She Rises Through It: Self-Leadership, Becoming & Growth for Women in Transition

Cydnie Brown
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She Rises Through It is a weekly podcast for women who are navigating the messy middle of growth; where identity shifts, motivation fades, and the next chapter hasn’t fully revealed itself yet. I’m Cydnie Jocelyn, Minnesota-based CEO of The Cydnie Jocelyn Collective, retreat creator, and mentor for women in transition. This podcast is where I speak honestly about becoming in real time, without bypassing the discomfort, the nervous system work, or the real-life responsibilities we’re carrying alongside our growth. Here, we don’t chase quick fixes or perform healing.We build self-leadership, slowly, intentionally, and with integrity. Each episode explores: • self-leadership in seasons of transition and growth • burnout, misalignment, and rebuilding self-trust • identity shifts, becoming, and the space between who you were and who you’re becoming • nervous system regulation and emotional resilience • motherhood, leadership, and capacity-building in real life • the discomfort before expansion and how to lead yourself through it This podcast is for women who are doing the work, parenting, leading, healing, building, while quietly feeling that something in their life is changing. Women who are ready to stop waiting for permission and start trusting themselves again. Alongside the podcast, I host transformational retreats in Minnesota and Costa Rica, offer identity mentorship, and cultivate spaces where women can slow down, regulate their bodies, and reconnect to their inner authority before expanding into what’s next. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this space is for you. You’re not behind.You’re not broken.You’re building self-leadership in the messy middle. Welcome to She Rises Through It.

  1. 6D AGO

    Let Them: Recalibration, Self-Trust, and Not Losing Yourself While Building a Full Life

    “Am I still here, or am I slowly losing myself inside everything I’m responsible for?” This episode is a quiet, honest reflection on the season where life looks full and meaningful, yet something feels slightly disconnected. Not a breakdown. Not a crisis. Just the subtle tension of holding a lot while trying not to lose yourself in the process. Building a brand, a family, a marriage, a mission. This conversation explores what happens when responsibility, visibility, and expectations begin to shape identity. It continues the thread from last week’s episode with Renee and centers on self trust. Not confidence. Not motivation. Self trust in the moments where life gets complicated and decisions feel exposed. This episode also weaves in the “Let Them” concept and how much exhaustion comes not from the work itself, but from managing perception, overexplaining, and trying to stay understood while evolving. It names the difference between joy and force, and how even purpose driven work can quietly drift into misalignment without awareness. In this episode, I talk about: • The quiet signs of losing yourself while building a full life  • Why recalibration feels like tension, not clarity or rest  • How identity becomes tied to performance, roles, and being understood  • The nervous system response to change and being misunderstood  • Why managing perception creates more exhaustion than the work itself  • The difference between joy and force in decision making  • How motherhood, marriage, brand, and mission pull from the same emotional bandwidth Takeaway: • You cannot grow fully while managing perception at the same time  • Recalibration is not about doing less or quitting what you love  • Awareness comes before clarity, motivation, or change  • Joy feels grounded, even when it is challenging  • Force feels tight, heavy, and driven by expectation  • Staying connected to yourself is part of sustainable growth If you’ve been feeling tired, stretched, or quietly questioning your pace, you’re not behind. You’re becoming. And this season of recalibration may be the most important work you do. Support the show This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

    23 min

  2. JAN 22

    Becoming Will Disappoint People Who Benefited From the Old You with Renee Stribbell

    “Do you actually like yourself? Not who you’re becoming… but you.” In this episode of She Rises Through It, I sit down with Renee Stribbell, a wife, mother, business owner, and coach who speaks honestly about womanhood, motherhood, and the messy middle. Renee shares her personal journey of struggling with self-worth, people-pleasing, and tying her value to performance, until that way of living became unsustainable. Together, we unpack how worth gets shaped by approval, productivity, and perfection, and what it really looks like to reclaim self-trust from the inside out. This conversation is deeply human, practical, and for the woman who is tired of proving herself and ready to come home to who she already is. In this episode, Renee and I talk about: Why many women tie their worth to being “good enough” for othersHow fear of judgment shows up in motherhood, business, and decision-makingThe difference between self-worth and performance (and how burnout exposes it)The question that shifted everything: “Do you like yourself?”How the unconscious mind keeps us “safe” through habits like self-criticismPractical ways to build self-trust through small actions and safe supportA healthier approach to failure: learning without shame and continuing anywayIf you’ve been stuck in the in-between, craving confidence but still feeling messy, this episode is your reminder that worth is not something you earn. It’s something you remember. Connect with Renee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneestribbell?igsh=MW5pY3JxczgwYmxwcg== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reneestribbell Website: www.reneestribbell.ca —- If this episode resonates, here are a few aligned ways to continue your journey: ✨ Rise & Reground: The Costa Rica Experience: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/riseandregroundcostarica2026 I created this retreat for women in transition who are ready to slow down, regulate their nervous systems, reconnect to their bodies, and build leadership capacity before expansion. 🌿 Pioneer Pam Tinctures:  https://pioneerpam.com?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Mullein tincture: https://pioneerpam.com/products/mullein-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Elderberry: https://pioneerpam.com/products/elderberry-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Phytotox anti-aging: https://pioneerpam.com/products/phytotox-bundle-pre-sale?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF These have been part of my grounding rituals, especially the Phytotox Anti-Aging Line, supporting calm, healthy, radiant skin during emotionally demanding seasons. ⚡ Bioactive Precision Peptides by Make Wellness: https://makewellness.com/2D969F9DA7/shopping/item?itemId=46&categoryID=31 --- Support the show This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

    45 min

  3. JAN 8

    The Identity Grief That Comes With Outgrowing Your Life

    If January didn’t flip a magical switch for you, if you don’t feel behind but you don’t feel fired up either, nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, I’m talking to the woman who has been holding it all together, who’s built something meaningful, and who’s starting to feel a quiet internal shift she can’t ignore anymore. I’m sharing what it looks like to move through a recalibration season, not burnout, not a breakdown, but a grounded, honest slowing down. We talk about learning how to progress without panic, how misalignment often whispers instead of screams, and why January is not a performance month. This is a reminder that calm doesn’t mean you stopped, it means your nervous system finally did. In this episode, I talk about: The struggles many of us are quietly carrying: Feeling neutral, unmotivated, or disconnected at the start of the new yearMoving through life without urgency but questioning if something is “wrong”Being capable of doing a lot while feeling uninspired or misalignedPushing through exhaustion, body signals, and nervous system overloadCarrying pressure to perform, produce, or prove instead of slowing downWhat I’m doing instead (and what you can try too): Naming this season as recalibration, not burnout or failure.Letting calm exist without trying to fix it.Paying attention to my body’s signals, especially tension, numbness, and fatigue.Allowing progress to look lighter.Using January to listen instead of perform.Stopping the habit of doing everything alone, and choosing support, structure, and community while I recalibrateIf something in your body softened while listening,if you felt seen, understood, or quietly validated, trust that. You don’t need to rush or decide anything today. Just know this: recalibration doesn’t require force, and you don’t have to do it alone. Until next time 🤍 —- If this episode resonates, here are a few aligned ways to continue your journey: ✨ Rise & Reground: The Costa Rica Experience: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/riseandregroundcostarica2026 I created this retreat for women in transition who are ready to slow down, regulate their nervous systems, reconnect to their bodies, and build leadership capacity before expansion. 🌿 Pioneer Pam Tinctures:  https://pioneerpam.com?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Mullein tincture: https://pioneerpam.com/products/mullein-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Elderberry: https://pioneerpam.com/products/elderberry-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Phytotox anti-aging: https://pioneerpam.com/products/phytotox-bundle-pre-sale?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF These have been part of my grounding rituals, especially the Phytotox Anti-Aging Line, supporting calm, healthy, radiant skin during emotionally demanding seasons. ⚡ Bioactive Precision Peptides by Make Wellness: https://makewellness.com/2D969F9DA7/shopping/item?itemId=46&categoryID=31 --- Support the show This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

    32 min

  4. JAN 1

    The Problem With the “New Year, New Me” Mindset

    Before you plan 2026 or set new goals, this episode invites you to pause. Not because you are doing it wrong, but because most women do not fail their goals. They fail to become the person required to sustain them. This conversation explores why planning without reflection leads to burnout, misalignment, and self-abandonment. Especially for women navigating full lives, shifting seasons, and growing responsibility. Rather than focusing on another plan, this episode centers on truth, identity, and learning how to return to yourself when life interrupts your expectations. In this episode, we talk about:  • Why most goals fail because of misalignment, not lack of discipline  • The problem with the “new year, new me” mindset  • Why reflection is leadership, not regression  • How your nervous system impacts consistency  • Why missing a day is not failure and pivoting is not weakness  • What it really means to build capacity before expansion This episode is for women who are done forcing growth and are ready to build a life that feels aligned, sustainable, and honest. —- If this episode stirred something in you and you feel ready to stop waiting for the perfect time, I am offering a Day One commitment bonus for women who choose alignment now. This is not something I am promoting publicly. It is an intentional invitation for listeners of this episode. If you feel called, email me directly with the subject line “Day One Costa Rica.” I will know exactly where you are coming from and we will keep this conversation personal. 📩 Email: Cydniejocelyncollective@gmail.com —- If this episode resonates, here are a few aligned ways to continue your journey: ✨ Rise & Reground: The Costa Rica Experience: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/riseandregroundcostarica2026 I created this retreat for women in transition who are ready to slow down, regulate their nervous systems, reconnect to their bodies, and build leadership capacity before expansion. 🌿 Pioneer Pam Tinctures:  https://pioneerpam.com?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Mullein tincture: https://pioneerpam.com/products/mullein-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Elderberry: https://pioneerpam.com/products/elderberry-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Phytotox anti-aging: https://pioneerpam.com/products/phytotox-bundle-pre-sale?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF These have been part of my grounding rituals, especially the Phytotox Anti-Aging Line, supporting calm, healthy, radiant skin during emotionally demanding seasons. ⚡ Bioactive Precision Peptides by Make Wellness: https://makewellness.com/2D969F9DA7/shopping/item?itemId=46&categoryID=31 --- Support the show This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

    48 min

  5. 12/25/2025

    When the Holidays Expose Burnout, Identity Shifts, and Misalignment

    If you have been feeling emotionally exhausted this Christmas season, even when your life looks good on the outside, this episode is for you. This is not the kind of exhaustion that comes from doing too much. It is the kind that shows up when you have been living inside a version of yourself that no longer fits who you are becoming. This episode is shared as a letter for women in transition. For those who feel disoriented not because they are lost, but because the life they once built no longer matches the person they are becoming. In this episode, we explore: ✨ Why emotional exhaustion is often a sign of misalignment, not burnout ✨ How the Christmas season exposes nervous system overwhelm and emotional labor ✨ Why performing joy, gratitude, and strength leads to deeper fatigue ✨ What the messy middle really means in seasons of personal growth ✨ How self-leadership is built before clarity, confidence, or certainty ✨ The connection between nervous system regulation, presence, and identity shifts ✨ Why slowing down can feel unsafe for high-functioning women ✨ How the body communicates truth before the mind understands it I also share personal stories from this season, including navigating parenting young children, redefining what Christmas truly means, writing a letter instead of buying a gift, and recognizing how pressure often exists only in our own projections. Above all, this is an invitation to release performance. To stop rushing your becoming. To honor the truth that you do not owe anyone a version of yourself you have already outgrown. You are not behind. You are not failing. You are becoming. And you do not have to perform your way there. If this episode resonates, here are a few aligned ways to continue your journey: ✨ Rise & Reground: The Costa Rica Experience: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/riseandregroundcostarica2026 I created this retreat for women in transition who are ready to slow down, regulate their nervous systems, reconnect to their bodies, and build leadership capacity before expansion. 🌿 Pioneer Pam Tinctures:  https://pioneerpam.com?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Mullein tincture: https://pioneerpam.com/products/mullein-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Elderberry: https://pioneerpam.com/products/elderberry-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Phytotox anti-aging: https://pioneerpam.com/products/phytotox-bundle-pre-sale?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF These have been part of my grounding rituals, especially the Phytotox Anti-Aging Line, supporting calm, healthy, radiant skin during emotionally demanding seasons. ⚡ Bioactive Precision Peptides by Make Wellness:  https://makewellness.com/2D969F9DA7/shopping/item?itemId=46&categoryID=31 📨 Join the email list: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/contact ---- Support the show This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

    30 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    The Messy Middle Is Where Self-Leadership Is Built

    If you’ve been feeling more emotional lately, more tired, more reactive, more aware that something in your life doesn’t fit anymore, you’re not falling apart. You’re in transition. I recorded this episode in the heart of the holiday season, when the pressure to hold everything together is high and reflection tends to surface whether we ask for it or not. Especially for women who are becoming someone new while still carrying real life. In this episode, I’m breaking down why the messy middle isn’t a problem to fix but the exact season where self-leadership is built. You’ll hear me talk about:  • Why what feels like burnout is often misalignment, not failure  • Why motivation disappears during seasons of growth, even when you’re doing everything “right”  • How self-trust and leadership are formed before clarity, confidence, or the next chapter makes sense This conversation is for women in transition, those balancing motherhood, healing, business, identity shifts, and real life, who are ready to stop waiting for permission and start leading themselves forward with integrity. I also share honestly about navigating grief, family medical complexities, old hustle patterns resurfacing, and what it’s looked like for me to reclaim my power without rushing my becoming. This episode was recorded in Minnesota and reflects the real, lived experience of building capacity before expansion. If this episode resonates, here are a few aligned ways to continue your journey: ✨ Rise & Reground: The Costa Rica Experience: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/riseandregroundcostarica2026 I created this retreat for women in transition who are ready to slow down, regulate their nervous systems, reconnect to their bodies, and build leadership capacity before expansion. 🌿 Pioneer Pam Tinctures:  https://pioneerpam.com?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Mullein tincture: https://pioneerpam.com/products/mullein-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Elderberry: https://pioneerpam.com/products/elderberry-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Phytotox anti-aging: https://pioneerpam.com/products/phytotox-bundle-pre-sale?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF These have been part of my grounding rituals, especially the Phytotox Anti-Aging Line, supporting calm, healthy, radiant skin during emotionally demanding seasons. ⚡ Bioactive Precision Peptides by Make Wellness:  https://makewellness.com/2D969F9DA7/shopping/item?itemId=46&categoryID=31 I use these for sustainable energy, recovery, clarity, and resilience—without burnout or adrenaline 💌 Join My Email List: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/contact This is where I share what I’m learning in real time, what I’m building behind the scenes, and what it actually looks like to lead yourself through transition—without noise or pressure. You are not behind. You are becoming. And self-leadership is built right here, in the messy middle. Support the show This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

    31 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Comparison, Imposter Syndrome & Becoming the Woman You Are Meant to Be in 2026

    If you’ve been feeling weighed down by comparison, stuck in imposter syndrome, or questioning your place in the world as you step into a new season… this episode is going to feel like an exhale you didn’t realize you needed. When I started this show, I was navigating motherhood, burnout, identity loss, and the quiet ache of feeling behind. I didn’t know who I was becoming, only that the woman I used to be no longer fit. Podcasting became the space where I found my voice again… and where thousands of women realized they weren’t walking through their messy middle alone. Now, 29 episodes later, this mic has taught me more about identity, purpose, and becoming than any course, job title, or roadmap ever could. And today’s episode is one of the deepest and most important I’ve shared. Inside, we talk about:  • Why comparison is actually an identity clue, not a flaw  • Why imposter syndrome shows up right before your breakthrough  • The messy middle no one talks about  • Nervous system grounding through guided breathwork  • Journaling prompts that reveal the woman you’re becoming  • How to honor your timing instead of judging it  • Why 2026 is the year of embodiment, alignment, and rising This is not just another episode, it’s a turning point. A reminder that you are not behind. You are becoming. Supportive Rituals from Today’s Episode Pioneer Pam (MN Mother–Daughter RN Duo): https://pioneerpam.com?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Mullein tincture: https://pioneerpam.com/products/mullein-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Elderberry: https://pioneerpam.com/products/elderberry-tincture?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Phytotox anti-aging: https://pioneerpam.com/products/phytotox-bundle-pre-sale?sca_ref=10153950.2pXEgTTkxcF Make Wellness Precision Peptides: https://makewellness.com/2D969F9DA7 Fit, Lean, Hydrated Calm, Restored, Energized, Focused: https://makewellness.com/2D969F9DA7/shopping/item?itemId=46&categoryID=31   Join My Email Community, Where the Deep Identity Work Lives: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/contact Weekly grounding tools, behind-the-scenes becoming, retreat updates, and notes I don’t share anywhere else. Rise & Reground Costa Rica Retreat (2026 Registration Open): https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/riseandregroundcostarica2026 A transformational retreat for women ready to rise, release, and reconnect with who they’re becoming. Support the show This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

    26 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    Rise and Reground: The Costa Rica Retreat, Reclaiming Your Voice, and Building Your Legacy

    Are you making decisions from exhaustion, not clarity? This episode details my deeply personal 6-month transformation journey, a quiet reckoning and why I was called to build the Rise and Reground women's retreat, which is the cornerstone of the legacy I am building. This is more than a getaway; it's a strategic, supportive reset designed to regulate your nervous system and give you the space to reclaim your narrative and rise with purpose. I dive into how my own healing journey led me to create this powerful immersive retreat experience in the restorative Nosara Blue Zone, Costa Rica. Inside this episode, we cover: How taking a pause accelerated my own becoming and why women need space to heal deeply.Why the Nosara Blue Zone is the ideal environment for cellular renewal and a full-body nervous system reset.The profound power of being in community and surrounded by women committed to personal power.The strategic design of the experience, combining daily strength movement with chef-prepared meals, supporting optimal body performance (including the benefits of Make Wellness Bioactive Precision Peptides).A look into my 2026 brand evolution, focusing on depth over volume and empowering you to reclaim your voice and rewrite your narrative.The most crucial takeaway: A true legacy isn't built in one decision—it’s built in the follow-through, the recalibration, and the way you choose yourself consistently.This episode is for the woman who knows she’s ready for a shift. It’s not someday—it’s now. Your decision to pause is your moment to begin your becoming. Ready to step into ownership of your life? Book your room for the Rise and Reground Costa Rica Experience: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/riseandregroundcostarica2026Get first access to all retreats, workshops, and programs by joining my email list: https://www.cydniejocelyn.com/contactConnect with me for daily reflections, creative sparks, and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram: @cydniejocelynThank you for walking with me through my becoming, rebuilding, and rise. This isn't personal development. It's personal power. This isn't branding. It's becoming. Support the show This podcast reflects my personal experience, not professional or medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a licensed provider for support.

    38 min
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She Rises Through It is a weekly podcast for women who are navigating the messy middle of growth; where identity shifts, motivation fades, and the next chapter hasn’t fully revealed itself yet. I’m Cydnie Jocelyn, Minnesota-based CEO of The Cydnie Jocelyn Collective, retreat creator, and mentor for women in transition. This podcast is where I speak honestly about becoming in real time, without bypassing the discomfort, the nervous system work, or the real-life responsibilities we’re carrying alongside our growth. Here, we don’t chase quick fixes or perform healing.We build self-leadership, slowly, intentionally, and with integrity. Each episode explores: • self-leadership in seasons of transition and growth • burnout, misalignment, and rebuilding self-trust • identity shifts, becoming, and the space between who you were and who you’re becoming • nervous system regulation and emotional resilience • motherhood, leadership, and capacity-building in real life • the discomfort before expansion and how to lead yourself through it This podcast is for women who are doing the work, parenting, leading, healing, building, while quietly feeling that something in their life is changing. Women who are ready to stop waiting for permission and start trusting themselves again. Alongside the podcast, I host transformational retreats in Minnesota and Costa Rica, offer identity mentorship, and cultivate spaces where women can slow down, regulate their bodies, and reconnect to their inner authority before expanding into what’s next. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this space is for you. You’re not behind.You’re not broken.You’re building self-leadership in the messy middle. Welcome to She Rises Through It.

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