Your Utmost Life

Misty Celli

Do you ever look in the mirror and think, “I don’t even recognize myself anymore”? Do you feel invisible, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the woman you were before life became about everyone else? You’re not broken — you’re just buried. And you’re not alone. Your Utmost Life is the podcast for women who are done living by default and ready to reclaim the identity, confidence, and purpose they’ve lost along the way. I’m Misty Celli — writer, coach, and creator of Your Utmost Life — and I help women step into their highest potential and design lives that feel true, rich, and deeply satisfying. Each week, you’ll learn the principles and transformative tools that create real, lasting change — in your health, your relationships, your confidence, your goals, and the deeper parts of you like identity, purpose, growth, love, and motherhood. This isn’t about “doing more.”It’s about becoming more of who you really are. If you’re ready to stop abandoning yourself…If you’re ready to stop living for everyone else…If you’re ready to build a life by design, not by default… This is where you begin the process of becoming your utmost self — and reclaiming a life that finally feels like yours again.

  1. 5D AGO

    How to Change Who I Am (Even When I Feel Stuck in My Identity)

    If you've been feeling like "this is just who I am" or you've caught yourself thinking you're too old, too stuck, or too far gone to change, this episode will help you understand why that belief exists — and how to break free from it. Today we're exploring the logic that's running your life, so you can finally step back into the director's chair and become who you were always meant to be. We share a practical reframe—“this is who I learned to be; I can learn something different”—and the three steps that make it real. First, name the limiting belief. Second, tell yourself the fuller truth. Third, make one small, defiant choice your old self would never make. Expect guilt and resistance; they’re not stop signs, they’re proof you’re rewriting the script. Through Misty’s personal story of quiet exhaustion turning into steady, brave decisions, we show how presence deepens relationships, boundaries protect what matters, and energy returns when you stop abandoning yourself to care for everyone else. You’ll hear how familiar patterns ripple through family life, why modeling growth gives your kids a stronger blueprint, and how to replace autopilot with intentional action. If you’ve been checking every box yet feeling like a stranger in your own life, this conversation offers both language and tools to step back into the director’s chair. Start today with one honest choice that honors the truest version of you. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs permission to want more, and leave a review so others can find these conversations. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a seven-year-old version of you is still making your decisions todayThe real reason you feel guilty for wanting more (even when you have a "good life")How childhood beliefs create a memory and logic system that keeps you stuckThe belief that keeps you trapped: "This is just who I am. I can't change."The reframe that sets you free: "This is who I learned to be. I can rewrite the script."Why the discomfort and guilt you feel when you try to change is actually proof it's workingHow living a half-life affects not just you, but your children and the people you loveA simple three-step process you can use today to start rewriting your identityKey Takeaway You are not stuck in your identity — you're stuck in childhood beliefs that once protected you but now limit you. Once you understand where those beliefs came from, you can choose to outgrow them and become someone your younger self never imagined. You are more than eve Real human to real human...I would love to hear from you, I will personally read and answer. Share with me what resonated with you the most, what you are struggling with, or just say, Hi! 🧭 Discover the hidden identity pattern that’s been running your life and what to do to feel like yourself again. Take the quiz Why You Feel Disconnected and you’ll discover why you feel disconnected (it’s not what you think) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 Join me on Instagram for daily encouragement, honest conversations, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from this journey: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that brings you back to who you truly are and helps you step into your utmost life. ✨ Explore more tools, articles, and free resources to support your growth and identity work at Your Utmost Self.

    17 min
  2. FEB 9

    Why Self-Love Is Not Selfish And How To Stop Disappearing In Your Own Life

    You do everything for the people you love. Everything. So why do you feel invisible to them? And why does taking ten minutes for yourself feel like stealing?  There's a voice in your head that screams every time you try to rest. It whispers when you sit down with a book: "You should be doing laundry." It paralyzes you when you try to take care of yourself: "This is selfish. You haven't done enough yet." That voice? It's the guilt prison—and it's keeping you locked away from your own life. In this episode, we're naming the guilt that suffocates you, tracing where it came from, and showing you how to quiet it so you can finally show up with presence, energy, and connection instead of exhaustion and resentment. You'll discover why self-love isn't selfish (it's essential), the difference between real guilt and false guilt, and why your endless sacrifice is actually making your relationships worse, not better. Plus, you'll get one simple action step you can take today to start keeping your light on. If you're ready to stop disappearing in your own life and reclaim the energy your family actually needs from you, this episode is for you. What You'll Discover ✨ Why guilt becomes a prison guard policing your every minute—and how to unlock the door  ✨ The "nail polish story" that reveals how conditioning turns basic self-care into a moral test  ✨ Real guilt vs. false guilt (and why the guilt you feel is likely punishing basic human needs)  ✨ The shocking research on what endless sacrifice actually costs you and your children  ✨ The lighthouse metaphor: Why your family needs your light, not your martyrdom  ✨ One unapologetic act of self-care you can do today to start breaking free Key Insights 💡 "You can't guide anyone to safety if your light goes out." 💡 "When you sacrifice yourself endlessly, you don't teach your children that you love them. You teach them that mothers don't matter." 💡 "The guilt prison door isn't locked from the outside. It's locked from the inside—and you hold the key." 💡 " Real human to real human...I would love to hear from you, I will personally read and answer. Share with me what resonated with you the most, what you are struggling with, or just say, Hi! Feel stuck, invisible, or unrecognizable to yourself for the last 3 months? Want your spark, feel seen, and find joy? Get personalized next steps based on where you are, not generic advice. Find your voice again, remember what makes you come alive, and create something that's actually yours. It begins with you—the woman underneath all the roles. Ready to let her be seen? Click 🧭 Discover the hidden identity pattern that’s been running your life and what to do to feel like yourself again. Take the quiz Why You Feel Disconnected and you’ll discover why you feel disconnected (it’s not what you think) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 Join me on Instagram for daily encouragement, honest conversations, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from this journey: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that brings you back to who you truly are and helps you step into your utmost life. ✨ Explore more tools, articles, and free resources to support your growth and identity work at Your Utmost Self.

    26 min
  3. FEB 3

    How to Stop Comparing Yourself: Why Her Success Isn’t Your Failure

    A single scroll can turn a steady day into a silent panic: her spotless kitchen, her thriving business, her easy smile. We dig into why those moments sting so much and name the real culprit—a scarcity belief that says if she has it, you can’t. Instead of treating other women as proof you’re behind, we show how to unhook from the hidden race you never chose and build a life defined by your values. We start by mapping how comparison quietly shifts from observation to self-attack, and why it feels like fear rather than jealousy. Misty shares a raw season of panic and pressure where every highlight reel became a measuring stick. From there, we break down the steep costs: lost joy, drained energy, muddled desires, stalled progress, and strained relationships. Social media’s amplifier effect only intensifies the illusion, mixing your Tuesday afternoon with someone’s best day of the year. Then the turn: we separate envy from inspiration. Envy wants to take; inspiration wants to create. You’ll learn how to reclaim your race by naming what you truly value—connection, creativity, freedom, stability, impact—and by redefining success in honest, livable terms. We talk trade-offs many don’t mention: the hours, routines, and sacrifices behind outcomes you might admire but not actually want. With that clarity, someone else’s win becomes evidence of possibility, not evidence you’re late. You’ll leave with one concrete challenge: choose a single area where you compare, ask whether you even want what she has, and if yes, design a next step that fits your life. That small, aligned action is how you move from measuring to becoming, from scarcity to abundance, from her race to your own. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more women step into a life built by design, not by default. Real human to real human...I would love to hear from you, I will personally read and answer. Share with me what resonated with you the most, what you are struggling with, or just say, Hi! Feel stuck, invisible, or unrecognizable to yourself for the last 3 months? Want your spark, feel seen, and find joy? Get personalized next steps based on where you are, not generic advice. Find your voice again, remember what makes you come alive, and create something that's actually yours. It begins with you—the woman underneath all the roles. Ready to let her be seen? Click 🧭 Discover the hidden identity pattern that’s been running your life and what to do to feel like yourself again. Take the quiz Why You Feel Disconnected and you’ll discover why you feel disconnected (it’s not what you think) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 Join me on Instagram for daily encouragement, honest conversations, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from this journey: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that brings you back to who you truly are and helps you step into your utmost life. ✨ Explore more tools, articles, and free resources to support your growth and identity work at Your Utmost Self.

    26 min
  4. JAN 26

    The Worth Lie: Why You Think You Have to Earn Your Value

    If you walked into a store and saw a price tag hanging off your own body, what would it say? "Worth depends on productivity"? "Value increases with achievement"? Most women don't realize they're walking through life with an invisible price tag that changes based on performance. But what if your value isn't something you earn—what if it's something you were born with?  This episode reveals the belief sitting underneath almost every woman's exhaustion, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout. You'll discover why you've been spending your entire life trying to achieve something you already have—and how reclaiming this truth changes everything.  In This Episode, You'll Discover: The "Worth Lie" that keeps you trapped in endless performance mode and constant emotional debtWhy by age six, girls start associating their worth with being helpful and self-sacrificingThe exhausting math you're doing in your head about whether you've "earned" basic human needsHow believing your worth is conditional makes you endlessly exploitableThe two simple proofs that your worth has always been inherent (the Baby Test and the Value Paradox)What happens the moment you stop performing for worth—and why everyone will benefitWhy discomfort isn't danger; it's your nervous system learning a new way of beingKey Insights: "Worth that has to be earned can always be lost. So you live in a constant state of emotional debt—always trying to pay off a balance that never hits zero." "You're not a product with a price tag. You're priceless. Not because you're beyond measure—but because you cannot be assigned a price at all." "You didn't lose your worth. You lost your awareness of it. Somewhere along the way, you traded inherent worth for earned worth. You traded identity for performance. You traded being for proving." Take This with You: Do one thing this week that challenges the Worth Lie. Just one. Rest before you've "earned" it. Say no without over-explaining. Take care of yourself without justifying why you deserve it. One moment Real human to real human...I would love to hear from you, I will personally read and answer. Share with me what resonated with you the most, what you are struggling with, or just say, Hi! Feel stuck, invisible, or unrecognizable to yourself for the last 3 months? Want your spark, feel seen, and find joy? Get personalized next steps based on where you are, not generic advice. Find your voice again, remember what makes you come alive, and create something that's actually yours. It begins with you—the woman underneath all the roles. Ready to let her be seen? Click 🧭 Discover the hidden identity pattern that’s been running your life and what to do to feel like yourself again. Take the quiz Why You Feel Disconnected and you’ll discover why you feel disconnected (it’s not what you think) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 Join me on Instagram for daily encouragement, honest conversations, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from this journey: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that brings you back to who you truly are and helps you step into your utmost life. ✨ Explore more tools, articles, and free resources to support your growth and identity work at Your Utmost Self.

    28 min
  5. JAN 21

    Invisible Woman Syndrome: How You Disappeared

    In this powerful episode of Your Utmost Life, Misty Celli unpacks the quiet, yet devastating, experience that many women face but rarely name: the slow erosion of identity under the weight of being a “good woman.” If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, I don’t even know who I am anymore, this episode is going to feel like someone finally turned the lights on. You’ll hear the story of how ambitious, loving, high‑capacity women unintentionally make themselves invisible — not because they’re weak, but because they were taught that love equals sacrifice. And you’ll learn the truth that changes everything: if you made yourself disappear, you have the power to bring yourself back. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: The subtle moment when a woman realizes she’s disappeared into her rolesWhy “being a good mother, good wife, good woman” becomes an identity trapThe emotional and physical cost of shrinking yourself down to “I’m just…”The research behind identity loss in women and why it’s so commonThe validation‑frustration loop that keeps you overfunctioningWhy reclaiming yourself feels disruptive — and why that’s a good signThe exact moment every woman faces when she begins to reappearHow to start excavating the real you beneath years of self‑abandonmentKey Insight You didn’t disappear. You buried yourself under expectations, obligations, and the belief that your worth depends on what you provide. And what’s buried can be excavated. Take This With You Reclaiming your identity isn’t selfish — it’s essential. Your children, your partner, your work, and your future all benefit when you stop living as a ghost in your own life and start showing up as the whole, vibrant, opinionated woman you were always meant to be. Stay Connected Make sure you’re following the show so you never miss an episode.  Real human to real human...I would love to hear from you, I will personally read and answer. Share with me what resonated with you the most, what you are struggling with, or just say, Hi! 🧭 Discover the hidden identity pattern that’s been running your life and what to do to feel like yourself again. Take the quiz Why You Feel Disconnected and you’ll discover why you feel disconnected (it’s not what you think) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 Join me on Instagram for daily encouragement, honest conversations, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from this journey: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that brings you back to who you truly are and helps you step into your utmost life. ✨ Explore more tools, articles, and free resources to support your growth and identity work at Your Utmost Self.

    21 min
  6. 12/15/2025

    Why Wanting More Doesn't Make You a Bad Mom (It Actually Makes You Better)

    Have you ever felt crushing guilt for wanting something beyond your role as wife and mom? In this transformative episode, Misty Celli shares her personal story of sitting outside a real estate office with a 15-year dream in her hands and the wave of shame that nearly stopped her from pursuing it. If you've ever convinced yourself that wanting personal dreams somehow betrays your family, this episode will completely shift your perspective. Misty reveals why the belief that "wanting more means you're ungrateful" isn't just limiting you, it's actually robbing your family of the gift of your full potential. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why wanting more is evidence of your design, not proof of ingratitudeThe hidden cost of suppressing your dreams (and what it teaches your children)How to shift from "either/or" thinking to "both/and" livingThe oxygen mask principle: why pursuing your dreams makes you a better wife and motherPractical steps to reclaim your "more" without guiltHow to reframe desire as sacred rather than selfishThe legacy you're building when you honor your full designQuotes to Remember: "Wanting more doesn't mean your family isn't enough. It means you're recognizing that God created you to be more than just a supporting character in everyone else's story." "Your family doesn't need you to be smaller. They need you to be whole and alive." "You cannot pour from an empty cup. Depleted women make depleted wives and mothers." "The guilt you feel about wanting more isn't your intuition telling you you're wrong. That's programming telling you to stay small." "Your desire for more isn't evidence that being a wife and mom isn't fulfilling. It's evidence that you were designed for expansion." Action Steps: Audit your postponed dreams—write down what you've been putting on holdSchedule weekly "dream time" that's just for you (start with even 5 minutes)Stop apologizing when you talk about your dreamsReframe "wanting more" as "honoring my design"Do ONE tReal human to real human...I would love to hear from you, I will personally read and answer. Share with me what resonated with you the most, what you are struggling with, or just say, Hi! Feel stuck, invisible, or unrecognizable to yourself for the last 3 months? Want your spark, feel seen, and find joy? Get personalized next steps based on where you are, not generic advice. Find your voice again, remember what makes you come alive, and create something that's actually yours. It begins with you—the woman underneath all the roles. Ready to let her be seen? Click 🧭 Discover the hidden identity pattern that’s been running your life and what to do to feel like yourself again. Take the quiz Why You Feel Disconnected and you’ll discover why you feel disconnected (it’s not what you think) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 Join me on Instagram for daily encouragement, honest conversations, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from this journey: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that brings you back to who you truly are and helps you step into your utmost life. ✨ Explore more tools, articles, and free resources to support your growth and identity work at Your Utmost Self.

    27 min
  7. 12/01/2025

    The Foundation You're Missing: Why Self-Worth Comes Before Everything Else

    We challenge the belief that a woman’s worth is earned through performance and being needed, and show how that belief silently shapes a family’s legacy. We share five truths about inherent worth and offer simple steps to model a different script for our kids. • how earned-worth thinking shows up in daily choices • the cost of perfectionism, apology, and overdoing • the breaking point that exposes the faulty equation • five truths of inherent, unchanging worth • accepting worth versus merely knowing it • boundaries, rest, and decisions that honor self • two legacies to choose between • one worth-based decision to make today Please subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you know another woman who needs to hear this message, please share this episode with them. Real human to real human...I would love to hear from you, I will personally read and answer. Share with me what resonated with you the most, what you are struggling with, or just say, Hi! 🧭 Discover the hidden identity pattern that’s been running your life and what to do to feel like yourself again. Take the quiz Why You Feel Disconnected and you’ll discover why you feel disconnected (it’s not what you think) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 Join me on Instagram for daily encouragement, honest conversations, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from this journey: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that brings you back to who you truly are and helps you step into your utmost life. ✨ Explore more tools, articles, and free resources to support your growth and identity work at Your Utmost Self.

    21 min
  8. 11/27/2025

    Invisible Mom: How Your Value Becomes Your Legacy

    Your Self-Worth Becomes Your Legacy You're teaching your children that a woman's worth comes from her productivity. That being needed equals being valuable. That rest is selfish. That saying no is failure. And you don't even realize you're doing it. Every family gathering where you exhaust yourself. Every moment you make yourself smaller. Every time you apologize for taking up space. Your children are watching—and learning the WRONG lesson about what women deserve. The value you claim (or deny) for yourself today becomes the legacy your children carry for generations. This episode reveals the hidden belief system keeping you stuck, the devastating cost of continuing it, and the ONE decision you can make today to change your legacy forever. Not for the faint of heart. Only for moms ready to stop performing and start living. We challenge the belief that a woman’s value is earned through productivity and being needed, and show how that belief becomes a legacy children absorb. A personal turning point leads to five truths about inherent worth and a practical path to choose a new legacy with one decision today. • hidden worth equation that ties value to doing • how children learn self-worth by watching us • signs of conditional worth: over-apology, compulsive yes, guilt for rest • the move-and-crisis story that exposed emptiness • five truths: inherent worth, constancy, acceptance, self-assigned value, modeling • practical shifts: boundaries, rest, kinder self-talk, needs included • one worth-based decision to start change today Please subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode Please share this episode with another woman who needs to hear this message Real human to real human...I would love to hear from you, I will personally read and answer. Share with me what resonated with you the most, what you are struggling with, or just say, Hi! 🧭 Discover the hidden identity pattern that’s been running your life and what to do to feel like yourself again. Take the quiz Why You Feel Disconnected and you’ll discover why you feel disconnected (it’s not what you think) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she’s not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 Join me on Instagram for daily encouragement, honest conversations, and behind‑the‑scenes moments from this journey: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode that brings you back to who you truly are and helps you step into your utmost life. ✨ Explore more tools, articles, and free resources to support your growth and identity work at Your Utmost Self.

    21 min

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Do you ever look in the mirror and think, “I don’t even recognize myself anymore”? Do you feel invisible, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the woman you were before life became about everyone else? You’re not broken — you’re just buried. And you’re not alone. Your Utmost Life is the podcast for women who are done living by default and ready to reclaim the identity, confidence, and purpose they’ve lost along the way. I’m Misty Celli — writer, coach, and creator of Your Utmost Life — and I help women step into their highest potential and design lives that feel true, rich, and deeply satisfying. Each week, you’ll learn the principles and transformative tools that create real, lasting change — in your health, your relationships, your confidence, your goals, and the deeper parts of you like identity, purpose, growth, love, and motherhood. This isn’t about “doing more.”It’s about becoming more of who you really are. If you’re ready to stop abandoning yourself…If you’re ready to stop living for everyone else…If you’re ready to build a life by design, not by default… This is where you begin the process of becoming your utmost self — and reclaiming a life that finally feels like yours again.