Ep. 20: When you finally choose yourself

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March 06, 2026•2 min read

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What happens when you stop doing it all for everyone else and finally choose you

Season one is wrapping up and I’m letting you in on everything that led to this moment. From fireworks that flopped to a laser show that nearly broke the bank, go-kart crashes to school awards, business wins to personal spirals. This is the unfiltered, gloriously messy wrap of my year.









This episode is a chaotic ride through 2025: what worked, what didn’t, and how I finally stopped pretending I could do it all. You’ll hear the honest bits. The burnout, the brand-building, the breakdowns and breakthroughs. I’m proud of how I showed up. And if you’re someone who’s trying to do it all too, maybe this will give you permission to stop.

If you’ve ever felt like you were holding it all together with a threadbare smile, this one’s for you. I’m reflecting on what happens when you choose softness over sacrifice, ease over effort. Season two is coming soon, but until then, let’s celebrate the chaos we survived.

Come say hi over on Instagram @sheshonestlymental and tell me: What are you proud of from this past year?

In this episode we cover:

  • Why the podcast is taking a short break

  • The truth behind my wild New Year’s Eve events

  • How Rotary shaped my community work and why I stepped away

  • Family road trips, surf club chaos, and a broken collarbone

  • Bookshop burnout and shifting business focus

  • The moment I stopped choosing everyone else first

  • Behind the scenes of building She's Honestly Mental

  • Brand shoots, Bali, and the real reason I flew home early

  • End-of-year reflections, school awards, and letting go of what's not mine to carry

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