This Is Not Your Practice Life ®
This Is Not Your Practice Life® is a podcast dedicated to helping women (and men) TRANSFORM. Through years of personal development and coaching, Macie, a Certified Life + Emotional Intelligence Coach is helping individuals uncover their limiting beliefs, overcome hardship, rewire their mindset, and step into who they have always wanted to be. In this podcast she will give you the tools, strategies, and support to help you step into your highest self.
Episodes
265 episodes
Loneliness: An Emotion We Don't Talk About Enough
Loneliness is one of the most universal human experiences—yet it can feel so personal and isolating when you’re in it.In this episode, I’m breaking down the different shapes loneliness can take:The empty nest season ...
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Season 7
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Episode 265
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54:49
The "Christmas Tree" Effect: How Chronic Stress Impacts Your Health
What do Christmas tree lights and your body’s stress response have in common? When the lights stay on too long, the bulbs eventually burn out. In this episode, we’ll explore how chronic cortisol stress can change the way your genes express them...
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Season 7
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Episode 264
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30:50
How to Know the Difference between Empathy vs. Making Yourself Responsible for Other People's "Stuff"
You can be a deeply empathetic individual without becoming everyone’s emotional caretaker.In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 key differences between true empathy and the kind of emotional responsibility that leaves you exh...
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Season 7
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Episode 263
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33:07
Energetic Labor vs. Energetic Integrity: What You’re Carrying (That No One Sees) - Plus some announcements!
You know that weird kind of tired that has nothing to do with how much sleep you got? That’s what we’re talking about today.In this episode, we’re digging into energetic labor...all the invisible emotional effort, manag...
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Season 7
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Episode 262
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34:56
When to Wait... and When to Go: How to Know the Difference Between Self-Protection & Our True Need for "Pause"
When to Wait... and When to Go: How to Know the Difference Between Self-Protection & Our True Need for "Pause"We’ve all said it: “I’m just not ready yet.” But how do you know when that’s true—and when it’s your br...
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Season 7
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Episode 261
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50:50
Mental Health Awareness - What May Actually Keep You Stagnant Even If Your Self Aware!
There’s a difference between being self-aware—and being self-stuck.In this episode, I’m talking about the fine line between relating to your struggles and building your entire identity around them. Mental health awarene...
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Season 7
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Episode 260
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30:09
Attachment Styles: Why you Love, React, Or Pull Away the Way You Do In Relationships
In this episode, we break down the four core attachment styles—and why they show up the way they do in your relationships. From anxious overthinking to avoidant shutdowns to the craving for closeness but fear of intimacy, you’ll walk away under...
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Season 7
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Episode 259
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38:12
"I Don't Know" Is Not Always the Truth: Uncertainty vs. Avoidance
In this episode, we’re unpacking the phrase “I don’t know”—and how it’s often less about not knowing and more about avoiding. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between real uncertainty and emotional hiding, and what to do when you’...
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Season 7
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Episode 258
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22:44
Safe People, Strong Mirrors: What We Really Need In Hard Seasons
In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of support that actually helps us grow—not just feel good for a moment. When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to isolate or seek comfort in people who let us stay small. But what we really
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Season 7
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Episode 257
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23:38
Real Confidence Feels Like Loss First
Confidence isn’t built by waiting until you feel ready — it’s born through moments that feel like free fall.In today’s episode, we’re talking about why stepping into real confidence often feels like loss first: the loss of needing approv...
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Season 7
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Episode 256
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15:43
Resentment Is the Receipt for Where You Betrayed Yourself
Resentment doesn’t always mean someone wronged you — often, it’s the evidence of where you abandoned yourself.In this episode, we’re unpacking how over-giving, over-explaining, and people-pleasing can quietly build bitterness within you,...
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Season 7
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Episode 255
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16:54
How to Stop Applauding Yourself for Recognizing Problems You Still Aren’t Willing to Solve
Self-awareness is powerful — but it’s not the finish line.In this episode, we’re talking about the sneaky trap of applauding yourself for recognizing patterns without actually changing them.You’ll learn why awareness alone isn’t g...
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Season 7
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Episode 254
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19:06
"Is This What I Really Want - Or Just What I've Settled For?"
In this episode, I’m digging into a question that can quietly shape your entire life: "Is This What I Really Want - Or Just What I've Settled For?" If you’ve been feeling stuck, on autopilot, or unsure whether your current path is truly aligned...
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Season 7
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Episode 253
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30:18
Our Big Cross Country Move and A Re-Invention of 1:1 Coaching
After nearly a month away from the mic, I’m back—and a lot has changed. In this episode, I’m catching you up on our big cross-country move, what this transition has looked like behind the scenes, and why it’s been such a powerful catalyst for r...
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Season 7
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Episode 252
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26:40
Why People Struggle with Emotional Awareness & Social Cues — And How to Get Better at It
In this episode, we’re diving into the real reasons why some people struggle with emotional awareness and picking up on social cues — and all the ways this can show up in daily life (yes, even if you don’t realize it). From not knowing how you’...
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Season 7
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Episode 251
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34:07
When the Odds Are Stacked Against You
In this episode, we’re diving into what to do when life feels like it’s working against you. I’m sharing honest reflections on how to keep moving forward when the odds are stacked, how to shift your focus when everything feels heavy, and why th...
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Season 7
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Episode 250
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19:03
Bonus: Quick Little "Life Update" - Why I've been MIA.
In this episode, I’m giving you a little life update on where I’ve been the past few weeks! I'm going to do my best to get all caught up so stay tuned!
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Season 7
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Episode 249
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11:53
The Fear Of Wasted Time: How To Trust That Your Growth Is Never In Vain
Ever felt like your efforts were for nothing? In this episode, we’re reframing the fear of wasted time and showing you why every step—even the detours—has shaped you for what’s next. No matter how much time or money you've spent working on your...
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Season 7
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Episode 248
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32:21
Are You Experiencing Anxiousness, Hyper-vigilance, or Intuition?
Have you ever wondered if your heightened awareness is anxiety, hypervigilance, or true intuition? These experiences can feel very similar yet they come for totally different places. In this episode, I am breaking down the key differences betwe...
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Season 7
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Episode 247
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38:42
What I Offer As A Coach... Let's Explore the 4 Ways I Work with Clients.
An episode I have been wanting to release for a while, clarity around how I help my clients! Use this episode to learn what each of my offers are and how they can maybe help you or someone you know!
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Season 7
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Episode 246
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27:46
What are you being invited to grow in?
Ever felt worn down by challenges, hardships, or life circumstances that make you say "WTF??? WHY ME???" In Today's episode I dig into how I like to reframe these moments and spin them into a positive that will help me grow!Also, let's ...
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Season 7
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Episode 245
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20:00
SPECIAL GUEST: Navigating the Step-DAD Experience with Franco Zavala
Are you ready for another amazing episode with another awesome guest?! That's what you're in for today with Special Guest, Franco Zavala! We are diving into navigating the STEP-DAD experience. Franco Zavala is an actor, host of The Prof...
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Season 7
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Episode 244
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1:27:25
What is "Self Concept"? Also *NEW PROGRAM COMING IN JAN 2025*
Have you heard chatter around "Self-Concept" but felt confused at what it is or why it really matters? In today's episode, I am breaking down what self-concept work means, why it's important, sharing just a snippet of what this has looked l...
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Season 6
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Episode 243
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36:20
SPECIAL GUEST: Navigating the Stepmom Experience with Certified Coach, Mindy Kyle
Mindy is an LCS Certified Life Coach, Certified Positive Parenting Coach, and Certified Blended Family Coach with over 15 years of experience specializing in the stepmom experience. Having become a stepmom to four children at the age of 24, Min...
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Season 6
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Episode 242
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52:10
Why We Try to Control Others {AND} Why Others Try to Control Us
Have you ever found yourself deeply wanting people to change? You even find yourself imagining a happier life if people who meet your expectations? Maybe it's the opposite... Maybe someone is trying to get you to change and meet their expectati...
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Season 6
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Episode 241
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28:47