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Welcome to the Marcia Colosi Show where emotional intelligence meets energetics and feminine wisdom for success that feels as good as it looks. This show is for high-achieving women who are ready to lead from alignment, not adrenaline. Women who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom. Join Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Consultant and Executive Coach, Marcia Colosi as she takes you into the minds of some of the most incredible leaders in the medical, research, business and spiritual fields to equip you with powerful insights and practical strategies to level up in business and in life. The next level version of yourself starts now.

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October 26, 202617 min

Two Months Left: How to Create Momentum Before the Year Ends | Ep 309

In this solo episode, we dive into a powerful end-of-year reflection practice; but we're doing it in October, not December. Discover how to review your vision board, pick the one goal still calling you, and create real momentum in the final two months of the year. We explore the concept of being "blissfully dissatisfied," why you must love yourself into alignment (not bully yourself there), and how building a reverse bucket list can rewire your brain for abundance. Plus, I share my personal postpartum fitness journey as a real-world example of creating from self-love. 💫Elevate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Timestamps: 0:35 — Welcome back: powerful insights from this week's academy group coaching call 1:01 — Why October is the time to reflect (not December) 2:12 — Reviewing your vision board: focusing on what still excites you, not what you missed 2:35 — Choose the one thing to double down on for momentum 3:18 — Creating the frequency of positive expectation and anchoring into it now 4:09 — Personal example: getting into the best shape postpartum (third baby, five months out) 5:16 — Nutrition: why keto wasn't right while breastfeeding, and focusing on maximum nutrition instead 6:03 — Gym routine: resistance training and training core for the first time 7:18 — The mindset shift: you cannot bully yourself into alignment — you must love yourself there 8:16 — "Blissfully dissatisfied": loving your body now while still wanting to improve it 9:55 — Money goals: creation from expansion vs. contraction energy 10:51 — The frequency you carry through the journey is the energy you embody at the destination 11:27 — Warped perception: why hating your body won't let you see results 12:14 — The reverse bucket list: what it is and why it matters 12:41 — Using the Wheel of Life categories to catalog your achievements 14:27 — Keep your reverse bucket list updated and accessible 14:47 — Your brain is wired for negativity — here's how to reprogram it 15:12 — Stack your wins instead of stacking your losses 15:54 — Two months left: it's time to lock in and take control 16:12 — Make reflection a ceremony: light a candle, get cozy, document your vision 17:00 — Choose abundance and creation from self-love Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi

September 14, 202642 min

From Postpartum Chaos to Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Dan & Marcia's Story | Ep 308

Show Notes with Timestamps 0:35 – Welcoming Dan back to share their journey 1:05 – Why this episode: more happened than just the birth story 1:34 – Sofia is 16 weeks old; why they're sharing now, mid-navigation 2:42 – Recording from the car, family support from Dan's mom 3:49 – Back to the beginning: a challenging pregnancy from the Bali trip onward 4:09 – Dan's role: carrying the load quietly, cooking, school runs, time off work 5:11 – Marcia acknowledges Dan's quiet, attuned support 5:53 – Trimester-by-trimester health struggles: morning sickness, anemia, blood clots, diabetes 6:35 – Birth plan uncertainty and changes due to clotting risk 6:35 – Sofia's traumatic birth and difficult recovery 7:36 – The "fourth trimester": tongue-tie, reflux, sleepless nights 8:06 – Dan's exhausting daily grind: 3:30am wake-ups, triple-shot coffees 9:14 – The doctor visit that started it all — Dan thought it was a strained ab 10:23 – Marcia's own postpartum struggles and feeling withdrawn 12:15 – Getting a vacate notice 8 weeks before the baby was due 14:42 – Reflecting on the father's often-invisible support system 19:53 – The blood test results: white blood cell count of 258 22:52 – The word "leukemia" — shock and disbelief 23:36 – Bone marrow biopsy and the surreal walk into a cancer clinic 24:45 – Diagnosis confirmed: chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) 25:12 – Avoiding chemo — why staying "presenting healthy" mattered 28:20 – Total diet overhaul: cutting caffeine, sugar, processed food 29:00 – The physical toll of detoxing and starting medication 30:15 – Enlarged spleen and liver — the real cause of the "hernia" pain 32:48 – Becoming radically in tune with his body 35:44 – Connecting the dots: unexplained fatigue and leg pain from months earlier 36:55 – The doctor's insight: "the cancer loves iron" 37:55 – Why decades of fitness and clean living may have saved him 42:07 – Reframing hardship: viewing this as purpose, not punishment 43:10 – Dan's perspective: prayer, growth, and inspiration instead of victimhood 45:00 – Closing thoughts and gratitude 💫Elevate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi

August 29, 202623 min

Expanding Your Capacity to Hold Life's Hardest Moments Using Emotional Intelligence | Ep 307

Show Notes with Timestamps 0:27 – Life update: 3 months postpartum with baby Sofia and a tough newborn period 1:34 – Husband Dan's new chronic illness diagnosis 1:59 – Staying anchored in your power during disheartening news 2:30 – Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system and why calm = power 3:53 – Slowing down mornings: turning off the phone, warm drinks, cacao 4:45 – Why writing slowly (vs. typing) rewires your nervous system 7:02 – Journaling practice: gratitude, identity statements, and finding zen in chaos 8:10 – Recognizing dysregulation before it takes over 9:15 – You are not your emotions: creating psychological distance 10:12 – Leaning into high-frequency emotions vs. detaching from low ones 11:25 – Facing emotions without bypassing or wallowing 12:38 – Everyone processes emotion differently; there's no right way 13:25 – Marce's personal postpartum story: going all-in on the hard feelings 15:40 – Being emotionally honest instead of skipping to the good part 17:03 – Emotional hygiene: releasing emotions daily so they don't get trapped 17:57 – Why emotionally clear people are magnetic 18:49 – Becoming a "bigger vessel": expanding your capacity to hold anything 20:49 – Choosing to see how life is happening for you, not to you 22:08 – Preparing to support Dan and share their story as it unfolds 23:24 – Closing thoughts and preview of next episode with Dan 💫Elevate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi

August 4, 202622 min

The Non-Negotiables Keeping Me Sane as a Third-Time Mom (And Still Running a Business) | Ep 306

What does it look like to stay connected to yourself as a mother, especially in the newborn phase? In this episode, I'm sharing the three non-negotiable categories I'm prioritising as a third-time mum to avoid losing myself in motherhood. I believe it's the most loving, well-intentioned mothers who are most at risk of sacrificing everything for their children, and why that's not the example we want to set for our sons or our daughters. Whether you have a village of support or you're doing it mostly solo, I break every strategy into three levels: Ideal, Good, and Bare Minimum; so there's genuinely something here for every season of motherhood. We cover: Why losing yourself in motherhood is a slippery slope that starts with tiny, well-intentioned decisions Category 1: Daily Reflection - journaling, gratitudes, affirmations, goal review, and how to do it in 3 minutes or 20 Category 2: Self-Care - building a spa-like routine at home, why hygiene is non-negotiable, and how I manage it with a newborn Category 3: Movement - from gym sessions to walking with the pram to vacuuming counting as cardio How keeping promises to yourself is the foundation of self-worth and confidence Why how you treat yourself sets the precedent for how your partner treats you 💫Elevate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi Timestamps 0:44 – Why well-intentioned mothers are most at risk of losing themselves 1:24 – The slippery slope: how it happens one tiny decision at a time 2:26 – Introducing 3 non-negotiables & the 3-level framework (Ideal / Good / Bare Minimum) 2:54 – The 3 levels explained: from full village support to solo motherhood 3:37 – Category 1: Daily Reflection — what the ideal looks like (cacao, candle, journaling, goals) 4:30 – Good & bare minimum daily reflection 6:09 – Why alone time matters — and what it looks like now vs. before baby 7:34 – Why a mother's brain is wired to attend to her child above everything 7:51 – Category 2: Self-Care — how my routine became more robust after kids 8:33 – The ideal shower routine: hair masks, exfoliation, blowouts & curls 10:23 – Why I used to think self-care was a waste of time (and what changed) 11:04 – Good & bare minimum self-care 12:31 – Why I shower twice a day — non-negotiable, no excuses 13:03 – Oral hygiene, electric toothbrushes & why cleanliness is next to godliness 14:16 – Category 3: Movement — ideal gym sessions vs. real postpartum life 15:05 – Good: walking with baby (bare minimum: cleaning counts as cardio!) 16:22 – Why movement at any level still counts 16:23 – The deeper "why" behind these 3 categories 17:21 – What to do when you can't get your non-negotiables — journaling with baby on the boob 19:13 – Bringing baby into the bathroom so you can still shower 20:16 – Losing yourself = telling yourself you don't value yourself 20:30 – How self-worth sets the precedent for how your partner treats you 21:40 – Women having choice: children, confidence, connection — all at once 22:05 – Final encouragement: don't give up your non-negotiables for anyone SEO-Optimised Tags motherhood, postpartum self-care, new mom tips, how to not lose yourself in motherhood, self-care for moms, postpartum routine, daily routine for moms, new mom morning routine, self-worth for mothers, mom confidence, emotional intelligence, life coaching for women, women's mindset, motherhood and identity, non-negotiables, postpartum wellness, mom life, female entrepreneur, work from home mom, third time mom, newborn stage tips, movement for moms, daily reflection, journaling for moms, mindset for moms, personal development for women, women empowerment, relationship advice for mothers, self-care routine, stay at home mom

July 21, 202621 min

3 Things Emotionally Intelligent Women Don't Do: EQ Lessons From Postpartum | Ep 305

In this episode, Marcia shares raw, real insights from her third postpartum experience and breaks down the three non-negotiables of emotionally intelligent women. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, a challenging business season, or the beautiful mess of motherhood, this episode will shift the way you see your emotions and your power. Elevate & embody success with me: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ You'll learn: Why your baby (and your home) is a direct reflection of your nervous system The 3 things emotionally intelligent women simply don't do How to create space between trigger and response (even when you're exhausted) Why "pick me" energy is killing your relationships and your business The communication script Marcia uses with her husband when emotions run high How to expand your emotional vocabulary so you can truly understand others Timestamps 0:41 — Postpartum as a masterclass in emotional intelligence 3:18 — 3 things emotionally intelligent women don't do 3:20 — #1: They don't argue with ignorant people or those committed to misunderstanding them 4:34 — #2: They don't stay in rooms where they aren't valued 7:49 — The danger of bouncing from relationship to relationship without healing 7:47 — #3: They don't speak when their emotions are high (and don't project onto others) 8:53 — How postpartum tested Marcia's emotional discipline 13:56 — The exact words Marcia says to her husband when she's emotionally charged 15:47 — Feminine communication: how to express feelings without emasculating or attacking 17:45 — How "pick me" energy shows up in dating AND business 19:59 — Why expanding your emotional vocabulary transforms your relationships 21:27 — How to join the Academy and go deeper with this work 💫Elevate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi SEO Tags emotional intelligence, emotionally intelligent women, emotional intelligence podcast, nervous system regulation, regulate emotions, postpartum mental health, postpartum emotions, feminine communication, healthy relationships, emotional discipline, self-worth, relationship advice for women, how to stop being reactive, trigger and response, nervous system co-regulation, women and emotional intelligence, emotional vocabulary, pick me energy, communication in marriage, emotionally intelligent leadership, business mindset for women, feminine energy, personal development for women, mom mindset, emotional healing, trauma healing, setting standards in relationships, women empowerment podcast

June 24, 202624 min

Hyper-Independence Is Not The Flex You Think It Is: Why Learning to Receive Is the Most Powerful Thing a Woman Can Do | Ep 304

In this deeply personal episode, your host shares a raw and honest update from her third postpartum journey and the profound lesson it gifted her: the power of receiving. From navigating a difficult pregnancy at 41 with a FIFO husband, running businesses, and raising two older children, she opens up about the friends who showed up without being asked, the "meal train" that moved her to tears, and why hyperindependence is not the flex we think it is. Weaving in research from the Blue Zones documentary, specifically the Power Nine framework, this episode explores why your social circle may be the most underrated key to a long, thriving life, and how to finally open yourself to the love, support, and abundance you deserve. Whether you've been burned before, tend to do everything yourself, or simply struggle to let people in, this episode is your invitation to soften without losing your strength. 💫Elevate & Embody Success With Me Inside The EQ Academy: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction & what the show is about 0:35 — Baby Sofia update: four weeks old and growing fast 1:19 — The magic of third-time postpartum presence 2:02 — Bringing Sophia home: the reality of early postpartum recovery 6:16 — The biggest lesson from this postpartum journey 6:17 — Blue Zones documentary & the Power Nine framework 7:37 — What it means to have "the right tribe" 8:08 — How she finally built a circle of real, values-aligned friendships 9:35 — Why your friends should add something to your life 12:35 — Exiting friendships without guilt — and why it creates space for magic 14:18 — The vulnerability of postpartum and how her community showed up 16:32 — Why hyperindependence is NOT a flex 17:25 — The meal train: being taken care of for the first time 18:28 — The generosity of community beyond close friends 18:40 — Are YOU open to receiving? 19:12 — How we block receiving without realising it 21:05 — Holding onto past hurt and staying in scarcity 22:10 — Fear of change as a block to receiving 22:28 — Small ways to open yourself to receiving right now 23:48 — Receiving, feminine energy, and the role of trust 24:22 — A message for women who have had to do it all alone 24:20 — Outro & EQ Academy invitation Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi

May 17, 202633 min

Before You Have His Baby Listen To This: What Pregnancy Reveals About Your Relationship | Ep 303

In this deeply personal and honest episode, Marcia shares her experience with her third pregnancy and what it has revealed about her relationship with her husband Dan. More than just a pregnancy update, this episode is a masterclass in relationship wisdom, exploring emotional maturity, true partnership, polarity, and the dangerous myth that having a baby can fix a broken relationship. Timestamps 0:35 – This is the last episode before becoming a mom of three 1:09 – Why a baby will NEVER fix a strained relationship 2:31 – Scenario 1: The best-case outcome in an unstable relationship (and what ego can destroy) 4:31 – Scenario 2: The worst-case outcome — the father wound 6:18 – Babies don't solve problems; they reveal your unhealed trauma 7:03 – Why parenthood is the ultimate personal development program (before entrepreneurship) 7:55 – The reality of how dramatically a woman's life changes after pregnancy (but not always his) 9:43 – Her three pregnancy journeys and the evolution of surrendering 13:42 – Background: Why she never imagined having children growing up 15:55 – Marcia's first pregnancy: feeling alone, unsupported, and the "married single mom" 16:54 – Why her experience with Dan and baby Luca changed everything 15:56 – What pregnancy reveals about your partner — #1: His character 17:09 – Why pregnancy exposes whether he can hold space for your emotions 19:15 – What pregnancy reveals — #2: Are you competitors or teammates? 20:54 – Why criticising how he does things kills partnership and polarity 22:09 – Honoring masculine/feminine differences in parenting 23:04 – How she and Dan operate as a team without nagging or keeping score 27:09 – What pregnancy reveals — #3: How he truly feels about you 28:23 – "To find out how much a man loves you, become completely useless to him" 29:46 – The danger of "performing" in relationships and marriages 31:30 – True intimacy vs transactional intimacy — what happens when physical connection isn't available 33:26 – Marry someone who wants to be a husband and father, not just someone who wants a wife and a baby 💫 Elevate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi SEO-Optimised Tags pregnancy and relationships · relationship advice for women · emotional intelligence in relationships · what pregnancy reveals about your partner · having a baby to fix a relationship · married single mom · conscious motherhood · emotional maturity in men · feminine energy in relationships · masculine and feminine polarity · relationship red flags · partnership vs competition in marriage · father wound · postpartum relationship · choosing the right partner · women and self-worth · high-value woman · relationship podcast · personal development for women · entrepreneurship and motherhood

May 7, 202629 min

The Skill of Discernment: How to See People Clearly and Stop Being Blindsided | Ep 302

Have you ever been completely fooled by someone who made a brilliant first impression, only to discover their true character later? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. In this episode, we explore one of the most essential life skills you can develop: discernment. Host and emotional intelligence coach Marce dives deep into how our unconscious biases keep us from seeing people clearly, in business, friendships, and romantic relationships. Drawing on personal stories (including a cringeworthy real estate experience she's never shared before), she unpacks the psychology behind how we get duped and, more importantly, how to build the inner radar that protects you. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:34 — Have you ever been fooled by someone's mask? The shame of being blindsided 1:00 — What is the skill of discernment and why it matters 1:37 — How lacking discernment leaves us jaded, victimised, or rigid 2:56 — Discernment as a spiritual skill: distinguishing light from dark 4:28 — Know thyself: why self-awareness is the foundation of discernment 5:28 — How your traumas and attachment styles cloud your judgment 6:00 — Why unconscious biases are unavoidable — and what to do about them 6:48 — The brain's efficiency vs. your higher self's need for effectiveness 7:21 — Common unconscious biases: Affinity Bias, Halo Effect, Horns Effect 8:37 — The Halo Effect in dating and business 10:01 — Why first impressions matter (and how to use the Halo Effect to your advantage) 10:47 — Marce's personal story: how affinity bias and the halo effect cost her in a high-end rental 16:21 — Conformity Bias / Groupthink: why yes-people are dangerous in business 18:51 — The Contrast Effect: why leaving a bad relationship can land you in a worse one 19:34 — Love bombing explained — and why it works 21:29 — How to build discernment: start with self-awareness 22:35 — Why you should never reveal your insecurities to someone new 23:15 — The power of solitude: you can't know others if you don't know yourself 25:33 — Silence as a spiritual superpower and the key to hearing your inner voice 27:45 — How your body becomes an instrument of discernment 28:20 — Trusting your inner guidance without second-guessing it 💫Elevate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi 📌 Key Takeaways Discernment is a learnable skill, not a fixed trait Our unconscious biases (affinity, halo, horns, conformity, contrast) are the #1 barrier to seeing people clearly Smart people can also be manipulators, credentials don't equal character Love bombing is a calculated strategy, especially effective on those recovering from emotionally unavailable relationships Silence and solitude are foundational practices for developing your inner radar Your body's visceral response to people is data, learn to trust it SEO-Optimised Tags discernment, emotional intelligence, unconscious bias, halo effect, love bombing, narcissism, self-awareness, how to trust your gut, toxic relationships, red flags in relationships, affinity bias, contrast effect, groupthink, spiritual discernment, how to read people, personal development, mindset coach, women empowerment, relationship advice, dating advice, business mindset, trauma healing, know thyself, inner voice, intuition, high-value woman, leadership development, EQ coaching

April 23, 202633 min

3 Brutal Truths That Will Change Your Life, Relationships & Business From An Emotional Intelligence Coach | Ep 301

In this powerful solo episode, Marcia delivers three hard-hitting truths because real growth requires radical honesty. Drawing on her decade-plus of experience in emotional intelligence and women's coaching, she unpacks why so many high-achieving women are unknowingly blocking love, success, and genuine connection. If you're ready to drop the mask and step into your most magnetic, healed, feminine self; this episode is essential listening. Timestamps 0:50 — Truth #1: Healing cannot happen until you soften 1:17 — The difference between genuine unbothered energy vs. it as a strategy/mask 2:22 — Hardness is not strength — it's a protective strategy 3:26 — Why healed women are soft AND highly discerning 4:20 — Trusting a higher power as the root of feminine softness 5:51 — How masculine energy repels high-quality men (and what men actually want) 7:05 — The "boss babe era" confession: when ambition becomes masculine competition 9:20 — Why the ego loves masculine energy (and why it eventually backfires) 10:19 — The truth about why men aren't "shooting their shot" (it's not your beauty) 11:58 — Why beauty alone won't keep a man & what true magnetic attraction looks like 13:27 — Feminine energy in dating: stop chasing, start magnetising 14:22 — Practical feminine flirting: subtle cues, discernment, and leaving the ball in his court 17:31 — Truth #2: If you're kinder to strangers than the people in your home, you're not a kind person 18:22 — Parenting, triggers, and raising sovereign beings 21:23 — Integrity check: are you performing kindness or embodying it? 23:07 — Truth #3: Just because you've done personal development doesn't mean you've personally developed 23:57 — Why spiritual and conscious communities can breed manipulation 25:30 — Theory vs. embodiment: intellectualising growth vs. living it 26:22 — Why the work between sessions matters more than the sessions themselves 28:00 — How to discern trustworthy people: feeling over labels 30:59 — Being okay with being the villain in someone's story 31:44 — Episode recap & closing thoughts 💫Elevate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi SEO-Optimised Tags emotional intelligence feminine energy masculine feminine energy balance women's empowerment healed woman feminine softness high value woman attract masculine men feminine vs masculine energy women's mindset personal development for women healing and growth divine feminine relationships and dating advice for women how to stop chasing men self-awareness women embodiment vs intellectualising spiritual discernment conscious relationships authenticity and character parenting with emotional intelligence women in business mindset boss babe era feminine magnetism inner healing women radical responsibility women's coaching podcast EQ for women

April 11, 202623 min

Nervous System Regulation: Why It's Trending & How to Use It To Take Back Control Of Your Life Now | Ep 300

Everyone's talking about nervous system regulation; but what does it actually mean, and why does it matter for your life, relationships, and business? In this episode, we break down the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, explore the subtle everyday triggers that throw you into fight-or-flight without you realising it, and share practical somatic tools to help you downregulate and upregulate on demand. Plus, we dive deep into how your closest relationships either regulate or dysregulate you — and why choosing the right people is the most powerful nervous system tool you have. Timestamps 0:56 — What is nervous system regulation and why is it trending? 1:29 — Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system explained 1:54 — Subtle triggers that dysregulate you (phone scrolling, loud noises, caffeine, clutter) 3:10 — Why waking up before your kids changes everything 5:16 — Extreme heat, cold therapy & how your cycle affects your nervous system 6:54 — Chaotic environments as a stressor (and why women feel it more) 9:10 — What it means to truly balance sympathetic & parasympathetic states 10:21 — Ignorance is NOT bliss: why awareness is the first step out of victim mode 11:23 — Downregulation tools: breathing, meditation, music, muscle relaxation 12:26 — Upregulation tools: cold showers, movement, journaling, identity statements 13:34 — Functional freeze: the high performer's hidden stress response 13:58 — Somatic tools & why shaking out tension actually works 15:32 — Co-regulation: using social connection to calm your nervous system 16:46 — How your relationships either regulate or dysregulate you 17:14 — Choosing your life partner is the most important nervous system decision you'll make 18:40 — Surrounding yourself with people who support your expansion 19:31 — Why people in your life resist your growth (and what to do about it) 21:07 — Soul expansion: the real reason we experience challenges 22:06 — Putting it all together: taking back control of your nervous system 22:58 — Living your life for YOU — not for others' approval 💫E levate & Embody Success With Me: ➡ ️ Ready to elevate in every area of your life? Join me inside the EQ Academy; a transformative space where you'll trade old patterns of control and overthinking for emotional regulation that fuels your leadership, strengthens your relationships, and expands your life! 🎓 EQ Academy: https://marciacolosi.com/the-eq-academy/ Hey Queen!! 👑 I'm so grateful that you're here! Let's stay connected 📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/marciacolosi 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciacolosi 🎙️ Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kjhWbxAhVmJFZX6lXHXkl 🎙️ Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-marcia-colosi-show/id1482923377 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marciacolosi SEO Tags nervous system regulation, sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, fight or flight response, rest and digest, somatic tools, downregulation techniques, upregulation strategies, functional freeze, co-regulation, emotional regulation, burnout prevention, chronic stress, mindset and nervous system, nervous system and relationships, emotional intelligence, toxic relationships and stress, personal development for women, high performance habits, morning routine for nervous system, soul expansion, self-awareness, identity work, women entrepreneurs, life coaching for women

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