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motivation, personal interviews, tips/expertise, & REAL life stories with unapologetic, creator Han Huante of @howhanseesit who finds motivation, comfort, & inspiration in hearing personal stories of growth, adversity, and success. new episodes every Tuesday.message from Han: i'm Hannah (Han) and I am the creator behind HOWHANSEESIT: the Blog, Instagram, Tik Tok, and, now, host of How I See It the pod. You may already know me from my social channels, but if you don't, I started blogging in 2017 with a drive to authentically share my life unapologetically and inspire others to do the same through fashion, beauty, & my personal lifestyle while prioritizing transparency, mental health, & realness.On this pod, I will be interviewing people from all different walks of life and all different industries; my hope is that it becomes a place to illuminate people’s interesting and unique stories; their journey, the hardships they've faced, and how they built their career. You can even expect tips and expertise from my guests. Alot of us go through the same experiences... no one is exempt from the human experience. The words "unapologetic", "authentic", "realness"... are words I hope, if you don’t already, you start to associate with my platforms and this podcast. SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: come join the fam xxCONNECT BELOW:follow Han's instagram here follow HOW I SEE IT the pod on Instagram here follow Han's TIK TOK here check out Han's blog here

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June 16, 2026Episode 1511 hr 13 min

Can Women Have It All? Imposter Syndrome, Finding Purpose in Your Career, Taking Action Through Self-Trust, Rewriting the Narrative Around Motherhood & More | Michelle Battersby

#151: On today’s episode, President of Peanut and former Bumble executive Michelle Battersby joins the podcast for an honest conversation around ambition, imposter syndrome, motherhood, and the pressure women feel to choose between building a successful career and building a family.Michelle opens up about helping scale Bumble, launching and later selling her company Sunroom, navigating the mental health challenges that come with entrepreneurship, and learning to trust herself through seasons of uncertainty. The girls unpack purpose, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, societal expectations placed on women.Michelle opens up about her own healing journey— navigating motherhood and the narratives she had to rewrite as she entered the new season.The girls get into:self-worth and tying your identity to achievementhow we can move through imposter syndromeconfidence, self-doubt, and learning to trust yourselfentrepreneurship as a mental health journeyidentifying the voice of self-trust versus self-doubthow fear keeps us trapped and prevents us from reaching our potentialbuilding Bumble and launching female-first platformsdouble standards women face in business, leadership, and successthe pressure women feel to choose between motherhood and ambitionWhy 86% of women believe motherhood will negatively impact their careersmaternal loneliness, women's mental health, and the support systems women desperately needfertility decisions, abortion, family planning, and career timingnavigating pregnancy while building a careerwhy women are still penalized for motherhood in ways men aren'tthe systems and societal structures that make balancing career and family so difficultwhy the conversation shouldn't be "can women have it all?" but rather "why is it so hard for women to have it all?"challenging outdated narratives around motherhood, ambition, and identitywork-life balance and redefining what it means to "have it all"building a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and authentic& MORE!This episode is for anyone navigating imposter syndrome and anyone lost searching for purpose in their 9-5 job. This episode is also for women who are struggling with the idea of motherhood— anxiety around fertility decisions and entering the next chapter of life.CONNECT BELOW:follow Michelle herefollow Peanut hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han herefollow HOW I SEE IT herefollow Han on Substack herewatch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube hereshop the podcast merch herework with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com00:00 – Introduction02:32 – Realizing she wasn't passionate about her career04:49 – The intuition that changed her life07:53 – Self-worth, achievement, and identity10:29 – Is it wrong to tie your worth to what you do?11:16 – Different seasons of ambition and success11:42 – Fulfillment vs external achievement12:30 – Challenging gender roles through Bumble14:42 – Why Michelle is drawn to controversial conversations16:08 – Launching Sunroom and challenging societal norms18:55 – Double standards for women in business and leadership22:20 – Imposter syndrome and self-doubt22:55 – Entrepreneurship as a mental health journey24:38 – Luck, opportunity, and taking action26:20 – Learning to trust your intuition28:43 – Different forms of bravery29:00 – Identifying the voice of intuition versus fear31:46 – What would partial success look like?37:14 – Why 86% of women believe motherhood will hurt their careers38:07 – Unlearning beliefs around ambition and motherhood39:17 – Navigating pregnancy while building a company41:00 – The systems that make balancing career and family difficult43:35 – Fertility decisions, abortion, and career timing45:10 – Is there ever a "right time" to have children?51:08 – The pressure to "bounce back" after motherhood54:10 – What society gets wrong about motherhood1:04:15 – Rock bottom, ChatGPT tarot cards, and finding clarity

June 2, 2026Episode 15051 min

Heart Break is Necessary: The Danger of Settling, Releasing Childhood Wounds, Self-Abandoning, Dating Standards, Finding Authentic Love, Healing & More | Jess Girod

#150: On today's episode, Jess Girod, creator, season 27 contestant of The Bachelor, and season 9 contestant of Bachelor in Paradise, jumps on the podcast for a conversation about heartbreak, self-worth, childhood wounds, and the relationship patterns we unknowingly carry into adulthood. Jess opens up about growing up in a household filled with conflict, the fear of repeating her parents' relationship, and the realization that she was settling—not just in dating, but in life.Through stories of heartbreak, healing, situationships, and self-discovery, Jess shares how some of her most painful experiences became the catalyst for deeper growth. The girls unpack self-abandonment, fear of intimacy, closure, emotional availability, dating standards, and what it actually means to build a relationship rooted in authenticity rather than familiarity. This conversation is a reminder that healing isn't about finding the right person—it's about becoming someone who no longer abandons themselves.The girls get into:fear of repeating your parents' relationshipgrowing up around conflict and how childhood wounds shape adult relationshipswhy we often settle for what feels familiarself-abandonment and losing yourself in relationshipsnavigating betrayal, heartbreak, and relationship traumawhy heartbreak can become one of life's greatest teachersfear of intimacy and emotional vulnerabilitylearning that authentic love requires authenticity from yourself firstwhy closure isn't something another person can give yousituationships, rejection, and unanswered questionsrelationship patterns and breaking cycles that no longer serve youself-worth while singlethe pressure women feel to find a relationshipdating standards, emotional availability, and self-respectwhy the right relationship won't require convincing, chasing, or forcingchoosing hope after heartbreakThis episode is for anyone healing from heartbreak, working through childhood wounds, questioning a relationship, struggling with self-worth, or trying to break old relationship patterns. If you've ever found yourself settling, seeking closure, abandoning your needs, or wondering why the same lessons keep showing up in your relationships, this conversation will remind you that healing begins when you stop looking for validation outside of yourself and start trusting what you already know.CONNECT BELOW:Follow Jess on InstagramFollow Jess on Tik TokCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

May 26, 2026Episode 14947 min

Why Chasing the High Never Heals You, Navigating Emotional Extremes, Building Self-Trust through Authenticity, Mental Health, Identity Wounds, & Healing Through Rock Bottom | Kenzie Burke

#149: On today’s episode, founder of fashion brand Brule, Kenzie Burke, jumps on the podcast for a vulnerable conversation around mental health, emotional extremes, identity wounds, and the importance of staying true to your purpose.Kenzie opens up about struggling with her mental health from a young age, going viral and creating immense success to losing herself in entrepreneurship, and eventually being forced to confront her deepest fear: bankruptcy. The girls unpack shame, emotional instability, validation, purpose, and how sometimes hitting rock bottom becomes the very thing that allows you to rebuild your life in a more honest and authentic way.The girls get into:struggling with mental health and emotional extremesgoing viral young and making half a million dollars in 3 monthsentrepreneurship, instability, and losing yourself in successpanic, anxiety, shame, and emotional burnoutwhy bankruptcy became the most healing experience of Kenzie’s lifeidentity wounds and constantly seeking external validationthe difference between acting from authenticity versus acting from woundsthe pressure to “have it all together” in the age of social medialearning how to trust yourself instead of outsourcing your worth to other peoplechasing emotional highs vs healing the rootwhy slowing down can feel terrifyingemotional rock bottoms and rebuilding your lifebravery, risk taking, purpose, and fear of mediocrityrelationships, settling, and building a life that actually adds value& MORE!This episode is for anyone navigating emotional extremes, shame & self-worth wounds, or the uncomfortable process of rebuilding yourself after realizing the life you built no longer feels aligned with who you truly are.CONNECT BELOW:follow Kenzie ⁠here⁠follow Brule hereshop Brule hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com00:00 – Introduction02:22 – Struggling with mental health from a young age03:25 – “Tortured artist” tendencies & emotional extremes04:14 – Why purpose felt so important07:04 – Going viral & making half a million dollars in 3 months07:57 – Entrepreneurship, identity, & losing herself in success08:42 – Why success stopped feeling aligned09:30 – How entrepreneurship destroyed her self confidence12:58 – Money insecurity, instability, & emotional stress14:16 – Filing for bankruptcy & confronting her deepest fear15:04 – Why bankruptcy became the most healing experience of her life17:10 – Being forced to slow down & face yourself20:12 – Sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get lost21:00 – Authenticity vs acting from wounds21:30 – Feeling unseen as a child & seeking validation22:00 – Learning to trust herself instead of outsourcing her worth24:36 – Chasing emotional highs & trying to “feel something”24:58 – Finding peace in emotional stability instead of extremes26:30 – Why chasing the high never heals the root28:35 – Restlessness, bravery, & fear of mediocrity28:50 – Why slowing down can feel terrifying29:27 – Different forms of bravery31:00 – Knowing when you need to take the risk33:55 – Relationships, standards, & refusing to settle

May 12, 2026Episode 1481 hr 19 min

Productivity as a Trauma Response: Why High Achievers Can’t Slow Down, Parts Work, Trauma Healing, Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Healing, & More | Masha Kay

#148: On today’s episode, Masha Kay, nervous system regulation coach, jumps on the podcast to unpack the deeper psychology behind high achievement and how it’s a tool for nervous system regulation. Han shares her Substack (linked here), which opens a conversation into what it actually means to heal beyond just intellectualizing your patterns and explore how many ambitious people use work, achievement, and constant productivity as coping mechanisms to avoid feeling, and how protector parts developed in childhood can continue running our lives long after we no longer need them to survive.The girls get into:productivity as a coping mechanism & form of emotional avoidancewhy high achievers struggle to slow downnervous system regulation, trauma healing, & somatic healingwhat “parts work” actually isprotector parts & how they try to keep us safe from feelings that once weren’t safe to experiencewhy intellectualizing your healing is not the same as embodying itdissociation, overwhelm, & constantly needing to stay busyreconnecting to the body & learning how to feel below the neckwhy healing can actually feel unsafe for the nervous systeminner child work, emotional suppression, & survival strategieshow ambition and achievement can become trauma responseswhy awareness alone doesn’t always create transformationlearning how to feel instead of avoidthe difference between numbing and true healingLearning to surrender to the process of healing& MORE!This episode is for anyone who feels they may be using productivity and achievement as a form of emotional suppression or avoidance, anyone feeling frustrated in their healing journey despite being “self aware,” anyone pursuing trauma healing and looking into nervous system regulation, or anyone wanting to better understand parts work, protector parts, inner child healing, and what it actually means to feel instead of intellectualize.CONNECT BELOW:follow Masha ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out her program hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow Han on Substack herewatch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube hereshop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com00:00 – Introduction02:44 – Productivity addiction & high achievers using work to cope03:58 – Achievement as nervous system regulation04:47 – Why ambitious people struggle to be with themselves07:54 – Productivity as emotional avoidance08:41 – Work, avoidance, & disconnecting from feeling09:13 – What are “protector parts”?09:41 – Understanding parts work & internal family systems12:46 – Why healing can feel blocked16:15 – When the “high achiever” part takes over healing18:31 – How protector parts keep us safe20:14 – Awareness, observation, & compassion in healing22:35 – Dissociation & living outside the body27:35 – The inability to stay present with feeling32:40 – Intellectualizing vs actual self awareness36:44 – Anger, discomfort, & emotional control37:58 – Observation creates separation from emotion39:39 – Beginning somatic experiencing41:32 – Reconnecting to the body through orienting52:55 – Why slowing down is harder for high achievers1:00:00 – Numbing vs actual healing1:05:37 – Building ambitious lives to avoid pain

May 5, 2026Episode 1471 hr 0 min

The Cost of the Pivot: Leaving Corporate, Betting on Yourself, Self Trust, Growing Pains, Evolving & Rebranding, Mental Health Hacks, Building Resilience, & More | Les Alfred

#147: On today’s episode, Les Alfred, podcast host of She’s So Lucky, jumps on to share her story; how she left corporate, navigated a major career pivot, and learned how to build self trust while redefining success on her own terms. We talk about identity shifts, mental health, and what it really looks like to grow through uncomfortable transitions.The girls get into:• The journey of becoming who you were before the world told you who to be • Leaving the “safe” corporate path• Going back to therapy and the difference between talking vs. actually feeling • Self blame and control and how it shows up• Letting go of the “balanced” label and allowing yourself to evolve publicly • Breaking out of boxes, authenticity, and why it’s the only way to grow • Rebranding as a natural result of evolving through life • The real cost of pivoting: identity shifts, social pressure, and financial dips • Being misunderstood, judged, and projected onto as you grow • Self-trust, risk-taking, and learning to bet on yourself • How to build confidence by doing small things differently every day • The reality of success: why it takes years, not months • Closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be • Fear of being seen vs. fear of criticism• Letting go of controlling how people perceive you• Performing vs. being your authentic self• Mirror work and learning to extend kindness to yourself • Confidence vs comparison& MOREThis episode is for anyone navigating a career pivot, leaving corporate, building self trust, struggling with mental health, going through an identity shift, or learning how to embrace change and step into their next level—even when it feels uncomfortable.CONNECT BELOW:follow Les ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow She's So Lucky Podcast hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.comleaving corporate, how to leave corporate, career pivot, career change advice, building self trust, how to trust yourself, personal growth, identity shift, rebranding yourself, life transitions, entrepreneurship, women in business, mental health, mental health hacks, healing journey, therapy, wellness, confidence, fear of being seen, overcoming self doubt, authenticity, building a business, growth mindset, success habitsTIMESTAMPS:00:54 Intro & meeting Les Alfred03:19 Becoming who you were before the world told you who to be05:50 Leaving corporate & wanting more07:51 Hitting a low point & wellness transformation10:20 Corporate vs entrepreneurship skills13:48 Returning to therapy15:04 Talking vs feeling emotions15:45 Self-blame & high-functioning habits18:32 Letting go of the “balanced” identity19:13 Breaking out of boxes & authenticity20:16 Rebranding through life transitions21:12 The cost of pivoting (identity, social, financial)22:00 Being misunderstood & judged24:09 Not responsible for others’ triggers25:33 Struggles with vulnerability & trust29:27 Self-trust & taking risks30:31 Building confidence through small changes32:40 The reality of long-term success35:30 Closing the gap to success38:49 Fear of being seen40:30 Letting go of perception control42:53 Performing vs authenticity45:05 Mirror work & self-kindness47:42 Confidence & comparison

April 28, 2026Episode 14653 min

No Plan B: Ignoring Limits, Delusional Self Belief, Money as Energy, and How Your Mindset Shapes Your Reality | Ksenia Zaytseva

#146: On today’s episode, Han sits down with Ksenia Zaytseva, founder of Bur Bur Hair Care, to talk about her story. From moving to the U.S. without speaking English, to building from nothing, and the mindset it takes to keep going when there’s no proof it’s going to work.This is a conversation about perseverance, self belief, and committing to a path without a plan B. The girls get into:• moving to the U.S. without speaking English & starting over• why “no plan B” changes the way you show up• living “comfortably uncomfortable” vs actually taking risks• delusional self belief & trusting yourself before there’s proof• ignoring what feels logical to follow what you know is meant for you• why thinking from point A to Z keeps you stuck• navigating hardship, sacrifice & starting from nothing• being told something is impossible—and doing it anyway• money as energy & removing a scarcity mindset• how your beliefs shape the reality you experience• breaking limits & refusing to keep yourself small• the mindset behind building Bur Bur Hair Care• why scalp care is the most overlooked part of beautyKsenia shares how she pushed past what felt logical to follow a deeper knowing that she was meant for more, why success came from continuing to show up without validation, and how her relationship with money as energy shaped the way she built her life and business.This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re starting from nothing, questioning their path, or trying to trust themselves before the results show up. It’s also for anyone who knows they’re meant for more but is still learning how to move through fear, take risks, and actually go after it.USE CODE HOWISEEIT for a discount when shopping BUR BUR hereCONNECT BELOW:follow Bur Bur hereshop Bur Bur here with code HOWISEEIT for a discountCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.comEPISODE TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction & meeting Ksenia Zaytseva01:30 “No Plan B” mindset & why most people quit too early03:06 Growing up in Russia & feeling out of place04:30 Moving to the U.S. with no English & starting over07:45 Living “comfortably uncomfortable” vs taking risks11:39 Letting go of fear of judgment13:48 Committing fully to your path without a backup plan15:05 Why thinking too far ahead keeps you stuck16:40 Expanding what you believe is possible17:20 Sacrifice, survival & chasing something bigger19:40 Believing in yourself when no one else does23:30 Emotions aren’t stop signs—they’re signals25:35 Trauma, pivots & rebuilding your identity29:18 Rejecting rules & creating your own path31:00 Being told your business will fail—and doing it anyway32:45 Money as energy & abundance mindset34:00 The world mirrors your beliefs36:49 Breaking limits & redefining what’s possible39:00 The origin story behind Bur Bur Hair Care41:30 Why scalp care is the missing piece in beauty44:30 Hair growth myths & what actually works46:10 The craftsmanship behind Bur Bur brushesself growth for women, mental health podcast, healing journey, self worth, emotional growth, personal development podcast, therapy work, self awareness, mindset and growth, delusional self belief, no plan b mindset, overcoming adversity, starting over in life, trusting yourself, navigating trauma, identity growth, women in business mindset, entrepreneurship mindset, money mindset, money as energy, abundance mindset

April 21, 2026Episode 14542 min

Coachella Recap: Inner Child Healing, Social Media vs Reality, Dating Standards, Doing the Work in Therapy, and Working Through Shame | Han & Britt

#145: On today’s episode, Han and her best friend Britt are recapping their experience at Coachella, something that ended up being way deeper than either of them expected. What started as a festival weekend turned into a reflection on inner child healing, self awareness, and the ways we disconnect from ourselves in the name of being “productive,” “mature,” or “put together.”They also break down the reality behind the curated content, why Coachella isn’t always as fun as it looks online, and what the environment revealed about their relationship to joy, play, and shame. Han and Britt also get into dating standards, self respect, and what it actually looks like to do the work in therapy, learning how to move through discomfort, question your patterns, and reconnect with parts of yourself you may have shut down over time. The girls get into:why Coachella is seen as the “playground for your inner child”feeling disconnected from your inner childwhy “fun” can feel unproductive or uncomfortablethe judgment we hold against our younger selveslearning how to experience joy without shamedoing the work in therapy & building self awarenessgetting uncomfortable for the sake of growththe reality of Coachella vs. what you see on social mediawhy the festival isn’t as glamorous as it looksEverything you need to know about artist passeshow curated content shapes perceptiondating standards, respect & the bare minimum standardsnavigating modern dating & emotional maturityThis episode is for anyone who feels disconnected from their inner child, struggles to let themselves experience joy without overthinking it, or is working through self awareness, shame, and healing in a deeper way. It’s also for anyone navigating dating, redefining their standards, or realizing that what you see online is rarely the full picture.00:00 Coachella Recap & First Impressions01:18 Why We Never Planned to Go to Coachella02:33 The Truth About Coachella (Expectation vs Reality)04:20 Why Coachella Isn’t What It Looks Like Online05:57 Coachella as the “Inner Child Playground”06:57 Feeling Disconnected from Your Inner Child09:28 The Swings Moment: Why Fun Felt Uncomfortable10:42 Why “Having Fun” Can Feel Unproductive11:04 Realizing the Judgment Was Toward Ourselves13:02 Inner Child Healing & Reconnecting to Your Younger Self14:10 Why It’s Hard to Let Yourself Experience Joy16:09 Self-Judgment & Shame Around Your Past Self19:05 Getting Uncomfortable for Growth20:15 It’s Not as Fun as It Looks (Honest Coachella Experience)21:04 Social Media vs Reality at Coachella23:24 Dating Standards, Respect & the Bare Minimum26:13 Women Are Evolving & Modern Dating Dynamics30:10 Coachella Stories, Chaos & Fun MomentsCONNECT BELOW:follow Britt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.comcoachella recap, coachella 2026, coachella experience, festival recap, social media vs reality, inner child healing, self awareness, personal growth podcast, healing journey, working through shame, therapy work, dating standards, modern dating, self respect, emotional growth, mindset, reconnecting with your inner child, women’s self development

April 14, 2026Episode 1441 hr 2 min

Women’s Health & Functional Wellness: Why Women Normalize Discomfort, UTI Prevention, Choosing Optimism, and Taking Control of Your Health | Abby Krage

#144: On today’s episode, Abby Krage, Co-Founder of Tyrian Health, joins the podcast to talk about women’s health, functional wellness, and UTI prevention, breaking down why so many women normalize chronic discomfort, how antioxidants support overall health, and why going back to basics is often more powerful than relying on quick fixes.Abby also opens up about stepping into leadership through unexpected loss, building confidence from within, and what it really looks like to choose optimism, even in the middle of hard seasons.This episode blends both the physical and mental side of growth, touching on healing, discipline, and learning how to move through challenges in a way that actually moves your life forward. The girls get into:why growth happens in the hardest, most uncomfortable seasonsstepping into responsibility after lossconfidence as an inside gameDeveloping skills through disciplined learningwhy optimism is an active choice (sometimes hourly)letting go of control, rejection & learning how to surrenderreframing breakups & choosing gratitude over attachmentwhy you really can learn anything if you care enoughfunctional wellness vs. “quick fix” culturegoing back to basics instead of overcomplicating your healththe truth about women’s health & why chronic UTIs are often normalizedantioxidants, aronia berry & how they support overall healththe reality of our food system & why education is everythingbreaking big goals into small steps & building real momentumThis episode is for anyone who is going through a hard season and needs to be reminded that growth is still happening, for anyone navigating learning a new skill, identity shifts, or for anyone who wants to feel more empowered in their health, mindset, and daily choices; especially, when it comes to understanding your body and not settling for feeling “off” as your baseline.SHOP TYRIAN HERE00:00 Growth happens in the gutter01:56 Abby joins the podcast04:41 Discovering functional wellness12:50 Mentorship & stepping into the business13:45 Losing her mentor & everything changing15:15 Choosing to carry on the mission16:35 Becoming the person with the answers18:35 Confidence, belief & achieving anything20:58 Optimism as a daily practice21:20 Navigating heartbreak & reframing endings22:46 Choosing positivity vs. sitting in sadness23:45 Letting go of control & surrendering24:52 What is aronia berry?27:34 Antioxidants & overall health benefits28:40 Quick fixes vs. going back to basics29:15 Women’s health & chronic UTIs33:52 Aronia benefits (immune, brain, longevity)36:56 The truth about our food system49:06 Podcasts as mindset shifts52:15 Small steps vs. the “big picture” overwhelmwomen’s health, UTI prevention, functional wellness, antioxidants benefits, aronia berry, chronic UTIs, hormone health, preventative health, women’s wellness podcast, confidence mindset, personal growth podcast, health education, natural health solutionsCONNECT BELOW:Follow Abby hereFollow Tyrian Health hereShop Tyrian hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

April 7, 2026Episode 1431 hr 4 min

Lindsay Arnold | Leaving Dancing with the Stars, Letting Go of an Identity, Redefining Success, Navigating Motherhood, & Evolving Your Dream

#143: On today’s episode, Lindsay Arnold, professional dancer, Dancing with the Stars pro, and founder of The Movement Club, shares what it really looks like to evolve. From achieving her goals at 19, to stepping away from Dancing with the Stars to pursue something different, Lindsay opened up about identity, growth, and her journey through entrepreneurship and motherhood. The girls get into:why “making it” is a moving target and can leave people feeling stuck evolving without losing who you are at your coreletting go of control and trusting the unknownstaying authentic in high-pressure environmentsseparating your worth from your careermaking decisions that feel right but still uncomfortablestepping away from a dream to step into a new chapteridentity shifts through motherhood and personal growthpostpartum, body image, and redefining movement building a business from a place of lived experiencecreating space for all phases of life in fitnessbalancing ambition with being present in your lifewhy evolution is necessary for long-term fulfillmenttrusting yourself without needing guaranteesallowing your dreams to change as you growThis episode is for anyone who has to leave an identity behind, who is struggling to evolve and push through discomfort, or who is going through a major life transition; whether you’re pushing through your mental health, entrepreneurial journey, or motherhood.CONNECT BELOW:Follow Lindsay here Follow The Movement Club hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.comCHAPTERS:00:00 Why growth requires evolution04:30 Achieving her dream at 1908:05 Control vs happiness11:00 Walking away from Dancing with the Stars14:00 Why the right decision can still feel hard17:45 Detaching identity from career success25:50 Creating The Movement Club27:20 Pregnancy, postpartum & body changes32:30 “Show up as you are” approach to fitness36:30 Balancing motherhood and ambition40:40 Movement, discipline & mental health44:15 Identity shifts through motherhood51:20 Failure, growth & starting again56:50 Letting your dreams evolvepersonal growth podcast, redefining success, identity shift, leaving your career, motherhood and ambition, self trust, letting go of control, dancing with the stars lindsay arnold, fitness and mental health, evolving as a woman

March 31, 2026Episode 14259 min

Self-Connection is a Skill: Bridging the Gap Between Self-Awareness and Feeling Safety Within Ourselves | Jacq Gould

#142: On today’s episode, Jacq Gold, founder and force behind Your Inner Babe: a self-growth program focused on self connection, joins the podcast to share her personal healing journey and what it actually means to be connected to yourself. This conversation gets into the layers of self trust, the coping mechanisms we mistake for truth, and how self-connection is more than just awareness, it’s finding safety within ourselves.The girls get into:• why self connection is a skill, and why most of us were never taught how to be in a relationship with ourselves • why we assign ourselves false identities to feel safe, and how those labels disconnect us from who we actually are • how protector parts and coping mechanisms are often mistaken for personality traits or authenticity• the connection between control, eating disorders, and not expressing your truth, even to yourself • why self awareness without action is actually choosing to stay the same and why self trust is a requirement • the difference between “I am this” vs. “I feel this,” and how that shift creates space for healing and emotional regulation • auditing your inner dialogue and actively challenging negative self talk in real time• the misconception that healing means you’ll one day feel no pain, and why it’s actually about building resilience• what real vulnerability looks like beyond surface-level sharing, and how telling the truth brings you closer to yourself• how we’ve learned to present what’s “palatable” to others, and how that can pull us further away from what we actually feel • why self connection is a choice, and how everything changes when you decide to show up for yourself differentlyThis episode is for anyone who feels disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns they can’t fully understand, or questioning what parts of them are real vs. learned. If you’re ready to step past self awareness and take action in your life, this conversation is for you. CONNECT BELOW:follow Jacq hereVisit her site/work with Jacq hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com