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Just Count Me In is a podcast designed to help us navigate and flow with our lives through conscious awareness. When we live with less resistance and more receptivity it is easier to express who we came here to be and enjoy life. We are all walking each other home. 

  1. 9H AGO

    #67: Aligned Leadership-Knowing When to Let Go

    Send us Fan Mail Buzzsprout-Just Count Me In Influential Women Verified Episode Summary: This episode explores the often-overlooked third layer of alignment: letting go. After setting boundaries and making aligned decisions, true growth requires releasing what no longer fits—whether in relationships, business, or personal identity. Key Concepts: Cognitive dissonance as a signal, not a flawHow neuroplasticity shifts your standardsThe cost of avoiding clear decisionsLetting go as a leadership skillTakeaways: Misalignment often shows up as resentment or frustrationGrowth changes what you can tolerateAvoiding “no” creates long-term frictionLetting go creates space for alignmentCTA: If you’re navigating a decision, relationship, or leadership challenge and want clarity without the emotional noise, I offer 1:1 coaching sessions designed to help you move with precision and confidence. Thank you for joining me! If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

    12 min

  2. APR 25

    #66: Is Your Alignment Built To Last? The Ultimate Stress Test

    Send us Fan Mail Influential Women Verified Buzzsprout-Just Count Me In Why boundaries feel like conflict—and how to build systems that actually support your values Episode Summary: This episode explores the hidden cost of unclear agreements and why boundaries often feel like conflict—especially when they’re enforced late. Through two real-life examples, we unpack how alignment breaks down when structure isn’t in place, and how to rebuild it in a way that actually holds. Key Topics: Alignment vs. attachmentWhy unclear expectations create emotional decisionsThe neuroscience of pattern disruption and loss aversionReactive vs. proactive boundariesHow to create systems that support your valuesKey Takeaways: If it’s not consistently enforced, it’s not a boundary—it’s a preferenceFlexibility without structure leads to misalignmentLate boundaries feel like conflict, even when they’re fairAlignment requires systems, not just awarenessCTA: If you’re navigating a transition, decision, or boundary in your life or business and want support creating alignment that actually holds, reach out about coaching sessions. Facebook-Just Count Me In Instagram- Just Count Me In Thank you for joining me! If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

    14 min

  3. APR 17

    #65: If You Are Stuck In Your Head Listen To This

    Send us Fan Mail Influential Women Verified Buzzsprout-Just Count Me In Most people are taught to make decisions using logic alone—but research across neuroscience, physiology, and leadership shows that true clarity comes from integrating three intelligence systems: the head, the heart, and the gut. In this episode, we break down what each contributes, why over-relying on the brain leads to burnout and misalignment, and how to make decisions that actually feel right—not just look right. Key Takeaways: Head-only decisions often lead to overthinking and misalignmentThe gut provides fast, instinctive pattern recognitionThe heart connects decisions to values and authenticityDecision fatigue is real—and integration reduces itAlignment creates clarity faster than analysisThe Alignment Framework: Ask yourself: Does this make sense? (Head)Does this feel aligned? (Heart)Does this feel right? (Gut)References Mentioned: Chris Voss – Never Split the DifferenceJoe Dispenza – brain and behavior patternsHeartMath Institute – heart-brain connectionRoy Baumeister – decision fatigueCall To Action: If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start making aligned decisions with clarity and confidence, reach out for coaching sessions. This is the exact work we do together. Facebook-Just Count Me In Instagram- Just Count Me In Thank you for joining me! If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

    12 min

  4. APR 10

    #64: Aligned Success in Life, Leadership, and Parenting

    Send us Fan Mail IW Badge Success Isn’t One Thing—And That’s the Problem Overview: What does success really mean? In this episode, we explore how differing definitions of success create misalignment in leadership, parenting, and personal life—and how to fix it. Through real-world insights and a practical framework, you’ll learn how to define success with clarity and intention. Key Topics: Why success feels confusing (and why that’s normal)The Four Lenses of Success: Personal, Relational, Performance, LegacyMisalignment in leadership and team dynamicsThe hidden gap between what parents want vs. what they measureAligned Success: a better way forwardA powerful question to create clarity immediatelyKey Takeaway: Success is not one universal definition—it’s contextual. Alignment happens when we define it clearly and communicate it intentionally. Call to Action: Ready to create alignment in your life or leadership?  Book a 1:1 coaching session to clarify your vision of success and build a path that actually feels as good as it looks. Influential Women Verified Buzzsprout-Just Count Me In Facebook-Just Count Me In Instagram- Just Count Me In Thank you for joining me! If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

    19 min

  5. APR 3

    #63: You're Not Misaligned - You're Over-Adjusted

    Send us Fan Mail Alignment Reset Form Influential Women Verified IW Badge Episode Description You’re not stuck because you lack clarity.  You’re stuck because you keep overriding it. In this episode, we go deeper into alignment—not as a concept, but as a lived experience. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, second-guessing yourself, or stretched between expectations, this conversation will help you understand why. We explore the hidden pattern of over-adjustment—how constantly calibrating yourself to meet external expectations disconnects you from your internal truth. Backed by insights from neuroscience and psychology, you’ll learn why your brain is wired to prioritize belonging, how that leads to subtle misalignment, and what you can do to interrupt the pattern in real time. This is a wake-up call—but also a way forward. What You’ll Learn Why misalignment is often a result of over-adjustment, not confusionHow the brain processes social rejection as a threat (and why that matters)The concept of cognitive dissonance and how it drains your energyWhat self-congruence is and why it leads to clarity and confidenceHow over-adjustment shows up in leadership, parenting, and daily decisionsSimple, practical ways to reconnect with your internal alignmentKey Takeaways You don’t need more information—you need to stop overriding what you already knowAlignment is not something you create; it’s something you uncoverThe cost of staying misaligned is subtle but cumulativeTrue belonging doesn’t require you to adjust who you arResearch & References Social pain and the brain (anterior cingulate cortex and rejection response)Self-congruence theory in psychologyGoogle’s Project Aristotle (psychological safety in teams)Work of Carl Rogers on authenticity and self-acceptanceResearch and writing by Brené Brown on belonging vs. fitting inBuzzsprout-Just Count Me In Instagram- Just Count Me In Facebook-Just Count Me In Thank you for joining me! If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

    13 min

  6. MAR 27

    #62: Alignment Over Algorithm: Reclaim Your Attention and Take Back Your Energy

    Send us Fan Mail IW Badge Key Concepts Discussed Why alignment requires practice, not just awarenessHow constant device exposure increases stress and reduces presenceThe impact of attention fragmentation on leadership and parentingThe connection between screen use, anxiety, and reduced emotional regulationDesigning environments that support clarity, connection, and performanceResearch-Informed Ideas cognitive load: Excess stimulation reduces your ability to think clearlydopamine reward system: Devices reinforce habitual checking and distractionattention residue: Your brain stays partially focused on your phone—even when you’re not using itoxytocin: Human connection supports regulation and trustPractical Takeaways 1. Protect Your Attention No phones during mealsNo phones in meetings (remove from the room if possible)Use one communal device if needed2. Implement the “First Hour / Last Hour Rule” No screens the first hour of your dayNo screens the last hour before bed3. Create Device-Free Zones Dinner tableBedroomsTeam meetings / classrooms4. Practice Daily Alignment Ask yourself: “Does this reflect who I am?”“Am I fully present right now?”Leadership Application Phone-free meetings improve engagement and clarityPresence increases trust and team performanceBetter thinking happens in uninterrupted environmentsParenting Application Model intentional tech useProtect connection timeSupport emotional regulation through real interactionResource Mentioned Your Amazing Teen Brain (aligns with discussion on screen use and anxiety in younger generations)Reflection Prompt Where is your attention going… and is that where you want your life to go? Buzzsprout-Just Count Me In Facebook-Just Count Me In Instagram- Just Count Me In Thank you for joining me! If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

    14 min

  7. MAR 21

    #61: Alignment is a Leadership Advantage, Not a Luxury

    Send us Fan Mail IW Badge Shownotes Link Alignment Is a Leadership Advantage (Not a Luxury) Summary: In this episode, we explore alignment as a measurable driver of leadership, mindful parenting,  effectiveness, decision-making clarity, and long-term performance. Drawing from real-life reflection, behavioral science, and leadership research, this conversation reframes alignment from a personal concept into a strategic advantage. Key Topics: The hidden cost of misalignment in leadership and lifeCognitive dissonance and its impact on performanceStress, identity, and decision-making researchLeadership presence and team responseParenting through modeling vs. controlInnovation and the “Zone of Genius”Identity renewal and seasonal recalibrationResearch References: Harvard University – Adult development, well-being, and relational healthStanford University – Stress mindset and performance researchHeart-brain coherence and autonomic regulation studiesReflection Questions: Where am I out of alignment right now?What am I maintaining that no longer fits?Where am I leading from pressure instead of clarity?What would change if I trusted my internal signals more?Facebook-Just Count Me In Instagram- Just Count Me In Influential Women Verified Buzzsprout-Just Count Me In Thank you for joining me! If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

    15 min

  8. MAR 14

    #60: Alignment First, Applause Later

    Send us Fan Mail IW Badge Episode Summary Dedicated to Isaac.  What happens when we continue doing something meaningful even after the audience disappears? In this episode, we explore a story about recovery, cooking, and an unexpected dinner that illustrates a deeper principle: intrinsic motivation. Drawing from psychology, leadership science, and behavioral research, we examine how acting from alignment — rather than approval — builds stronger teams, more resilient families, and healthier teens. Sometimes the most important work happens when the room is empty. Some of the inventions that we value most happened because someone stuck with it even when no one was in the room Because it felt right. Wayne Dyer said, "Some people do things right. "No limits" people do the right thing. And sometimes… that’s exactly when the right people show up. Key Takeaways • Intrinsic motivation leads to sustained growth and resilience  • Alignment produces better leadership than approval-seeking  • Parents can model internal motivation for their children  • Teens benefit from learning to follow values rather than crowds  • Environment and identity play a major role in behavior change Reflection Questions What do you continue doing even when no one is watching?Where in your life are you waiting for approval before acting?What small action this week would align with the person you want to become?Facebook-Just Count Me In Instagram- Just Count Me In Influential Women Verified Buzzsprout-Just Count Me In Thank you for joining me! If this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

    21 min
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Just Count Me In is a podcast designed to help us navigate and flow with our lives through conscious awareness. When we live with less resistance and more receptivity it is easier to express who we came here to be and enjoy life. We are all walking each other home. 

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