Clear & On Purpose

Christina Slaback
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"Feeling stuck but ready to take intentional action? Clear & On Purpose helps you cut through the noise, regain your focus, and connect with what truly matters. Join us weekly for practical insights and simple, actionable steps to help you find clarity, boost your energy, and design an intentional life that balances ambition with fulfillment. Whether you're a busy professional or an entrepreneur seeking meaningful growth, this podcast empowers you to align your actions with your purpose and thrive both in business and life."

  1. 4D AGO

    Creating a Life That Actually Feels Like Yours: February BTS

    Send us a text In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina invites you to slow down and take an honest look at what it means to live an aligned, intentional life. Instead of pushing harder or doing more, this conversation focuses on the inner work that brings clarity, ease, and self-trust. Through personal reflections, perspective shifts, and simple truths, Christina shares how getting clear with yourself changes the way you make decisions, use your energy, and show up in your life. If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or disconnected from what really matters, this episode offers a grounded place to begin. This is a space to get real, reconnect with yourself, and remember that clarity doesn’t come from forcing answers — it comes from listening. In this episode, we explore: What it really means to live with intention (beyond productivity)Why slowing down creates more clarity, not lessThe role of inner work in aligned decision-makingLetting go of autopilot and reconnecting with yourselfSimple perspective shifts that create more ease in everyday lifeWho this episode is for: You feel capable but scatteredYou want clarity without burnoutYou’re craving a more intentional, aligned way of livingYou know something needs to change, but you’re not forcing the next stepListen in if you’re ready to: See yourself more clearlyCreate space for what actually mattersMove forward with intention instead of pressureIf this episode resonated, be sure to subscribe, share it with someone who needs a slower moment, and spend some time noticing what feels most aligned for you right now. Resources Mentioned: Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community. Sign up for the Momentum Challenge: Click here to get started. Resources & Links Follow Christina @christinaslaback Email us at hello@christinaslaback.com www.christinaslaback.com

    32 min

  2. JAN 28

    The Flinch: When Ease Keeps You Stuck (and How to Build Real Capacity)

    Send us a text We’re often told that the key to change is making life easier — reducing friction, simplifying habits, and avoiding discomfort whenever possible. And while that advice can be helpful, it’s not the whole story. In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, we explore why comfort can sometimes keep you stuck — especially if you’re craving change but feel unable to follow through. You’ll learn about the flinch: that internal reaction to discomfort or uncertainty that causes us to pull back just before growth happens. This conversation isn’t about forcing yourself or overriding your nervous system. It’s about learning how to tell the difference between avoidance and intuition, building trust with yourself, and gently expanding your capacity to do hard things without burning out. If you feel like you know something needs to change in your life — but keep stopping short — this episode will help you understand why, and what to do instead. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why reducing friction isn’t always the solution when you feel stuckHow anticipation — not difficulty — often drives avoidanceWhat “the flinch” is and why it shows up before meaningful changeThe difference between healthy discomfort and nervous system overrideHow to tell avoidance apart from true intuitionWhy avoiding discomfort actually makes it harder over timeA simple micro-experiment to build confidence and self-trustKey Concepts Discussed The flinch effect and anticipatory resistanceHabit building vs. capacity buildingNervous system regulation and self-trustAvoidance, intuition, and embodied decision-makingGentle growth without self-punishmentReflection Questions for Listeners Where in my life am I mistaking comfort for alignment?What is one small flinch I’ve been avoiding that aligns with who I want to be?When I imagine having done the thing, do I feel relieved I did — or relieved I didn’t?Try This: A Gentle Flinch Practice Choose one small, low-stakes action this week that feels slightly uncomfortable but aligned: Step outside for a short walkStart the project without finishing it perfectlyDrink water before caffeineInitiate a small social interactionNotice the first few moments of resistance — and how quickly they pass. Resources Mentioned: Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community. Sign up for the Momentum Challenge: Click here to get started. Resources & Links Follow Christina @christinaslaback Email us at hello@christinaslaback.com www.christinaslaback.com

    10 min

  3. JAN 21

    Persistence Over Consistency: A New Approach for Burned-Out High Achievers

    Send us a text Consistency is often framed as the ultimate key to success—but what if forcing consistency is actually what’s burning you out? In this episode, we explore why many high achievers—especially highly creative and neurodivergent individuals—aren’t wired for constant, linear output. If you’ve ever felt unstoppable during high-energy periods and deeply ashamed when your motivation dips, this conversation is for you. We talk about the hidden cost of forcing consistency, how working against your natural energy cycles dulls creativity and impact, and why persistence—not perfection—is what actually leads to sustainable success. You’ll learn how to work with your energy instead of against it, how to maintain outward consistency without sacrificing your well-being, and how self-compassion creates momentum that lasts far longer than discipline alone. This episode is an invitation to stop fighting yourself—and start building success in a way that actually works for you. In This Episode, We Cover: Why consistency is often praised—but misunderstoodThe link between burnout, shame, and forced productivityHow creative and neurodivergent brains naturally work in energy cyclesThe difference between foundational habits and creative workHow to stay committed to your goals without showing up the same way every dayPractical ways to support consistency during low-energy periodsWhy persistence beats consistency when it comes to long-term growthHow self-compassion helps you keep coming back—even when motivation fadesThis Episode Is For You If: You’re a high achiever experiencing burnout or chronic exhaustionYou feel intense motivation in bursts—but struggle to maintain consistencyYou’ve internalized shame around “not being disciplined enough”You’re highly creative, possibly neurodivergent, and deeply self-awareYou want to succeed without sacrificing your mental, emotional, or nervous-system healthKey Takeaway Success doesn’t require showing up the same way every day.  It requires becoming the kind of person who keeps returning—again and again—with curiosity, compassion, and intention. Reflection Question What would change if you stopped judging your energy cycles—and started working with them instead? Resources Mentioned: Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community. Sign up for the Momentum Challenge: Click here to get started. Resources & Links Follow Christina @christinaslaback Email us at hello@christinaslaback.com www.christinaslaback.com

    10 min

  4. JAN 14

    When Procrastination Isn’t Laziness: It’s Your Nervous System Asking for Safety

    Send us a text When Procrastination Isn’t Laziness: It’s Your Nervous System Asking for Safety If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your screen, knowing exactly what you should do — and still not doing it — this episode is for you. In today’s episode of Clear & On Purpose, we’re reframing procrastination in a way that removes shame and actually helps you move forward. Instead of treating procrastination like a motivation or discipline problem, we explore what’s really happening beneath the surface: emotional dysregulation and a nervous system that doesn’t feel safe. You’ll learn why “just pushing through” often backfires, how to tell the difference between emotional resistance and simple avoidance, and how to take grounded, aligned action without burning yourself out or betraying yourself. This episode is especially for you if you: Overthink simple tasksStruggle with perfectionism or fear of being seenFeel exhausted, unmotivated, or stuck even when you care deeplyWant to take action without forcing yourself or spiraling afterwardIn This Episode, We Talk About: Why procrastination is often a nervous system response — not lazinessHow emotional dysregulation shows up as overthinking, fatigue, or avoidanceThe real reason tasks like emails, content creation, or visibility feel so hardHow fear, anxiety, and perfectionism drive procrastinationThe difference between emotional dysregulation and habitual avoidanceWhen “messy action” helps — and when it actually causes harmA personal story about pushing through fear and the emotional hangover that followedHow to know when to pause and regulate vs. when to gently push yourselfA simple grounding framework: Notice → Regulate → Take the smallest next stepHow this approach builds self-trust, confidence, and aligned momentumKey Takeaway You don’t have to bully yourself into the life you want. Procrastination isn’t a personal failure — it’s information. When you learn to listen to your body, regulate your emotions, and take small, grounded steps forward, action becomes easier, clearer, and more sustainable. This is how you move from self-pressure to self-leadership. Helpful Prompts from the Episode The next time you feel stuck, ask yourself: What am I feeling right now?What am I afraid might happen if I take this action?What am I making this task mean about me?What’s the smallest step I could take from a grounded place?Resources Mentioned: Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community. Sign up for the Momentum Challenge: Click here to get started. Resources & Links Follow Christina @christinaslaback Email us at hello@christinaslaback.com www.christinaslaback.com

    11 min

  5. JAN 7

    Moving Gently into the New Year: Reflection, Cycles & Intentional Growth: January BTS

    Send us a text In this January Insights episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina sits down with K. Margaret for a reflective, soulful conversation about closing out the year with intention instead of pressure. Together, they explore the themes many of us feel at the end of the year—shedding old patterns, navigating anxiety around growth, and recalibrating how we set goals and expectations for the future. Rather than rushing into “New Year, New You” energy, this conversation invites a slower, more grounded approach—one that honors natural cycles, emotional awareness, and inner alignment. Christina and K. Margaret discuss reflection practices, intuitive planning, redefining productivity, and why creating space to listen to yourself is often the most powerful way forward. This episode is a permission slip to pause, soften, and enter the new year with trust, creativity, and self-compassion. In This Episode, You’ll Hear About: Why end-of-year energy can feel heavy, emotional, or unsettlingThe difference between growth that feels aligned vs. forcedHow anxiety can show up during periods of upleveling and expansionLetting go of outdated patterns and self-limiting beliefsRethinking New Year goals through intention, systems, and habitsHonoring winter as a season of rest, reflection, and inner workWhy reflection doesn’t have to happen on January 1stReducing friction and resistance in planning and daily lifeCreativity as a way of being—not just a hobbyRomanticizing everyday life to create more presence and joyTrusting your timing and tuning into your intuitionA powerful closing card pull centered on happiness, expansion, and lightResources Mentioned: Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community. Sign up for the Momentum Challenge: Click here to get started. Resources & Links Follow Christina @christinaslaback Email us at hello@christinaslaback.com www.christinaslaback.com

    29 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    Winter Replay - Why “New Year, New You” Doesn’t Work — and What to Do Instead

    Send us a text Are you feeling the weight of “New Year, New You” messaging everywhere you turn?  Yeah… me too. And we’re not doing that here. In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina gets real about why the traditional New Year hype often leaves us feeling behind before we even begin. Instead of forcing yourself into a whole new identity on January 1st, this conversation invites you into a more grounded, human, and sustainable way of growing. Inside the episode, you’ll hear: ✨ Why January 1st isn’t the only (or even the best) time to begin again  ✨ The truth about “Quitters Day” — and how it’s not a sign of failure ✨ A seasonal approach to planning that honors your energy instead of fighting it ✨ How feeling-based goals create more lasting change than rigid resolutions ✨ Simple, real-life ways small intentional choices compound into meaningful transformation If you’re ready to release the pressure, reconnect to yourself, and create a year that actually feels aligned with who you are… this episode will meet you right where you’re at. Resources Mentioned: Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community. Sign up for the Momentum Challenge: Click here to get started. Resources & Links Follow Christina @christinaslaback Email us at hello@christinaslaback.com www.christinaslaback.com

    7 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    Winter Replay - How to Feel Better in Winter: Cozy Rituals & Mindset Shifts That Actually Help

    Send us a text Winter can feel heavy. The darker days, the cold, the shift in energy — it all has a way of pulling us inward, sometimes in ways that feel uncomfortable. For years, I dreaded this season. I fought it, resented it, tried to power through it. But everything changed when I learned to approach winter the way some of the happiest countries in the world do: by softening into it, creating warmth from the inside out, and intentionally cultivating comfort, connection, and presence. In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, I share the mindset shifts and simple hygge-inspired practices that helped me stop resisting winter and start embracing it. You’ll hear personal stories, the science behind why winter feels harder for our bodies and emotions, and practical, grounding ways to feel better during the darker months. This isn’t about “loving winter.” It’s about learning how to support your energy, your emotions, and your home so you can move through the season with more steadiness, light, and joy. Key Topics We Explore Why winter naturally feels more draining — and why that doesn’t mean something is “wrong”How Scandinavian countries embrace the dark season and what we can learn from themSimple hygge-inspired practices that bring more warmth, comfort, and coziness into your daily lifeRituals that help your home feel softer and your nervous system more regulatedHow to reframe winter so it feels intentional instead of something you just have to “get through”Small, doable shifts for boosting your mood, energy, and sense of connectionResources Mentioned: Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community. Sign up for the Momentum Challenge: Click here to get started. Resources & Links Follow Christina @christinaslaback Email us at hello@christinaslaback.com www.christinaslaback.com

    10 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Winter Replay - Embrace the Winter Arc: Build Real Momentum Before the New Year

    Send us a text Winter naturally invites us inward—into reflection, rest, and reset. But it can also be a powerful season for slow, steady momentum. In this episode of Clear & On Purpose, Christina explores the idea of the Winter Arc and how you can use this season to build consistency, strength, and clarity long before January 1st rolls around. Instead of waiting for the “New Year, New You” push, the Winter Arc helps you anchor into intentional habits now—while life is quieter, slower, and more spacious. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ What the Winter Arc actually is (and how it goes beyond the TikTok trend)  ✨ How to set flexible, supportive habits that work with your energy instead of against it ✨ Ways to apply the Winter Arc to your routines, emotional health, career, parenting, and personal goals ✨ How to stay motivated without burning out ✨ Why starting small creates bigger and more sustainable change ✨ How planning ahead in winter sets you up to enter the new year grounded and clear Whether you’re craving more alignment, wanting to rebuild your routines, or simply trying to stay out of survival mode this season, this episode gives you a practical and compassionate framework to help you move forward with intention. Resources Mentioned: Join The Village: Click here to connect with our community. Sign up for the Momentum Challenge: Click here to get started. Resources & Links Follow Christina @christinaslaback Email us at hello@christinaslaback.com www.christinaslaback.com

    13 min
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"Feeling stuck but ready to take intentional action? Clear & On Purpose helps you cut through the noise, regain your focus, and connect with what truly matters. Join us weekly for practical insights and simple, actionable steps to help you find clarity, boost your energy, and design an intentional life that balances ambition with fulfillment. Whether you're a busy professional or an entrepreneur seeking meaningful growth, this podcast empowers you to align your actions with your purpose and thrive both in business and life."

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  • Creator
    Christina Slaback
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Clear & On Purpose
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    Clear & On Purpose