The Honest Work | For Honest Women Ready To Calm Their Nervous System + Stop Living In Fear

Lisa Covert | The Honest Work Creator, Author and Podcast Host
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The Honest Work is a podcast for women who want to stop being run by their triggers and start seeing their lives more clearly. Hosted by Lisa Covert, this show is about looking honestly at everyday situations — the ones that spark anxiety, defensiveness, resentment, shame, or shutdown — and exploring how a shift in perception can change everything. Around here, we talk about:  🗸 why certain things hit so hard 🗸 how old thoughts and patterns shape our reactions 🗸 what it looks like to respond instead of react 🗸 parenting, relationships, faith, and life without living on edge 🗸 and how truth calms the nervous system in ways forcing, fixing, or numbing never could Lisa shares real-life moments — how she used to handle them, what they used to trigger, and how learning to look deeper removed the “button” altogether. This isn’t about becoming fearless or perfect.It’s about understanding yourself well enough that fear stops running the show. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. If you’re ready to see things differently — and feel the freedom that comes with it — welcome to The Honest Work.

  1. 1D AGO

    60 | Why Uncertainty Triggers Anxiety — and How Telling the Truth Brings Peace

    Send me a text Here you are again — doing something hard, something uncertain, something you don’t know the outcome of. In this first episode of The Honest Work, we talk about what really happens when you’re standing in the unknown — when confidence feels fake, motivation is gone, and your nervous system is on edge. This isn’t about pushing through, fixing yourself, or pretending you’re fine. It’s about telling the truth. We explore why uncertainty feels so unsafe, how chasing certainty and approval actually creates separation from yourself, and why anxiety, burnout, and panic don’t come out of nowhere. They build quietly — like an iceberg under the surface — when we ignore what’s true. This episode is for you if: You feel like you’re “back here again”You’re tired of performing confidenceYou want peace more than controlYou’re ready to stop living from fear and start living from truthYou don’t need all the answers.  You don’t need a perfect plan.  You just need honesty — one moment at a time. Truth doesn’t punish.  Truth regulates.  And maybe the truth really will set you free. 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert

    22 min

  2. 11/21/2025

    59 | 3 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Peaceful Yet (And None of Them Are Your Fault)

    Send me a text If your house feels loud, tense, or constantly on edge… it’s not because you’re doing everything wrong. It’s because you’ve been carrying the entire emotional atmosphere without realizing it. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the three REAL reasons your home isn’t peaceful yet — and why none of them are your fault. This isn’t about being a perfect mom. It’s about understanding your nervous system, your leadership energy, and the truth that peace isn’t inherited… it’s created. When you’re cracked open, everything feels uncertain. But doubt is exhausting. You don’t need motivation — you need direction. And this podcast is going to be that direction. 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert

    13 min

  3. 11/21/2025

    58 | Feeling Behind All the Time? Why Your Nervous System Is Begging You to Slow Down

    Send me a text Episode 59 — Feeling Behind All the Time? Why Your Nervous System Is Begging You to Slow Down If you’ve been living in that constant hum of overwhelm, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the quiet moment that cracked something open for me — not a crisis, not a meltdown… just a simple pause in a Target parking lot that helped me finally hear what my body had been whispering for months. This is where the Peaceful Mom Project really begins. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ why “feeling behind” is actually a nervous system signal ✨ how mothers override themselves without even noticing ✨ the tiny moment that shifted everything for me ✨ why slowing down isn’t lazy — it’s regulation ✨ what peace actually feels like (and why it isn’t earned) If you’re tired of being the woman who holds everything but herself, you’re in the right place. This space is your reminder that you don’t have to fix your entire life today — you just need one honest pause where you stop abandoning yourself. Welcome to the Peaceful Mom Project. You’re home. 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert

    12 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    57 | What’s Yours to Carry (and What Isn’t): How to Stop Absorbing Everyone’s Emotions and Find Peace Again

    Send me a text If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying everyone’s emotions — your spouse’s stress, your kids’ moods, your friends’ disappointments — this episode will hit home. Lisa shares a deeply honest look at what happens when we try to fix, manage, or hold other people’s peace instead of protecting our own. Inspired by Melody Beattie’s Codependent No More, this conversation will help you: Recognize emotional patterns that leave you drained and resentfulUnderstand Lisa’s “Three Buckets” concept (Mine, Theirs, God’s) and how it brings instant clarityLearn how to release emotional responsibility without guiltDiscover why letting go isn’t giving up — it’s giving space for grace💧 “God’s not asking you to play Savior. He’s asking you to steward peace.” If you’re ready to stop carrying what isn’t yours and finally breathe again, join The Relationship Reset Bootcamp at lisacovert.com/bootcamp . ⚡ Early-bird registration (50% off) is open through Sunday, November 23 at midnight. The Bootcamp officially launches Monday, November 24 — so grab your spot now and start creating peace that lasts. 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert

    21 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    56 | How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding: The Relationship Reset You’ve Been Needing

    Send me a text Ever catch yourself saying, “Why did I react like that… again?” In this episode of The Empower Work Podcast, I share the truth about emotional responsibility—how to break the reactive patterns that keep you stuck and start building real peace from the inside out. You’ll learn why reactivity happens, how to calm it in real time, and what it means to create safety within yourself even when life feels messy. This is your reminder that peace doesn’t come from control—it comes from truth, trust, and a little faith. 🌿 Ready to take the next step? Join The Relationship Reset Bootcamp—three short, powerful days to help you stay connected without losing yourself. → lisacovert.com/bootcamp The Empower Work Podcast — for women breaking the cycles of reactivity through truth, trust, and a little faith. 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert

    21 min

  6. 10/24/2025

    55 | Prepare to Fly: How to Know When It’s Time to Rise and Trust Your Wings

    Send me a text You’ve been waiting for the “right time” to change — but what if this is it? In this episode, we unpack what it really means to prepare to fly: leaving the comfort of invisibility, letting go of control, and trusting your wings before they open. If you’ve felt restless lately — like your soul knows there’s more, but fear keeps you grounded — this conversation will speak straight to your heart. We’ll talk about how fear disguises itself as readiness, what real preparation looks like, and why you’re not starting over — you’re rising up. This is your reminder that your wings aren’t something you have to earn. They’ve been waiting for you all along.  👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert

    14 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    54 | Boundaries vs. Walls: How to Protect Your Peace Without Isolating Yourself

    Send me a text You’ve built walls thinking they were boundaries — but deep down, you know they’re keeping you lonely, not safe. In this episode of Overwhelmed to Empowered, we talk about the real difference between boundaries and walls, and why protecting your peace doesn’t mean isolating yourself. If you’ve been saying “I’m fine” while secretly running on fumes, this episode is for you.  You’ll learn how to spot emotional walls, how to create boundaries that restore peace (not guilt), and how to finally protect your energy without losing your heart.  Let’s stop confusing distance for healing — and start creating boundaries that feel freeing, not fearful.   #momlifebalance #momboundaries #overwhelmedmomhelp #stoppeoplepleasing #momselfcare #howtostopyellingatmykids #momburnout #timeforthemselves 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert

    15 min

  8. 10/17/2025

    53 | When Feeling Invisible Feels Safer Than Being Seen - Why Stepping Out of Hiding Triggers Fear

    Send me a text You learned to disappear to stay safe—but now that safety feels like a cage. Here’s why being seen feels dangerous, and how to start trusting yourself again.  Have you ever noticed how invisibility can start to feel…comfortable? You tell yourself you’re just “keeping the peace,” but deep down, you know you’re hiding. You shrink in conversations, you second-guess your words, you do everything “right” but still feel unseen—and stepping out of that role feels terrifying. In this episode of Overwhelmed to Empowered, Lisa unpacks why your nervous system confuses visibility with danger and how to gently retrain your body and soul to feel safe being seen again. You’ll learn: 🌙 Why hiding once kept you safe—and why it’s not helping anymore💛 The connection between invisibility, people-pleasing, and self-protection🌿 How to begin showing up as your true self without panic or guilt🕊 A short grounding practice to calm your body when visibility feels like threatIf you’ve been living in the background, this episode is your permission slip to take one small step forward.  You were never meant to disappear—you were meant to shine in peace, not in performance. If this resonates, download the 3-Day Inner Healing Bootcamp (free for a limited time). It’s your first step from awareness to awakening—learning to see yourself the way God always has. 👉 LisaCovert.com/bootcamp 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert

    16 min
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The Honest Work is a podcast for women who want to stop being run by their triggers and start seeing their lives more clearly. Hosted by Lisa Covert, this show is about looking honestly at everyday situations — the ones that spark anxiety, defensiveness, resentment, shame, or shutdown — and exploring how a shift in perception can change everything. Around here, we talk about:  🗸 why certain things hit so hard 🗸 how old thoughts and patterns shape our reactions 🗸 what it looks like to respond instead of react 🗸 parenting, relationships, faith, and life without living on edge 🗸 and how truth calms the nervous system in ways forcing, fixing, or numbing never could Lisa shares real-life moments — how she used to handle them, what they used to trigger, and how learning to look deeper removed the “button” altogether. This isn’t about becoming fearless or perfect.It’s about understanding yourself well enough that fear stops running the show. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. If you’re ready to see things differently — and feel the freedom that comes with it — welcome to The Honest Work.

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