Mindset Unlimited: Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Women in a Time of Change

Valerie Friedlander
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Your Mindset Unlimited is a podcast for women navigating professional and life transitions who are seeking to release learned limitations and build a more holistic, liberatory version of success. Your Host, Valerie Friedlander, is an ICF certified coach, sociologist, intersectional feminist, artist, business owner, and mom. Based in Chicago and supporting clients world-wide, she helps high-achieving women transition into their next chapter of life with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. lead with intention, and create their definition of success that honors all aspects of their life. In this podcast you'll find tips, tools, and inspiration to help you release the internalized limitations cultivated by our social system imbalances and lead your life with more ease and joy. Some of the topics you'll find here are: finding fulfillment, habit shifting, motivation, time management, money mindset, stress management, impostor syndrome, productivity, work/life balance, communication, boundaries, leadership, social activism, burnout, building a business, motherhood, and more. You can find out about Valerie and her work at www.valeriefriedlander.com  Follow her on most social media @unlimitedcoachval Sign up for her email list at www.valeriefriedlander.com/signup Books referenced on the podcast can be found on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/unlimited-podcast-book-recommendations

  1. Dreaming, Setting Intentions, and Keeping Yourself Accountable

    12/17/2025

    Dreaming, Setting Intentions, and Keeping Yourself Accountable

    Dreaming, setting intentions, and keeping yourself accountable are not easy in the world we currently live in. Our society has built systems that erode the individual and collective spaces that hold these generative processes. This is a powerful time of year to begin to reclaim the space of pausing in the darkness to be with yourself, dream new possibilities, and lay the foundation for what you want to create in the world.   In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I share insights and tips on the power of dreaming, setting intentions, and keeping yourself accountable as we head into a new year.   Some of what I explore in this episode includes: Embracing end of year energy (darknessThe importance of pausing and why it’s hardUnderstanding intentions and creating accountabilityYou don’t have to be perfect, just present  Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited     LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE:  Lord Of The Rings Facebook Post   A Swiftly Tilting Planet – Madeleine L’Engle How to Manifest What You Want  How to Plan for the Future and Enjoy the Present  How to Avoid Overwhelm and Access Joy in a Time of Change  Done With New Year New You   CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send me a text! Support the show

    27 min
  2. Leading with Curiosity: Building Intentional Relationships in Your Business and Personal Life with Danielle Marshall

    12/03/2025

    Leading with Curiosity: Building Intentional Relationships in Your Business and Personal Life with Danielle Marshall

    Curiosity is one of the most important tools we have for creating deeper connection, healthier culture, and more aligned leadership. When we slow down enough to notice and question our unconscious assumptions, we open the door to new possibilities. This, in turn, expands our sense of hope and improves our ability to collaborate with others. In this conversation, we explore how organizational culture is shaped, how we shape our personal relationships, and the role curiosity plays in shifting limiting patterns in both areas. You’ll walk away with practical ways to listen differently, ask better questions, and align your actions with the human you most want to be. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited Danielle Marshall to join me in a conversation about why leading with curiosity is key to intentionally cultivating what you want in your business and personal life. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: What you need to build a strong organizational cultureSimple curiosity supporting questions that strengthen relationships in personal and professional life.Recognizing and reframing limiting beliefs that keep you from your potentialPractical ways to slow down, reduce assumptions, and create more intentional connections.  Thanks for listening!  Have thoughts on this episode? Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Website LinkedIn Instagram The Curiosity Playbook   Unpacked: Culture Chronicles Podcast    CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call Listen to the Unlimited Playlist   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective  Send me a text! Support the show

    44 min
  3. 3 Holiday Reflections for Navigating Grief, Gifts, and Gratitude

    11/19/2025

    3 Holiday Reflections for Navigating Grief, Gifts, and Gratitude

    The holiday season often brings a swirl of emotions. Unfortunately, the uncomfortable emotions can often overwhelm the joy we want to embrace. Many people experience tension around grief, traditions, gift-giving, and expectations. Navigating these challenges means finding ways to honor grief, fostering meaningful connections with healthy boundaries, and using gratitude as a tool not a weapon. The reflections in this episode offer guidance for moving through the season with greater intentionality. You don't have to be perfect to create the holiday experience you want. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I share some holiday reflections for navigating grief, gifts, and gratitude with intention and mindfulness. Some of what I explore in this episode includes: Navigating grief and loss during the holiday season with practical emotional support strategiesMindful and meaningful holiday gift-giving, including setting healthy boundariesEmbracing mindful spending and supporting financial well-beingPracticing gratitude, hope, and courage to cultivate authentic connections and community support during holidays  Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE: Holiday Stress Support Page Loving Yourself Through Grief with Lisa Zawrotny Reclaiming Humanity Through Grief Navigating our Relationship with Death with Nikki Smith Accessing the True Power of Gratitude: Beyond Individualism Setting Holiday Boundaries Bonus Episode: Seven Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress    CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send me a text! Support the show

    34 min
  4. Living Life With Integrity with F. John Potter

    11/05/2025

    Living Life With Integrity with F. John Potter

    Living a life of integrity means showing up whole and in alignment with your values, no matter what life throws your way. It can be especially difficult to stay centered in who you want to be during periods of life that feel uncertain and you’re stepping into the unknown, yet that is when being true to yourself matters most. Having a moral compass supports resilience, clarity, and strength to take the next indicated step forward as you navigate the unpredictability of life. It creates not only stability in uncertainty but also builds a lasting legacy.   In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited F. John Potter to join me in a conversation about what supports living life with integrity and navigating unexpected career changes.    Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Being open to the unexpectedDecision-making with the support of friendsCourage and defining enoughNavigating unemploymentThe accumulation of skills(This is a replay episode with a new intro and re-added content around the 20 minute mark.)  LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Frank John Potter’s Obituary John’s Ignite Talk  Leaning Into a Mid-Life Career Change  Tao Te Ching   CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call Listen to the Unlimited Playlist   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective  Send me a text! Support the show Send me a text! Support the show

    45 min
  5. Rest that Leads to Radical Joy: Letting Go of Performance and Embracing Your Truth with Jordan Maney

    10/15/2025

    Rest that Leads to Radical Joy: Letting Go of Performance and Embracing Your Truth with Jordan Maney

    Rest that leads to radical joy is a birthright that we have learned to avoid instead of embrace. We are taught to prove our worth through our hustle, and what better excuse to avoid the space of being present with yourself. Opening to the vulnerability of being present is scary for a variety of reasons, including the shadows we may have to face. The good news is that joy is also there waiting for us to make room for it. Rest is how we make room.   In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited Jordan Maney to join me in a conversation about what it looks like to find true rest that leads to radical joy.   Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Meeting yourself where you are with restPerforming self-care vs authentic and connective restActs of resistance and finding a way forward in uncertaintyConnecting to yourself as a starting point for community  Thanks for listening!  Have thoughts on this episode? Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   CONNECT WITH JORDAN Website  LinkedIn Instagram YoutTube Sign up for Jordan’s newsletter    CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call Listen to the Unlimited Playlist   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective  Send me a text! Support the show

    1h 7m
  6. Reclaiming Your Attention to Focus on What Matters

    10/01/2025

    Reclaiming Your Attention to Focus on What Matters

    Reclaiming Your Attention is essentially reclaiming your power. Many of us feel overwhelmed by all the things that need attention and this is by design. By examining how media and technology shape our attention, and by practicing strategies to ground ourselves in mindfulness and intentional focus, we can shift from being scattered and depleted to feeling aligned and resourced. From that place, we’re better prepared to take meaningful action in our lives. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I share some insights and tips for reclaiming your attention to focus on what matters, even when you’re overwhelmed. Some of what I explore in this episode includes: Understanding Attention and who’s driving itParenting in an age of social mediaShifting out of performance and into connectionWhat to do to support aligned empowerment Thoughts or questions? Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE: 5 Steps to Shift Habits of Perfectionism & People Pleasing with Beatriz Victoria Albina Responsive Practices to Create a Supportive Relationship with Your Teen with Donna Lynne Booher Empathy Isn’t the Problem Cult of Personality – Living Colour The Social Dilemma – Netflix Documentary  Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention – And How to Think Deeply Again – by Johann Hari Frederic Joseph – The Death of Social in Social Media  Britannica - Attention NPR - Nihilistic Online Networks Groom Minors to Commit Harm This Will Hold - Groyper and Steve Bannon’s Online Machine to Radicalize Boys Therapy Jeff – Parents of White Boys, Don’t Want Your Kid Radicalized Online? Do These 5 Things   CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Send me a text! Support the show

    44 min
  7. 5 Steps to Shift Habits of Perfectionism and People Pleasing with Beatriz Victoria Albina

    09/17/2025

    5 Steps to Shift Habits of Perfectionism and People Pleasing with Beatriz Victoria Albina

    Perfectionism and people-pleasing aren’t bad habits—they’re survival strategies rooted in patterns of emotional outsourcing learned early in life. When you’re conditioned to regulate your nervous system through other people’s approval or needs, it can keep you stuck in cycles of over-giving, self-doubt, and disconnection from your own truth. Shifting these patterns isn’t just about changing your mindset—it’s about reclaiming your body, rebuilding self-trust, and creating relationships that honor your worth.   In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited Beatriz Victoria Albina to join me in a conversation about ending emotional outsourcing and the 5 steps to shift habits of perfectionism and people pleasing.   Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Why perfectionism, people-pleasing, and co-dependency are rooted in emotional outsourcing—and how that impacts your sense of safety, belonging, and worth.The difference between unhealthy empathy and healthy, grounded empathy (and why empathy isn’t the issue, the issue is boundaries).Somatic practices and the BRAVE process for shifting perfectionist and people-pleasing habits in everyday life.How to build self-trust and regulate stress in small, sustainable steps that support healthier, more interdependent relationships.  Thanks for listening!  Have thoughts on this episode? Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE: Empathy Isn’t the Problem Things to Say Cheat Sheet Dr. Resmaa Kai Cheng Thom   CONNECT WITH BEATRIZ Website Order the book “End Emotional Outsourcing” Feminist Wellness Podcast Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call Listen to the Unlimited Playlist This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective  Send me a text! Support the show

    55 min
  8. 4 Bite-Size Mindset Shifts for Stressful Times

    09/03/2025

    4 Bite-Size Mindset Shifts for Stressful Times

    Bite size mindset shifts can make a big difference during stressful times to help you engage intentionally instead of reactively. Compassionate accountability helps us embrace our humanity while challenging our status quo. Here we’re focusing on simple, practical tools, and encouragement as we navigate these difficult times. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I share some bite size mindset shifts for stressful times to help you show up in a sustainable way. Some of what I explore in this episode includes: Consider how you talk to yourself – don’t let the times define youChanging how you think about taking action to stay purposeful and sustainableOvercoming overwhelm when things are really overwhelmingStay true to your moral compass and overcoming discomfort conditioning  Thanks for listening!  Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me! Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited   LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE: the restlab podcast with Jordan Maney: Rest So You Can Rage CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Ask Valerie (anonymous form) Sign up for Valerie’s newsletter Apply to be coached on the podcast Schedule an exploration call   This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander Coaching Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send me a text! Support the show

    24 min
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Your Mindset Unlimited is a podcast for women navigating professional and life transitions who are seeking to release learned limitations and build a more holistic, liberatory version of success. Your Host, Valerie Friedlander, is an ICF certified coach, sociologist, intersectional feminist, artist, business owner, and mom. Based in Chicago and supporting clients world-wide, she helps high-achieving women transition into their next chapter of life with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. lead with intention, and create their definition of success that honors all aspects of their life. In this podcast you'll find tips, tools, and inspiration to help you release the internalized limitations cultivated by our social system imbalances and lead your life with more ease and joy. Some of the topics you'll find here are: finding fulfillment, habit shifting, motivation, time management, money mindset, stress management, impostor syndrome, productivity, work/life balance, communication, boundaries, leadership, social activism, burnout, building a business, motherhood, and more. You can find out about Valerie and her work at www.valeriefriedlander.com  Follow her on most social media @unlimitedcoachval Sign up for her email list at www.valeriefriedlander.com/signup Books referenced on the podcast can be found on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/unlimited-podcast-book-recommendations

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