Over 4 years ago, I launched a podcast called Be Who You Need to Be.
It was heartfelt, vulnerable, and packed with real conversations on personal growth and healing. I stepped away from that podcast due to health reasons—but if you’re curious, you can still listen to those episodes here:
🔗 Watch on YouTube | Most watched episode: Be Who You Need To Be Podcast Episode 6 Stress + Your Body
🔗 Listen on Buzzsprout | (2nd) Most downloaded episode: Episode 5: Mom
Then I created Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast.
And in true on-brand fashion… it got a little messy.
Why I Hit Pause on Stress Mess
When I first launched Stress Mess, I wanted it to be a place where we could talk openly about burnout, life pressure, and what it means to be human in a stress-filled world.
But the truth? The format became overwhelming.
The editing process, the expectations, the formality of it all—it wasn’t working. And in a podcast about stress, I was ironically… way too stressed.
So I paused.
If you want to check out those earlier episodes, you can find them here:
🔗 Watch on YouTube | Most watched episode: Stress Mess Podcast Episode 1: Stress and Job Searching
🔗 Listen on Buzzsprout | Most downloaded episode: Episode 4: Feldenkrais Practice with Gika Rector
Why I’m Reviving It Now
Because people are still exhausted.
Because stress didn’t magically disappear.
And because someone out there still needs a place to laugh, cry, feel seen, and not be given another 10-step morning routine they’ll never follow.
And now? I’ve got the tools to do this in a way that works better—for me and for you.
✨ Simpler tech
✨ A more sustainable format
✨ A renewed focus on what actually helps
What’s New in Season 2
This time around, Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast is back with a different vibe:
Real. Raw. Relatable. And refreshingly unfiltered.
Here’s what you can expect:
- 🎧 Shorter episodes (because attention spans are real and time is limited)
- 💬 Solo-style reflections—less about guests’ stress and more about life in general
- 💡 Tangible tools and perspective shifts to help you navigate burnout, breakups, boundaries, and everything in between
Whether it’s your job, your relationship, your family, or your own inner critic—this podcast is a place to unpack the chaos and maybe even laugh about it along the way.
Launch Date: July 8, 2025
🚨 Mark your calendar:
🎙️ The new season of Stress Mess officially launches on Tuesday, July 8!
In the kickoff episode, I’ll be talking about why I’m back, what changed, and why stress doesn’t get the final say anymore.
So whether you’re meal prepping, walking the dog, or hiding from your kids in the bathroom—I hope you’ll tune in.
Let’s Get Messy Again
This podcast isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about reminding you that you’re already doing your best in a world that doesn’t make it easy.
If you’re tired of burnout advice that feels like another chore, you’ll feel right at home here.🎧 Follow the podcast:
Buzzsprout: https://stressmess.buzzsprout.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClVDR6Rnb0BH_5Aed76V78w
📱 Catch previews and behind-the-scenes on my socials:
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