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In this episode, I’m thinking out loud about why so many of us feel stuck, especially at the start of a new year. I talk about information overload, trying to fix too many things at once, making our goals too big to sustain, and why showing up (especially in relationships) matters more than being “ready.” I also share how living by a code, asking for support, and making things smaller has changed my life. As always, take what you need and leave the rest. Mentioned in this episode: Love Is Not a Luxury (Substack essay) Episode 112 — my conversation with Ryan Holiday on living by a code Need support beyond the podcast?I created Bring Your Work, a live group coaching space where you bring the real thing you’re stuck on and we work it through together.$99/month • cancel anytimeLearn more at myleik.com → Coaching Want to write in?Email me at [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is my most honest end-of-year episode. I’m talking about what it really costs to stay open, why silence isn’t maturity, and how I’m learning to trust myself as the narrator of my own experience. I share what I’m seeing in my work, why hard work still matters, and what people are actually looking for when they say they want more. If something in your life doesn’t feel fine, this episode is an invitation to stop pretending it is. Connect With Me Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Substack: Read it here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As summer fades and fall begins, I’m sharing three tools to help you finish the year steady, clear, and grounded. This isn’t about cramming in last-minute goals or chasing copy-paste routines. It’s about stripping back to what’s essential and moving with intention. Fall reminds us that letting go makes space for what’s next. Do the work now, so you don’t drift into chaos later. 🔗 Learn more and join my Money & Worth Workshop here: myleik.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the midpoint of the year, and I’m not chasing anything. I’m choosing joy on purpose. In this seasonal episode, I’m inviting you to slow down, savor small pleasures, and say no to freezing in anyone’s emotional weather. I share my “Summer Punch Card” to help you feel even 2% more alive, offer reflections on urgency vs. presence, and tell you why some of the most powerful things I’ve built in my life happened slowly. Also: My fall coaching books reopen mid-July. If you’ve been thinking about working with me, this is your moment. Resources Mentioned: DO. SEE. EAT. DRINK Substack myleik.com + @myleik on social Email me: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I’m inviting you to lower the bar—not because you’re incapable, but because perfectionism is stalling your progress. I’m breaking down the difference between high standards and paralysis, why “good enough” matters, and how showing up honestly (even in process) is what moves you forward. In This Episode: Why perfectionism is fear in a Gucci belt :) The difference between high standards and creative paralysis What it really means to “lower the bar” without lowering your vision How to release your work even when it’s still “working” A new definition of progress you can actually feel good about Mentioned in this episode: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin – https://amzn.to/3YQS4W5 My updated website: https://myleik.com Join my private community: https://www.myleikandmommas.com Take Action:🔴 Share this episode with someone who needs permission to begin.🔴 Tag me @myleik with your favorite takeaway.🔴 Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if making money was actually easy, even for you?In this episode, I talk with Rachel Rodgers, author of We Should All Be Millionaires and Future Millionaire, about wealth-building, negotiating your worth, and unlearning the fear that keeps so many of us stuck. We get into internal validation, navigating failure, and why your community matters more than any connection “up.” If you’ve ever felt like you had to prove yourself to earn more, this is the episode you need. Resources Mentioned We Should All Be Millionaires Future Millionaire My Coaching Programs Connect With Me Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Substack: Read it here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I’m talking about what’s really been on my mind lately. First, we get into relationship skills—the ones many of us never learned and why so many people end relationships when things get hard. Then, a little culture check: what’s going on with Meghan Markle, brand timing, and who gets the freedom to try (and fail) publicly. And finally, a reminder we didn’t know we needed—why so many of us are starving for art, beauty, and aesthetics…and how they might just be the medicine we’ve been missing. Resources Mentioned: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us Connect With Me: Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan DeBaun joins me to talk about her new book, Rewrite Your Rules, and the journey from burnout to balance. We get into redefining success, building a life on your own terms, and why being a “rough draft” is more powerful than perfection. A must-listen for anyone ready to stop performing and start living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling like it’s not working? In this episode, I break down what I think that really means — and why most people quit too soon. We’re talking commitment over motivation, building in the quiet, and how to keep going when no one’s clapping (yet). Resources Magic Hour Workshop  My Coaching Programs DO. SEE. EAT. DRINK Connect With Me Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Substack: Shelf Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you judging yourself for not mastering things no one ever taught you? In this episode, I unpack the shame hidden in phrases like “at this big age,” and why adulthood was never meant to be a finish line. From emotional regulation to money management, we’re talking about skills—not character flaws. It’s not too late. You’re not too old. You’re just learning—and that’s powerful. Resources: Magic Hour Workshop  – For reclaiming your time and energy with compassionate structure Private Coaching – Support to shift your story and build new skills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m giving “best self” a rest. Lately, it feels like everywhere I turn, someone is refining, optimizing, or reinventing themselves—and honestly, I’m exhausted by it. In this episode, I’m unpacking why the constant pursuit of better can turn into a never-ending loop of dissatisfaction. What if real growth isn’t about proving anything but simply allowing yourself to be present? Let’s talk about it. Resources Mentioned My Substack Connect With Me Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, I sit with podcast listener Ashley Cole, an educator and writer, to answer her thoughtful questions on self-accountability, personal growth, fashion, wine, and more. We talk about moving past mistakes, handling tough conversations, staying grounded in uncertain times, and even what makes a great bottle of wine. It’s an insightful, fun, and honest conversation you won’t want to miss! Resources Mentioned Ashley Cole: @ashyy_dashyy Connect With Me Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Substack: Myleik + Do See Eat Drink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re resting, but you’re still exhausted. Why? Because rest stops exhaustion, but recovery restores you. In this episode, I break down the key difference between rest and recovery, why burnout isn’t just about doing too much but about not replenishing enough, and how to integrate true restoration into your life. If you’ve been feeling drained no matter how much you “rest,” this is for you. Let’s talk about how to shift from just pausing to actually rebuilding your energy, clarity, and resilience. Resources Mentioned Sleep Mask DO SEE EAT DRINK Connect With Me Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Substack: Shelf Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m talking to Dr. Alexandra Solomon on this episode; one of my favorite voices on love and relationships. We’re talking about how our childhood shapes the way we love, why we’re drawn to certain relationship patterns, and what it really means to be relationally self-aware. Dr. Solomon breaks down emotional availability, the myths we believe about attraction, and why love isn’t something you fall into—it’s something you step into. This conversation is a must-listen if you want to approach relationships with more clarity, confidence, and intention. Resources Mentioned Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want  Love Every Day: 365 Relational Self-Awareness Practices to Help Your Relationship Heal, Grow, and Thrive Connect With Me Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Substack: Shelf Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you putting in the time or just putting off the time? In this episode, I get straight to it—breaking down how over-preparing, waiting for motivation, and romanticizing the idea of success are keeping you stuck. The work comes before the clarity, the confidence, and the results. No shortcuts, no secret formulas—just action. Let’s get to it. Resources Mentioned Magic Hour Workshop  My Coaching Programs DO. SEE. EAT. DRINK Connect With Me Website: myleik.com Instagram: @myleik Community: Myleik & Mommas Newsletter: Sign up here Substack: Shelf Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices