication, clarify needs, and deepen connection. If you want a thriving marriage, not just a surviving one, this conversation will give you the tools. Tune in to hear: The breaking point that almost ended their marriageWhy communication is the foundation of every successful relationshipThe “shared purpose” rule that makes this ritual workHow to express your needs without attacking your partnerWhy you must demote your ego to grow your marriageThe importance of sacred space and intentional time togetherHow to actively listen without defensiveness or rebuttalWhat to do when triggers surface during hard conversationsReal examples of the needs they expressed this yearWhy feeling heard is more important than being rightHow couples therapy strengthened their relationshipThe final step that ensures the ritual ends in connection, not conflict Follow Tracy: IG: @thetracylittJoin me on Substack: The Embodied LeaderWebsite: https://theschoolofbecoming.com/Download the app: https://onelink.to/tsobapp