Chief of Self

Mady Maio
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Chief of Self is a 30-minute weekly pep talk, therapy session, and “you’ve gotta try this” list rolled into one. Hosted by Mady Maio, we dive into mindset, self-growth, lifestyle hacks, and the messy, beautiful chaos of adulting in your 30s...without the burnout. Think of it as your best friend’s voice note: honest, funny, and full of tips to help you grow, glow, and actually enjoy life.

  1. 3D AGO

    simple tweaks that can change your day

    In this episode, I share the small but powerful tweaks I’ve been making to my morning and night routines that have created a huge shift in how I feel. From hydration and hormones to sleep and nervous system regulation, I’m walking you through the micro-habits that are helping me feel more grounded, energized, and radiant from the inside out. ✨ In this episode: The morning routine tweaks that actually boosted my energy and digestionWhy I’m drinking bone broth before caffeine (and limiting matcha)The supplements and hormone support I’m experimenting withIf you’re trying to feel better in your body, build routines that actually stick, or create more calm and radiance in your daily life, this one’s for you. All products mentioned can be found here. 🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self. STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: ⁠Instagram⁠TikTok⁠YouTube⁠

    32 min

  2. FEB 10

    things I no longer pretend to enjoy

    In this episode, I dive into an unhinged, yet very honest list of things I’m officially done pretending to enjoy. From wellness trends and productivity habits to fashion, food, and modern communication norms, this is your permission slip to stop liking things just because everyone else does. ✨ In this episode: Why I’ll never do a cold plunge (and why that’s okay)The peace that comes from zero phone notificationsMy beef with hard pants, protein bars, and overtracking health dataIf you’ve ever caught yourself pretending to like something just to keep up, this episode is your sign to let it go. 🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self. STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠YouTube⁠

    19 min

  3. FEB 3

    the advice I always give brides

    In this episode, I talk about the advice I always end up giving brides: not about seating charts or timelines, but about how to actually feel on your wedding day. This is more of a mindset conversation around pressure, emotions, and how to stay present when everything feels big and fast and overwhelming. ✨ In this episode: A realization that completely changed how I thought about my weddingThe part of weddings that no one really prepares you for emotionallyWhat actually helps you stay present when the day is flying byIf you’re engaged, have a wedding coming up, or just feel like you’re heading into a really meaningful moment and don’t want to blink and miss it, this one’s for you. 🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast about mindset, growth, and figuring things out as you go. STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: InstagramTikTokYouTube

    16 min

  4. JAN 27

    the secret to loving your body at any size

    In this episode, I’m finally talking about something I’ve been circling for a long time: what it’s really taken for me to start loving my body...at any size. This is a deeply personal conversation about food, identity, self-trust, and the quiet shifts that changed how I relate to my body and myself. ✨ In this episode: A chapter of my body journey I’ve been nervous to shareHow my relationship with food and my body has evolved over timeThe role of self-trust, identity, and internal validation If you’ve ever felt caught between wanting to feel good in your body and feeling pressure to change it, this episode is for you. 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday on Chief of Self : my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy, honest process of becoming your highest self. STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠YouTube⁠

    23 min

  5. JAN 20

    why can't you relax on vacation?

    In this episode, I’m sharing my mindful travel playbook: the exact tools I use to stay grounded, present, and regulated on trips, even when routines change, alcohol is involved, or there’s pressure to “make the most of it.” ✨ In this episode: Why trips can feel so dysregulating (and how to prevent it)The one question to ask before every tripMental rehearsal as a tool for staying embodied while travelingWhy travel shouldn’t require “recovery time” when you get homeIf you’ve ever come back from a trip feeling depleted, anxious, or like you need another vacation, this episode will help you travel in a way that feels intentional and actually enjoyable. 🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self , my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self. STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

    24 min

  6. JAN 13

    how to bring awe back into your life (even when nothing “big” is happening)

    In this episode, I dive into why awe is my word for 2026 and how reconnecting with that sensation helped me remember what it actually feels like to feel good in my body, my mind, and my life. This episode is about choosing aliveness over autopilot and learning how to see the magic that’s already here. ✨ In this episode: Why awe feels deeper than happiness and why I’m prioritizing it this yearSimple rituals to invite more awe into your everyday life How to stop reserving awe for milestones and start finding it nowIf you’ve been feeling disconnected, rushed, or like you forgot what “feeling good” even feels like, this episode is an invitation to slow down & open your eyes. 🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self. STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠YouTube⁠

    22 min

  7. JAN 6

    something I’ve been afraid to admit about work

    In this episode, I share something I’ve been genuinely nervous to say out loud. It’s a belief I’ve quietly carried for a long time, one that made me question myself, my ambition, and whether I was really cut out for the path I chose. For years, I assumed this feeling was something to hide or “fix,” especially as a founder. From building Camber to paying closer attention to my nervous system, this conversation is about unlearning the shame around how you naturally operate and realizing that wanting a different pace, rhythm, or relationship to work doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. ✨ In this episode: The quiet belief I’ve been afraid to admit publiclyHow shame sneaks in around ambition and successWhat it looks like to build a life and business around your real energyIf you’ve ever felt embarrassed by how you move through your days, worried you weren’t built the “right” way, or wondered if success had to feel heavier than this…you don’t have to carry that anymore. 🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self. STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: ⁠Instagram⁠ TikTok⁠ YouTube⁠

    26 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    the annual reset I swear by

    In this episode, I walk you through the exact end-of-year reflection ritual I’ve been doing for the past three years: the one that genuinely shifts the way I enter a new year. Instead of goal-setting or manifestation, this is about looking back: taking honest inventory of what energized you, what drained you, what surprised you, and what you learned about who you’re becoming.From building Camber to navigating burnout, comparison, joy, and big life transitions, this practice has helped me release the noise, reconnect with what actually matters, and step into the next year with more clarity than ever. ✨ In this episode: The 3 reflection frameworks I use from Sahil Bloom, Roxie Nafousi, and Jay ShettyHow “energy leaks” showed up for me and what actually fueled me this yearThe habits and behaviors that held me back (and the ones that pushed me forward)Why awe, contentment, and white space are becoming my guiding themes for 2026If you want a ritual that helps you close out the year cleanly, release what you don’t need anymore, and actually feel clear going into 2026, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Listen every Tuesday for new episodes of Chief of Self, my cozy, big-sister podcast for mindset, growth, and the messy process of becoming your highest self. STAY CONNECTED WITH ME:InstagramTikTokYouTube

    37 min
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4.7
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About

Chief of Self is a 30-minute weekly pep talk, therapy session, and “you’ve gotta try this” list rolled into one. Hosted by Mady Maio, we dive into mindset, self-growth, lifestyle hacks, and the messy, beautiful chaos of adulting in your 30s...without the burnout. Think of it as your best friend’s voice note: honest, funny, and full of tips to help you grow, glow, and actually enjoy life.

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  • Creator
    Mady Maio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mady Maio
  • Show Website
    Chief of Self

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