Solicited Advice to Live Your Best Life
You’re in the right place if you’re tired of feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. Or if your critical inner voice is the loudest voice in your head. Join me each week for actionable healthful and healing habits based in mental & emotional hygiene practices to help you turn your self-criticism into self-love, and along the way bring more freedom, serenity, resilience, and joy into your life! I’m Kate Hesse, I’m a mental & emotional hygiene coach and I’m thrilled to join you each week to answer your questions and help you live your best life.
Episodes

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Mastering What It Means to Show Up For Yourself - Ep23
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
How you show up is all about the way you interact and engage with the world around you as well as your own internal world. It includes the things you think, say, and do - and how you think, say, and do them.
In this episode, we cover the different ways you can show up for yourself and others. How to know when you're showing up for yourself, and what might be preventing you from treating yourself with the same care, compassion, and respect, you treat the important people in your life.
Additional Resources:
Get the Self-Care Toolkit: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/selfcaretoolkit
Learn more about Why You're So Hard on Yourself: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/why-am-i-always-so-hard-on-myself/
Schedule a Personal Road Map Discovery Session: https://calendly.com/nourishnestbreathe/personal-roadmap-discovery-call
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast/
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Why It’s So Beneficial to Understand Your Stress Response - Ep22
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Baked into our brains is the desire to survive. And when we’re faced with something that could put our survival in jeopardy, our brain, and body, react by triggering a stress response which prepares us to best handle the threat.
But whether you respond with the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response, understanding how you instinctively respond to stress allows you to address those things that aren't actual dangers, in a way that sets you up for a positive outcome.
In this episode, we're covering the psychological way we respond to stress. And I'm diving into the powerful shifts you can make when you understand the way you react to stress and how to provide a little supervision to that reaction.
If you want a breakdown of the four stress responses and how to use your understanding of them to live your best life, get the worksheet for this episode at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p22
Additional Resources:
Mindful Moment: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p11
Audible Exhale: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p8
Grounding Techniques: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p14
Schedule a Discovery Session: https://calendly.com/nourishnestbreathe/coaching-session
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast/
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Sanity-Saving Tools to Stop Your Overthinking - Ep21
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
If you struggle with overthinking, you're not alone. Whether you get stuck making even the smallest of decisions or find yourself in a mental loop of catastrophizing and picturing the worst case scenario, this episode has tools and techniques to help you break out of this mental pattern.
As you shift out of overthinking, you're able to reclaim time and gain more ease in all aspects of your life.
And don't forget to download this weeks worksheet with more information on all of the tools and techniques I covered today - you can get your copy at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p21
Additional Resources:
Intuition 101: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/intuition-101/ save 25% when you register with code PODCAST
The science behind your intuition: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p7
Mindful Moment: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p11
Audible Exhale: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p8
Grounding Techniques: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p14
Schedule a Discovery Session: https://calendly.com/nourishnestbreathe/coaching-session
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast/
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday May 16, 2023
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Social Obligations - Ep20
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by your social calendar. In this episode we're diving into the best way to manage all the social activities in your life without feeling overwhelmed.
How you balance your social calendar and what "full" looks like is going to be as unique as you are. So grab this week's worksheet for Editing Your Social Calendar and get started finding the right balance for you! You can get your copy at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p20
Additional Resources:
Boundaries Quick Start Guide - Included with this weeks Worksheet! - https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p20
Self-Care Toolkit: https://www.nourishnestbreathe.com/selfcaretoolkit
Schedule a Discovery Session: https://calendly.com/nourishnestbreathe/coaching-session
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast/
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday May 09, 2023
How Your Clutter May Be Hurting You - And What to Do About It! - Ep19
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Although we don't always think about it, there's a clear connection between disorganization and clutter in our physical world and disorganization and clutter in our mental world.
If you're feeling stressed, scattered, frustrated, overwhelmed, or as though you just can't keep up with everything, this episode is for you! And bonus - when you get organized you actually reclaim time.
But this isn't as easy as simply buying new storage solutions or getting rid of a few things you no longer need - so grab this week's worksheet at https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p19 for everything you need to get started organizing and decluttering your home and your life!
Boundaries Quiz: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/quiz/
Learn more about your nervous system: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p8
Schedule a discovery session: https://calendly.com/nourishnestbreathe/coaching-session
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast/
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday May 02, 2023
Stop working hard and start taking breaks to be productive - Ep18
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
In a nutshell, taking breaks actually helps you be MORE productive, not less. And working hard without breaks is a great way to be LESS productive.
In this episode we dive into the the science and research behind taking breaks and the impact they have on your productivity. We also talk about how to make the most of your breaks so you can be your productive best!
I skimmed the surface of several tools and techniques in today's episode, so be sure to check out the additional resources linked below for anything which resonated with you! And don't forget to grab your copy of the free Self-Care Toolkit at: nourishnestbreathe.com/p18
Mentioned in this Episode:
Productive Procrastination - https://nourishnestbreathe.com/productive-procrastination/
The Stress Myth - https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p8
Learn more about Decision Fatigue - https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p16
Intuition 101 - learn more and register: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/intuition-101/ - use code PODCAST to save 25%
7 Signs You're Suffering from Burnout: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/signs-of-burnout/
Learn more about Self-Care: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p4 and get the Free Self-Care Toolkit: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/selfcaretoolkit
Personal Energy Audit: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/personal-energy-audit/
Schedule a discovery session: https://calendly.com/nourishnestbreathe/coaching-session
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast/
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
The Opportunity & Invitation in Your Weaknesses - ep17
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Do you feel guilty because your mind keeps returning to thoughts of how you're failing instead of the positive thoughts you're "supposed" to think? Maybe you're feeling stuck or stagnant as though you can't make any progress in your life?
If this sounds like you, it's possible you've fallen into the trap of "only thinking positive thoughts" You might have heard terms like spiritual bypass and toxic positivity before. Today we're talking about why these things are detrimental to your own growth and healing and the importance of examining your perceived weaknesses and then flipping your mental script to instead view them as opportunities and invitations.
After you listen to the episode, make sure you get the EFT/Tapping guided audio to help you shift your mindset and begin turning weaknesses into opportunities and invitations - get your copy at: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p17
Science behind your intuition: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p7
Intuition 101 - save 25% with code PODCAST: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/intuition-101/
Take what resonate and leave the rest: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p16
Learn more about setting and reaching goals: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p2
Schedule a discovery session: https://calendly.com/nourishnestbreathe/coaching-session
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/podcast/
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
We live in a time of constant access to more information than our grandparents could have ever dreamed of. But that also means it's incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by it all - especially if you're dealing with upheaval in your life and everyone is offering their own advice. You might also struggle to determine which resources are the right choice for you - and this struggle can be even harder if you're already feeling tapped out by everything on your plate.
In this episode, we cover the process of evaluating resources to pick the best fit for you, and then tackling the information overload without simply shutting down and ignoring it all! Don't forget to grab the worksheet for this episode that offers the guidelines for evaluating resources as well as the step-by-step process to tackle advice and information overload - you can get your copy at nourishnestbreathe.com/p16.
Revisit the Audible Exhale: nourishnestbreathe.com/p8
Get the guided audio for grounding into your feet: nourishnestbreathe.com/p14
Revisit the Mindful Moment: nourishnestbreathe.com/p11
Schedule a Discovery Session: https://calendly.com/nourishnestbreathe/coaching-session
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode.
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Why the Moon Effects You and How to Work With It’s Cycles - Ep15
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
If you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and burnt out, today's episode could be exactly what you need to help bring you back into balance! We have the ability to light up the night as bright as the middle of the day. But not only do we have a physiological response to the stages of the lunar cycle, we also can gain great benefit from learning to live in rhythm with this cycle. In today's episode I'm diving into the research behind the way our body responds to the moon as well as the benefit that can be gained from learning to harmonize the way we show up in our lives with these cycles.
Want to learn more? Get the Quick Start Guide to start working with moon cycles including everything you need to begin incorporating periods of inspiration and introspection into your life! Grab your copy at: nourishnestbreathe.com/p15
Learn more about the stress response in Episode 8: nourishnestbreathe.com/p8
Get more information on working with the seasons: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/honoring-the-cycles-in-your-life-mother-natures-seasons/
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Submit your question to be featured on a future episode.
Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
What Grounding Is, Why You Need It, and How to Get Started! - Ep14
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
You may have heard the term grounding before and even heard how important it is for your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. But like today's questioner, you might be confused by what exactly grounding is and why it's so important!
Today I'm diving into the why behind the technique, what it is - and just as importantly - what it isn't - and offering three different grounding techniques to get you started! PLUS - I want to make sure you have the tools you need, so this week not only do I have a worksheet for you, but I've also pulled the two guided grounding visualizations into their own stand alone audio recordings so you can easily re-listen to either one whenever you need!
Get the worksheet for this episode and the stand alone guided visualization recordings: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p14
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about the amygdala and your stress response in Episode 8: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p8
Learn more and register for Intuition 101 (save 25% with code PODCAST): https://nourishnestbreathe.com/intuition-101/
Revisit the mindful moment in Episode 11: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/p11
Get on the list to have all podcast worksheets delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning: https://nourishnestbreathe.ck.page/podcastvip
Submit your question to be featured on a future episode.
Music: https://www.bensound.com