The Art of Unlearning

Anna Li
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This podcast is for the woman who’s successful on paper… and quietly overwhelmed in private. We don’t do toxic positivity, “just manifest it,” or productivity cosplay. We talk about what actually drives your patterns—stress physiology, emotional avoidance, perfectionism, nervous system dysregulation, and identity shifts—and how to change your life from the inside out without nuking your ambition. Think: big-sister honesty, practical systems, and the kind of clarity that makes your next move obvious.

  1. 2h ago

    How To Winter-Proof Your Mind & Body (The Chinese Way)

    Every winter I used to feel tired, cold, and dry — until I started doing the Chinese winter wellness habits my mom nagged me about for years. These are the 8 Traditional Chinese Medicine practices I swear by at 31, plus the Western science that backs each one up.Since I started doing these, I've stopped getting sick every winter, and honestly they've helped more with the winter mental health than anything else I've tried.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro0:50 Chinese Habit 12:05 Chinese Habit 24:45 Chinese Habit 36:20 Chinese Habit 413:25 Chinese Habit 515:10 Chinese Habit 616:12 Chinese Habit 718:05 Chinese Habit 8🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ $10 off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound

  2. Sep 21

    How To Stay Ambitious Without Burning Out (10 Habits That Actually Work)

    For most of my 20s I believed hustle culture was the only way to succeed — burnout felt like the price you had to pay for a big career, a successful business, financial freedom. It's not. In this video I break down the 10 things that let me stay ambitious without sacrificing my mental and physical health: the mindset shift that took me years to unlearn, the early burnout warning signs I ignore at my own risk, how cycle syncing changed how I plan my work, the free system I use to run my business every week, and why protecting your rest is what actually makes ambition sustainable.This isn't about choosing between grinding and giving up — it's about building a life where ambition and wellbeing can coexist.If this resonated, let me know in the comments which of the 10 you're going to try. And if you want more on unlearning hustle culture and building a sustainable ambitious life, I send a free monthly newsletter called The Art of Unlearning — link below.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:43 the mindset shift you need to adopt first4:46 get your fundamentals right6:02 cycle syncing as a productivity hack7:44 pay attention to warning signs9:00 systemize your life11:14 replace your to do list with this13:23 focus and say no14:30 buy back your time16:33 non negotiable rest time18:26 find people who get it🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter: https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter → weekly founder OS template: https://app.notion.com/p/artofanna/weekly-founder-OS-3bb1601dc94280bbb6c9fda9f93c575d?source=copy_link 📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound

  3. Sep 18

    15 Books Every Woman Should Read In Her 20s

    These 15 books changed my life — not by making me more productive, but by changing how I think about money, time, my self-worth, and letting go of control. If you're a high achiever who's quietly exhausted from hustling, this is the reading list I wish someone had handed me sooner. I broke them into the areas they actually shifted for me: money & self-worth, time & high agency, how I think, and the spiritual/letting-go books that carried me through a career pivot and a sabbatical. Expect money mindset, nervous-system-friendly productivity, high agency, self-worth, and a lot of unlearning. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:25 Money & Self-worth 5:12 Time, Energy & High Agency 16:04 Spirituality & letting go🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound

  4. Jun 4

    The Period Routine That Ended My Cramps, Fatigue & Brain Fog

    I used to dread my period. Mark it in my calendar, pre-mourn the whole week. Cramps, brain fog, bloating, zero energy — I thought that's just what periods were. It's not. Here's my full pain-free period routine.Once I started actually supporting my body before and during my cycle, everything changed. Now my period is one of the more peaceful weeks of my month. In this video I'm walking you through the exact routine I follow — from what I eat, to how I move, to the nervous system and sleep habits that make the biggest difference. This is cycle syncing in practice, rooted in both TCM and modern hormone health. TIMESTAMPS00:00 – why I used to dread my period01:02 – the part nobody talks about02:08 – four things. every single month. no exceptions.02:10 – the one that changed everything first02:29 – what most women are missing before day 103:14 – the social habit that was quietly making it worse03:58 – the workout mistake I made for years05:02 – what I eat during my period06:00 – what's in my fridge right now (and why)07:35 – the two nutrients I refuse to skip09:20 – the thing that costs nothing and works every time11:29 – the $10 thing I've had since grade 1012:48 – the gym guilt trap 13:42 – the physical object that fixed my doomscrolling14:52 – what journaling during your period actually unlocks17:02 – the sleep numbers that surprised me18:52 – the reframe that changed how I see my cycle🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound pain free period, period routine, cycle syncing, luteal phase, period cramps, hormone health, traditional chinese medicine, menstrual health, PMS relief, period nutrition, women's wellness, nervous system regulation, period self care, sleep and hormones, cycle syncing food, protein for women, period mental health, warm water benefits, herbal tea for periods, high performing women health

  5. May 29

    9 Rules I Live By as a High Performing Woman

    Nobody tells you that becoming a high-performing woman comes with a very specific kind of loneliness — because the way you operate just doesn't make sense to most people. I've spent 10+ years in corporate, built a personal brand with 300K+ followers, and launched my own business as a solo-founder — all while refusing to sacrifice my health or personal life. In this video I'm sharing the exact 9 rules I live by as a high-performing woman — the ones that are a little unconventional, hyper-specific, and honestly kind of intense. From how I spend money, track my health, mix spirituality with business, and plan my rest like a work project — if you've always felt like your wiring is just built differently, I think you're going to deeply resonate with these.CHAPTERS00:00 – intro01:48 – what I do for fun 03:46 – the mental math I do before every purchase08:22 – why big to-do lists are working against you10:06 – work-life balance isn't real11:43 – a little woo-woo12:44 – how I think about spending $15:52 – yes, i'm obsessed with tracking19:28 – my body is a calendar app20:50 – how I lock in decisions🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound high-performing women, ambitious women, burnout prevention, cycle syncing, hormone health, female productivity, anti-hustle, high achiever burnout, creatine for women, cycle syncing productivity, menstrual cycle productivity, luteal phase, follicular phase, self-trust, decision making women, women in business, solopreneur women, holistic health women, women's wellness, life principles

  6. Apr 13

    9 Things I Do Every Luteal Phase to Be PMS-Free

    PMS isn't something you have to push through every month — it's a signal. And once you know how to read it, the two weeks before your period stop being something you dread and start being something you can actually work with. In this episode, Anna shares the 9 habits that transformed her luteal phase — from mood crashes, constipation, and low energy to stable hormones, lighter periods, and barely any cramps. After coming off the pill at 28 following a decade of flatlined hormones, it took her two years to figure out what her body actually needed. This is everything she wishes she'd had. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro0:30 The truth about periods0:58 Life after a decade on the pill2:35 Luteal phase tip 14:02 Luteal phase tip 25:12 Luteal phase tip 37:48 Luteal phase tip 48:28 Luteal phase tip 59:05 Luteal phase tip 610:28 Luteal phase tip 711:20 Luteal phase tip 812:17 Luteal phase tip 913:34 Free cycle syncing guide🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound

  7. Mar 20

    12 Chinese Girl Wellness Habits for Better Energy, Hormones & Digestion

    In this episode, I'm sharing 12 Chinese girl wellness habits I wish I'd started in my early twenties — covering food, hydration, warmth, movement, rest, and cycle support. These aren't complicated protocols or expensive routines. They're small, quiet shifts rooted in TCM principles that create the internal conditions for your body to actually regulate itself. CHAPTERS00:00 – My mom was right01:31 – The TCM reframe that changes everything02:33 – Habit #103:30 – Habit #206:00 – Habit #307:00 – Habit #408:15 – Habit #509:15 – Habit #611:29 – Habit #712:11 – Habit #813:33 – Habit #914:55 – Habit #1015:44 – Habit #1116:39 – Habit #1217:40 – Where to actually start 🫖 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound traditional Chinese medicine, TCM wellness, Chinese wellness habits, Chinese girl wellness routine, hormone health naturally, gut health tips, cycle syncing, warm water benefits, TCM for women, digestive health, menstrual cycle health, period pain relief, nervous system regulation, wellness habits for women, Chinese lifestyle habits, TCM digestion, hormonal imbalance natural remedies, cycle syncing nutrition, luteal phase support, menstrual phase rest, warm foods digestion, TCM sleep, qi energy, yin yang wellness, holistic women's health, anti-hustle wellness, going off the pill naturally, post-pill hormone recovery, gut health women, mindful eating digestion

  8. Mar 5

    How to Be Soft AND Ambitious (Without Burning Out)

    If you've ever felt torn between your soft girl era and your hustle mode — this episode is for you. I break down why high-performing women struggle to live in the in-between, and shares 10 practical systems for staying grounded while building something big. No more choosing between rest and results. You can have both — you just need the right structure to hold it all. Topics covered: nervous system regulation, cycle syncing, decision fatigue, time-blocking, setting boundaries, and what a "minimum viable day" actually looks like. Chapters 0:00 Intro1:05 My transition from girl boss to soft girl 2:06 10 tips to help you master the balance 2:13 system 13:49 system 2 6:23 system 3 7:32 system 4 8:00 system 5 9:11 system 6 10:05 system 7 11:15 system 8 12:23 system 9 13:46 system 10 15:26 the real cheat code to balance🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ start cycle syncing with herbal tea ritual kit: https://www.weareinnercode.com🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound

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This podcast is for the woman who’s successful on paper… and quietly overwhelmed in private. We don’t do toxic positivity, “just manifest it,” or productivity cosplay. We talk about what actually drives your patterns—stress physiology, emotional avoidance, perfectionism, nervous system dysregulation, and identity shifts—and how to change your life from the inside out without nuking your ambition. Think: big-sister honesty, practical systems, and the kind of clarity that makes your next move obvious.

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  • Creator
    Anna Li
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anna Li
  • Show Website
    The Art of Unlearning