Space and Grace Podcast – Abundant Business Without Burnout

Michal McCracken | Business and Money Coach for Women Entrepreneurs
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The Space and Grace Podcast is for intuitive, ambitious women who want to grow an abundant business without burning out, shutting down, or constantly pushing themselves past capacity. Hosted by Michal McCracken, a business and money coach specialising in nervous system regulation and subconscious money patterns, the podcast explores how to create sustainable income from a calm, regulated place, instead of hustle and pressure. Episodes blend practical business strategy with nervous-system-based and hypnosis-informed money coaching, self-leadership, and grounded spirituality. You’ll learn how to feel safe earning more, regulate the patterns that drive overworking or inconsistency, and build a life and business that feels like freedom. Expect honest conversations about money, capacity, confidence, identity, and growth, along with practical tools for time freedom, intentional planning, and embodied leadership.

  1. 5D AGO

    Self-Leadership, Stress Capacity, and Returning to Your Body - with Courtney Townley

    Midlife doesn’t break you. It exposes what isn’t sustainable anymore. Courtney Townley and I talk about the truth behind midlife health, rebuilding capacity, and changing your wellbeing without overwhelm.   Most women in midlife already know what they should do for their health. The real issue is capacity. The gap between intention and what your nervous system, time, and stress load can actually handle. In this conversation, health and self-leadership expert Courtney Townley breaks down what actually creates lasting change, why we default to outsourcing our health, and what it looks like to build strength, energy, and confidence from the inside out. We explore:  • why midlife women get overwhelmed by information but struggle with consistency  • the difference between outsourcing health vs. learning to “insource” your own wisdom  • why behaviour change is easier when you simplify instead of overcomplicate it  • the basic non-negotiables that improve health for every human   • how to identify unnecessary stress vs. the stress that actually expands your life     Health is less about the perfect protocol and more about learning self-leadership, boundaries, and simple practices that work in real life. This episode is for the woman who is navigating midlife changes, fatigue, perimenopause, busy schedules, and wants a grounded approach to health that respects the realities of her life.   Click here to buy Courtney’s book “The Consistency Code”  And click here to grab your free resources that accompany the book    If this episode brought up how hard it can be to keep up with everything you’re carrying, those patterns don’t just show up in your health. They show up in business, decision-making, and how you earn. Rewired to Rich is where we look at the practical side of capacity and nervous system stress so you can make and hold more money without pushing so hard. If you want support simplifying the way you work, reducing the pressure on your body and mind, and increasing your wealth, let’s talk.   Click here to book a call   Click here to join The Wayfinder Series Monthly micro-masterclasses for the ones who’ve “done the work” and still feel stuck.  Tactical wisdom Strategy that landsResults that hold

    46 min

  2. FEB 8

    From Overlooked to In-Demand: Clear Messaging That Builds Authority – with Christine Blosdale

    If your marketing feels exhausting and people still don’t understand what you do, the issue isn’t your skill — it’s your foundation.   Many smart, capable entrepreneurs struggle to be seen as the go-to authority. not because they lack expertise, but because their message is unclear or misaligned. In this episode of the Space and Grace Podcast, Michal McCracken is joined by Christine Blosdale, the Expert Authority Coach and five-time number-one bestselling author, to unpack what actually builds trust and visibility without burnout. Christine shares: Why selling what you think people need often backfiresHow unclear foundations weaken marketing, and Why desperation energy quietly repels clients.   Together, they explore imposter syndrome, overcomplicated offers, and what it really takes to communicate your value with clarity and confidence. This episode is for coaches and service-based business owners who want to be seen, trusted, and chosen, without pushing harder or burning out.     Click here to Book Your FREE Expert Authority Quiz and Call  This high-value, personalized session is designed to help you: • Identify Your Expert Authority Score • Strengthen Your Brand Presence • Get Clear on Your Next Visibility Moves • Step Confidently Into Your Expert Identity     If this conversation landed because you can feel the gap between how capable you are and how clearly your work is landing, that disconnect doesn’t just affect visibility, it affects income, capacity, and confidence. In Rewired to Rich, we look at the nervous system and decision-making patterns that keep smart women over-explaining, under-earning, or pushing to be seen in ways that don’t feel sustainable. When your system feels steady, your messaging simplifies and authority becomes natural, not forced. If you want to explore whether Rewired to Rich is the right next step for you, let’s talk. Click here to book a call to see if it’s a fit   Click here to join The Wayfinder Series Monthly micro-masterclasses for the ones who’ve “done the work” and still feel stuck.  Tactical wisdom Strategy that landsResults that hold

    38 min

  3. FEB 1

    Scaling with Systems, Support, and Safety - with Brandi Cox

    If your days are full but your energy is drained, this episode will help you see why staying busy might be costing you more than you think.   Many solopreneurs feel stretched thin because they're carrying too much of their business alone. In this episode of the Space and Grace Podcast, host Michal McCracken is joined by Brandi Cox, a disabled veteran and entrepreneur who helps business owners scale with ease by stepping out of the tech and admin grind. Brandi explains what it really means to “clone yourself” as a solopreneur — not by working harder, but by building systems, automations, and support that free you to focus on revenue-generating and creative work. Together, they explore why letting go often feels unsafe, how control can become a stress response, and why feeling supported is what actually allows business owners to step fully into their CEO role. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why doing everything yourself quietly pulls you out of the CEO roleHow busywork often becomes a form of productive procrastinationWhat tasks to automate, delegate, or outsource firstWhy feeling safe is a prerequisite for letting go of controlHow outsourcing can increase income, not expenseWhat happens when your only remaining job is to do the work you say you’re here to do  Click here to download Brandi’s ebook "You're the Visionary, Not the VA"  If this conversation highlighted how much energy you’re spending holding everything together, in your business, your systems, or your income, that’s often not a strategy problem. It’s a capacity and safety issue. Rewired to Rich is a private coaching experience designed to help you build the internal steadiness to make and hold money without pressure, panic, or constant overworking. If you want to explore whether this support is your next best step, click here to book a call

    23 min

  4. JAN 25

    You Don’t Need More Strategy, You Need a Body That Can Hold More

    Most women aren’t stuck because they lack discipline or strategy. They’re stuck because their body has hit its limit. This week on the Space and Grace Podcast, we’re looking at the deeper truth behind burnout, overwhelm, procrastination, and the constant pattern of “I know what to do but I’m not doing it.” Michal McCracken will show you what’s actually happening under the surface when your business growth slows down or stalls. Inside, we explore:  • why doing more eventually stops working  • the biology of capacity, safety, and success  • how your nervous system quietly pumps the brakes when expansion feels unsafe  • the symptoms of a capacity ceiling: over-functioning, shutdown, confusion, and self-sabotage  • a simple step-by-step way to expand what your body can hold without pushing, forcing, or crashing   If you’re exhausted from trying harder and ready to grow from internal safety instead of survival mode, this episode will help you see what needs to shift and why your body often knows before your mind does. In Rewired to Rich, we work directly with the nervous system patterns that keep income tied to effort. We look at the parts of you that never felt safe to receive and we gently rewire that story. When your system feels regulated, money becomes steady instead of stressful. Click here to book a call with Michal to explore if it’s a fit.

    16 min

  5. JAN 18

    Why Decluttering Feels Impossible - And What Actually Works – with Dorota Kuldo

    Decluttering isn’t a motivation problem. It’s a nervous system process. If your space feels overwhelming or stuck, your body might be trying to protect you.   Most decluttering advice tells you to get rid of more things and try harder. But for many women, it’s not the stuff that’s the problem. It’s the nervous system response underneath it. In this episode of the Space and Grace Podcast, I’m talking with decluttering mentor Dorota Kuldo about why traditional approaches don’t work for women who have been stuck for years, and how your body and brain quietly shut down your motivation, energy, and decision-making. We explore:  • why masculine, high-pressure decluttering methods trigger shut-down and shame  • how the nervous system protects us from change, even when we want it  • what’s really happening when you freeze, procrastinate, or feel overwhelmed by clutter  • why motivation fades fast and what to do instead  • how to start with the “easy” things so your capacity expands over time  • the gentle approach for letting go of sentimental items without forcing or guilt This conversation goes deeper than stuff. It’s about the emotional load, the nervous system response, and rebuilding your capacity to make decisions from safety instead of survival mode. If you’ve ever looked at a cupboard, a wardrobe, or a room and felt your whole body say “too much,” this episode will help you understand why.   Click here to download Dorota’s guide “Three Simple Moves That Actually Get You to Start Clearing the Mess — Even If You’ve Been Stuck for Years”         •        Discover the 3 simple steps that make decluttering finally feel doable, not overwhelming.         •        Learn how to get started without needing a “full weekend” or endless motivation.         •        Build momentum quickly — even if you’ve tried and failed before.   In Michal’s Rewired to Rich program, we work directly with the nervous system patterns that keep income tied to effort. We look at the parts of you that never felt safe to receive and we gently rewire that story.  When your system feels regulated, money becomes steady instead of stressful. Click here to book a call to explore if it’s a fit.    Click here to join The Wayfinder Series Monthly micro-masterclasses for the ones who’ve “done the work” and still feel stuck.  Tactical wisdom Strategy that landsResults that hold

    36 min

  6. JAN 11

    Strategic Rest for High-Achieving Leaders - Dr Erin Wilson

    Most high performers are tired, but keep pushing through. Strategic rest is not a break from leadership. It is what makes leadership sustainable.   This week Michal McCracken talks with Dr Erin Wilson, CEO of Design Ideal Consulting and co-author of Strategic Rest in Leadership. Erin shares how a stress-induced seizure exposed the cost of running on urgency and why leaders need rest as a core strategy, not as a reward. They unpack:  • why leaders are performing well but exhausted on the inside  • how to build space to think instead of react  • boundaries around energy instead of your calendar  • the NAP Framework: nurture, assess, prioritize You will hear simple shifts that support clarity and protect your peace: shorter meetings, micro pauses, and a different way of approaching pressure. This conversation is practical and relevant for women who lead teams, businesses, or demanding lives. Click here to download Dr Erin’s Relationship Intelligence Checklist for Leaders    Relationship Intelligence Checklist for Leaders    -Strengthen trust and collaboration within your team -Improve communication and workplace relationships -Enhance your leadership impact through deeper connections   If this episode landed because your body is signaling that you are running too fast or holding too much, those patterns show up in leadership, decision-making, and the way you earn. In Rewired to Rich, we look at the nervous system and capacity patterns that fuel urgency and exhaustion. When your system feels safe, leadership becomes clear and money becomes steady instead of stressful. If you want support shifting out of the cycle of overwork and into grounded leadership and growth, let’s talk. Click here to Book a call to explore if it is a fit   Click here to join The Wayfinder Series Monthly micro-masterclasses for the ones who’ve “done the work” and still feel stuck.  Tactical wisdom Strategy that landsResults that hold

    41 min

  7. JAN 1

    You Are a Swimmer: Overcoming Fear & Building Courage - with Cori Myka

    In this episode, we unpack how learning to swim as an adult can shift how you lead your business, relate in partnerships, and rebuild trust in your body, one choice at a time. Michal McCracken dives into the deeper layers of transformation with Cori Myka, founder of Calm Within Adult Swim.  Cori helps adults overcome their fear of water, not just through physical technique, but through nervous system-aware coaching, identity reclamation, and somatic mindset shifts that ripple into every area of life. Together, they explore why so many adults carry hidden trauma or resistance around swimming (even when they live near water), and how learning to swim later in life becomes a surprising metaphor for building a business, reclaiming agency, and practicing courage on purpose.  From re-parenting our inner fears to honouring each person’s nervous system blueprint, Cori’s insights blend psychology, physiology, and embodied confidence in a way that speaks far beyond the pool.   In this episode, you’ll hear: Why “calling yourself a swimmer” is a radical act of self-trustThe connection between water, nervous system regulation, and emotional reintegrationHow early life experiences shape our relationship with risk, safety, and growthWhy small, consistent actions build long-term resilience (in water and in business)Real-world parallels between adult swim lessons and entrepreneurial courageWhether you’re terrified of the deep end or just need a reminder that identity is something you build, this conversation will leave you rethinking what’s possible -  in water, and in life.   Get your free copy of The Swimming Roadmap—a simple, step-by-step guide to help adults build confidence, safety, and ease in the water. Inside, you’ll learn the core skills to focus on first, common mistakes to avoid, and receive a bonus mini water-safety video training. Perfect for beginners or anyone returning to swimming after years away. Click here to download     And if this episode hit something tender, if fear, avoidance, or shutdown shows up in your body when it’s time to lead, launch, or take up space, it’s likely showing up around money too. In Rewired to Rich, we look at the nervous system patterns that keep your income stuck on “hard mode” and teach you how to shift them for good.  When your system feels safe, money becomes steady instead of stressful. Click here to book a call with Michal to explore if it’s a fit  Click here to join The Wayfinder Series Monthly micro-masterclasses for the ones who’ve “done the work” and still feel stuck.  Tactical wisdom Strategy that landsResults that hold

    35 min

  8. 12/21/2025

    Listen, Regulate, and Lead with Nervous System Wisdom – with Rachel Posner

    What if the real reason you’re stuck isn’t strategy, but dysregulation? This episode unpacks how to stop bulldozing your body and start listening to your inner cues, so your business feels better and works better. In this episode of Space and Grace, Michal McCracken sits down with yoga therapist and mindfulness coach Rachel Posner to explore the powerful intersection of nervous system regulation and entrepreneurship. Rachel unpacks how yoga therapy goes beyond movement to become a deep framework for internal dialogue between the mind and body. Together, they discuss how dysregulation (even from “good” things like growth) can derail your ability to show up clearly , and how tuning into your nervous system can help you build resilience, take aligned action, and actually enjoy the process of scaling.   Inside this episode: How to recognize when your nervous system is out of its window of tolerancePractical tools to bring your body back into regulation (based on your personal patterns)The role of avoidance behaviors (like “productive procrastination”) in emotional overloadA powerful reframing of “bullying” ourselves into visibility, success, or strategyHow to use curiosity and self-compassion to build a business that feels safe to your systemWhether you're feeling frozen, frazzled, or just fatigued from trying to do business the “right” way,  this conversation will help you come home to yourself and move from burnout to embodied clarity.   Click here to book a free connection call with Rachel to explore how she can help you  If avoidance or shutdown shows up in your business, it’s likely showing up around money too. In Rewired to Rich, we work with the nervous system patterns that keep income tied to effort. When your system feels regulated, money becomes steady instead of stressful. Click here to book a call with Michal to explore if it’s a fit Click here to join The Wayfinder Series Monthly micro-masterclasses for the ones who’ve “done the work” and still feel stuck.  Tactical wisdom Strategy that landsResults that hold

    36 min
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The Space and Grace Podcast is for intuitive, ambitious women who want to grow an abundant business without burning out, shutting down, or constantly pushing themselves past capacity. Hosted by Michal McCracken, a business and money coach specialising in nervous system regulation and subconscious money patterns, the podcast explores how to create sustainable income from a calm, regulated place, instead of hustle and pressure. Episodes blend practical business strategy with nervous-system-based and hypnosis-informed money coaching, self-leadership, and grounded spirituality. You’ll learn how to feel safe earning more, regulate the patterns that drive overworking or inconsistency, and build a life and business that feels like freedom. Expect honest conversations about money, capacity, confidence, identity, and growth, along with practical tools for time freedom, intentional planning, and embodied leadership.

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