Breaking Patterns

Skye and Beth
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We are on a quest to explore how our old ways of thinking and responding to the world keep us stuck. Come get curious with us and let's find some joy!

  1. 5月21日

    Why Are We Giving 100% to Work? | The 40–60% Rule That Changed Everything

    In this episode of Breaking Patterns, Skye and Beth unpack a quote that completely stopped them in their tracks: “We should only be giving 40–60% of ourselves at work.” At first, it sounds almost wrong — especially for women raised on hustle culture, perfectionism, productivity, people-pleasing, and the belief that our worth is tied to our output. But what if reserving part of yourself isn’t laziness… it’s survival? This conversation spirals (in the best way) through: work culture and burnoutvalidation vs appreciationinvisible labor and emotional exhaustionparenting anxious kids in a productivity-driven worldgratitude as an antidote to shame and anxietyAlan Watts, Kroger meltdowns, motorcycles, and “one wild and precious life”learning to stop taking everything so seriouslyIf you’ve ever felt completely drained by work, constantly “on,” or unsure who you are outside of productivity, this episode is for you. Maybe the goal isn’t to give everything away.Maybe the goal is to reserve some of yourself for your actual life. ✨ Come join us at the Reawaken Retreat this July: https://www.wellbeingworkshops.co/womens-retreats-indiana🎧 Subscribe, share, and send this episode to someone who needs permission to breathe a little.

    20 分钟

  2. 5月7日

    Creativity Isn’t Just Art | Unshoulding, Validation & Letting Go

    In this episode of Breaking Patterns, Skye and Beth explore creativity as a healing practice — one that can interrupt anxiety, stress spirals, overthinking, and even “victimhood.” Beth shares the inspiration behind her mixed-media art piece Unshoulding, created for a local arts council exhibition centered around identity, belonging, democracy, and expectation. The conversation unfolds into a deeper reflection on the “shoulds” we inherit from culture, family, perfectionism, and productivity-driven validation. Together they discuss: Why creativity doesn’t have to look like traditional artHow creative practices regulate the nervous systemThe concept of “downloads” and inspired ideasProduct-focused validation and fear of rejectionLetting go of the need to monetize every giftSkye’s experience helping students reconnect with poetryCreating simply because it makes you feel aliveIn this episode, we reference:"The Creative Act: A Way of Being" by Rick Rubin"Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert✨ Learn more about retreats, workshops & events: Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Warm Drinks and Banter00:41 Why Creativity Helps02:26 Everyday Creativity Counts03:06 Big Magic and Ideas04:46 Beth’s Art Deadline06:27 Unshoulding Explained08:39 Creating Over Victimhood09:50 Poetry Not Product11:38 Rejection and Motives16:04 Live Show and Retreat17:00 Validation and Farewell

    18 分钟

  3. 4月23日

    What Happens When You Choose Grace? (Self-Talk, Boundaries & Letting Go)

    In this episode of Breaking Patterns, Skye and Beth pull the word “Grace”—and follow where it leads. What unfolds is a layered, honest conversation about self-compassion, judgment, and the quiet ways we create stress through our own thinking. They explore how assumptions shape our reactions, how the inner critic thrives on “shoulds,” and why extending grace to others often begins with learning how to offer it to ourselves. Skye shares a moment of trying to control everything before leaving for a retreat—and the resentment that followed—opening up a conversation about boundaries, caretaking, and the emotional weight we carry when we don’t allow others (or ourselves) to just be. Together, they reflect on simple but powerful shifts:– Questioning stressful thoughts– Letting go of the need to manage everything– Recognizing that emotions aren’t always facts– Remembering that “no” is a complete sentence This episode is an invitation to soften—to meet yourself (and others) with a little more curiosity, a little less judgment, and a lot more grace. 🌿Reawaken Retreat: July 24–27 00:40 Pulling the “Grace” Card01:19 What Does Grace Actually Mean?02:01 Assumptions + Judgment02:55 The Inner Critic + “Shoulds”04:26 Byron Katie’s Four Questions06:18 Control, Micromanaging & Resentment10:19 Boundaries Around Breakfast13:22 “Spot It, You Got It”18:37 “No” Is a Complete Sentence19:27 What’s Next + Retreat Details

    21 分钟

  4. 4月10日

    What's the Rush? Patience, Presence, and Letting Life Unfold

    In this episode of Breaking Patterns, we pull a card from Beth's grandmother’s box and land on a word that feels both simple and surprisingly confronting: patience. What unfolds is a real, unfiltered conversation about rushing, urgency, and the nervous system patterns that keep us in a constant state of “go.” We talk about the tension between getting out the door on time and creating a calm, grounded start to the day (especially with kids), and how impatience can quietly shape our relationships, our work, and even how we see ourselves. If you’ve been feeling rushed, behind, or like you’re forcing things to happen… this episode is a gentle invitation to soften, breathe, and trust a different pace. ✨ Our upcoming Reawaken Retreat (July 24–27)—a space to step out of urgency and reconnect with yourself. Early bird pricing is available through May 15. 🌿 Learn more about retreats + offerings: https://www.wellbeingworkshops.co/womens-retreats-indiana — 00:00 Welcome to Breaking Patterns 00:41 The Improv Topic Box01:41 Patience, rushing, and the nervous system03:19 Morning chaos, kids, and being “on time”05:06 Poem on presence and fleeting beauty06:52 Savoring small, everyday moments08:16 Life is finite—why this matters09:08 Patience in personal growth11:06 Midlife and the “second act”14:18 Trusting yourself and your timing16:00 Choosing simplicity over more “stuff”18:48 From scarcity → to flow20:08 Relationships, triggers, and reactivity21:18 Listener question + wrap

    22 分钟

  5. 3月28日

    If It’s Not a Hell Yes: Getting Unstuck, Telling the Truth, and Asking for Help

    We’re back. After a year-long pause, this episode is exactly what it needed to be—real, a little uncomfortable, and rooted in the truth of where we’ve actually been. In this conversation, we’re unpacking what it really means to live by “if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no”…and how that idea starts to crack when life gets messy, responsibilities pile up, and you’re no longer sure what’s a “no” versus what just feels hard. We talk about being stuck—the kind you don’t want to admit out loud. The kind you try to push through, numb out, or overthink your way around. And how the shift doesn’t happen until you actually say it: I’m stuck. I need help. Because sunlight is the best disinfectant. And the truth—spoken out loud—is where things start to move again. We also get into: why asking for help feels so hard (especially when you’re used to being the strong one)how cognitive dissonance shows up when your life and your truth don’t matchthe subtle shift from bitterness to perspectivewhat it looks like to “act opposite” when anxiety is running the showand how showing up—imperfectly, vulnerably—can change your energy in real timeThis episode is a reminder that getting unstuck isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about telling the truth. Letting yourself be seen. And choosing to show up anyway. And honestly? Hitting record again took us from “eh” to “yay.” We’re really glad you’re here!! 🦋 If you want more Skye + Beth in person, join us in July for our 4th annual Reawaken Retreat for Women. Details and tickets here 👉 https://www.wellbeingworkshops.co/event-list Follow us on YouTube and Instagram.

    16 分钟
  6. Why even start? [What motivates us: process or product?]

    2025/04/17

    Why even start? [What motivates us: process or product?]

    This week, join Skye and Beth for a rollicking conversation inspired by Jay Shetty's bestselling book "Think Like a Monk." We get curious about what motivates us to start something or make decisions. Are we seeking the promise of a desired outcome or can we appreciate the experience of the process? Pop open your favorite seltzer, and please pardon our potty humor this week as we meander through unfinished art projects, childhood 4-H failures, fear of judgement... (and step in a little doody on the way)! Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty: https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/ Stress Management Workshops with Skye https://www.soulstruthcoaching.com/services

    29 分钟
  7. Fear? Joy? It's on the Menu! [with guest Claire Olson]

    2025/04/03

    Fear? Joy? It's on the Menu! [with guest Claire Olson]

    This week, Skye and Beth talk to guest Claire Olson about the ability to hold both fear and joy concurrently while navigating life's surprises and adversities. Claire is the "Be You Family Doula," located in central Indiana, and founder of Piper's Purpose, a non-profit organization centered on nurturing connection and supporting professionals in the pregnancy and infant loss community. Connect with Claire on Facebook at Be You Family Doula, LLC: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090917352535 Piper's Purpose: https://www.piperspurpose.org Join us at the Reawaken Retreat July 25-27: https://www.soulstruthcoaching.com/event-list Jay Shetty's book Think Like a Monk: https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/

    35 分钟
  8. Provoked! ...and In Control

    2025/03/13

    Provoked! ...and In Control

    You know those people in your life that know just where to push your buttons? They get your hackles raised and your teeth bared! Well, be a honey badger no more! This week, Skye and Beth talk about how to respond to challenges, arguments, and provocation. Pulling from a recent Mel Robbins Podcast episode we loved, with guest Jefferson Fisher, we discuss healthier, happier ways to communicate when we feel provoked. Pop open your favorite generic seltzer, and let's get curious about how we react to triggering conversations! (There's some f-bombs in this one...) Mel Robbins Podcast https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-267 Jefferson Fisher's New Book "The Next Conversation" https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book Breaking Patterns Podcast on the Web https://www.soulstruthcoaching.com/podcast

    28 分钟
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We are on a quest to explore how our old ways of thinking and responding to the world keep us stuck. Come get curious with us and let's find some joy!

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  • 创作者
    Skye and Beth
  • 活跃年份
    2024年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    32
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © Skye and Beth
  • 节目网站
    Breaking Patterns