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Pocketful of Mojo

Pocket full of Mojo makes you feel better every time you listen. Tune in to get your mojo running and leave feeling lighter and back on track. Scoop the insights on how to get happy and stay happy!

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15:29

When Being the Strong Friend Starts to Break You

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/02/26

Ever notice how being the “strong friend” wins praise while quietly draining your battery? We’re pulling back the curtain on the fixer identity, the emotional labor it hides, and the subtle ways it turns care into performance. From midnight crisis calls to the fear of being a burden, we unpack the patterns that keep you over-functioning—emotional sponging, not asking for help, and building quiet resentment—and we name a kinder path back to yourself. We share a new definition of strength: not...

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16:01

How to Show Up As Yourself In Every Relationship

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/02/19

Mojo Gummies? Yes Please! Need help tapping into your Mojo? See ya later brain fog- these gummies are game changers! 15% OFF!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show More Mojo: Daily Mojo: Mojo Website: Grab your People Pleaser Cheat Sheet FREE & get signed up for the weekly Mojo Magazine for all things Mojo! CLICK HERE Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/run-away

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10:07

What If Boundaries Are How You Find Yourself

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/02/12

Ever felt the math of your life stop mathing - doing more while feeling less seen? We open up about the season of constant yeses that left us drained, the late-night crack that sparked awareness, and the first clean “no” that felt terrifying and freeing at the same time. This is a personal, unvarnished story about people pleasing, invisible labor, and the ego that kept the cycle spinning, followed by the steady, practical steps that pulled us back into alignment. We walk through ...

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13:58

Rescheduling the Guilt: How to Take Your Life Back...

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/02/05

To get started, we take aim at that reflexive guilt, unpack where it comes from, and show how to reclaim your calendar without ghosting friends or becoming a “no machine.” Through candid stories and clear steps, we map a path from people-pleasing to grounded choice so you can give generously without losing yourself. We start by naming the inherited rules that teach us to earn love by overextending. Then we flip the frame: triggers aren’t proof you’re selfish—they’re mirrors pointing to...

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18:00

Poison People, Power Plays & Why They Always Find the...

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/01/29

Ever notice how some people seem to get stronger the harder you try to please them? That’s not a personality clash—it’s a power dynamic. We dig into why “poison people” are drawn to emotionally fluent, caring humans and how their control thrives on explanations, real-time reactions, and the need to be liked. The shift isn’t about becoming tougher or louder; it’s about becoming anchored and unavailable for the game. We unpack the psychology behind people-pleasing—reading rooms, smoothing tens...

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12:45

You’re Not Broken. You’re Unheard.

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/01/22

Ever feel like your life checks every box yet somehow feels dimmed at the edges? Steph, the Mojo Maven, takes us straight to the heart of that gap between performing and belonging—to ourselves. We unpack how early praise for being “easygoing” or warnings about being “too sensitive” taught us to override instincts, choose logic over truth, and outsource our choices to the algorithm. The result isn’t a broken self; it’s a quiet habit of not listening, and that habit is reversible. We dig into ...

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19:04

I Tried To Please Everyone And All I Got Was Sciatica

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/01/15

Ever notice how “easygoing” can become a cloak that lets you disappear from your own life? That was my story. I said yes fast, kept the peace, and called it kindness—until my body threw a red flag I couldn’t ignore. From the outside, I looked like a success: constant promotions, city moves, a reputation for reliability. On the inside, I was exhausted, disconnected, and measuring my worth by a company’s scoreboard. I take you into the high-gloss world of overwork where extra miles turn into u...

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14:30

Mojo Minute: Boundary Boot Camp

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/01/08

If your throat tightens when you ask for what you want, this conversation is your reset. We start by grounding with a mantra that reframes needs as information, not interruptions, then move into a practical framework for clear, kind boundaries that don’t require a ten-paragraph defense. The goal isn’t to become rigid; it’s to stop abandoning yourself and start speaking with steady honesty. We break down the three rules of Boundary Boot Camp. First, get clear before you get brave: ask what yo...

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28:36

You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Name

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2026/01/01

Ever felt that small tug in your chest that whispers, “I miss me”? This kickoff to Season Three leans into the tender grief that surfaces when you stop shrinking to fit other people’s comfort. We talk candidly about the invisible costs of people pleasing—energy leaks, stalled creativity, dulled desire, performative joy—and why naming them becomes the most compassionate first step toward alignment. I share real moments from holidays and networking rooms where I looked competent on the outside...

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33:57

Recovering People Pleasers, Reclaimed Holidays

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/12/25

Holidays can pull us back into old roles before the eggnog hits the glass: the planner, the peacekeeper, the one who “makes it nice.” We’re done with that script. I walk you through a compassionate, practical approach to reclaiming your season without becoming rigid or combative, starting with a simple truth: your capacity is information, not a character flaw. We explore how awareness widens your choices, turning guilt from a command into a clue. I share the cleanest boundary you’ll use all ...

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20:46

Identity, Interrupted

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/12/18

If you’ve been feeling like your identity packed a bag and slipped out the back door, this conversation offers a gentler truth: you’re not lost—you’re layered. We talk about how people pleasing, stacked roles, and cultural noise dim your inner signal, and how a few honest steps can move you from low battery mode to full brightness. Instead of promising reinvention, we build a path to reunion with the self you’ve been all along. We start by naming the hidden costs of being the reliable one, t...

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25:15

How to Celebrate Like it Matters (and it does)

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/12/11

Celebration isn’t extra; it’s essential. We unpack why so many of us learned to shrink our joy—thanks to stay-humble conditioning, perfectionist rules, and a lingering pandemic hangover—and how that habit quietly steals motivation, confidence, and connection. If you’ve ever skipped your own wins, mumbled through a birthday, or dreaded New Year’s because of the pressure to perform, this conversation hands you the tools to rewrite your ritual. We dig into the psychology behind downplaying succ...

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29:03

Confronting Confrontation : A Guide for People Pleasers

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/12/04

Ever felt your mouth say yes while your gut screams no? We’re digging into why confrontation feels like danger to your nervous system, how people-pleasing sneaks in through well-meaning “niceness,” and the simple shifts that turn boundary-setting into an act of self-respect. With plain language and a little humor, we unpack the brain science behind fear, show you how the amygdala hijack works, and explain why your prefrontal cortex is your ally when you speak up—even if your hands shake. You...

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27:50

Why is Receiving So Hard? A Love Letter to Over-Givers

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/11/27

Let's play a little game of "WHAT IF?" What if your nervous system isn’t scared of compliments because you’re ungrateful, but because it learned that safety lives in overgiving? In this episode we get real about why receiving feels awkward for people pleasers and breaks down how to flip the script with warmth, humour, and brain-savvy tools you can use today. Cuz why wait for good things to happen? We want it NOW! We start by untangling worthiness from performance. If childhood taught y...

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34:56

Who TF Am I Now? A Guide to Shedding the Old You

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/11/20

Ever felt like you’re standing in a hallway between who you were and who you’re becoming? That’s the messy middle—and it’s where real change happens. We get honest about why transformation feels scary, why your brain clings to familiar patterns, and how to move from people pleasing and performance to alignment, peace, and personal power. We start by decoding the science: the brain rewards predictability, not happiness. That’s why boundaries feel threatening and old roles feel safer than they...

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34:07

Nobody Asked; So I Chose Myself...

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/11/13

We unpack why waiting to be chosen keeps us small and how choosing ourselves rewires beliefs, focuses the brain, and attracts aligned opportunities. Steph shares a personal story of grief, self-promotion, and practical tools to define, claim, and live your worth. • approval loops and how beliefs form • dangers of outsourcing power and validation • letting go of apologies, fear and old stories • defining clear desires and non-negotiables • identity-led action and aligned standards • RAS, self...

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32:32

How To Reclaim The Pieces You Gave Away

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/11/05

We trace how tiny moments of self-abandonment scatter your spark, then map a science-backed path to call it home. Quiet power replaces people pleasing through five practical steps, somatic anchors, and small choices that rebuild trust in yourself. • micro moments that teach the brain to shrink • rejection and shame as felt threats not facts • survival mode turning into self-abandonment • the kitchen floor clarity and choosing yourself • manager codes and neural pathways for change • the puzz...

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22:39

Unhook From Approval Addiction

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/10/30

Ever order the sushi to keep the peace when all you wanted was the burger? That tiny moment says everything about approval addiction—how our brains chase praise like a survival resource and how that chase slowly shrinks our lives. We unpack why the dopamine loop makes people-pleasing feel like oxygen, then show how to break it with simple, believable steps that rebuild confidence from the inside out. We start with clear, relatable stories that highlight the hidden costs of the “easy yes”—exh...

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24:14

Wanting Without Apology

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/10/23

A simple question can shake an entire life: What do I really want? Not what looks impressive, not what keeps the peace—what actually lights you up. We dive into why that question triggers the body’s alarm bells, how self‑silencing gets wired in, and what it takes to reclaim autonomy without blowing everything up. From the lens of neuroscience and self‑determination theory, we unpack why familiar patterns feel safe, why uncertainty reads as danger, and how to retrain your sys...

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23:11

Life Beyond Your Label

Pocketful of Mojo ·

2025/10/16

What happens when the name tags come off? We dive straight into the sticky truth: roles like “busy mom,” “rock star employee,” or “supportive spouse” can earn praise and belonging, but they can also erase the person underneath. With humour, candour, and a little sass, we unpack how people-pleasing and external validation rent your worth—and how to take it back without burning your past to the ground. We explore why labels feel safe (and why safety isn’t satisfaction), how communi...

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