Women When Fueled

Lex Butler

"Women When Fueled" is a light-hearted yet empowering podcast where your host, Lex Butler, guides women through conversations of self-discovery and growth, exploring wellness from the inside out. Join Lex and her guests as they share relatable stories, practical tips, and insightful discussions to fuel your mind, body, and spirit.

  1. WF ep. 21 | Habit One: Be Proactive — Breaking Free from the Social Mirror & Choosing Your Response

    08/22/2025

    WF ep. 21 | Habit One: Be Proactive — Breaking Free from the Social Mirror & Choosing Your Response

    WF ep. 21 | Habit One: Be Proactive — Breaking Free from the Social Mirror & Choosing Your Response This episode explores Habit One: Be Proactive from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We’ll talk about reclaiming the pause between stimulus and response, letting go of old identities shaped by the “social mirror,” and stepping into your own truth. Expect a mix of storytelling, reflection, and practical tools to help you: Recognize when you’re reacting vs. respondingRelease beliefs that aren’t truly yoursFind freedom in self-awarenessBegin living from your values instead of old programmingYou are not your past, your pain, or your programming. You are your choices — and you get to choose again.

    30 min
  2. WF ep. 20 | Burnout, Rest, & Protecting the Goose | The 7 Habits Intro Reflections

    08/14/2025

    WF ep. 20 | Burnout, Rest, & Protecting the Goose | The 7 Habits Intro Reflections

    WF ep. 20 | Burnout, Rest, & Protecting the Goose | The 7 Habits Intro Reflections What if burnout wasn’t failure—but feedback? In this Women When Fueled episode, I’m sharing my in-the-trenches reflections as we close out the introduction to Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We talk about: The P/PC Balance and why rest is non-negotiableTreating everyone in your life like a volunteerMoving from learning concepts to embodying themMy personal burnout story and the LB Method I created to protect my energyIf you’ve ever pushed through at your own expense, this is your reminder to protect the goose, not just chase the golden eggs. Learn more about the LB Method → https://itslexbutler.com/pages/the-lb-method

    37 min
  3. WF ep. 19 | Why Your Habits Aren’t Sticking: The Role of Desire, Maturity & Soul-Aligned Change

    08/06/2025

    WF ep. 19 | Why Your Habits Aren’t Sticking: The Role of Desire, Maturity & Soul-Aligned Change

    Why Your Habits Aren’t Sticking: The Role of Desire, Maturity & Soul-Aligned Change Drawing from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and her personal experiences with misalignment, collapse, and healing, Lex unpacks why knowledge and skill alone are never enough—and what it takes to build a sustainable life you actually want. You’ll explore: Why high-performing women still burn outThe real difference between independence and interdependenceHow to tell if your habits are built on performance or purposeWhy your nervous system might be trying to tell you somethingWhether you’re navigating grief, transition, or a gut-level craving for change—this episode is for you. Visit itslexbutler.com or follow @itslexbutler on Instagram to stay connected.

    34 min
  4. WF ep. 18 | Living Character-First & Surfing Gravity—Building Self-Trust and Honoring the Resistance

    07/30/2025

    WF ep. 18 | Living Character-First & Surfing Gravity—Building Self-Trust and Honoring the Resistance

    Living Character-First & Surfing Gravity—Building Self-Trust and Honoring the Resistance What if you already had the power? In this powerful second episode of Women When Fueled, we continue reflecting on concepts from the introduction of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—and dive deep into what it means to live character-first, trust the unfolding, and evolve with reverence instead of resistance. From my personal breakdown-to-breakthrough journey to the rocket-launch metaphor that reshaped how I see change, this episode is for the woman who’s tired of proving—and ready to become. You’ll learn: What “habit gravity” actually feels like in real lifeHow to keep promises to yourself without the guilt spiralWhy coming back down isn’t failure—it’s fuel for the next missionThis is slow growth with soul. And I’m so glad you’re here for it.

    28 min
  5. WF ep. 17 | Why Inner Work Must Come First: Redefining Effectiveness from the Inside Out

    07/22/2025

    WF ep. 17 | Why Inner Work Must Come First: Redefining Effectiveness from the Inside Out

    Why Inner Work Must Come First: Redefining Effectiveness from the Inside Out Welcome to Women When Fueled: The Book Reflection Series — where personal growth meets real-life storytelling. In Part 1, I share why I’m reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for the third time, and why teaching it alongside you is the key to deeper embodiment. We reflect on: The Einstein quote that shifted my perspectiveThe difference between performance and alignmentMy “knives-down” season that exposed the truth behind burnoutHow true effectiveness begins inside—with values, identity, and integrityWhether you’re here for the book, the breakthroughs, or the permission to slow down and reconnect—you’re in the right place. ✨ Subscribe and join the reflection at itslexbutler.com

    32 min
  6. WF ep. 16 | When the Tools Are Meant for Now: Healing Through the Hard Seasons

    06/18/2025

    WF ep. 16 | When the Tools Are Meant for Now: Healing Through the Hard Seasons

    This isn’t just another story about pregnancy. It’s a reflection on what it means to meet familiar struggles with deeper wisdom. In this solo episode, I open up—mess and all—about the mental and emotional layers of navigating my third pregnancy. From the heaviness of depression creeping in, to the weight of expectations I placed on myself as a wellness coach and mama, this episode is a compassionate call-in to anyone who’s been here before… or is heading there now. I share: What it looks like to break toxic independence cyclesHow asking for help is part of the healingWhy your systems should serve your freedomAnd how resilience really means choosing recovery tools again and againIf you’re in a messy middle season—this one’s for you. 🎙️ More at itslexbutler.com or follow along @womenwhenfueled and @itslexbutler for more real-time content.

    44 min
  7. WF ep. 15 | Bridget Millsap on Trying New Things, Setting Boundaries, and Redefining Identity

    06/11/2025

    WF ep. 15 | Bridget Millsap on Trying New Things, Setting Boundaries, and Redefining Identity

    This week on Women When Fueled, Bridget Millsap joins us for a raw and relatable conversation on courage, discomfort, and the sacred messiness of becoming. From quitting ballet at 14 and navigating identity loss, to learning to mountain bike as an adult and speaking up in new relationships—Bridget shares what it means to keep showing up, even when it’s awkward, scary, or uncertain. We explore: Why being new is a skill—and how to build itThe difference between self-motivation and perfectionismTools for communicating your boundaries (and honoring others’)The mental health journey from high-functioning anxiety to embodied self-awarenessHow to find joy outside of achievementThis conversation is a permission slip for anyone in a season of change, discomfort, or rediscovery. You are allowed to not know. You’re allowed to begin again.

    1h 48m
  8. WF ep. 14 | Mental Splinters, Sneaky Stressors, and the Truth About Coming Back to Yourself

    05/28/2025

    WF ep. 14 | Mental Splinters, Sneaky Stressors, and the Truth About Coming Back to Yourself

    Ever feel like something is “off” but can’t quite name it? In this raw and honest solo episode, I share the powerful concept of mental splinters—small but persistent stressors that slowly drain your energy and clarity without you realizing it. I open up about: The real reason I stepped away from the podcast (spoiler: I’m 11 weeks pregnant + had an E. coli infection) How ignoring our body’s signals can cause deeper burnout The importance of healing your “splinters” to make space for your true self to return A gentle invitation to start paying attention and take inspired action This episode is about more than just health—it’s about reclaiming energy, presence, and power in your daily life. It’s for every woman trying to juggle it all while longing to reconnect with the version of herself that feels most true.

    30 min
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"Women When Fueled" is a light-hearted yet empowering podcast where your host, Lex Butler, guides women through conversations of self-discovery and growth, exploring wellness from the inside out. Join Lex and her guests as they share relatable stories, practical tips, and insightful discussions to fuel your mind, body, and spirit.

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    Lex Butler
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