Radical Redirection - Self Discovery, Stress Relief, Burnout, Nervous System, Change Your Life

Yekaterina Benson - Emotional Mastery Coach, Stress Management, Life Direction
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If you know your life can be more easeful, more joyful, and more true to you, welcome to Radical Redirection! This podcast is a mental reset and a mindful pause for women who are doing it all: long hours at work, high mental load, personal goals, self-growth. Let’s talk about increasing your capacity, becoming unfazed by stress, steadying your moods, and increasing your energy. Plus, I know you’ve got big dreams. Let’s discuss those, too! And most importantly: let’s raise your self-love, self-worth, & self-confidence. Take a deep breath, and let’s dive in. Reach out: yekaterinabenson@gmail.com

  1. 2D AGO

    17. Don’t Believe Your Tired Thoughts (How Energy Levels Affect Our Reality)

    There’s a side of us that comes out only when we’re exhausted: physically, mentally, emotionally drained, overstimulated, overwhelmed. This side of us can be mean, self-critical, anxious, paralyzed with fear, angry, feeling helpless or hopeless about where the world (of your life) is going. No matter what this side of you looks like (and sounds like in your head), it’s always driven by the same thing: low energy. And the key to quieting these negative thoughts and breaking the pattern of emotional spirals is to switch focus to your energy in these moments. In this episode, I talk about how to do that in a simple 3-step process. How to notice when your thoughts are lying to you, how to stop engaging with your negative thought patterns, and how to effectively turn them off - and bring yourself back to your normal baseline. We’ll also discuss: Why switching from negative to positive thoughts doesn’t work,Why any positive thought feels like a lie when you’re emotionally low,Why believing everything you think is not a good idea, andHow to help your partner/loved one/friend out of their emotional lows.For more on energy, emotional health, and self-growth, check out my Substack below. If you’re curious about working with me 1-on-1, reach out to me through my website. —— Energy Map Exercise (Free Guide): zengardenletters.substack.com/p/guide-energy-map Stay connected via Substack: ⁠zengardenletters.substack.com Work with me: ⁠www.yekaterinabenson.com/my-method —— Life changes, self care, balance, mindfulness, ambitious, driven, burnout, emotional healing, busy, overwhelm, stress relief

    29 min

  2. MAR 21

    16. Getting Myself Out of a Rut (From Stuck and Unmotivated to Energized and Inspired)

    Stuck in a rut? When your days start to look the same, life feels boring, you’re not proud of yourself, and start feeling melancholy, the first thought is: “I just need SOMETHING, ANYTHING to happen!” And that’s the thought that tells me: it’s time to take matters into my own hands. This episode lists my favorite tools to get unstuck, get out of my head, find motivation again, get inspired, and once again feel like my life’s heading in the right direction. I also discuss boosting your confidence when you’re feeling low and how to think of new solutions when your mind keeps going in a circle. This episode is also great if you want some fresh creative energy in your life or need new ideas for something you’re stuck on. The hardest part is remembering what to do when you’re down, so save this episode and re-listen to it next time you find yourself in a rut! For more on energy, emotional health, and self-growth, check out my Substack below. If you’re curious about working with me 1-on-1, reach out to me through my website. —— Stay connected via Substack: ⁠zengardenletters.substack.com Work with me: ⁠www.yekaterinabenson.com/my-method⁠ —— Life changes, self care, healthy living, balance, mindfulness, ambitious, driven, burnout, emotional healing, busy, overwhelm, stress relief

    29 min

  3. FEB 7

    15. Our Philosophy on How To Do It All As an Entrepreneur Power Couple

    “How do you get so much done and not burn out?” It’s a good question! So I’m diving into this one today. Ambition, big goals, living life to the fullest - we all want to “do it all.” And while I don’t believe in “doing it all,” I think you can get close. At the very least, you can design your life to spend most of your time on needle-moving things that are truly important to you and feel rewarding. And you can be very energetic, productive, and balanced while at it. So if you have a lot on your plate, juggling too many things at work and outside of work, often overwhelmed by your to-do list and schedule, this episode is for you. After you listen, check out the Energy Map exercise (link below) to build awareness of where your time and daily energy are going. —— Energy Map Exercise: https://zengardenletters.substack.com/p/guide-energy-map Stay connected via Substack: ⁠⁠zengardenletters.substack.com⁠ Work with me: ⁠⁠www.yekaterinabenson.com/my-method⁠⁠ —— Life changes, self care, healthy living, balance, mindfulness, ambitious, driven, burnout, emotional healing, busy, overwhelm, stress relief

    29 min

  4. JAN 24

    14. Taking Your Energy Back From Things That Drain It

    You actually have SO much energy - enough for everything you want to do in life. It’s just a matter of taking it back from the things that drain it. In this episode, I explain what your energy is (it’s not just your health, and it’s not a “woo” thing that you have no control over). I explain why it’s so easy to lose energy and why reclaiming it is essential to a fulfilling life. And, most importantly, I talk about how to take your energy back: how to pull it from the million things that steal it without your knowing, bring it back into yourself, and bring yourself back to 100%. For a simple exercise to build awareness of your energy, find my free resource “Energy Map” on my Substack publication (Zen Garden) below. —— Energy Map: https://zengardenletters.substack.com/p/guide-energy-map Stay connected via Substack: ⁠⁠zengardenletters.substack.com⁠ Work with me: ⁠⁠www.yekaterinabenson.com/my-method⁠⁠ Learn about your 4 Energy Types: ⁠https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/energy⁠⁠ ——

    21 min

  5. JAN 17

    13. When Goals & Dreams Become Draining (And How to Get Your Happiness Back)

    Can goals and dreams have a dark side? We thought we were doing the right thing by concentrating on our future: the life we want to build, the businesses that would support us, the reality that would make us really happy. And yes, this is important. But what happens when you take it too far? In this episode, I share how we realized that we’ve been putting most of our energy into the “elsewhere” - the conceptual future we wanted. And in doing so, forgot all about our peace and happiness in the present. I also share how we came BACK to the present and what we’re doing different in 2026. My only resolution for 2026 is to put my happiness first. Not my future. My happiness - right now. I even believe that this approach might get me further than trying to sprint forward towards my big goals. Tune in to find out how we’re “taking our energy back” from the future and prioritizing joy now. —— Stay connected via Substack: ⁠⁠zengardenletters.substack.com⁠ Work with me: ⁠⁠www.yekaterinabenson.com/my-method⁠⁠ Learn about your 4 Energy Types: ⁠https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/energy⁠⁠ ——

    26 min

  6. JAN 10

    12. How I Deal With Emotional Downward Spirals & Source Happiness from Within

    When your life is perfectly good on the outside, but you constantly feel miserable, what do you do? When everything is technically fine, but all you can think is: “why am I like this, when will this end, will life ever get better” - how do you get out of this emotional funk? For me, part of the problem was basing my happiness on outside factors: success at my job, making money, my relationship, adventurous vacations, fun weekends. I was happy when I had these things. My happiness was conditional. So when most of those things went away, I had to confront this pattern, and learn how to source happiness from within myself. In this episode, I share 3 practices that helped me do that. These practices are also what helps me stop and reverse emotional downward spirals. So when you’re feeling down on yourself, when negative thoughts take over, and when it feels like life’s getting worse and worse: listen to this episode. Do the simple practices. Bring yourself back into balance.  For more on this, join me inside my Substack, Zen Garden. —— Stay connected via Substack: ⁠⁠zengardenletters.substack.com⁠ Work with me: ⁠⁠www.yekaterinabenson.com/my-method⁠⁠ Learn about your 4 Energy Types: ⁠https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/energy⁠ ——

    34 min

  7. 12/26/2025

    11. Why Rest, Self Care, and “Taking it Easy” Can Drain Your Energy (Intro to the 4 Energy Types)

    Sometimes, when you’re tired, you feel worse after resting and have no idea why. Sometimes giving yourself a break leaves you more exhausted than before. And even if you know how to stay healthy, even if you’re eating well and sleeping enough, some days you feel like you just can’t get off the couch, and it takes all of your discipline to make yourself do anything at all. Why does this happen? Because “low energy” comes in different forms - and those forms require different approaches to feel better. Rest needs to match the root cause of tiredness in order to be effective. This is exactly why relaxation and self care can have the opposite effect: leaving you unmotivated, empty, and melancholy when it was supposed to “fill your cup.” In this episode, I explain the 4 Types of Energy: what each of them does, what they’re responsible for, and what they feel like when they’re low. So let’s get to the bottom of why rest can be draining, how to avoid this, and how to start mastering your energy! —— Zen Garden Substack: https://zengardenletters.substack.com/ Start your Radical Redirection: https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/life-redirection Learn about your 4 Energy Types: https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/energy Work with me: https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/my-method Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yekaterina_benson/ ——

    25 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    10. When Your Radical Redirection Does Not Go According to Plan

    A personal update of what's been shifting for me in 2025! This year, I threw the "plan" out the window. It wasn't working. Turns out, I do NOT know best. Turns out, life wants me to go in a different direction - when I open up and let myself be led instead of trying to control everything. In this episode I talk about how my coaching business has been difficult and slow to build, and how my painting business is the opposite: smooth and easeful, and how it's been rewarding when I lean into my painting business instead of trying to force the coaching business to work. I also share about our family’s vision for our financial future, how my businesses play into it, and how my husband and I have both been pivoting our work towards this vision. And, I talk about what changes are happening to this podcast, to my coaching business model, and to my work as a whole in 2026. I’m living and allowing my own Radical Redirection as we speak! —— Zen Garden Substack: https://zengardenletters.substack.com/ Start your Radical Redirection: https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/life-redirection Learn about your 4 Energy Types: https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/energy Work with me: https://www.yekaterinabenson.com/my-method Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yekaterina_benson/ Contact me: https://yekaterinabenson.com/contact ——

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If you know your life can be more easeful, more joyful, and more true to you, welcome to Radical Redirection! This podcast is a mental reset and a mindful pause for women who are doing it all: long hours at work, high mental load, personal goals, self-growth. Let’s talk about increasing your capacity, becoming unfazed by stress, steadying your moods, and increasing your energy. Plus, I know you’ve got big dreams. Let’s discuss those, too! And most importantly: let’s raise your self-love, self-worth, & self-confidence. Take a deep breath, and let’s dive in. Reach out: yekaterinabenson@gmail.com

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